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24th September is observed on World Maritime Day

September 24, 2020

Every year, 24^th September is observed on World Maritime Day. This day is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) along with other international organizations. Theme: Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet

Indian Railways: 100 % electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023

September 24, 2020

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Indian Railways have set the target to achieve 100 percent electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023.

Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana announced by Madhya Pradesh

September 24, 2020

To benefit farmers, the Madhya Pradesh Government announced Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana.
Under the scheme, the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, getting Rs. 6,000 per annum, will be getting additional financial assistance of Rs. 4,000, making their total annual assistance to be Rs. 10,000 per annum.

HDFC Life tied up with YES Bank to sell insurance policies

September 24, 2020

HDFC Life tied up with YES Bank to sell insurance policies. All the life insurance products of HDFC Life which includes solutions for protection, saving and investment, retirement and critical illness will be provided to the customers of Yes Bank.

KKR to invest Rs 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

September 24, 2020

Global investment firm KKR will be investing Rs 5,550 crore into Reliance Retail ventures Limited (RRVL) for a 1.28% equity stake.

Uttarakhand govt partnered with ITBP to promote adventure tourism

September 24, 2020

Uttarakhand government partnered with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote adventure sports activities at Tehri Lake in the state.

Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People 2020 List

September 24, 2020

Time Magazine has released the TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2020. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi is the only politician on the list.

The list also includes:

Professor Ravindra Gupta (Pioneer)– is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and has worked for the cure of HIV.
Ayushmann Khurrana (Artists)
Bilkis (Icons)– the ‘dadi from Shaheen Bagh’

AK Das appointed as the new administrator of PMC Bank

September 24, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed AK Das as the new administrator of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank. He has replaced JB Bhoria.

Ishmael Toroama elected as the President of Bougainville

September 24, 2020

Ishmael Toroama has been elected as the President of Bougainville. This was the first general election since Bougainville separated from Papua New Guinea in November 2019.

For the 6th term, Alexander Lukashenko sworn in as President of Belarus

September 24, 2020

For the 6^th term, Alexander Lukashenko sworn in as President of Belarus
He has served as the President of Belarus since the establishment of the office on 20 July 1994.

Khushi Chindaliya Appointed As Indian Ambassador for UNEP’s Tunza Eco-Generation

September 24, 2020

A 17-year-old girl from Surat, Khushi Chindaliya, has been appointed as Regional Ambassador for India by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)- Tunza Eco-Generation.

“Voices of Dissent” authored by Romila Thapar

September 24, 2020

A book titled “Voices of Dissent” authored by Historian Romila Thapar will be set to publish in October 2020.
The book is jointly published by Penguin Random House India and Seagull Books.

DRDO successfully launched Laser-guided ATGM

September 24, 2020

DRDO’s Laser-guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) has been successfully test-fired from MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges, Armoured Corps centre and school (ACC&S), Ahmednagar on September 22, 2020.

Bhupesh Pandya, Bollywood Actor passes away

September 24, 2020

Theatre personality and Bollywood actor Bhupesh Pandya has passed away. He is best known for his role in Ayushmann Khurrana’s debut film ‘Vicky Donor’.

Suresh Angadi, Minister of State for Railways passes away

September 24, 2020

Suresh Angadi, Minister of State for Railways passed away due to Covid-19. He was a four-time Lok Sabha MP from Karnataka’s Belagavi constituency. He was elected in 2004, 2014 and 2019.

World Pharmacist Day observes on 25 September

September 25, 2020

Every Year World Pharmacist Day is observed on September 25 to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health.
This Day is suggested by The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
The Theme for World Pharmacist Day 2020 is “Transforming global health”

25th September is celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas

September 25, 2020

25^th September is celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas by the Ministry of Rural Development to mark the foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana. The Day was celebrated under the theme “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge”.

Fit India Dialogue 2020

September 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the ‘Age -Appropriate Fitness Protocols’ on the First anniversary of Fit India Movement.
He held interactions with cricketer Virat Kohli, actor Milind Soman, footballer Afshan Ashiq among others who shared their fitness experiences with him.

India aims to end tuberculosis by 2025

September 25, 2020

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan addressed the Ministers of Member Nations of WHO, Heads and Representatives of UN Agencies through virtual mode.
He announced that India is sets a goal to end tuberculosis by 2025. Five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals.

670 new electric buses and 241 charging stations sanctioned under FAME Scheme

September 25, 2020

The Government of India recently sanctioned 670 Electric buses and 241 charging stations under phase II of FAME scheme.

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