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14th October is observed as World Standards Day

October 14, 2020
World Standards Day
  • Every year World Standards Day or International Standards Day is observed globally on 14 October.
  • The 2020 theme is “Protecting the planet with standards”.

To manage revenue shortfall, Central Government allows 20 States to raise Rs 68,000 crore

October 14, 2020
Ministry of Finance
  • The Department of Expenditure under the ministry of Finance permitted 20 States to borrow Rs 68,825 crore open market borrowings for GST Shortfall.

To mark Philately Day, Stamped Mask & Virtual i-Card launched by India Post

October 14, 2020
To mark Philately Day, Stamped Mask & Virtual i-Card launched by India Post
  • To mark Philately Day, Indian Post launched Stamped Mask & Virtual i-Card. The Stamped mask contains images of postage stamps imprinted on them. This virtual card containing the name, beat number, area of service, contact number and photo of the postman / postwoman.

Goa Govt partnered with India Post to get farmers enrolled in PM-KISAN scheme

October 14, 2020
PM KISAN
  • The Goa Government has tied up with India Post to get 11,000 farmers enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sanman Nidhi scheme.

Kerala: First State in India to go Digital in Public Education

October 14, 2020
smart class
  • Kerala State has become the First State in India to make the Public Education Sector completely digital which has been implemented at a cost of Rs.42.36 crores.

Bangladesh approves Death Penalty for Rape Cases

October 14, 2020
Death Penalty for Rape Cases
  • Bangladesh Cabinet has approved the death penalty as a maximum punishment for rape cases and sexual assaults in the country.

RBI: Maximum aggregate exposure limit for small businesses to Rs 7.5 crore

October 14, 2020
RBI
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) now raised banks’ maximum aggregate retail exposure limit to small businesses with turnover up to Rs 50 crore to Rs 7.5 crore, up from Rs 5 crore.

Axis Bank in partnership with Google Pay launches ACE Credit Card

October 14, 2020
ACE Credit Card
  • Axis Bank in partnership with Google Pay launches ACE Credit Card with an aim to bring a seamless, digital experience to users from application to issuance.

IMF projects India’s GDP to contract 10.3% in 2020

October 14, 2020
IMF
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the Indian economy to contract by 10.3 per cent in 2020-21.

Uber partnered with Amazon Pay to boost digital Payment

October 14, 2020
Uber
  • Uber partnered with Amazon Pay to boost digital Payment. This Partnership will integrate Amazon Pay as a payment option on the Uber app.

ADB sanctioned 270 million dollars to develop urban services in Madhya Pradesh

October 14, 2020
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) assigned a loan of 270 million dollars to improve water supply and integrated storm water and sewage management infrastructure in 64 cities of Madhya Pradesh.

11 Cricket Stars appointed as Brand Ambassadors of BharatPe

October 14, 2020
BharatPe
  • 11 Cricket Stars appointed as Brand Ambassadors of BharatPe for its TV campaign ‘Team BharatPe’. The TVC series has been directed by ace Bollywood director, Puneet Malhotra, and communicates the message ‘Hum Hai Team BharatPe – Jo Desh Ke Har Dukandaar Ke Saath Hai Khade’.

An autobiography of Balasaheb Vikhe Patil released by PM

October 14, 2020
Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
  • An autobiography of former Union Minister Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil released by PM Narendra Modi.
  • The autobiography of Dr Patil has been titled ‘Deh Vechwa Karani,’ means ‘dedicating one’s life for a noble cause.’

Vinod Kumar Singh, Bihar minister passes away

October 14, 2020
Vinod Kumar Singh
  • Vinod Kumar Singh, Minister for Backward and Extremely Backward Classes in Bihar passed away due to COVID-19.

Carlton Chapman, Former Indian Football Captain passed away

October 14, 2020
Carlton Chapman
  • Former Indian football captain, Carlton Chapman passed away. He announced his retirement from professional Football in 2001.

Filmmaker B.Vijaya Reddy Dies

October 14, 2020
B.Vijaya Reddy
  • Veteran Filmmaker B.Vijaya Reddy passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was born on 15 July 1936.

15th October observed as World Students’ Day

October 15, 2020
World Students’ Day
  • Every year the World Students’ Day is observed on 15th October to mark the birth anniversary of former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

15th October observed as International Day of Rural Women

October 15, 2020
International Day of Rural Women
  • Every year the International Day of Rural Women is observed on 15th October with an objective to recognize the crucial role of women and girls in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being.
  • Theme: “Building rural women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19”

Odisha launches ‘Sujal’ Mission

October 15, 2020
Govt. of Odisha
  • With an aim to provide round the clock supply of quality tap drinking water in all urban areas of the state the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated “Sujal”, ‘Drink from Tap Mission’ scheme.

Central bank of the year award 2020

October 15, 2020
Central bank of the year award
  • The 2020 Central bank of the year award won by the “Bank of Ghana” and the Governor of the year award won by the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.

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