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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.

New Zealand postponed its General Election to October 17 due to COVID-19 pandemic

August 18, 2020

The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern announced that the General election of the country is postponed by four weeks to October 17. This decision has been taken due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As per the country’s law, Elections are to be held before November 21.

A penalty of 10 lakh imposed on BOB

August 18, 2020

For non-compliance of Regulation 7B of SEBI (Mutual Fund Regulations), it imposed a penalty of 10 lakhs on Bank of Baroda.

Meghalaya appointed Satya Pal Malik as its new Governor

August 18, 2020

On 18^th August, Goa Governor, Satya Pal Malik was appointed as the Governor of Meghalaya. He will be succeeding Tathagata Roy as Meghalaya’s Governor. Roy has completed his five-year tenure by serving as Governor of Tripura for three years and the remaining two years as Governor of Meghalaya.

SEBI appointed GP Garg as its new executive director

August 18, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has appointed GP Garg as executive director (ED).

Ashwini Kumar Shukla appointed as Chief Risk Officer of Central bank of India

August 18, 2020

Ashwini Kumar Shukla appointed as Chief Risk Officer of Central bank of India. Shukla has over 35 years of diversified experience in banking and was working as General Manager, Risk Management Department of State Bank of India, before his appointment in Central bank of India.

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Mariappan Thangavelu recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

August 18, 2020

The National Sports Awards Committee has recommended the names of cricketer Rohit Sharma, table tennis champion Manika Batra, Paralympian Mariappan Thangavelu and wrestler Vinesh Phogat for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj passes away

August 18, 2020

Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj passed away who was born in Haryana in 1930.
He was a recipient of Padma Shri in 1975; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987 and Padma Bhushan in 1999.

19th August observed as World Humanitarian Day

August 19, 2020

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed globally on 19th August every year and this year marked the 11th edition of World Humanitarian Day.
This day is celebrated to pay tribute to humanitarian personnel and those workers who lost or risked their lives while doing humanitarian service.
The theme for 2020 WHD is #RealLifeHeroes.

Manduadih Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh to be renamed as ‘Banaras’

August 19, 2020

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the renaming of Manduadih Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh (UP) as ‘Banaras’.

Health & Nutrition Portal – “Swasthya” launched

August 19, 2020

Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated the first of its kind e-portal “Swasthya”, a tribal health and nutrition portal. Renuka Singh Saruta, MoS for Tribal Affairs released “ALEKH”, the quarterly e-newsletter.

Fino Payments Bank launches “Jan BachatKhata”

August 19, 2020

Fino Payments Bank has launched Jan BachatKhata (JBK), which is an Aadhaar Authentication based digital savings account that brings neo-banking experience to consumers.

Flipkart partnered with IIT Patna for Industry Focused Research

August 19, 2020

Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna to support the industry focused applied research in the fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML).

Delhi Police partnered with All India Institute of Ayurveda

August 19, 2020

Delhi Police has partnered with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous Institute under Ministry of AYUSH.

Soumya Swaminathan honored with Tamil Nadu CM’s special award

August 19, 2020

Soumya Swaminathan ,Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation(WHO) has received Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s(CM’s) special award on the 74th Independence Day celebration at Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in recognition for her advisory role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in the state ,while the Chief Minister’s Best Practices award was bagged by the Department of Treasuries.

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