Current Affairs 2020

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Andhra Pradesh CM launches ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme for tailors, barbers and washermen
A scheme to provide financial assistance to barbers, dhobis (washermen) and tailors in the state was launched by Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. It involves direct cash transfer of Rs 10,000 into the bank accounts of each of 2,47,040 beneficiaries every year. The government has released an amount of Rs 247.04 crore for the implementation of this scheme.

BS-VI compliant vehicles to display green sticker
The Government has mandated a one cm green sticker, providing registration details, in all BS-VI compliant motor vehicles. The order will come into force from October 1, 2020. Vehicles complying with BS-VI emission norms shall have 1 cm green strip at the top in the third registration plate, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Indian economy to grow at 9.5 pct in next Fiscal, says Fitch Ratings
After a contraction in the current financial year, India’s economy is forecast to bounce back with a sharp growth rate of 9.5 percent next fiscal, Fitch Ratings has stated. It has forecast a 5 percent contraction in the GDP in the ongoing financial year. Fitch Ratings stated after the global crisis, India’s GDP growth is likely to return to higher levels than ‘BBB’ category peers.

Empays Payment Systems, Mastercard partner to enable contact-free ATM cash withdrawals
Empays Payment Systems India Pvt Ltd, has announced a partnership with Mastercard in a bid to launch ‘Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard’ in India. ‘Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard®’ will enable users to digitally locate the nearest enabled ATM and initiate a withdrawal by simply scanning a QR code on the mobile phone, using their banking app. It will be allowing users to withdraw cash safely, especially during current times of COVID-19.

TCS iON partners with NSDC to accelerate skill development
TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide its training partners access to digital skilling tools using TCS’ iON Digital Glass Room. The partnership aims to strengthen NSDC’s online content aggregation platform – eSkill India – through which it enables e-learning amongst skill seekers and will contribute towards strengthening the Skill India mission.

India ranks 56th among 200 countries on Covid-19 safety assessment
India has been ranked 56th out of 200 countries in a comprehensive report on safety and risk assessment of nations tackling Covid-19. According toDeep Knowledge Group, Switzerland is the safest country in the world for Covid-19, followed by Germany and Israel. South Sudan is the most dangerous.

Mumbai most expensive Indian city for expatriates, 19th most expensive in Asia
India’s financial capital Mumbai has emerged as the most expensive city in the country for expatriates in terms of cost of living. According to Mercer’s ‘2020 Cost of Living Survey’, Mumbai is the 60th most expensive city for expatriates globally, while it ranks 19th in Asia. The global list was topped by Hong Kong, followed by Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) in second position. Japan’s Tokyo and Switzerland’s Zurich remain in the third and fourth positions, respectively.

Telugu Actor Varun Tej appointed as the brand ambassador of Nagarjuna Cement
Hyderabad-headquartered NCL Industries has signed Varun Tej Konidela, star of Telugu cinema, as the brand ambassador for its cement brand, Nagarjuna Cement.

Alan Gemmell appointed as the British Deputy High Commissioner for western India
Alan Gemmell is the new British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India responsible for all aspects of diplomatic engagements in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa. Additionally, he is appointed Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for South Asia to bolster UK trade and investment relations with the region.

Shri Shambhu S. Kumaran appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines
Diplomat Shambhu S Kumaran has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Philippines, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. Kumaran is presently Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco.

Sonu Sood appointed as the brand ambassador of Gargo International
Gargo International, a Delhi-based Lubricant Company under the flagship of R.G. Group with the defining objective, quality & commitment has appointed Actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank appoints B K Manjunath as non-executive and independent director
Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) has appointed B K Manjunath as its non-executive and independent director. Manjunath is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and practising as a chartered accountant.

First American Woman to Walk in Space Reaches Deepest Spot in the Ocean
Kathy Sullivan has become the first woman first American woman to walk in space  to reach the deepest known spot in the ocean. Kathy Sullivan, 68, an astronaut and oceanographer, emerged from her 35,810-foot dive to the Challenger Deep, according to EYOS Expeditions, a company coordinating the logistics of the mission.

President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza passes away
President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi died of heart failure just weeks after a crucial election to choose a successor to replace him after 15 years of autocratic rule over the Central African nation. He was 55.