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CRPF collaborates with IIT Delhi, DRDO

CRPF
  • The country’s largest paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has collaborated with IIT Delhi, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC) to augment its Research and Development capabilities.

16 NH projects in Andhra Pradesh inaugurated

nitin gadkari
  • The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 16 National Highways in Andhra Pradesh state on October 16, 2020.

7th meeting of Ministers of Justice of SCO

Ravi Shankar Prasad
  • The 7th meeting of Ministers of (Law and) Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States was virtually hosted by Indian Minister of Law & Justice, Communication and Electronics & Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad.

20 October observed as the World Osteoporosis Day

World Osteoporosis Day
  • On 20th October the World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed globally with an aim to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
  • Theme for 2020: “THAT’S OSTEOPOROSIS”.

First-ever multi modal logistic park in Assam

multi modal logistic park
  • The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on October 20, 2020, laid the foundation stone for India’s first-ever multi-modal logistic park in Assam.

Assam celebrated Kati Bihu festival across the state

Kati Bihu festival
  • Kati Bihu is one of the sets of three Bihu festivals (agricultural festivals) celebrated in the state of Assam.
  • The Kati Bihu is also known as Kangali Bihu, the festival of the poor (the word “Kongal” means “poor”).

IDBI Bank launches banking services on WhatsApp

IDBI Bank
  • IDBI Bank announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp that will enable IDBI Bank customers to avail various essential services such as account balance information, last five transactions, request for a cheque book and an email statement, interest rates, as well as details of IDBI Bank branches/ATMs in the vicinity, to begin with.

ISA Solar Awards conferred for the first time

International Solar Alliance Coalition
  • During the third Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Solar Awards were presented to the countries of the region as well as institutions working for solar.

Winner List

  • Visvesvaraya award: Japan for the Asia Pacific region and the Netherlands for Europe and other regions.
  • Kalpana Chawla awards: Dr. Bhim Singh from IIT Delhi (India) and Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (United Arab Emirates).
  • Diwakar award: Arpan Institute (Haryana) and Arushi Society

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