- Awards and Recognition: CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) International Press Freedom Award 2020- The award is received by Shahidul Alam (Bangladesh), Mohammad Mosaed (Iran), Dapo Olorunyomi (Nigeria) and Svetlana Prokopyeva (Russia).
- 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Tribute Actor Award: The award is received by Kate Winslet.
- Pakistan and China sign agreement for ‘Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project’. The project will be developed on the Jhelum river.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Pakistan: Islamabad
- Currency of Pakistan: Pakistani Rupee
- Capital of China: Beijing
- Currency of China: Renminbi
- Important Days and Themes: 18 July 2020- Nelson Mandela International Day
- ‘MediCAB’ portable hospital unit: It is developed by IIT-Madras based start-up named as Modulus Housing.
- Obituaries: Ramesh Tikaram- He was a para-athlete and para-badminton player.
- Neela Satyanarayanan- She was the first women election Commissioner of Maharashtra.
- L&T Technology Services will be acquiring 100% stake in Orchestra Technology.
- Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing
- India and Israel to Work in Cyber Security Co-operation
- ASPIRE-- e-portal Based on Automotive Technology
- Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2020
- Appointments on 17th and 18th July 2020
Questions:
Q.1 When is Nelson Mandela International Day observed?
a. 15 July 2020
b. 16 July 2020
c. 18 July 2020
d. 14 July 2020
a. 15 July 2020
b. 16 July 2020
c. 18 July 2020
d. 14 July 2020
Q.2 Which institute developed by ‘MediCAB’ portable hospital unit?
a. IIT-Madras
b. Vellore Institute of Technology
c. IIT -Kharagpur
d. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Q.3 Who has received 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Tribute Actor Award?
a. Leonardo DiCaprio
b. Johnny Dipp
c. Camila Morrone
d. Kate Winslet
