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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.

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.

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’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

John Turner, Former Canadian PM passes away

September 23, 2020

The former Prime Minister of Canada, John Turner passed away. He served as the Prime Minister for just 79 days in 1984.

2020 Italian Open title won by Novak Djokovic

September 23, 2020

2020 Italian Open title won by Novak Djokovic. He defeated Argentine Diego Schwartzman.
Women’s Single won by Simona Halep whereas Men’s Double won by Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos & Women’s Double won by Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová.

India conducts a successful flight test of ABHYAS

September 23, 2020

The Defence Research and Development Organization conducted a successful flight test of ABHYAS- High speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) vehicle at the Balasore test range in Odisha. This can now be used as a target for evaluation of missiles.

A book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” authored by Chef Vikas Khanna

September 23, 2020

Star chef Vikas Khanna has authored a book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” in which he has written about his Feed India initiative. The book will be released in 2021.

Simanchala Dash appointed as advisor to IMF Executive Director

September 23, 2020

CCI appointed Simanchala Dash as an advisor to Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington for a period of three years.

India and the Maldives have launched the first-ever direct Cargo Ferry Service

September 23, 2020

To boost trade between the two countries, India and the Maldives have launched the first-ever direct Cargo Ferry Service which is connected with ports of Tuticorin and Cochin ports with Kulhudhuhfushi and Male ports in the Maldives.

National Generic Document Registration System launched by J&K

September 23, 2020

The National Generic Document Registration System for the union territory launched by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha which is developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

First time ever Women officers to join helicopter stream of Indian Navy

September 23, 2020

First time ever two women officers have been selected to join as “Observers” (Airborne Tacticians) in the helicopter stream of the Indian Navy. The two women officers who will create history in the Indian Navy include-Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh.

23rd September International Day of Sign Languages

September 23, 2020

Every year, September 23 is marked as the International Day of Sign Languages by the United Nations. The day has been celebrated since 2018.
Theme: Sign Languages are for Everyone

Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away

September 22, 2020

Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away. He had composed music for numerous TV serials, stage plays and radio productions in his career.

Ang Rita, Nepal’s Legendary Mountaineer passes away

September 22, 2020

Nepal-based Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times, passed away. He was therefore also known as the “snow leopard” for his climbing skills.

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