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16th October observed as World Food Day

October 16, 2020

World Food Day is observed on 16^th October every year with an aim to eradicate worldwide hunger from our lifetime.
Theme: Theme 2020: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together”

Cabinet approves Rs. 5718 crore STARS project

October 16, 2020

Implementation of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project has been approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigns as the President of Kyrgyzstan

October 16, 2020

Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigns as the President of Kyrgyzstan. He served as the President of Kyrgyzstan from 2017 to 2020.

NTPC extended the tenure of its CMD till 2025

October 16, 2020

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd extended the period of its chairman and managing director, Gurdeep Singh till 31 July 2025.

Bhanu Athaiya, first Indian to win Oscar passes away

October 16, 2020

Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win an Oscar passed away. She won the Best Costume Design Oscar for her work in the 1982 film Gandhi.

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani passes away

October 16, 2020

A leading Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani passed away. He had received a lifetime achievement award for his decades-long contribution in the fields of media and commentary in 2013.

Shoba Naidu the famous Kuchipudi dancer passes away

October 16, 2020

Shoba Naidu the famous Kuchipudi dancer passed away. Some of the famous awards won by her include Padma Shri in 2001, Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1991.

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lay foundation stones for 16 NH projects in Andhra Pradesh

October 17, 2020

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 16 National Highways in Andhra Pradesh state.
The total length of the launched projects worth of Rs. 15,592 crores is 1,411 km.

NS Tomar inaugurates the India-International Food & Agri Week

October 17, 2020

Narendra Singh Tomar, the Food Processing Industries Minister on October 16, 2020 inaugurated the India-International Food & Agri Week virtually.

J&K L-G announces ‘My Town My Pride’ programme

October 17, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has announced that the government is coming up with a movement called ”My Town My Pride”.

World Bank plans to propose 25 billion dollars to help poorest countries fight COVID-19 pandemic

October 17, 2020

The World Bank President, David Malpass informed on October 14, 2020 that the bank has called in for an emergency financing of 25 million dollars.

India to become free of Trans Fat by 2022

October 17, 2020

The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that India has set a target of becoming trans-fat free by 2022. The Eat Right Movement of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India aims to promote safe and healthy food.

Global Hunger Index, 2020

October 17, 2020

The Global hunger index was launched. It is jointly prepared by Welhunger life and Concern Worldwide.
According to the report, India ranked 94th among 107countries.

A book titled ‘The Battle of Belonging’ authored by Shashi Tharoor

October 17, 2020

Renowned Author and Politician, Shashi Tharoor is set to release his new book titled “The Battle of Belonging” is set to be released in November 2020. The book is published by Aleph Book Company.

Defence Minister confers Raksha Mantri Trophy to best Command Hospitals

October 17, 2020

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh awarded the Raksha Mantri Trophy to the top Command Hospitals of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the year 2019 on October 16, 2020.

Table Tennis player Poulami Ghatak retires

October 17, 2020

Poulami Ghatak, India’s ace Table Tennis player, decided to retire silently from the sport.

India, Russia announced as joint winners at FIDE Chess Olympiad

October 17, 2020

India and Russia were announced on August 30, 2020, as the joint winners of FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad as Divya Deshmukh and Nihal Sarin lost connection to their games in the 2nd round and had to forfeit.

Sumit Nagpal becomes first Indian to enter the second round of Grand Slam Singles event

October 17, 2020

Sumit Nagpal created history by becoming the first Indian to win a singles’ main draw match at a grand slam in the last 7 years.

Dean Jones, former Australian batsman passes away

October 17, 2020

The legendary former Australian batsman Dean Jones passed away on September 24, 2020, due to cardiac arrest. He was 59.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17

October 18, 2020

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October throughout the world with an aim to raise awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution around the world, particularly in developing countries.
Theme: Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all’.

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