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Important Current Affairs 9th August 2020

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Delhi Govt launches new “Electric Vehicle Policy”

• Delhi government has launched the “Electric Vehicle Policy” for the national capital under which will waive registration fee, road tax, and provide an incentive of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for new cars. The government aims to generate employment to give a boost to Delhi’s economy and reduce pollution levels in the national capital.

• There is already the Centre’s scheme on electric vehicles called ‘Fame India Phase-2’, under which the Union government also provides some incentives.

• Under the policy, the Delhi government will give an incentive of up to Rs. 30,000 for two-wheelers, autos, e-rickshaws and freight vehicles while for cars, it will provide an incentive of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh.

• The new EV policy as “progressive” and the policy also aims to constitute 25% electric vehicles by 2024, which is currently just 0.29% in the national capital.

• The Delhi government will also give a low-interest loan on electric commercial vehicles.

• The Delhi Chief Minister said his government will also set up 200 charging stations in a year to ensure that people driving these vehicles can get a charging station within the radius of three kilometres.

• The Delhi government will give a ”scrapping incentive” under the electric vehicle policy, which will be first-of-its-kind in the country.

Maharashtra ties up with Google to start virtual classes

• Considering the shutdown of schools due to the C -19, the state government of Maharashtra has tied up with technology giant Google to launch online education project for the students in the state.

• Under the tie-up, students and teachers will get access to Google Classroom and G Suite for Education to provide solutions to support remote learning. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to introduce such a project.

• Key features of Google Classroom and G Suite

1. The Google Classroom and G Suite allows interactive sessions, which will enable teachers to explain lessons using audio or video presentations.

2. Students can also ask their doubts while sitting at home

3. Homework and assignments can be uploaded, and teachers can check them online.

4. Parents can submit their complaints or suggestions through the system

5. Around 250 participants can attend the class at a time.

6. The initiative will cover over 1.09 lakh government, private, aided, and unaided schools, and benefit over 22.03 million students.

Sports

India To Host 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Australia to Host 2022 Edition, Women’s CWC Postponed

• The Cricket governing body, International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 that was postponed due to C -19 will be held in Australia in 2022.

• Also, India will be the host country for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned earlier.

• ICC has also decided to postpone the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021 in New Zealand till February – March 2022 because of the impact the C -19 on cricket globally.

Appointments and Resignations

Former SBI Card head Hardayal Prasad appointed new MD& CEO of PNB Housing Finance

• PNB Housing Finance Ltd. has appointed Hardayal Prasad as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

• The former SBI Card head, Hardayal Prasad will assume charge on August 10.

• Currently, the housing finance company is headed by its interim Chief Neeraj Vyas.

Days

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

• The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) is observed on 9 August annually to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

• The day was recognised by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994.The theme for 2020 is C -19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience.

Books and Authors

A book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ authored by Neena Rai

• The book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ has been authored by Neena Rai. The book is publishing by house Bloomsbury.

• The book offers “authentic information” about the city, which will not only help understand the life and times of ancient Hindus but also the revered figures of Rama and Sita.

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