Jul 20, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Jul 20, 2024

NASA has discovered six new exoplanets—HD 36384 b, TOI-198 b, TOI-2095 b, TOI-2095 c, TOI-4860 b, and MWC 758 c—bringing the total to 5,502. An exoplanet is any planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Maharashtra announced the 'Ladla Bhai Yojana'. It is a targeted welfare scheme to provide financial assistance to boys in states based on their qualifications. Under the scheme, 12th grade students will receive ₹6,000 per month and diploma holders will receive ₹8,000 per month. Rs 10,000 per month for graduated boys.

Maharashtra announced the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' for girls. The scheme aims to provide ₹1,500 monthly to eligible women (21 to 60 years).

The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was launched in September 2023 by key G20 members including India, the United States, and Brazil.

PM Modi signed a copy of Dr. Balasubramaniam's latest book, "Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi."

Roberta Metsola from "Malta", Re-elected as EU Parliament President: Roberta Metsola, the first woman to secure a second term as President of the European Parliament.