India’s Former Envoy For US, China and Pakistan: Katyayani Shankar Bajpai passed away
September 1, 2020
- India’s Former Envoy For US, China and Pakistan, Katyayani Shankar Bajpai passed away at the age of 92.
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Noted cardiologist Dr. S Padmavati passed away
September 1, 2020
- India’s First Female Cardiologist, Dr S. Padmavati Passed away at the age of 103 due to Covid-19. She was the founder of the National Heart Institute.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away
September 1, 2020
- The former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84. He had tested positive for the coronavirus disease before undergoing successful surgery to remove a brain clot
- He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019.
- He was the fifth president to receive this Bharat Ratna award.
Kiara Advani appointed as the brand ambassador of Myntra
September 1, 2020
- Kiara Advani appointed as the brand ambassador of the e-commerce website Myntra.
Six-month extension given to CBDT chairman Pramod Chandra Mody
September 1, 2020
- The Government has extended the tenure of CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) Chairman Pramod C Mody for six months with effect from August 1, 2020 to February 28, 2020 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
CII-GBC ‘National Energy Leader’ award: Hyderabad International Airport
September 1, 2020
- At the 21st National Awards for ‘Excellence in Energy Management’, the GMR led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad International Airport) awarded with the ‘National Energy Leader’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ awards.
Adani to acquire Mumbai airport
September 1, 2020
- Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL), which is a subsidiary and flagship holding company of Adani Group for its airport business, is all set to acquire Mumbai International airport. The airport which is a Joint Venture between the Airports Authority of India (AIA) and the GVK Industries Ltd is operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).
NSO: India’s GDP has contracted by 23.9%
September 1, 2020
- According to NSO, India’s GDP has contracted by 23.9% in the first quarter (April-June 2020) for FY21.
Japan commits ODA of Rs 3500 crore to fight COVID-19 in India
September 1, 2020
- In order to fight the COVID-19 crisis, India will receive an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of an amount of JPY50 billion (approx. Rs. 3,500 crore) from the government of Japan for the COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Response Support.
India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver appointed by TN
September 1, 2020
- India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver appointed by TamilNadu. M Veeralakshmi was appointed driver of one of the newly launched ‘108’ ambulances in Tamil Nadu.
Qutub Minar is illuminated in Poland’s national flag
September 1, 2020
- To mark the Solidarity movement, Qutub Minar is illuminated in Poland’s national flag colours, white and red by the Embassy of Poland and Polish Institute in Delhi.
First RORO Train flagged off from Bengaluru to Solapur
September 1, 2020
- The first ever Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO-RO) train between Bengaluru (Nelamangala) to Solapur (Maharashtra) flagged off by the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. It will cover a distance of 682 km.
Water Projects Sanctioned for Bundelkhand Region
September 1, 2020
- To improve the water availability in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region, around 500 projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore have been sanctioned by the government.
Indian Railways develop medical trolley named ‘MEDBOT’
September 1, 2020
- To help deliver food and medicines to COVID-19 patients, Indian Railways has developed a remote-controlled medical trolley named ‘MEDBOT’.
‘world’s most affordable’ respirator mask : IIT Hyderabad
August 31, 2020
- The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, has launched a novel respirator mask in the country.
Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo passes away
August 31, 2020
- Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has passed away due to natural causes at the age of 87.
- He was an American animator, television editor, writer, and producer, created the much-loved characters of beloved kids show Scooby-Doo.
Chadwick Boseman, ‘Black Panther’ star passes away due to colon cancer at 43
August 31, 2020
- The Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman, best known for his work in ‘Black Panther’ passed away on August 28, 2020, after a four-year-long battle with colon cancer. He was 43.
Lewis Hamilton wins F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2020
August 31, 2020
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix 2020 held on August 30, 2020.
India and Russia: joint winners of FIDE
August 31, 2020
- India and Russia were announced on August 30, 2020, as the joint winners of FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad as Divya Deshmukh and Nihal Sarin lost connection to their games in the 2nd round.
8th East Asia Summit was held virtually on 28 August 2020
August 31, 2020
- The 8th East Asia Summit (Economic Ministers’ Meeting) was held virtually on 28 August 2020 which was attended by the Economic ministers from the 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) members and eight other nations.
- The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal represented India in the Summit.
- Objective: to strengthen the regional supply chains, become resilient during this challenging time of Covid-19 pandemic.
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