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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina took retirement from International Cricket

August 17, 2020

Former Indian Cricket Team Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he thanked everyone for their immense support and love throughout his career.
Suresh Raina, another Indian Cricketer has also announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he said, it was always a pleasure to play along with Dhoni and following Dhoni’s retirement, he also chose to retire from International Cricket.

Suhail Sameer appointed as the group President to BharatPe

August 17, 2020

Suhail Sameer appointed as the group President to BharatPe. He will be responsible for building the organisation, merchant network, business and revenue.

Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies

August 17, 2020

Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies to enhance road safety in the national capital under the Global road safety initiative.

India’s first bullion index named Bulldex to be launched on 24th August

August 17, 2020

India’s first bullion index named Bulldex to be launched on 24^th August by the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX).

‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign launched by PNB

August 17, 2020

‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign has been launched by Punjab National Bank to aware people from the benefits of Digital Banking.

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal

August 17, 2020

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal through which the state govt will provide Soft loans to one lakh unemployed youth and subsidies to make them self-reliant.
A budget of Rs 500 crore is allotted for this scheme.

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit launched by NPPA in Karnataka

August 17, 2020

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit launched by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA) in Karnataka with the help of the Karnataka State Drug Control Department to help the NPPA in monitoring the prices of drugs and also the availability of such drugs in the state.

“One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG)

August 17, 2020

To encourage the use of Solar Power and supply it across the globe, GOI announced a mega plan named “One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG) on the occasion of 74^th Independence Day.
The OSOWOG plan will be executed in three phases to share solar and other renewable energy resources

A three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity” launched by Ayush Ministry

August 17, 2020

A three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity” launched by Ayush Ministry to enhance the immunity and the requirement of lifestyle change by everyone amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon launched an online pharma delivery service in Bengaluru

August 17, 2020

Amazon launched an online pharmacy delivery service in Bengaluru where customers can order prescription and over-the-counter medicines and basic health devices from the certified sellers.

Chetan Chauhan, former Indian cricketer passed away

August 16, 2020

Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh minister Chetan Chauhan has passed away due to multiple organ failure at the age of 73.

GoAir appointed Kaushik Khona as its new CEO

August 16, 2020

Kaushik Khona has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of GoAir. He will replace Vinay Dube.

To launch AI-based module for school students, AIM tied up with NASSCOM

August 16, 2020

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) tied up with NASSCOM to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) based modules for school students with an aim to bring AI to Indian classrooms.

Gujarat govt tied up with BSE to set up iHub

August 16, 2020

Gujarat government tied up with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to set up iHub to encourage and support the start-up companies in raising capital.

KCC Review option on YONO Krishi

August 16, 2020

Recently SBI has added KCC Review option on its YONO Krishi platform, digital agri solution platform so that farmers can easily access their KCC limit without visiting their branch.

Rajiv Gauba: search-cum-selection committee

August 16, 2020

A search-cum-selection committee formed by the Central govt with an objective to nominate and select three members for Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This selection committee is headed by Rajiv Gauba.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme launched by Arunachal Pradesh

August 16, 2020

To boost startups and encourage youths to become job creators, Arunachal Pradesh govt recently launched a program named ‘Entrepreneurship Development Programme’.
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park will be the knowledge partner of this program.

‘Nasha-Mukt Bharat’ campaign launched in J&K

August 16, 2020

‘Nasha-Mukt Bharat’ – Drug free India campaign launched in J&K by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India to spread awareness about the side-effects of Drug Addiction in the society.

Project Lion and Project Dolphin to be launched soon

August 16, 2020

After the success of Project Tiger, the centre is planning to launch Project Lion and Project Dolphin in order to protect both the species and to give a boost to biodiversity.

On the eve of 74th Independence Day, PM launched the National Digital Health Mission

August 16, 2020

On the eve of 74^th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi launched National Digital Health Mission allows patients to access health services remotely and to ensure permission to access confidential medical data which will be provided for every visit by the patient himself.

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