TODAY’S TOP NEWS: 11 AUGUST, 2020 (GPN):

NATIONAL NEWS:

1. *PM Modi held a meeting on Monday through video conference with Chief Ministers of six States,* namely Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala,to review their preparedness to deal with south-west monsoon and current *flood situation in the country.*

2. *Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has recovered ‘completely’ from COVID-19* and was on Monday discharged from a private hospital in Bengaluru nine days after being admitted.

3. *Railway Museum at Hubballi, Karnataka dedicated to the nation* :
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines, Pralhad Joshi on August 9, 2020 dedicate Railway Museum at Hubballi, Karnataka to the Nation.

4. *Sachin Pilot & 15 rebel MLAs meet Sonia Gandhi; ex-Dy CM may get national role:* Hours after Congress appointed a 3-member panel to probe into Sachin Pilot’s demands, the ex-Deputy CM of Rajasthan along with 15 rebel MLAs met Sonia Gandhi. Priyanka Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Ahmed Patel are also reportedly present for the meeting.

5. *Rajasthan political & legal crisis* : Pilot & his MLAs rebelled when Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) issued notice to Pilot in connection with the alleged involvement of BJP leaders for toppling the state government with BJP members. In response, Pilot and 18 MLAs arrived in Delhi, reducing the Congress’ numbers from 107 to 88. Though Gehlot has submitted a letter of 102 MLAs, Congress also sacked Pilot as Deputy CM, PCC chief and cabinet posts. Rajasthan Assembly is set to reconvene on August 14.

6. *Shah Faesal, who resigned from the Indian Administrative Service* and floated the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement last year, has *quit politics* , the party said

7. *Orissa High Court* Monday *left it to the state government to take a call on reopening of places of worship* in the state in view of the pandemic as per the Supreme Court directive.

8. Mumbai has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage.

9. *144-quintal sandalwood worth Rs 50 crore seized in UP’s Amroha; 3 arrested.* Three men allegedly involved in the illegal export of sandalwood to China and Japan have been arrested .

10. *PM Modi held a meeting on Monday through video conference with Chief Ministers of six States,* namely Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala,to review their preparedness to deal with south-west monsoon and current flood situation in the country.

11. *West Bengal govt. Extended ban on direct flights from six states till 31 Aug* . Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai & Ahmadabad. Before extension ban was till 15 Aug 2020.

12. *BJP-led N Biren Singh government won a facile trust vote in Manipur on Monday,* with some astute political manoeuvering by the chief minister resulting in eight opposition Congress MLAs skipping the one-day session defying a party whip.

13. *Kerala: Toll in landslide hit Pettimudi in Idukki rose to 49* with 6 more bodies being recovered from the debris as rescue operations continued to trace those missing.

14. *PM Modi launched a new financing scheme under the ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund* meant for setting up storage and processing facilities. The scheme will support farmers, PACS (primary agricultural credit societies), FPOs (farmer producer organisations), agri-entrepreneurs, etc. in building community farming assets and post-harvest agriculture infrastructure.

15. *The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday questioned* before the Supreme Court the *decisions taken by governments of Maharashtra and Delhi to cancel final-year examinations* of state universities in view of COVID-19, saying they went against rules

16. *SURAKHSYA: National Portal of “Project Elephant” launched* : The Minister for Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar on Monday released document on Best Practices and launched a portal on Human Elephant Conflict on the eve of World Elephant Day, 2020.

17. *Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh announced that India has put ban on 101 items to boost indigenous production.* The list of 101 items was prepared by the Defence Ministry. This is being done to make India self-reliant under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

18. The web based comprehensive Telemedicine solution *eSanjeevani has so far provided 1.58 lakh online consultations* according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

19. *The Indian Railways is to observe Cleanliness Week between August 10, 2020 and August 15, 2020.* The week will give the message of significance of cleanliness.

20. *No sale of junk food within 50 metres of schools* : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India announced that sale of junk and unhealthy food should be restricted within 50 metres schools and education institutions.

21. *PM Modi released the sixth instalment of funds under the PM-KISAN* (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme, which amounted to ₹17,000 crore to about 8.5 crore farmers. The Centre provides Rs 6,000 per year in 3 equal instalments under the scheme that was launched in Dec 2018.

22. *The Andhra Pradesh Government has launched a new State Industrial Development Policy for the year 2020-23.* The policy aimed to create employment for youth and match national average in industrial GVA per capita. The previous Industrial Development Policy of the state was implemented between 2015-20.

23. *Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday underwent a brain surgery at Army’s Research and Referral Hospital* , and he tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the procedure. The surgery was carried out for removal of a clot in his brain.

24. *Tejas Networks announced that it has received a purchase order of Rs. 66 crores from L&T Construction* , to supply its GPON based fiber-broadband products and high-performance Metro Ethernet switches for a prestigious Indian defence network project. The order was received during last quarter and the first set of supplies have started this quarter.

25. *Actor Rhea Chakraborty,* one of the accused in the FIR, on Monday has *filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court attacking media for ‘unfairly holding her responsible’ for Sushant’s death.* Rhea in her affidavit also opposed the transfer of the case by Bihar Police to CBI and linked the Sushant case to the Bihar elections.

26. *COVID-19 IN INDIA*
TOTAL CASES 2215074
ACTIVE 634945
RECOVERED 1535743
DEATHS 44386

*✈INTERNATIONAL NEWS*

1. *The Indian Railways is to operate first parcel special train to Bangladesh under Ahmedabad division.* The train is to traverse 2,110 km to reach Benapole in Bangladesh. The Western Railways sent goods train earlier with loaded wagons of onion to Bangladesh.

2. *The Bangladesh Government is to construct war memorial for Indian soldiers killed in 1971 war.* The memorial is to be constructed in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria bordering Tripura. This is mainly due to its significance in the Liberation War of 1971.

WORLD NEWS:

1. *Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in* on August 9, 2020 *as the country’s new Prime Minister in Colombo,* days after his party won a landslide victory in the General Election. The 74-year-old Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) leader was administered the oath of office by his younger brother and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

2. *Lebanese PM Hassan Diab Resigns* after protests erupt following Beirut Blast.

3. *The number of Corona patients and deaths have declined in Bangladesh* , claimed the Health Minister Zahid Maleque.

4. The flood situation in Bangladesh has improved as most of the rivers are receding across all the four major river basins in the country. Northern and Central parts of Bangladesh have been severely affected by the ongoing floods.

5. *US Prez. Donald Trump issued an executive order that will grant additional student loan relief and provide a payroll tax cut,* enhanced unemployment benefits and an eviction moratorium. Trump, who is *seeking re-election,* sent a memorandum entitled “Continued Student Loan Payment Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic” to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. *Trump ordered DeVos to extend several student loan benefits contained in the Cares Act until December 31, 2020.*

6. *Toshiba is officially out of the laptop business* : The company made the first PC laptop in 1985: The T1100 boasted internal rechargeable batteries, a 3.5-inch floppy drive, and 256K of memory. Two years ago, *Toshiba sold an 80.1 percent stake of its PC business to Sharp for $36 million* , and Sharp renamed the division Dynabook. Sharp exercised its right to buy the remaining 19.1 percent of shares back in June, and *Toshiba released a statement August 4th that the deal was completed.*

7. *Hong Kong Arrests Jimmy Lai, Media Mogul, Under National Security Law* : In the highest-profile attack yet on free speech and press freedom in Hong Kong, police on Monday arrested Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy media tycoon, and raided the offices of his newspaper, demonstrating China’s resolve to silence dissent and bring the city to heel.

8. *WORLD COVID CASES*
CONFIRMED 1,96,70,853
DEATHS 7,27,759

* SPORTS:*

1. Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved is considering bidding for the title sponsorship of the upcoming Indian Premier League,

2. Former Kerala leg-spinner KN Ananthapadmanabhan has been promoted to the International Cricket Council’s international panel of umpires.

3. *James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70.* Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant.

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* FACTS ABOUT INDIA*

First woman president of India -Smt. Prathiba Patil

*THOUGHT OF THE DAY* 

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door

JOKES OF THE DAY:

Wife Ne Husband Ko Message Kiya: Office Se Aate Hute Hue Market Se Sabzi Lete Aana. Aur Haan, Padosan Ne Tumhe Hello Kaha Hai.

Tabhi Husband Ka Reply Aata Hai: Kaun Si Padosan?

Wife: Koi Nahi, Maine Toh Sirf Isliye Message Ke Last Mein Padosan Likha Taaki Mujhe Sure Ho Sake Ki Tumne Mera Pura Message Padh Liya Hai.

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Picture Abhi Baaki Hai…

Husband Ka Message Aata Hai: Lekin Mein Abhi Padosan Ke Saath Hi Hun. Tum Kis Padosan Ki Baat Kar Rahi Thi?

Wife: Kahan Ho Tum???

Husband: Sabzi Market Ke Paas Hi Hun.

15-20 Minute Mein Sabzi Market Pahunchkar Wife Ne Husband Ko Phone Kiya: Kahan Ho Tum?? Kiske saath Ho??

Husband: Mein Toh Office Mein Hi Hun. Aur Haan, Ab Tum Sabzi Market Tak Aa Hi Gayi Ho Toh Sabzi Le Ke Hi Jaana…

10th Calss Ke Exams Chal Rahe The,

Paper Bhi Hard Tha Aur Examiner Bhi Bahut Hi Strict Tha.

Cheating Karne Ka Koi Bhi Moka Nahi De Raha Tha, Bar-Bar Round Pe Round Laga Raha Tha.

Achanak Pappu Ne Ek Chit Likh Kar Examiner Ko Di.

Examiner Chup-Chap Ja Ke Apni Chair Pe Beth Gaya, Aur Exam Ke End Tak Utha Hi Nahi.

Exam Khatam Hote Hi Sari Class Pappu Ke Paas Aa Gayi Aur Puchha: “Abe Kamal Kar Diya, Tune Esa Chit Pe Kya Likha Tha?”

Papu Haste Hue Bola: “Bas Yahi Ki Sir, Pichhe Se Aapki Pant Phati Hui Hai

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*Teacher* : 1 din aisa ayega jab Prithvi par Pani nhi rahega, Jeev jantu nasht ho jayenge,Prithvi tabaah ho jayegi..

*Pappu* : Sir to kya us din school aana hai??

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Ek Din School Mein Teacher Ne Sashi Tharoor Se Ek Sawal Puchha?

Teacher: “Sashi Batao, Salwar Ke Nade Ko English Mein Kya Kehte Hai?”

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Santa Ki Ek Accedient Karne Ki Wajah Se Court Mein Pesh Kiya Jata Hai.

Judge Logo Ki Tarhaf Dekh Kar Bolta Hai.

Judge: “Order, Order”

Santa: “1 Pizza, 2 Dosa, 3 Idli & 1 Cold-Drink”

Judge: “Shut Up!”

Santa: “No No, ….. 7-Up”

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Teacher: Why are you so late, Rahul?

Rahul : Because of the signboard instructions that I followed
Teacher: What signboard?

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Rahul: The one that says, “School Ahead, Go Slow.”

Teacher showing Rahul sign on the Door: IF U R LATE, GET OUT OF THE SCHOOL GATE.

Rahul Comes back home without attending School.

SONIA- WTF..Why you don’t go to school

Rahul: I am following instructions In and Out (Going to School and Coming Back) obediently.

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Normal Man: Dead men tell no tales.
Shashi Tharoor: Male cadavers are incapable of rendering any testimony

Normal Man: Birds of a feather flock together.

Shashi Tharoor: Members of an avian species of identical plumage tend to congregate.

Normal Man: Look before you leap.
Shashi Tharoor: Surveillance should precede saltation.

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Sashi: “Maam, P.H.D.”

Teacher Hairan Hokar: “Iska Kya Matlab Hai?”

Sashi: “Maam, Payjama Holding Device.”

*GK TODAY:*

Number of bones : 206 in adults & 300 new born

❗ TELL ME WHY…* ❓❓

*Why is diabetes causes?*

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood – it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies. When our food is digested the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells without insulin being present – insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the glucose. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in our blood into the cells, and lowers the blood sugar level.A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin.

*LEARN SANSKRIT*

केशाः Hair

केशव: Having much luxuriant hair or handsome hair

*HOW IT WORKS*: ⁉

Camphor is a natural product derived from the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora L.) trees through steam distillation and purification by sublimination; the trees used should be at least 50 years old. These are large evergreen tree found in East Asia. In india at southern Western Ghats,

Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is usually manufactured from turpentine oil. It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub.

‍♂️ *GK TODAY*:

The *POCSO* Act, 2012 is a comprehensive law to provide for the protection of children from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography,

*The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill* , 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Ms. Smriti Zubin Irani on July 18, 2019

VEDIK GYAN:

*Symbolism Behind The Form Of Lord Shiva’s Damru*

Damru symbolizes the Universe which is always expanding and collapsing. From an expansion it collapses and then it re-expands, this is the process of creation. If you see your heartbeat, it is not just one straight line but it is a rhythm that goes up and down. The whole world is nothing but rhythms; energy rising and collapsing to rise again. So the damru signifies that.

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

Health benefits of jaggery (gur)

It is made from unrefined sugar, and is obtained by boiling raw, concentrated sugar cane juice till it solidifies. Although jaggery is also made from the sap of coconut and date palm, the one made from sugar cane is the one that’s used most widely.

1. Prevents constipation by aiding digestion. It activates the digestive enzymes in our body, thus helps in proper digestion of food. That’s why many people prefer eating jaggery after a meal.

2. It acts as a detox, as it helps cleanse the liver by flushing out nasty toxins from the body.
Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium, which help prevent free-radicals (responsible for early ageing). It helps boost resistance against infections, hence building stronger immunity.

3. Eating a piece of jaggery daily can help women combat PMS symptoms including mood swings, menstrual cramps and abdominal pain.

4. Jaggery acts as a natural sweetener and provides energy over an extended period of time. Even factory-made honey has been deemed unhealthy because it gets ripped of its nutrients. That’s when jaggery steps in!
It is, however, suggested to consume jaggery in moderation, as it is slightly higher in calories, containing up to 4 kcal/gram.

People who are diabetic or are following a weight loss diet should monitor their consumption of jaggery, as it can lead to weight gain and fluctuations in blood-sugar levels.

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