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.
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.