Daily Current Affairs: #Nano Magazine

Daily Current Affairs
#Nano Magazine
29 Aug 2020
The Hindu, Indian
Express AIR
International Day against Nuclear Tests
• Celebrated on: August 29.
• August 29 – Marks the closing of one of the world’s
largest nuclear test sites (in Kazakhstan) in 1991.
• Day’s first official observance – August 29, 2010.
• Aim: Increasing awareness and education about –
o Effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any
other nuclear explosions
o Need for their cessation as one of the means of
achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
• Objectives:
o Total elimination of nuclear weapons, through the
mobilization of international efforts.
o To end nuclear testing
o To promote peace and security.
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The Hindu & PIB Quiz - August 2020
1. ……………………………………………………….has introduced ‘Structured Finance and Partial Guarantee
Programme to NBFC-MFIs.’
2. The oil-rich ……………………………announced that it has connected its Barakah nuclear power plant
to the national grid in a new first for the Arab world.
3. ...........% of its electricity needs from nuclear power- Built by: ……….. Electric Power Corporation
at a cost of some $24.4 billion.
4. ……………….Group is planning to launch an all-in-one super app by early next year- Is likely to be
developed by the newly formed entity ………………
5. The Ministry of …………….. has announced 7 new circles of Archaeological Survey of India.
6. Pulikkali, a colourful part of …………….. celebrations in Thrissur (Kerala), will be an online-only
affair this year due to COVID-19.
7. Literal meaning of Pulikkali – 'play of the ………….'
8. The ……………………………………….has released the Draft Health Data Management Policy of the
National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in the public domain.
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1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has introduced ‘Structured
Finance and Partial Guarantee Programme to NBFC-MFIs.’
2. The oil-rich United Arab Emirates announced that it has connected its Barakah nuclear power
plant to the national grid in a new first for the Arab world.
3. 25% of its electricity needs from nuclear power- Built by: Korea Electric Power Corporation at a
cost of some $24.4 billion.
4. Tata Group is planning to launch an all-in-one super app by early next year- Is likely to be
developed by the newly formed entity Tata Digital.
5. The Ministry of Culture has announced 7 new circles of Archaeological Survey of India.
6. Pulikkali, a colourful part of Onam celebrations in Thrissur (Kerala), will be an online-only affair
this year due to COVID-19.
7. Literal meaning of Pulikkali – 'play of the tigers'
8. The National Health Authority (NHA) has released the Draft Health Data Management Policy of
the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in the public domain.
Prelims Focus Imp Facts
Why in News
NITI Aayog will launch the India Component of the
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport
Initiative for Asia (TIA).
• Aim: To promote a comprehensive approach to
decarbonize transport in India, Vietnam, and China.
• NDC–TIA: Joint programme, supported by the International
Climate Initiative (IKI) of German Ministry for Environment,
Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)
• NDC–TIA India Component focus on: Strengthening GHG
and transport modelling capacities, providing technical
support on GHG emission reduction measures, financing
climate actions in transport, offering policy
recommendations on electric vehicle (EV) demand and
supply policies etc.
Why in news?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared a draft
standard for the supply system of piped drinking water and
has invited comments from water utilities on it.
• Developed keeping in view: Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission
for providing safe and adequate drinking water to all rural
households by 2024 through tap connections.
• After treatment the drinking water should conform to:
Indian Standard (IS) 10500 developed by the BIS.
• District metering area (DMA) should be adopted – for
controlling leakages in the water network – flow meters The IS 10500 outlines the acceptable limit of
installed to detect leaks. various substances in drinking water, including
• A Water Audit should be conducted on a quarterly basis. heavy metals such as arsenic, and other
• Water audit – a calculation of the amount of water put parameters like the pH value of water, its
turbidity, the total dissolved solids in it, and the
into distribution against the amount that is consumed. colour and odour.
Why in News:
China has launched first of the four advanced naval warships it
is building for Pakistan, amid deepening defence ties between
the two all-weather allies.
Pakistan-China defence ties:
• Launch of the first ship of Type-054 class frigate –
o Equipped with the latest surface, subsurface, anti-air
weapons, combat management system, and sensors.
o One of the technologically advanced surface platforms of
the Pakistan Navy fleet.
• Pakistan signed a contract with the China Shipbuilding
Trading Company Ltd. (CSTC) for delivery of 2 Type-054 A/P
frigates in 2017.
• Last year, the Chinese official media reported that China
would build four advanced frigates for Pakistan Navy.
Why in news?
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (M/o SJ&E) has
postponed the launch of “KIRAN” TOLL-FREE Mental Health
Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) number which was due to
be launched on 27-08-2020.
• Developed by: Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry,
• Aims: Provide support for early screening, first-aid, psychological
support, distress management, mental wellbeing, preventing
deviant behavior, psychological crisis management.
• Support in 13 languages for: any individual, family, NGOs, DPOs,
parent associations, professional associations, rehabilitation
institutes, hospitals or anyone in need of support across country.
• Helpline coordinated by: National Institute for the Empowerment
of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD, Chennai) and the
National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR,
Sehore).
Why in News:
The Assam government has inaugurated a 1.8-km
ropeway across the Brahmaputra river, and described it
as India’s longest river ropeway.
• Connecting: Kachari Ghat (Guwahati) to Dol Govinda
Temple on the northern bank,
• Uses: a “twin-track, single-haul, bi-cable double
reversible jig back” system.
• Comprises: 2 cabins — each with a capacity of 30
passengers plus one operator.
• Cuts travel time: to 8 minutes.
• Provide: a breathtaking view of the mighty
Brahmaputra and promote tourism in the State.
Why in news?
Aarogya Setu has introduced ‘Open API Service’, a novel
feature to help the people, businesses and the economy to
return to normalcy.
• Enable organizations to check the status of the Aarogya
Setu app of their employees and integrate it into its
various Work from Home features.
• Addresses: the risk of COVID-19 infections and will
assist businesses and the economy to return to
normalcy.
• Availed by: Organizations and business entities, which
are registered in India with more than 50 employees.
• Benefit: Organizations can easily check the health status
of their employees on a real time basis using new
technology.
1. International Day against Nuclear Tests- August 29 – Marks the closing of one of the world’s
largest nuclear test sites (in ……………..) in 1991.
2. …………….will launch the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–
Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
3. The ……… government has inaugurated a 1.8-km ropeway across the Brahmaputra river, and
described it as India’s longest river ropeway.
4. ……………. has launched first of the four advanced naval warships it is building for Pakistan, amid
deepening defence ties between the two all-weather allies.
5. ……………………….has prepared a draft standard for the supply system of piped drinking water and
has invited comments from water utilities on it.
6. Centre’s ……………………..for providing safe and adequate drinking water to all rural households by
………………… through tap connections.
7. The Ministry of …………………………………… has postponed the launch of “KIRAN” TOLL-FREE Mental
Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) number which was due to be launched on 27-08-
2020.
1. International Day against Nuclear Tests- August 29 – Marks the closing of one of the world’s
largest nuclear test sites (in Kazakhstan) in 1991.
2. NITI Aayog will launch the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–
Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
3. The Assam government has inaugurated a 1.8-km ropeway across the Brahmaputra river, and
described it as India’s longest river ropeway.
4. China has launched first of the four advanced naval warships it is building for Pakistan, amid
deepening defence ties between the two all-weather allies.
5. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared a draft standard for the supply system of piped
drinking water and has invited comments from water utilities on it.
6. Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission for providing safe and adequate drinking water to all rural households
by 2024 through tap connections.
7. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (M/o SJ&E) has postponed the launch of “KIRAN”
TOLL-FREE Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) number which was due to be
launched on 27-08-2020.

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