Kiren Rijiju launches new logo of Sports Authority of India
October 1, 2020
- The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju has launched the new logo of Sports Authority of India’s (SAI).
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Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah passes away
October 1, 2020
- The ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah passed away at an age of 91.
- Sheikh was born on June 16, 1929, in Kuwait.
2nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence
October 2, 2020
- 2nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.
- Theme for 2020: Theme: Shaping Peace Together
Dr Harsh Vardhan launched CSIR Technologies for rural development
October 2, 2020
- The Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan launched CSIR Technologies for rural development. It is a joint initiative of CSIR, IIT-Delhi, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).
Six Years of Swachh Bharat Mission completed today
October 2, 2020
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs celebrated Six Years of Swachh Bharat Mission today as the mission was launched from Rajghat on October 2, 2014 to achieve the aim of “Clean India” by October 2, 2019 when the country celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Cabinet Committee approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV
October 2, 2020
- The Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV which is a high-end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project is to be implemented within 36 months.
GoI to launch the largest market of Tribal products
October 2, 2020
- The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda is to launch the largest handicraft and organic product market place called “Tribes India E-MarketPlace”. The market place is an initiative of TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India).
Various services for farmers in Andhra Pradesh launched today
October 2, 2020
- Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri. D.V. Sadananda Gowda has launched POS 3.1 software, SMS Gateway and Home Delivery facility of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
India and Myanmar held a virtual meeting
October 2, 2020
- India and Myanmar held a virtual meeting that was headed by the secretaries of the respective governments.
World’s First Asteroid Mining Robot to be launched
October 2, 2020
- China is set to launch the first asteroid mining robot in the world by November 2020 with an objective of the mission is to assess capabilities of robots in asteroid mining.
Government unchanged Interest rate of small savings schemes for Oct to Dec Quarter
October 2, 2020
- Government unchanged Interest rate for PPF, NSC, and other small savings schemes -Oct to Dec Quarter.
these are:
- Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)- 7.4 percent.
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme (SSYS)- 7.6 percent.
- Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)- 6.9 percent.
- Public Provident Fund (PPF) – 7.1 percent.
- National Savings Certificates (NSC)- 6.8 percent.
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)- 6.6 percent.
Green-Tech Initiative “IB-eNote” launched by Indian Bank
October 2, 2020
- Indian Bank has launched a green initiative named “IB-eNote” to enable a total paperless working environment which enables the processing and tracking of notes put up by various offices digitally.
VAIBHAV Summit 2020
October 2, 2020
- VAIBHAV (Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 virtually. The Summit is scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2020.
ICGS Karnaklata Barua, Indian Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessel commissioned
October 2, 2020
- ICGS Karnaklata Barua, Indian Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessel commissioned at Kolkata through video conferencing.
- The ICGS Kanaklata Barua is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
LASER Guided anti-tank missile successfully test fired by DRDO
October 2, 2020
- LASER Guided anti-tank missile successfully test fired by Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO). It is designed to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour protected armour vehicles from a distance of 1 km to 1.5 km.
CNES to participate in ISRO’s Venus Mission, to be launched in 2025
October 2, 2020
- The French Space Agency CNES announced that it is to participate in ISRO’s Venus Mission, SHUKRAYAAN that is to be launched in 2025.
Special refinance facility for WASH programme launched by NABARD
October 4, 2020
- To support the Government of India’s Water, Sanitisation and Hygiene (WASH) programme the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a special refinance facility of Rs 800 crore for Fiscal Year 2021.
Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Programme launched
October 4, 2020
- Tribal Entrepreneurship Development Programme launched by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda with an aim to develop the potential of the tribal communities and building their capacities to enhance their contribution in socio-economic growth.
‘Kritagyata’ online pension submission and tracking is launched by Assam govt
October 4, 2020
- ‘Kritagyata’ an online pension submission and tracking is launched by the Assam govt to lend convenience to the pensioners to dispose off their pension related claims.
“Pathashree Abhijan” scheme launched by West Bengal
October 4, 2020
- A road repair scheme named “Pathashree Abhijan” scheme launched by the West Bengal government.
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