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17th September is observed World Patient Safety Day

September 17, 2020

On September 17^th the World Patient Safety Day is observed to create global awareness for patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to make healthcare safer.

Sadashiv Patil, former Maharashtra Cricketer passes away at 86

September 16, 2020

Former Maharashtra cricketer Sadashiv Patil, who played as medium-pacer, has passed away. He was 86. Patil had represented India in only one Test and played 36 first-class matches over 11 seasons between 1952 and 1964.

Thomas and Uber Cup Finals postponed to 2021

September 16, 2020

The Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup, which were scheduled to be held from 3 to 11 October 2020 in Denmark, has been postponed for 2021 by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting held

September 16, 2020

The Indian and U.S. Defense Delegations virtually conducted 10^th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting with an aim to bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defense trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defense equipment.

Virat Kohli appointed as the brand ambassador of Great Learning

September 16, 2020

Virat Kohli appointed as the brand ambassador of Great Learning which is an ed-tech company for professional and higher education.

Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney 2020 conferred to Aditya Puri

September 16, 2020

The Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020 has been conferred to the Managing Director of HDFC Bank, Aditya Puri for his skills in building a world-class bank in India.

Amazon signs Amitabh Bachchan for its Alexa voice assistant

September 16, 2020

Amazon.com Inc has signed up Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan for its Alexa voice assistant. He is the first Indian celebrity to lend his voice to Alexa.

SBI General Insurance signed MoU with YES Bank for a corporate agency agreement

September 16, 2020

SBI General Insurance signed MoU with YES Bank for a corporate agency agreement under which the YES Bank will distribute the general insurer’s retail products to its customers.

CARE ratings projects India’s GDP to contact between 8-8.2% in FY21

September 16, 2020

The Indian rating agency, CARE Ratings has projected the GDP of India to contract in the range 8 to 8.2% for 2020-21 (FY21). This is more than its earlier projection of -6.4%.

S&P Global Ratings Projects India’s GDP at -9% in FY21

September 16, 2020

According to S&P Global Ratings Projects India’s GDP to contract by 9% in the fiscal year 2020-21 (FY21), as against its previous estimate of a 5% contraction, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the FY22 (2021-22), S&P expects GDP growth of 6% and for the FY23 (2022-23), GDP growth is projected at 6.2%.

Yoshihide Suga announced as Japan’s new Prime Minister

September 16, 2020

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Yoshihide Suga has been elected as Japan’s new Prime Minister. He has been serving as the Chief Cabinet Secretary in the current administration.

Cabinet approves establishment of AIIMS at Darbhanga, Bihar

September 16, 2020

The establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar is approved by the Union Cabinet which is chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project approved

September 16, 2020

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda is approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs which is chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The total outlay of the project is Rs. 5,617 crore.

India becomes the new Member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

September 16, 2020

India has recently been elected as one of the members of the Commission on Status of Women (CSW) which is a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India will be a member for four years from 2021 to 2025.

16th September is observed as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 16, 2020

Every year 16^th September is observed as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it.
Theme: ‘Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection’.

15th September is observed as World Lymphoma Awareness Day

September 16, 2020

Every year 15^th September is observed as World Lymphoma Awareness Day to raise awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of cancer.

DRDO Research lab to be opened in Kailaras-Jaura region, Morena district in Madhya Pradesh

September 15, 2020

A Research lab of DRDO at a cost of 2 thousand crore rupees will be opened in Kailaras-Jaura region of Morena district in Madhya Pradesh.

Former Chhattisgarh Minister Chanesh Ram Rathiya passes away

September 15, 2020

Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh minister, Chanesh Ram Rathiya passed away due to COVID-19.

Rajya Sabha re-elected Harivansh Narayan Singh as Deputy Chairman

September 15, 2020

Rajya Sabha re-elected Harivansh Narayan Singh as Deputy Chairman. Harivansh Narayan Singh was first elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha on August 8, 2018. His term as Rajya Sabha member ended in April 2020

ADB appointed Sameer Kumar Khare as Executive Director

September 15, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) appointed Sameer Kumar Khare as Executive Director. Khare is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Assam cadre. He is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.

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