Dally current affairs August 24, 2020 (Saturday)

 * August 24, 2020 (Saturday) *

 1.  * The politics of suspending the ‘NIT’ and ‘JEE’ exams is intense;  Eight states applied for a review of the verdict.

 ◆ New Delhi: As per the scheduled schedule, the government has made all preparations for the JEE to be held on September 13 and 1 to 6, with the demand for a postponement of the exams.

 2.  * Degree Without Examination: Supreme Court *

 ◆ New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to complete the final year examinations of all degree courses by September 30.  Therefore, the Supreme Court has asked all universities in the country to comply with the directive issued by the UGC on July 7.

 3.  * 2503 corona victims in the state *

 ◆ Bhubaneswar: 2503 crore people affected in the state.  Adding to this, the number of cures in the state has reached 629.  In this regard, the state Department of Health and Family Welfare.

 ୪.  * Karthik explains why Lynn left KKR *

 ◆ New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Dinesh Karthik on Thursday said he did not keep Australia's explosive batsman Chris Lynn in the squad.

 5.  Srinagar: Four militants were killed today in a joint encounter between the army and Jammu and Kashmir police in Sopian district.  The search operation was launched after receiving reports of terrorists hiding in the Kilura area of ​​the district.  At this point, there was a shootout between the security forces and the terrorists.  Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces.

 ୬.  * New guidelines for air travelers *

 ◆ New Delhi: The Central Government has issued new guidelines for both domestic and international airlines.  Packed food for domestic passengers, soft drinks and hot cooked food and alcohol for international passengers are allowed.  Entertainment is also allowed on air travel.  Usha Padhi, joint secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, said crew members of the aircraft would wear gloves and hand out food and other items to passengers.

 ୭.  * Angels, Truths and Jubilee will be awarded today *

 Bhubaneswar: The country's fastest runner, Dooti Chand, will receive the Arjuna Award at the Kolkata Sai Center on Saturday.  The ambassador is one of the athletes at the National Sports Awards Ceremony to be held in New Delhi from the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.  Para athlete Jayanti Behera, on the other hand, and established chess guru Satya Ranjan Patnaik will receive the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award on Saturday.

 ୮.  * Public money for 4 years, customers will benefit from the small insurance scheme *

 ◆ New Delhi: Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana has completed four years.  During this period, 40.35 crore Jan Dhan Bank accounts were opened and Rs 1.31 lakh crore was deposited in them.  43.7 per cent of the population accounted for the rural population and 55.2 per cent for the female population.  On August 15, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the plan to provide banking services to those who have not reached the bank.

 ୯.  * Will the CBI interrogate Sandeep Singh, producer of 'PM4 Narendra Modi' biopic? *

 Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress today alleged that the BJP had links to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.  The Congress has questioned whether the CBI will interrogate Sandeep Singh, the biopic filmmaker of 'PM6 Narendra Modi', in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput death case and drug dealing.

 10.  * Big announcement for JEE Main, NDEE candidates: Government takes responsibility *

 ◆ Examiners and parents will bear the cost of travel and accommodation.  Will provide all the support even if it comes to your convenience

 The Secretary-General has asked to register by August 31.

 * Stay at home and stay safe.  Get rid of corona. *

 * Good morning, good morning *