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1st October observed as International Day of Older Persons

October 1, 2020
International Day of Older Persons
  • 1st October is observed as International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.
  • The theme of International Day of Older Persons 2020: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?

DGCA extends ban on international flights till October 31

October 1, 2020
Airplane
  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India till October 31, 2020.

‘Operation My Saheli’ launched by South Eastern Railway

October 1, 2020
railways
  • ‘Operation My Saheli’ launched by South Eastern Railway to enhance the security of women passengers in the train throughout the entire journey from the originating point to their destinations.

Gujarat govt signs MoU with Denmark in the water sector

October 1, 2020
Gujarat
  • A 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed by Gujarat govt with Denmark in the water sector.

Yes Bank partnered with BSE to empower small business companies

October 1, 2020
Yes Bank
  • Yes Bank partnered with BSE to empower the SME segment through awareness and knowledge-sharing programmes.

NITI Aayog signs Statement of Intent with Embassy of the Netherlands

October 1, 2020
NITI Aayog
  • NITI Aayog signs Statement of Intent with Embassy of the Netherlands to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy.

Flipkart partnered with Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance cover

October 1, 2020
Flipkart
  • Flipkart partnered with Bajaj Allianz to launch cyber insurance cover for online financial frauds. The product is named ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ which will help customers who want to cover themselves against financial losses.

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2020 announced

October 1, 2020
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2020
  • The Union science and technology minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2020 at the Foundation Day celebration of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). 14 Scientists awarded with the prize.

Kiren Rijiju launches new logo of Sports Authority of India

October 1, 2020
Sports Authority of India(SAI)
  • The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju has launched the new logo of Sports Authority of India’s (SAI).

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah passes away

October 1, 2020
Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah
  • The ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah passed away at an age of 91.
  • Sheikh was born on June 16, 1929, in Kuwait.

2nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence

October 2, 2020
International Day of Non-Violence
  • 2nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.
  • Theme for 2020: Theme: Shaping Peace Together

Dr Harsh Vardhan launched CSIR Technologies for rural development

October 2, 2020
Harshvardhan
  • The Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan launched CSIR Technologies for rural development. It is a joint initiative of CSIR, IIT-Delhi, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).

Six Years of Swachh Bharat Mission completed today

October 2, 2020
Swachh Bharat Mission
  • The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs celebrated Six Years of Swachh Bharat Mission today as the mission was launched from Rajghat on October 2, 2014 to achieve the aim of “Clean India” by October 2, 2019 when the country celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Cabinet Committee approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV

October 2, 2020
Government of India(GoI)
  • The Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV which is a high-end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project is to be implemented within 36 months.

GoI to launch the largest market of Tribal products

October 2, 2020
Government of India(GoI)
  • The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda is to launch the largest handicraft and organic product market place called “Tribes India E-MarketPlace”. The market place is an initiative of TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India).

Various services for farmers in Andhra Pradesh launched today

October 2, 2020
Andhra govt
  • Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri. D.V. Sadananda Gowda has launched POS 3.1 software, SMS Gateway and Home Delivery facility of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers in Andhra Pradesh.

India and Myanmar held a virtual meeting

October 2, 2020
India and Myanmar
  • India and Myanmar held a virtual meeting that was headed by the secretaries of the respective governments.

World’s First Asteroid Mining Robot to be launched

October 2, 2020
First Asteroid Mining Robot
  • China is set to launch the first asteroid mining robot in the world by November 2020 with an  objective of the mission is to assess capabilities of robots in asteroid mining.

Government unchanged Interest rate of small savings schemes for Oct to Dec Quarter

October 2, 2020
Money
  • Government unchanged Interest rate for PPF, NSC, and other small savings schemes -Oct to Dec Quarter.

these are:

  •  Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)- 7.4 percent.
  •  Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme (SSYS)- 7.6 percent.
  •  Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)- 6.9 percent.
  • Public Provident Fund (PPF) – 7.1 percent.
  •  National Savings Certificates (NSC)- 6.8 percent.

 Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)- 6.6 percent.

Green-Tech Initiative “IB-eNote” launched by Indian Bank

October 2, 2020
Indian Bank
  • Indian Bank has launched a green initiative named “IB-eNote” to enable a total paperless working environment which enables the processing and tracking of notes put up by various offices digitally.

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