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Annual Status of Education Report for Rural India

October 31, 2020

The Annual Status of Education Report for Rural India was recently released by Pratham Education Foundation. The survey was conducted in 26 states and four Union Territories.

Om Puri awarded Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously at IIFFB 2020

October 31, 2020

Late Indian actor Om Puri was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third edition of the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB 2020).

World’s first scientoon book “Bye Bye Corona” by Anandiben Patel

October 31, 2020

World’s 1st scientoon book entitled “Bye Bye Corona”, was released by Anandiben Patel, Governor, Uttar Pradesh. The book was written by ‘scientoonist’ Dr Pradeep Srivastava, former Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow.

Indian Army launches indigenous mobile application SAI

October 31, 2020

The Indian Army has launched a secured messaging application platform named ‘Secure Application for the Internet’ (SAI).

Malabar Exercise to be held in Bay of Bengal

October 31, 2020

The first phase of Malabar Exercise is to be held in Bay of Bengal between November 3, 2020 and November 6, 2020. The navies of India, Japan, US and Australia are to participate in the exercise.

Government releases Rs. 2,200 crores for 15 states to improve air quality measures

November 1, 2020

The central government released Rs. 2,200 crores as the first instalment to 15 states across India for the improvement of air quality measures in their million-plus cities.

1st November observed as World Vegan Day

November 1, 2020

Every year on 1st November globally observed on World Vegan Day.
This day is celebrated to spread the benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment.

India’s first ‘tyre park’ to come up in West Bengal

November 1, 2020

In West Bengal, Kolkata will soon feature India’s first “Tyre Park”, where artworks made from scrap and defective parts will be on display.
The West Bengal Transport Corporation will launch this Tyre Park.

ECI organized International Virtual Election Visitors Programme

November 1, 2020

The Election Commission of India is to organize a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme.
It is a flagship programme of Election Commission of India.
The main objective of conducting the programme is to provide a unique overview of SVEEP programme.

Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes first-ever Indian-origin minister of New Zealand

November 1, 2020

New Zealand’s first-ever minister of India-origin Priyanca Radhakrishnan after Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Malabar Naval Exercise: Australia, India, Japan and US commence the naval exercise in Bay of Bengal

November 1, 2020

The navies of Japan, India, the US, and Australia on November 3, 2020, started the first phase of four days long Malabar Naval Exercise in the Bay of Bengal.
The 24th edition of the naval exercise has been scheduled in two phases in November 2020.

Three-day virtual ‘Ganga Utsav 2020’

November 2, 2020

The three-day-long Ganga Utsav-2020 has been organised from 02 to 04 November 2020, virtually.
Ganga Utsav-2020 has been organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) jointly with the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

“Go Electric Campaign” of BEE launched

November 2, 2020

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) along with the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission, launched the “Go Electric” campaign.
The Andhra Pradesh State Government is to set up 400 Electric Vehicle charging vehicles all over the state to promote the usage of electric vehicles.

Committee to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies

November 2, 2020

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up a committee to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies in India.
The committee will be chaired by Prasar Bharti CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati.

CCI Approves Acquisition of Bharti AXA by ICICI Lombard

November 2, 2020

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of General Insurance Business of Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited (Bharti AXA) by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited.

Pinaka rockets successfully test fired by DRDO

November 2, 2020

An advanced version of the Pinaka rocket system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully test-fired.

e-resource centre, virtual court inaugurated in Nagpur

November 3, 2020

India’s first-ever e-resource centre and the virtual court called “Nyay Kaushal” inaugurated at Judicial Officers Training Institute in Nagpur.

Tamil Nadu government announces 100% tax exemption for e-vehicles

November 3, 2020

To give a major boost to the adoption of electric vehicles, the government of Tamil Nadu passed an order that allows the 100% exemption of motor vehicle tax for battery-operated vehicles.

Honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army conferred to the Chief of Army Staff General, MM Naravane

November 3, 2020

The Chief of Army Staff General, MM Naravane was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

United States & Bangladesh jointly launch naval exercise ‘CARAT Bangladesh 2020’

November 3, 2020

The United States and Bangladesh have jointly launched the ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2020’.
The CARAT exercise involves a variety of professional exchanges as well as people to people interactions.

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