Citigroup named its 1st female CEO Jane Fraser
September 14, 2020
- Citigroup named its 1st female CEO Jane Fraser. She will succeed Michael Corbat, who is retiring in February 2021.
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ADB appointed Takeo Konishi as Country Director for India
September 14, 2020
- On September 14, 2020 the Asian Development Bank (ADB) appointed Takeo Konishi as a Country Director of India. Takeo Konishi has succeeded Kenichi Yokoyama.
F1 Tuscan Grand Prix 2020 won by Lewis Hamilton
September 14, 2020
- The Formula One Tuscan Grand Prix 2020 won by Mercedes player from Great Britain Lewis Hamilton.
- Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) took the second place followed by Alexander Albon (Red Bull – Thailand) at third place.
15th September is celebrated National Engineer’s Day
September 15, 2020
- To recognise the contribution of engineers’ in the development of the nation, on 15th September National Engineer’s Day is celebrated every year across the country. The day marks the birth anniversary of the engineering pioneer of India, Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraya, (popularly known as Sir MV).
Export of all Varieties of Onion banned by India
September 15, 2020
- The Government of India has released a notification banning the export of all varieties of onions. The major reason behind imposing this ban is that the wholesale price of the onion has been increased steadily.
Govt moves ahead with Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App
September 15, 2020
- The Road Transport and Highways Ministry is in the process of implementing Integrated Road Accident Database Project (iRAD) which will be applicable across the country.
India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023
September 15, 2020
- Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has said that India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023.
Seven urban infrastructure projects launched by PM in Bihar
September 15, 2020
- Seven urban infrastructure projects inaugurated and laid by PM Narendra Modi.
- The projects will be implemented at a total cost of Rs 541 crore.
- water supply projects built under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation in Siwan Municipal Council and Chapra Municipal Corporation
- laid the foundation stone of the Munger water supply scheme under the AMRUT Mission
- laid the foundation stone of the Jamalpur water supply scheme under the AMRUT Mission in Jamalpur Municipal Council
- inaugurate sewerage treatment plants built under Namami Gange at Beur and Karmalichak in Patna Municipal Corporation
- laid the foundation stone of the Muzaffarpur Riverfront Development Scheme, being built under Namami Gange. Under the scheme, three ghats of Muzaffarpur – Chandwara Ghat, Poorvi Akhada Ghat and Seedhi Ghat will be developed.
‘My Family, My Responsibility’ campaign launched by Maharashtra
September 15, 2020
- The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray has launched a state-wide campaign titled, ‘My Family, My Responsibility’, to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The first phase of the campaign will end on October 10 and the second phase will take place between October 12 to 24.
ADB: India’s economy to shrink by 9 percent in 2020
September 15, 2020
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that India’s economy is expected to contract by 9% in 2020-worse than the 4% contraction which the bank had forecasted three months ago.
SpiceJet tied up with Liberty General Insurance to Offer Travel Insurance
September 15, 2020
- To offer Liberty Secure Travel’ an insurance policy to consumers who book airline travel through SpiceJet’s website and mobile site, SpiceJet tied up with Mumbai-based Liberty General Insurance.
Chaitanya Tamhane bags Best Screenplay award for The Disciple at Venice Film Festival
September 15, 2020
- Filmmaker Chaitanya Tamhane’s ‘The Disciple’ won the Best Screenplay award at Venice International Film Festival. This is the second award the film got at the festival.
‘Paytm First Games’ appointed Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador
September 15, 2020
- The Gaming platform of Paytm, ‘Paytm First Games’ appointed Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador.
World Bank appointed Rajesh Khullar as Executive Director
September 15, 2020
- The World Bank appointed Rajesh Khullar as Executive Director. Khullar is currently posted as principal secretary to chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. He will join the World Bank in the first week of November.
ADB appointed Sameer Kumar Khare as Executive Director
September 15, 2020
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) appointed Sameer Kumar Khare as Executive Director. Khare is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Assam cadre. He is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.
Rajya Sabha re-elected Harivansh Narayan Singh as Deputy Chairman
September 15, 2020
- Rajya Sabha re-elected Harivansh Narayan Singh as Deputy Chairman. Harivansh Narayan Singh was first elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha on August 8, 2018. His term as Rajya Sabha member ended in April 2020
Former Chhattisgarh Minister Chanesh Ram Rathiya passes away
September 15, 2020
- Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh minister, Chanesh Ram Rathiya passed away due to COVID-19.
DRDO Research lab to be opened in Kailaras-Jaura region, Morena district in Madhya Pradesh
September 15, 2020
- A Research lab of DRDO at a cost of 2 thousand crore rupees will be opened in Kailaras-Jaura region of Morena district in Madhya Pradesh.
15th September is observed as World Lymphoma Awareness Day
September 16, 2020
- Every year 15th September is observed as World Lymphoma Awareness Day to raise awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of cancer.
16th September is observed as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 16, 2020
- Every year 16th September is observed as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it.
- Theme: ‘Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection’.
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