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KCC Review option on YONO Krishi

August 16, 2020

Recently SBI has added KCC Review option on its YONO Krishi platform, digital agri solution platform so that farmers can easily access their KCC limit without visiting their branch.

Gujarat govt tied up with BSE to set up iHub

August 16, 2020

Gujarat government tied up with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to set up iHub to encourage and support the start-up companies in raising capital.

To launch AI-based module for school students, AIM tied up with NASSCOM

August 16, 2020

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) tied up with NASSCOM to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) based modules for school students with an aim to bring AI to Indian classrooms.

GoAir appointed Kaushik Khona as its new CEO

August 16, 2020

Kaushik Khona has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of GoAir. He will replace Vinay Dube.

Chetan Chauhan, former Indian cricketer passed away

August 16, 2020

Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh minister Chetan Chauhan has passed away due to multiple organ failure at the age of 73.

Amazon launched an online pharma delivery service in Bengaluru

August 17, 2020

Amazon launched an online pharmacy delivery service in Bengaluru where customers can order prescription and over-the-counter medicines and basic health devices from the certified sellers.

A three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity” launched by Ayush Ministry

August 17, 2020

A three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity” launched by Ayush Ministry to enhance the immunity and the requirement of lifestyle change by everyone amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG)

August 17, 2020

To encourage the use of Solar Power and supply it across the globe, GOI announced a mega plan named “One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG) on the occasion of 74^th Independence Day.
The OSOWOG plan will be executed in three phases to share solar and other renewable energy resources

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit launched by NPPA in Karnataka

August 17, 2020

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit launched by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA) in Karnataka with the help of the Karnataka State Drug Control Department to help the NPPA in monitoring the prices of drugs and also the availability of such drugs in the state.

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal

August 17, 2020

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal through which the state govt will provide Soft loans to one lakh unemployed youth and subsidies to make them self-reliant.
A budget of Rs 500 crore is allotted for this scheme.

‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign launched by PNB

August 17, 2020

‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign has been launched by Punjab National Bank to aware people from the benefits of Digital Banking.

India’s first bullion index named Bulldex to be launched on 24th August

August 17, 2020

India’s first bullion index named Bulldex to be launched on 24^th August by the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX).

Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies

August 17, 2020

Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies to enhance road safety in the national capital under the Global road safety initiative.

Suhail Sameer appointed as the group President to BharatPe

August 17, 2020

Suhail Sameer appointed as the group President to BharatPe. He will be responsible for building the organisation, merchant network, business and revenue.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina took retirement from International Cricket

August 17, 2020

Former Indian Cricket Team Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he thanked everyone for their immense support and love throughout his career.
Suresh Raina, another Indian Cricketer has also announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he said, it was always a pleasure to play along with Dhoni and following Dhoni’s retirement, he also chose to retire from International Cricket.

Researchers from ISRO and IISc develop a sustainable process for making ‘Space Bricks’ on Moon

August 17, 2020

Researchers from ISRO and IISc developed sustainable processes for making ‘Space Bricks’ on the Moon. These Space Bricks are made up of lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans, which enables them to make load bearing bricks.

HRD ministry renamed as Ministry of Education

August 18, 2020

As per the recommendations of the new draft of National Education Policy for renaming the HRD Ministry as The Ministry of Education, President Ram Nath Kovind has given his final today for the same today.

Indian Railways: World’s tallest Pier Bridge in Manipur

August 18, 2020

The Indian Railways is constructing the world’s tallest pier bridge in Manipur, across river Ijai. The height of the bridge will be 141 meters and its estimated outlay is Rs 280 crore. The bridge is being built at Marangching village and will be completed by March 2022.

Padhai Tuhar Para Scheme (Education up to your locality) scheme launched by Chhattisgarh

August 18, 2020

On the eve of 74^th Independence day, Padhai Tuhar Para Scheme (Education up to your locality) scheme launched by the chief minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel to benefit around 2.2 million children across the state.
Through this scheme the students will be able to study in their own neighbourhoods.

UK launches £3 million “Innovation Challenge Fund” in India

August 18, 2020

The UK Government has launched a £3 million “Innovation Challenge Fund” in India with an aim to support scientists in the academic arena and industry to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

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