Current Affairs 2020

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This post contains important current affairs of 25 June 2020. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 25 June 2020. We have collected the latest current affairs and compiled them date wise. These current affairs are important for all competitive exams like bank, ssc, ibps, sbi exams. The GK current affairs will help you score more in these competitive exams. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 25 June 2020 Current affairs test.

Odisha Government has started a conservation project for Fishing Cats
The Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park. The Fishing Cat Project, launched in 2010 started raising awareness about the Cat in West Bengal.

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated two important Bridges in Jammu and Kashmir
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), (MoS) Dr.Jitendra Singh inaugurated two important Bridges namely Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu & Kashmir through the virtual platform. The bridge projects will usher in a new era of development for the region.

Prime Minister to launch Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan on 26 June
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan on 26 June 2020 through Video-Conference in presence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister will interact with villagers from six districts of Uttar Pradesh. Government of India (GoI) announced the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package to stimulate various sectors.

Cabinet approves declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport. Kushinagar Airport is located in the vicinity of several Buddhist Cultural Sites like Sravasti, Kapilvastu, Lumbini. The declaration of Kushinagar Airport as an International Airport will offer improved connectivity, a wider choice of competitive costs to the air-travellers.

Ministry of HRD released roadmap for 2020-21 NCERT
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has released the roadmap for NCERT for the year 2020-21. The move comes as it has been decided to set up a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission under AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The move also focuses on Samagra Shiksha towards a Learning Outcome centric approach.

Cabinet approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). The approval is to provide a much-needed boost to infrastructure across sectors, which are crucial in the time of the pandemic. To set up AHIDF, the Centre allocated a sum of Rs.15000 crore. AHIDF will be an incentive infrastructure investment in dairy, meat processing, and animal feed plants.

Government has approved a 2% interest subsidy scheme for Shishu loan account holders under the PMMY
The government has approved a 2% interest subsidy scheme for Shishu loan account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). The Scheme will help small businesses tide over difficulties created by the lockdown following Covid-19 outbreak. PMMY is a scheme launched by the government in 2015 for providing loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises. The 2% Interest Subsidy Scheme is in line with the measures announced relating to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

Central government to bring all urban and multi-state co-operative banks under the direct supervision of RBI
Central government approved an Ordinance to bring all urban and multi-state co-operative banks under the direct supervision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The decision comes after several instances of fraud and serious financial irregularities, including the major scam at the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank in 2019. The move will empower the RBI to regulate all urban and multi-state co-operative banks on the lines of commercial banks. It will also provide more security to depositors.

Union Cabinet has approved the creation of IN-SPACe
Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure. This is part of reforms aimed at giving a boost to private sector participation in the entire range of space activities. It will act as a single-point interface between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and everyone who wants to participate in space-related activities, or use India’s space resources.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched eBloodServices Mobile App
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App on 25 June 2020 through video conferencing. The app was developed by the Indian Red Cross Society (ICRS). The Union Health Minister is the Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society.