TODAY’S TOP NEWS:06 JULY, 2020 (GPN):

NATIONAL NEWS:

1. PM Modi extended greetings on “Guru Purnima” on Sunday, saying it is the day to honour the “gurus” who make our lives meaningful.

2. Mumbai Records Nearly 300 mm Rain In 2 Days, Water-Logging In Many Areas

3. The government has allotted a Lutyens’ Delhi bungalow, currently occupied by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, to the BJP’s national media head and Rajya Sabha member Anil Baluni,

4. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal inaugurated the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel COVID care centre, the “largest” of its kind in the world, at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas here on Sunday.

5. Amul pays heartwarming tribute to `mother of choreography` Saroj Khan: From the A, B, C To the Ek, Do, Teen of dance

6. Bharti Airtel Ltd is planning to launch its own unified video conferencing service to tap the growing virtual conferencing market, which already has players such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Hangouts

7. A day after Uttar Pradesh police demolished the palatial house of gangster Vikas Dubey, a bunker and two kg of explosives, along with six country-made pistols, 25 live rounds and shrapnels were found there.

8. Government departments and agencies will have to pay interest on late payment to vendors, largely MSMEs, for products procured through the Government e-Martketplace (GeM), starting October 1.

9. Last date for filing ITR (income tax returns) for 2019-20 extended till November 30

10. Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jairam Thakur has stated that the State Government of Himachal Pradesh is planning to provide 100 percent coverage of Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to all rural households in the state by Aug 2022.

11. ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava announces plans to introduce an Indian vaccine for COVID-19 by August 15

12. PM launches Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge to identify best existing Indian apps and to build new apps for various categories indigenously

13. In controversial remarks, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has equated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with a ‘venomous snake’ for her handling of the economy, drawing sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party which said Mamata Banerjee has lost control over her party leaders who are ‘uttering nonsense’ out of frustration.

14. West Bengal BJP MP Arjun Singh’s vehicle in North 24 Parganas’ Halisahar area was attacked by miscreants

15. Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including a foreigner, who were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday have tested positive for COVID-19

16. A blast took place in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday followed by aerial firing by security forces,. No casualties have been reported. The blast took place in Gongoo area of Pulwama as security forces were passing through the area.

17. Eight people, including at least six women, were killed Sunday when a fire ripped through a candle-manufacturing factory where they worked at Bakhrwa village in Modi Nagar, UP.

18. 21 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, have a COVID-19 recovery rate higher than the national average of 60.77 per cent, the Union health ministry said

19. Taj Mahal to remain closed due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in Agra. Other monuments like Fatehpur Sikri Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula, and Agra Fort will also remain closed in Agra district.

20. The complete lockdown that was earlier announced in Chennai and some other districts of Tamil Nadu is all set to ease, as relaxation will come into effect from today.

21. Maharashtra’s coronavirus case count on Saturday rose to 2,00,064 with a record single-day spike in patients of 7,074. the death toll due to the pandemic in the state rose to 8,671,

22. Delhi Covid tally nears 1L with 2,505 new cases, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 3,067,.

23. India’s Covid count world’s 3rd highest; nearly 25,000 cases after overtaking Russia on Sunday.

24. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 6,73,165 including 2,44,814 active cases, 4,09,083 cured/discharged/migrated and 19,268 deaths, according to the figures released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

✈INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

1.US President Donald Trump thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on America’s 244th Independence Day.

2. After banning nine Khalistani linked terrorists, Center on Sunday (July 5, 2020) issued an order to block as many as 40 websites of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) under the UAPA for launching a campaign to register supporters for its cause.

3. Penumbral lunar eclipse observed all over the world expect in India, the full moon in the month of Ashada (Hindu calendar month) observed as Gurupurnima

WORLD NEWS:

1. Nepal’s ruling party in grave crisis: Facing growing demand for resignation, Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has said that the ruling communist party is facing a grave crisis, indicating that it may split soon.

2. Two US Navy aircraft carriers operating in the international waters of the South China Sea”USS Nimitz, USS Ronald Reagan are not intimidated’ China claims 90% of the South China Sea

3. After the US Navy deployed its two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers – USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan – to conduct exercises in the South China Sea, Chinese propaganda outlet Global Times went into overdrive threatening the US carriers with DF-21D and DF-26 ‘aircraft carrier killer’ missiles.

4. The death toll due to Coronavirus in Bangladesh crossed 2000 on Sunday as 55 deaths were reported

5. Japan: Two dead, 6 missing due to floods, mudslides

6. WORLD COVID 19

CONFIRMED 1,12,99,667
DEATHS 5,31,659

SPORTS:

1. On the occasion of Guru Purnima on Sunday, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to the people who taught him and inspired him to give his best in life.

2. Sri Lanka’s premier middle-order batsman, Kusal Mendis was arrested on Sunday after being allegedly involved in the killing of a cyclist, outside Colombo. The 74-year old pedestrian died instantly after crashing on road.

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FACTS ABOUT INDIA :

Till 1972, Lion was the national animal of India. Later on it was replaced by the Tiger.The tiger was adopted as the National Animal by the Indian Board for Wildlife in 1972 in place of the lion.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:

Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace of soul. It comes from laughter and love.

JOKE OF THE DAY:

*पप्पू* – यार, लोग कहते हैं कि ठोकरें इंसान को चलना सिखाती हैं…

*गप्पू* – हां, सही बात है।

*पप्पू* – पर मेरे तो पैर के अंगूठे का नाखून ही टूट गया ना…!!!

How Various Marathi Wifes fight with their Husbands . . .

Pilot’s wife : Jaasta udu naka…

Teacher’s wife : Mala shikau naka…

Painter’s wife : Thobaad rangavin…

Dhobi’s wife : Changla dhuvun kadin…

Actor’s wife : Natak karu naka…

Dentist’s wife : Daat todun haatat deyin…

CA’s wife : Hishobaat rahaa…

Engineer’s wife : Nut bolt halvun taakin…

Electrician’s wife : Fuse udaala ahe ka…

And the best One…

Pandit’s wife : Kana khaali Ganpati kadhin…

 

TELL ME WHY❓❓❓:

*Why Tiger is selected as National Animal and why not Lion or other animals?*

It was selected as a national animal because of its presence in larger parts of the country. It is found in 16 states while the lion is found only in one state. the Bengal tigers of India are epitomes of great courage, power and sharp intelligence. They have hunted down elephants and crocodiles too, although this is rare, and they do it all alone.

You might be aware that tigers are not only the largest, but also the strongest of big cats (YES, tiger is stronger than a lion, because tiger not only has a higher muscle density of 72.6%, compared to lion’s 58.8%, but tigers also keep themselves very active by walking great distances, hunting difficult prey all alone, swimming miles and miles, and in India, occasionally climbing very tall trees, too. This keeps up their muscle strength. Lion mostly sleeps).

LEARN SANSKRIT*:

*विकृत* : रूप बिगाड़ा हुआ
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*HOW IT WORKS* ⁉:

*How Rainfall is measured* ⁉⛈️️

Rainfall is measured by the instrument called rain gauge. Rain water collected in this gauge is measured in millimetres or inches.

Rainfall is measured in litres per square meter which is equivalent to mm and can be conveniently converted to meter or cm.

A Rain Gauge is placed 30 cm above the ground in an open area where there are no trees or
buildings to block the rain, and where only rainfall can enter the rain
gauge. The rain collected in the rain gauge is usually measured every
morning with a measuring cylinder at a fixed time. The measurement
constitutes the daily rainfall and is recorded in millimetres(mm). By
adding up the amount of rain collected in a month, we get the monthly
rainfall. The total amount of rainfall collected over 12 months is the
annual rainfall.

The main conversion factor is 1 mm of rainfall = 1 Liter of water/m² (or 0.001 m³ of water/m²);

Here m² means Meter square

The intensities of rain rate are:

up to 5 mm/hr = Light rain rate

between 5–10 mm/hr = Moderate rain rate

10 to 50 mm/hr = Heavy rain rate

50 to 100 mm/hr = Very heavy rain rate

100 to 200 mm/hr = Extreme moderate rain rate

> 200 mm/hr = Extremely high / cloud burst

‍♂️ GK TODAY:

*Ornithology* is the study of birds

VEDIK GYAN:

*Vyasa* is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas. He is also called Veda Vyāsa, Vyasam Bhagwan or Krishna Dvaipāyana. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to him.

*Parents* : Satyavati, Parashara

Veda Vyasa was Born to Maharshi Parasara and Satyavati ( daughter of King of Fisher men)

*Spouse* : Pinjalaa

Veda Vyasa Krishna Dvaipayana. was the father of Pandu and Dhritarashtra is also the father of Vidura, Veda Vyasa is the title and the name is Krishna Dvaipaayana just as in Dr X (name) Dr is the title and X is the name. He was named Krishna because he was born black, and since he was born in an island, he was named Dvaipaayana. All the three (Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura) were the illegitimate sons of Veda Vyasa. While Dhritarashtra was conceived by Ambika, Pandu was conceived by her younger sister Ambalika. Both Ambikaa and Ambaalikaa are daughters of Kaashya, the king of Kaashi (Varanasi or Benares).

Dhritarashtra was born blind because Ambika, having been frightened of Veda Vyasa’s appearance, shut her eyes completely during copulation with Veda Vyasa

Veda Vyasa had to repeat the performance with *Ambalika* . seeing the fearsome appearance of Vyasa, Ambaalikaa turned pale during the niyoga act . So the conceived child was born pale and he was named Pandu.

Since the previous two processes did not produce the desired result, that is one normal healthy heir to the throne, Veda Vyasa was summoned for the third time by Satyavati. Ambika agreed to go through the ordeal again. But, at the last moment, she could not muster sufficient courage to face Veda Vyasa. So, she sent her maidservant in her place. The maid had intercourse with Veda Vyasa in full attention and with full devotion. The result was the birth of a normal child with no disability. That child was named Vidura who grew up to be a replica of Dharma (righteousness) as predicted by Veda Vyasa.

Now the person behind all these arrangements was none other than Satyavati (royal mother, mother of the deceased Vichitraveerya and mother-in-law of Ambika and Ambalika) whose first son was Veda Vyasa who too was illegitimate. Now Satyavati had summoned Veda Vyasa to impregnate the issueless two widowed queens (of Vichitraveerya) Ambika and Ambalika in order to obtain a legal heir to the Hastinapura throne.

HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES:
( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not)

A seizure (the medical term for a fit or convulsion) occurs when there is a sudden burst of electrical activity in them brain temporarily interfering with the normal messaging processes.

Imagine we have certain batteries in the brain. These batteries suddenly and unexpectedly get short-circuited and catch fire, because of which patients get some ‘experience’. It may be some visual experience or it may be some hand jerking or it may be falling down shaking. It depends on which area of the brain is abnormal during the electrically-charged moment. If it happens unexpectedly and several times, it is called epilepsy

1. First aid for seizures is aimed at keeping the person safe until the seizure stops on its own. Stay calm, loosen anything around the person’s neck, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, clear the area around them, and stay with them after the seizure stops.

Put something flat and soft under their head

Allow the person to remain seated in the chair during the seizure (unless they have a care plan which says to move them

when their convulsions stop. stay with them and talk to them calmly until they recover note the time the seizure starts and finishes. ENDS

*PLZ FOLLOW GOVT. NORMS, MAINT SOCIAL DISTANCE, KEEP YOURSELF & YOUR FAMILY SAFE*