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“Let Us Dream” authored by Pope Francis

September 4, 2020

In December 2020, Pope Francis is set to release his book “Let Us Dream” in which he explains how a crisis can teach an individual to deal with problems they face in their lives.

David Capel, former England Cricketer passes away

September 4, 2020

David Capel, former England Cricketer passed away.
Capel served as assistant coach of the England Women’s team in 2013 and as a coach for Bangladesh Women’s team from 2016 to 2018. He was inducted in the hall of Fame of Northamptonshire county cricket club in 2018.

World Open Online Chess Tournament won by P Iniyan

September 4, 2020

The 48th Annual World Open online chess tournament won by Indian Grandmaster P Iniyan.
Iniyan defeated Grandmasters Baadur Jobava of Georgia, Sam Sevian, Sergey Erenburg of the USA and Nyzhyk Illia of Ukraine

5th September celebrated as Teacher day

September 5, 2020

Teacher’s Day is being celebrated across India today to honour Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his 132nd birth anniversary. Teacher’s Day is observed annually on September 5, as Dr. Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888.

Punjab launched rolls out ‘I Rakhwali’ App

September 5, 2020

Punjab government has rolled out “I Rakhwali” App to ensure greenery and to protect the environment in Punjab. This app will also inspire people to plant more trees and become ‘Greenery Saviours’.

First Newspaper for Kids named ‘The Young Minds’ launched by Assam

September 5, 2020

To promote creative thinking among children, two women entrepreneurs from Assam have launched a newspaper specifically designed for kids named ‘The Young Minds’.
It will also help to inculcate the habit to read and write among Children from age group 4-14 years.

Assam to expand Kaziranga National Park

September 5, 2020

The Assam government has approved to expand the Kaziranga National Park by 3053 hectares.

Jaipur to set up soon: India’s First Regional Voters’ Awareness Centre

September 5, 2020

Centre will soon set up the country’s first regional voters’ awareness centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan which will cater to four states, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.

Pang Lhabsol festival recently celebrated by Sikkim

September 5, 2020

To pay tribute to Mount Khangchendzonga, Sikkim recently celebrated Pang Lhabsol which is a festival of cultural heritage and historical importance.

First World War II Heritage City: Wilmington

September 5, 2020

US President Donald Trump has recently announced Wilmington which is located in southern US state North Carolina as the first World War II Heritage City.

New guidelines on PSL released by RBI

September 5, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released revised priority sector lending guidelines.
New categories eligible for finance under the priority sector now include:
Bank finance of up to ₹50 crores to start-ups,
Loans to farmers so as install solar power plants for solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps,
Loans for setting the compressed biogas (CBG) plants

RBL Bank tied up with Empays Payment Systems

September 5, 2020

To launch a cardless cash withdrawal facility from ATMs by leveraging the Instant Money Transfer (IMT) system, RBL Bank has partnered with Empays Payment Systems.

Ayushmann Khurrana appointed as Brand Ambassador of Bajaj Allianz Life

September 5, 2020

Private life insurer, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited has appointed bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador. As the brand ambassador of the life insurer, the actor will be promoting the products as well as the digital services of the Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited.
The bollywood actor is also set to feature in the upcoming campaign “Smart Living”.

Cricket ambassador for “SBOTOP” sportsbook brand: Dwayne Bravo

September 5, 2020

West Indies cricket icon Dwayne Bravo has become the first cricket ambassador for “SBOTOP” sportsbook brand. Dwayne Bravo has represented West Indies in all formats of the cricket.

India’s Ambassador to Republic of Croatia: Raj Srivastava

September 5, 2020

Raj Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia.

5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held under the chairpersonship Russian Federation

September 5, 2020

The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Russian Federation. India was represented by Prahlad Singh Patel in the 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meet.

“The Little Book of Green Nudges”: UN Environment Programme

September 5, 2020

“The Little Book of Green Nudges” has been launched by the United Nations Environment Programme.
“The Little Book of Green Nudges” is UNEP’s first on behavioral science and nudge theory.
These measures can be deployed by the universities to encourage students and staff to embrace more sustainable behaviors.

11th edition of exercise ‘INDRA NAVY’ begins in the Bay of Bengal

September 5, 2020

The biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy has started the 11^th edition of a biennial bilateral maritime exercise “INDRA NAVY” in the Bay of Bengal.

Affordable Solar Powered Battery Developed by CMERI

September 5, 2020

To tackle the Water Crisis in Agriculture, CSIR-CMERI developed an affordable Solar Powered Battery based Sprayers. Recently CMERI has already developed the world’s largest solar tree in Durgapur, West Bengal.

80 new special passenger trains will start from September 12, 2020

September 6, 2020

As per the announcement of Chairman of Railway Board Vinod Kumar Yadav, Indian Railways will start 80 new special passenger trains from September 12, 2020.

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