20th August observed as Harmony Day or Sadbhavana Diwas
August 20, 2020
- The birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi on 30th August is celebrated as Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day every year.
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Om Birla attended the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
August 20, 2020
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla attended the virtual mode of Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. The theme of the conference is `Parliamentary leadership for more effective multilateralism that delivers peace and sustainable development for the people and planet’.
Motorable bridge inaugurated by Ladakh Governor
August 20, 2020
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R. K. Mathur inaugurated a 60- metre span double lane motorable bridge over river Indus at Choglamsar.
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Resigned
August 20, 2020
- Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned after soldiers seized him from his home as part of a coup following months of mass protests against alleged corruption in the West African country.
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd Acquired stake in Vitalic Health Pvt Ltd & Netmeds
August 20, 2020
- Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has acquired 60% equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt Ltd(Vitalic) and 100% direct equity in Netmeds.
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Entered into Bancassurance Partnership with SBM Bank India
August 20, 2020
- Bharti AXA Life Insurance has entered into a bancassurance partnership with SBM Bank .life insurance products, including protection, health, savings and investment plans, to the customers of SBM Private Wealth, the retail banking arm of SBM Bank India.
Indore Adjudged as Cleanest City of India for 4th Successive Year in Swachh Survekshan 2020
August 20, 2020
- Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has been ranked as the cleanest city of India for the fourth consecutive year under the Swachh Survekshan 2020, announced on 20 August by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoUHA), Hardeep Singh Puri.
Dominican Republic appointed Luis Abinader as the new Prime Minister
August 20, 2020
- The Dominican Republic appointed Luis Abinader as the 54th Prime Minister of the country. He succeeds Danilo Medina of Liberation Party
British Tennis legend Angela Buxton passes away
August 20, 2020
- Former British tennis player, two-time Grand Slam doubles champion and equal rights pioneer Angela Buxton has passed away. Buxton won the women’s doubles alongside Althea Gibson at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 1956.
India Post issued stamps on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
August 20, 2020
- India Post has released a set of five commemorative postage stamps and a miniature sheet on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India on 15th August 2020 on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.
21st August is observed as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2020
- Every year 21st August is observed as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism with an aim to pay tribute to the individuals across the globe who have been attacked, injured, traumatized or lost their lives because of terrorist attacks.
21st August is celebrated as the World Senior Citizen Day
August 21, 2020
- Every year 21st August is celebrated as the World Senior Citizen Day to raise awareness about issues affecting older people and ask people to support, honor and show appreciation towards them.
A game on COVID-19 “The Corona Fighters” launched
August 21, 2020
- A game on COVID-19 “The Corona Fighters” has been launched by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan with an aim to remind people to take the right precautions and escape infection.
New Official Logo of Labour Bureau launched
August 21, 2020
- The official logo of the Labour Bureau launched by the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The newly launched logo displays the three goals of the Labour Bureau i.e. Accuracy, Validity, and Reliability.
Indira Rasoi scheme launched by Rajasthan to provide meals
August 21, 2020
- To mark the 76th birth anniversary of former PM of India, Rajiv Gandhi, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot has launched the “Indira Rasoi scheme” in the state with an aim to provide food to the needy.
Keith Rowley Becomes Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
August 21, 2020
- Keith Christopher Rowley sworn in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a 2nd consecutive 5-year term.
Yes Bank: ‘Loan against Securities’
August 21, 2020
- ‘Loan against Securities’ launched by the YES Bank under its loan in seconds platform that will enable customers to avail loan facility against the securities that they hold. The customers are required only to pledge the securities and not sell them.
Chandrayaan-2 completes one full year around Moon
August 21, 2020
- As per the announcement of Indian Space Research Organisation, the second lunar mission of India, chandrayaan-2 has completed one full year around the moon in lunar orbit.
AP Govt Signed MoU with Reliance Retail
August 22, 2020
- Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has signed an Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Reliance Retail, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Allana Group to empower women and help women Self-Help Groups(SHGs) in the state to market their products.
UP Signs Agreement with Israel for Water Resource Management
August 22, 2020
- The government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) signed an agreement with the Israel’s Water Resource Minister for the water resource management in Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh.The ‘plan of cooperation’ is initially signed for 2 years, with the interest of the project, this will be extended in the future.
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