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Ajay Tyagi got six-month extension till August 2020

August 6, 2020

As per the decision of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi has been given a term extension of 18 months till February 2022.
Ajay Tyagi is a 1984 batch IAS (retired) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.

7th August observed as “National Handloom Day” all over the nation

August 7, 2020

7^th August is observed as “National Handloom Day” all over the nation to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight the handloom industry.

DD Assam 24×7 channel launched by Information and Broadcasting Ministry

August 7, 2020

A 24X7 Assamese satellite channel named “DD Assam 24×7” channel launched by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. DD Assam will help Assam to get messages, initiatives and programmes of the government to the grassroots.

Robot ‘Rakshak’ developed by Mumbai Central Railway

August 7, 2020

A health assistant robot ‘Rakshak’ developed by Mumbai Central Railway that can remotely communicate between doctor and patient to fight against the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

WB – 100 percent tap connections to all the households in the State by 2024

August 7, 2020

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, West Bengal decided to provide 100% tap connections to all households by 2024.

A social security scheme for tendu leaves collectors launched by Chhattisgarh

August 7, 2020

A social security scheme for tendu leaves collectors launched by Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel so that he can provide the benefit over 12 lakh families, mostly tribals and forest dwellers engaged in its collection.

“Parivar Pehchan Patras” launched by Haryana

August 7, 2020

“Parivar Pehchan Patras” launched by Haryana CM Manohar Lal khattar to help the citizens to get the benefits of various central and state government schemes.

Maharashtra tied-up with Google to promote Digital Education

August 7, 2020

The Maharashtra government has tied-up with Google to promote Digital Education by introducing digital education tools in schools across the state by deploying its free tools like G suit.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Suresh Raina named as the global brand ambassadors WTF Sports

August 7, 2020

Harmanpreet Kaur and Suresh Raina named as the global brand ambassadors WTF Sports. The announcement was made through a web conference.

Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

August 7, 2020

Former J&K Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as the 14^th Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India who will replace Rajiv Mehrishi, a 1978 batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, as the CAG.

Former West Bengal transport minister, Shyamal Chakraborty passes away

August 7, 2020

Former West Bengal transport minister, Shyamal Chakraborty passed away due to Covid-19 at an age of 76.
He served as the transport minister of West Bengal for three-times from 1982 to 1996 and also as a two-time Rajya Sabha member.

Veteran actor Sameer Sharma passes away

August 7, 2020

Veteran actor Sameer Sharma passes away at an age of 44 as he committed suicide on 5 August 2020, by hanging from the kitchen ceiling of his home.

8th August observed as Quit India Day (or August Kranti Day)

August 8, 2020

8^th August is observed as Quit India Day (or August Kranti Day) to mark the anniversary of Quit India Movement which was started by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on 8 August 1942.
The year 2020 marked the 78^th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

Indian Railways started 1st Kisan Rail Sewa

August 8, 2020

First of its kind ‘Kisan Rail’ sewa was started by Indian Railways with an aim to transport agricultural products like vegetables, fruits to the market in a short period of time. This train is flagged off by Union Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal via videoconferencing.

Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi

August 8, 2020

Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) was first announced by the prime minister on April 10, 2017 on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Gandhiji’s Champaran ‘satyagraha’.

Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy launched by Delhi CM

August 8, 2020

Under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, the state government will give incentives of up to Rs. 30,000 for autos, two-wheelers, freight vehicles, and e-rickshaws, and while for cars it will provide an incentive of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh.

To mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, UK govt will issue a commemorative coin

August 8, 2020

To mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the UK govt will issue a commemorative coin. The Royal Mint will mint the coin soon.

AIIB and WB are planning to provide $8-billion health infra scheme

August 8, 2020

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank(WB) are discussing to provide India help of $8-billion to boost health infrastructure schemes at the district level.

UPSC appointed Pradeep Kumar Joshi as its Chairman

August 8, 2020

Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) appointed Pradeep Kumar Joshi as its Chairman till May 12, 2021. He succeeds Arvind Saxena, whose tenure as UPSC chairman ended on 7 August 2020.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd appointed Navin Agarwal as the MD & CEO

August 8, 2020

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd appointed Navin Agarwal as the MD & CEO. He succeeded Aashish Somaiyya as MD and CEO of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company.

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