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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.

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd appointed S.N.Rajeswari as CMD

August 8, 2020

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd appointed S.N.Rajeswari as CMD. Previously he was the General Manager at New India Assurance Company Ltd.

A book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ has been authored by Neena Rai

August 8, 2020

The book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ that offers “authentic information” about the city, which will not only help understand the life and times of ancient Hindus but also the revered figures of Rama and Sita has been authored by Neena Rai.

India to participate in Kavkaz 2020 exercise in Russia

August 8, 2020

India will take part in the Russian Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise next month. The invitees for the exercise also include China and Pakistan apart from other member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Australia to host postponed ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 edition in 2022

August 8, 2020

Australia to host postponed ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 edition in 2022. India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned.

Shirley Ann Grau, a Pulitzer Prize-winner passes away

August 8, 2020

Shirley Ann Grau, a Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction writer from America, whose stories and novels were based primarily in the Deep South, has passed away at an age of 91.

9th Aug is observed on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9, 2020

9^th Aug is observed on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Theme of 2020 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples “COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience”.

Credit facility of Rs 1 lakh crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

August 9, 2020

Credit facility of Rs 1 lakh crore under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund launched by PM Narendra Modi.
Banks and other Financial Institutions will provide Rs 1 lakh crore as loans to primary Agri credit societies, farmer groups, farmer producer organizations, agri-entrepreneurs, startups and agri-tech players.

‘YSR Cheyutha’ to be launched soon in Andhra Pradesh

August 9, 2020

‘YSR Cheyutha’to be launched soon in Andhra Pradesh for rural economy and to promote the idea of entrepreneurship among women.

Innovation Hub for the financial sector

August 9, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to set up an Innovation Hub.The aim of this Innovation Hub is to promote innovation across the finance sector in India by using technology.

Government of Uttar Pradesh signed an agreement with Flipkart

August 9, 2020

The Government of Uttar Pradesh signed an agreement with Flipkart to promote its One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme across the state. Flipkart will promote its product through its “Flipkart Samarth” initiative.

Nandi Yellaiah former MP passes away

August 9, 2020

Former Congress leader and eight-time parliamentarian from Telangana, Nandi Yellaiah passed away.

10th Aug is observed as World Biofuel Day

August 10, 2020

10^th Aug is observed as World Biofuel Day to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels.Theme for 2020 World Biofuel Day is ‘Biofuels Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat’

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