Human Capital Index released by World Bank
September 18, 2020
- Annual Human Capital Index was released by the World Bank recently. India has been ranked at the 116th position.
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Chef Vikas Khanna conferred with Asia Game Changer Award 2020
September 18, 2020
- Chef Vikas Khanna conferred with Asia Game Changer Award 2020 for feeding millions across India amid the covid-19 pandemic through a massive ‘FeedIndia’ drive.
2020 Dayton Literary Peace Prize won by Margaret Atwood
September 18, 2020
- 2020 Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s lifetime achievement award. won by Margaret Atwood from Canada. She is famous for her novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale”.
Russia chaired 10th BRICS NSAs meeting
September 18, 2020
- Russia chaired the 10th Meeting of the BRICS High Representatives on National Security that will deliberate upon the issues related to strengthening political security and cooperation among the five countries.
A book titled “Azadi” authored by Arundhati Roy
September 18, 2020
- Arundhati Roy authored her new book titled “Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction”.
Amitabha Ghosh the former RBI governor passes away
September 18, 2020
- Amitabha Ghosh, the former Reserve Bank of India governor, passed away. He had served as the 16th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for 21 days between January 15, 1985, to February 4, 1985.
Ashok Gasti, Rajya Sabha MP passes away
September 18, 2020
- Ashok Gasti, Rajya Sabha MP passes away due to COVID-19. He first-time he took oath as Rajya Sabha MP in July, 2020.
FELUDA – First Gene based high accuracy COVID-19 test approved in India
September 19, 2020
- The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has recently approved the gene-based COVID-19 test called Feluda. Using the CRISPR gene-editing technology, Feluda identifies and targets the genetic material of Sars-CoV2, the causative virus of Covid-19.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of nine highway projects worth Rs 14,258 Cr in Bihar
September 19, 2020
- Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of nine highway projects worth Rs. 14,258 crore in Bihar through video conferencing on 21 September 2020.
- These highway projects include constructing road length of about 350 kilometres at a cost of Rs. 4258 crore and three bridges.
- PM Modi also inaugurated the Ghar Tak Fibre project, under which all the 45,945 villages of Bihar will be connected through Optical Fibre Internet Service.
R K Singh inaugurates Rs. 6.99 crore worth CSR projects in Bihar
September 19, 2020
- Union Power Minister R K Singh inaugurates Rs. 6.99 crore worth CSR projects in Bihar.
- There were a total of 77 schemes, which included 36 schemes.
“Mahila Atmanirbharshil Aachani” (Women Self-Reliance programme) started by SBI
September 19, 2020
- “Mahila Atmanirbharshil Aachani” (Women Self-Reliance programme) started by SBI in Assam with an objective to create a strong bonding with the SHG member.
i-Lead 2.0 launched by Canara Bank to boost customer services
September 19, 2020
- Canara Bank has launched a lead management system (LMS) – i-Lead 2.0 (Inspiring Leads System version 2.0) with an aim to provide its services to customers irrespective of where they reside.
Ministry of AYUSH partners with Ministry WCD to control Malnutrition
September 19, 2020
- A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Women and Child Development to control Malnutrition as a part of POSHAN Abhiyaan. The MoU will help in tackling the problem of malnutrition in mothers and children in the country.
Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran Gets One-year Extension
September 19, 2020
- The Central Government extended the tenure of Deputy National Security Adviser Pankaj Saran for one year.
- Mr. Saran is a 1982 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service and was appointed Deputy NSA in May 2018.
36th National Games allotted to Goa have been postponed
September 19, 2020
- The 36th National Games allotted to Goa, which was scheduled from October 20 to November 4, 2020, had been postponed due to outbreak of the COVID-19.
“Swachhta Pakhwara” is being observed by over Indian Railways
September 20, 2020
- “Swachhta Pakhwara” is being observed by over Indian Railways. Swachhta Pakhwara’ is being observed all over Indian Railways from 16th to 30th September 2020. To create awareness for keeping the railway premises clean and safe including Covid-19 related precautions and webinars are also being organized.
Karnataka Govt launches “Arthika Spandana”, loan disbursal programme
September 20, 2020
- Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched the “Arthika Spandana” programme of disbursing loans to the tune of ₹ 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions.
India extends 250 million dollars support to the Maldives
September 20, 2020
- India extends 250 million dollars support to Maldives to overcome the economic impact of Covid-19 to the Maldives government to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KVGB launches special gold loan scheme for pandemic
September 20, 2020
- The Dharwad-headquartered Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has launched a special gold loan scheme Vikas Laghu Suvarna with a reduced interest rate of 7.25 percent.
Fitch Solutions projects India’s GDP growth at -8.6% in FY21
September 20, 2020
- Fitch Solutions has revised its forecast for Indian economic growth and now estimates that India’s GDP will contract by 8.6% in 2020-21 (FY21). Earlier this was estimated at -4.5%. It has also forecasted a 5% year-on-year growth in 2021 and 2022.
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