TODAY’S TOP NEWS: 18 JULY, 2020 (GPN):

NATIONAL NEWS:

1. The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) on Friday (July 17) declared the Manipur 12th Result 2020. cohsem.nic.in.

2. Newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to take oath on July 22. Sixty-one members were recently elected to Rajya Sabha from 20 states.

3. Indian Army T-90 tanks and BMP infantry combat vehicles carried out the exercise at Stakna, Leh in presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane

4. Congress removes Rajasthan rebel MLAs Bhanwarlal Sharma and Vishvendra Singh from the party for allegedly being involved in the conspiracy to topple the government MLAs, demands FIR against Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

5. Rajasthan’s lone Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA Balwan Poonia pledged his supports to the Ashok Gehlot government

6. Rajasthan High Court defers hearing on pleas of Sachin Pilot, 18 Congress MLAs till July 20 in the amended petition filed by sacked Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and 18 Congress dissident MLAs challenging the Speaker’s disqualification notices served to them.

7. One of the *three terrorists killed* in the Kulgam encounter yesterday had fabricated the improvised explosive device used in the Pulwama attack last year in which 40 CRPF jawans were martyred.

8. The death toll in the *building collapse* in the Fort area of *Mumbai* has gone up to nine, The ill-fated building had been partly vacated for repairs by Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority

9. Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Mandaviya *flagged off first container ship* from Kolkata Port to Agartala via Chattogram port

10. RBI announces guidelines for “Fair Practices Code” (FPC) for ARCs (Asset Reconstruction Companies); cautions against harassment of debtors while recovering loans

11. NITI Aayog recommends at least 25% recycled metals, plastic and paper in India’s large infrastructure projects

12. *Bihar assembly polls* : EC limits postal ballot facility for 1. those above 80 years of age 2. Persons With Disabilities 3. COVID-19 positive 4. Quarantined 5. Those engaged in essential services

13. Govt extends last date for Aatmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge to July 26

14. In Assam, rescue and relief measures are on at flood-hit areas though the situation is slightly improved.

15. PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the death of Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj today. Head of one of the divisions of Swaminarayan sect, which has its temple in Maninagar area in Gujarat,

16. Karnataka CM Yediyurappa issues directions to officials on COVID-19 management in Bengaluru

17. A special NIA court remanded Sarith Kumar, the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case to NIA custody for 7 days. Until now, he was in the custody of the Customs Department. Previously, other accused Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair were sent to NIA custody till July 21.

18. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, CBDT has issued refunds worth 71 thousand 229 crore rupees in more than 21 lakh cases to help taxpayers with liquidity in COVID-19 pandemic days.

19. MP Congress MLA Sumitra Devi Kasdekar resigns from post and joins BJP; 24th MLA to do so

20. India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 10 lakh mark

✈INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

1. India is not a weak country and no power in the world can touch even an inch of its land, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday as he visited Ladakh to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the wake of the border standoff with China.

2. India ranks 3rd behind China and US in global manufacturing locations among 48 nations

3. India, Israel sign agreement to further expand collaboration in dealing with cyber threats

4. The Cochin Shipyard has signed contract with ASKO Maritime AS of Norway to build two autonomous electric ferries.

5. In Pakistan: Indian diplomat Gaurav Ahluwalia meets Kulbhushan Jadhav

6. Pakistan on Friday formally offered India third consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, a day after India asserted that the second consular access was “neither meaningful nor credible”. A Note Verbal has been sent to India on the matter and India is yet to respond. Jadhav was arrested by Pakistan on alleged espionage charges and is languishing in its jail.

WORLD NEWS:

1. United Nations on designated Pakistan-based terror organisation Tehrik-e Taliban’s Pakistan (TTP) leader, Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, as a global terrorist.

2. A crucial meeting of Nepal’s ruling communist party was postponed for the fifth time until Sunday to give more time to Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the rival faction led by former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to sort out their differences.

3. Denmark: PM Mette Frederiksen (42) marries filmmaker Bo Tengberg (55)

4. Taiwan conducts live-fire exercise to demonstrate its ability to defend against any Chinese invasion

5. Russia’s wildfire smoke chokes Siberian cities: More than 100 firefighters and volunteers were trying to douse the flames of a fire outside the city of Yugorsk in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. A heatwave caused by changing climate in northern Siberia has contributed to the severity of fires this year, but environmentalists also point the finger at poor forest management and lack of funding for fire prevention.

SPORTS:

FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule announced: The FIFA World Cup 2022 will have four games every day in a 12-day group stage and matches later in the tournament that go into extra time will extend past midnight in Qatar.

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FACTS ABOUT INDIA:

Capital of Himachal Pradesh *Shimla* city gets its name from *Shyamala* *Mata* , a fearless incarnation of the goddess Kali. The temple of the goddess is situated on Bantony Hill, near The Ridge, named Kali Bari temple. According to another version Shimla gets its name from the word ‘Shyamalaya’ meaning blue slate by faqir on Jakhu.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY:

More the knowledge, lesser the ego. Lesser the knowledge, more the ego

JOKES OF THE DAY:

College life is like Reliance !!
“Karlo Duniya Mutthi Mein”

Bachelor Life is Like Airtel!!
“Aisi Azadi aur Kahan”

After Engagement is Like Idea!!
“Jo Badal de aapki Zindgi”

After Marrige is like Hutch!!
“Where U go.. network Follows”

After Kid is like BSNL!!
“All lines are Buzy”
so frnds enjoy each moments

*सोनू अपने दोस्त रवि को ज्ञान बांट रहा था…*
अगर परीक्षा में पेपर कठिन हो तो….
आंखें बंद करो,
गहरी सांस लो,
और जोर से कहो-
यह सब्जेक्ट बहुत मजेदार है। अगले साल फिर पढ़ेंगे।

Amitabh public toilet me se pura bhig ke nikla.
Jaya: Aap to susu karne gaye the?
Amitabh: Jaise hi main andar gaya, koi bola “BIG B” or sab meri taraf ghoom gaye!

एक दिन राजू के पापा एक रोबोट लेकर आए।
वह रोबोट झूठ पकड़ सकता था और झूठ बोलने वाले को गाल पर खींच कर चांटा मार देता था।
आज राजू स्कूल से घर देर से आया था… पापा ने पूछा ‘घर लौटने में देर क्यों हो गई?
आज हमारी एक्स्ट्रा क्लासेस थी – राजू ने जवाब दिया…।
रोबोट अचानक अपनी जगह से उछला और जमकर राजू के गाल पर चांटा मार दिया।
पापा हंसकर बोले- ये रोबोट हर झूठ को पकड़ सकता है और झूठ बोलने वाले को चांटा भी मारता है। अब सच क्या है यह बताओ… कहां गए थे?
मैं फिल्म देखने गया था – राजू बोला
कौन-सी फिल्म? पापा ने कड़ककर पूछा।
‘हनुमान’
चटाक… अभी राजू की बात पूरी भी नहीं हुई थी की उसके गाल पर रोबोट ने एक जोर का चांटा मारा।
‘कौन सी फिल्म?’ पापा ने फिर पूछा।
‘कातिल जवानी।’
पापा गुस्से में बोले – शर्म आनी चाहिए तुम्हें। जब मैं तुम्हारे जितना था तब ऐसी हरकत नहीं किया करता था।
चटाक… रोबोट ने एक चांटा मारा… इस बार पापा के गाल पर।
यह सुनते ही मम्मी किचन में से आते हुए बोली- आखिर तुम्हारा बेटा है ना… झूठ तो बोलेगा ही।
अब मम्मी की बारी थी… चटाक…। 

Ek baar Himesh Reshamiya ka kutta ghar se bhaag gaya.
Dusre kutte ne pucha “Tu kyun bhaag aaya?”
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Kutta: saala raat ko ganay ki practice khud karta hai ,subha log mujhe marte hai.

हसबेंड ने ऑफिस में बैठे बैठे फेसबुक पर पोस्ट किया …..
‘पंछी बनू उड़ता फिरूं मस्त गगन में ‘…….

तभी वाइफ का कमेंट आया …..
‘धरती छूते ही सब्जी ले आना अपने भवन में …..
वरना एक भी बाल नही बचेंगे तुम्हारे चमन में ‘….

Aaj ke Shaitan Bachche.

Principal : School ka time 8 baje ka tha aur tum 9 baje aa rahe ho?

Little Cute Student: Sir aap na mera Intezar mat kiya karo, School shuru kar diya karo.

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

Boy : Mom, please give me a glass of water.

Mom : You come and drink it, I am busy.

Boy : Please mom.

Mom : If you repeat, I’ll slap you.

Boy : When you come to slap me, bring the water.

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

Nursery ke student ne Exam sheet pe SUSU kar Diya.

Teacher : Yeh kya kiya hai ?

Student : Mummy ne kaha tha ki Pehle jo aa raha ho wahi karna.

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

Dukandar se Chota Baccha : Uncle Rang Gora karne wali Cream hai.

Dukandar : Haan hai.

Baccha: Toh lagata kyun nahi, main roz tujhe dekhkar darr jata hoon.

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

Beta – Papa, aap jaise mujhe marte ho, vaise Dadaji bhi apko marte the kya ?

Papa – Bilkul marte the.

Beta – Toh yeh khandani Gundagardi kab tak Chalengi…

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

A Cute Sentence Written By A Child On His Maths Book :

“Dear Maths ! Please Grow Up and Start solving your Problems yourself. I have my own Problems!”

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

Father :- Agar iss bar tum exam mein fail hue to mujhe Papa mat kehna…

After Exam…..

Father : What is your result ?

Son : Dimag kharab mat kar Dharampal, tu baap hone ka haq kho chuka hai.

दे थप्पड़ पे थप्पड़

एक व्यक्ति ने अपने Facebook status में लिखा-
” बीवी चाहिए ”
5 लड़कियों ने इसे Like किया
और
1500 लोगों ने Comment किया
” “मेरी लेजा यार …”
जवाब में उस व्यक्ति ने लिखा-
” मांग नहीं रहा कमीनो….
… पूछ रहा हूँ ”
बीवी चाहिए ?

TELL ME WHY❓❓❓:

*Choosing a black color for lawyer’s uniform*

Reason behind this is black is considered as a color of *authority and dominance.* A person in black coat looks more powerful and impactful. Also black color represents submission to a certain thing, lawyers wear the black outfit to show their submission to justice. Black is a prominent color that offers a sheer elegance. It is observed that people wearing black outfits look more impactful and elegant.

Black is a colour which another can’t be painted on it …it neutral…it stands for defence …and the white stands for purity… this combo makes a lawyer look professional and it gives confidence to the client

The *white neckbands* have their origins rooted in England. In the old English Courts, the barristers-at-law used to wear white bands as part of their uniform. Since the Barristers were the first lawyers of Indian Courts, their dress was adopted as a symbol of advocates in our country. The two pieces of white cloth joined together to form the advocate’s bands represent the Tablets of the Laws or Tablets of Stone. These are the tablets that, according to the Christian belief, were used by Moses for inscribing the 10 commandments, which he received from a burning bush on Mt. Sinai. The 10 commandments are believed to be the first example of a uniform coded law. The shape of the band is also similar to the rounded off rectangular tablets. Thus, the white advocate’s bands represent the upholding of the laws of God and of men.

*Wigs* especially were supposed to bring anonymity to the Judge. Since in earlier times the people were discriminated on the basis of colour and ethnicity, standard form of wigs displayed unbiasedness and impartiality on the part of Judges that Judge did not belong to any one colour or creed but was an impartial, unbiased human being deciding the case.

*LEARN SANSKRIT*:

*त्वम्* : You

HOW IT WORKS ⁉:

*How do fire extinguishers work?*

Fire happens when three things are in the same place at the same time:

*Fuel* (something to burn—such as wood or coal). *Oxygen* (usually from the air). *Heat* .

Fire-fighter involves breaking the fire triangle. which means removing either the fuel, the heat, or the oxygen.

*Carbon dioxide (CO2)* extinguishers contain a mixture of liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide (a nonflammable gas). CO2 is normally a gas at room temperature and pressure. It has to be stored under high pressure to make it a liquid. When you release the pressure, the gas expands enormously and makes a huge white jet. CO2 attacks the fire triangle in two ways: it smothers the oxygen and, when it turns from a liquid back to a gas, it “sucks” in a massive amount of heat from its surroundings (the latent heat of vaporization), which cools whatever you spray it on by removing heat.

You’ll also find fire extinguishers classified by the types of fires you can use them on. This gives us five different kinds:

A: *Green* : For wood, cloth, and paper.
B: *Red* : For combustible and flammable liquids such as oil, gasoline, and paint.
C: *Blue* : For electrical equipment and tools.
D: *Orange* :: For flammable metals.
K: *Black* : For animal or vegetable oils or cooking fats.

Inside, a fire extinguisher is quite like a giant aerosol can, often with two different substances inside. One of them is a solid, liquid, or gas substance for fighting the fire. The other one is called a propellant and is a pressurized chemical that makes the fire-fighting substance come out when you press the extinguisher handle.

‍♂️ GK TODAY:

*NABARD*
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex development finance institution in India. The bank has been entrusted with “matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India”.

*Headquarters* : Mumbai
*Estb* : 12 Jul 1982

VEDIK GYAN:

According to Brahmanda Purana : Shyamala Devi is the form of Durga Devi who assists Lord Krishna in interacting with the material world during His incarnation (as Shyama). For every incarnation of Krishna or Narayana there is a form of Durga that assists Him to interact with the material energy. She is the goddess of music, arts, dance, speech etc.She is also mentioned in the Lalita Sahasranama. She is also a source of education and knowledge like Saraswati Devi.

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

*Marigold Benefits*

Skin Healing. Juice from Crushed leaves of marigold has been used for healing the skin of wounds, burns, rashes, itchiness, bites and swelling, redness caused from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains; eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis; and fungal infections.

Dried marigold petal meal is frequently used as a feed additive in the poultry industry to improve egg yolk color.

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