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LIC, GIC, New India Assurance identified as D-SIIs by IRDAI

September 28, 2020

The Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India(GIC), New India Assurance identified as D-SIIs by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India IRDAI.

27th September observed on World Rabies Day

September 28, 2020

Every year 27^th September is observed on World Rabies Day to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on humans and animals.
The theme for this year is ‘End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate’.

Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, noted Economist passes away

September 27, 2020

Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, noted Economist, passes away. She was awarded the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2009 for her services in the field of education and literature.

Russian Grand Prix 2020 won by Valtteri Bottas

September 27, 2020

The Formula One Russian Grand Prix 2020 which was held at Sochi Autodrom, Russia has been won by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland).

Shivangi Singh set to become India’s 1st woman fighter pilot

September 27, 2020

Flight Lieutenant, Shivangi Singh to become the first woman fighter pilot of India to fly the Rafale combat aircraft that was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force(IAF).

“Positive Pay System” for Cheque Truncation System launched by RBI

September 27, 2020

“Positive Pay System” for Cheque Truncation System to be launched from 1^st January,2021 as announced by Reserve Bank of India. Banks will be required to enable the system for all account holders issuing cheques for amounts of Rs 50,000 and above.

300 million dollar loan approved by ADB for Rajasthan

September 27, 2020

300 million dollar loan approved by ADB to finance inclusive water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in secondary towns of Rajasthan.

27th September observed on World Tourism Day

September 27, 2020

Every year 27^th September is observed as World Tourism Day globally with an aim to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
The theme for this year is “Tourism and Rural Development”.

Indigenously developed Prithvi II Missile successfully test-fired by India

September 26, 2020

Indigenously developed Prithvi II Missile successfully tested fired by India from the Chandipur Integrated Test Range, Odisha.
This Prithvi II Missile has a strike range of 350 km.

JIMEX 2020: India-Japan Bilateral Maritime Exercise

September 26, 2020

JIMEX, the bilateral Maritime Exercise is to be conducted biennially between India and Japan in the North Arabian Sea between September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2020.

Mohamed Hussein Roble appointed as new Prime Minister of Somalia

September 26, 2020

President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has appointed Mohamed Hussein Roble as the new Prime Minister of Somalia. He will replace former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire.

Sonu Sood appointed as the brand ambassador Acer India

September 26, 2020

Sonu Sood appointed as the brand ambassador of Acer India. He will support the range of innovative products of Acer over social media.

Rajat Sud appointed as its new Managing Director of EESL

September 26, 2020

Rajat Sud appointed as its new Managing Director of EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Ltd). He takes charge from S Gopal.

Prestigious PATA Grand award Conferred to Kerala tourisms campaign

September 26, 2020

Kerala Tourism’s ‘Human by Nature’ campaign won the prestigious PATA Grand Award 2020. The campaign aims at giving a boost to the state’s tourism industry, which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

UNIATF award for prevention and control of NCD 2020 won by Kerala

September 26, 2020

UNIATF award for prevention and control of NCD 2020 won by Kerala. Kerala has been awarded for the tireless service of the state in the health sector.

AYUSH Ministry partnered with National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) for Medicinal Plants cultivation

September 26, 2020

AYUSH Ministry partnered with the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) for Medicinal Plants cultivation. They will provide the buy-back guarantee to the farmers

Bihar General Elections 2020 dates released

September 26, 2020

The Bihar General Elections 2020 scheduled has been announced by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora. The voting will be held in three phases on 28 October, 3 November and 7 November and the counting of votes will be held on November 10, 2020.

Uttar Pradesh Govt launches unified portal ‘U-Rise’

September 26, 2020

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath has launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ along with the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.

‘Saubhagya’ scheme completes three years

September 26, 2020

The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana -“Saubhagya Scheme” has completed three years which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th of September, 2017 with an outlay of Rs. 16,320 crore.
This scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all households in rural areas and all poor households in urban areas across the country.

26th September on World Environmental Health Day

September 26, 2020

26^th September on World Environmental Health Day to shed the light on important work of environmental health around the world.
Theme: ‘Environmental health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention’.

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