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‘Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi’ public awareness campaign started by Madhya Pradesh

August 1, 2020
Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi
  • Madhya Pradesh Govt. started a campaign named ‘Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi’ means one mask-many lives will be conducted from today till August 15 in many districts of Madhya Pradesh with an aim to inform people about different measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

SIDBI launched “MSMESaksham” portal

August 1, 2020
MSMESaksham
  • Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched a knowledge portal named as “MSMESaksham” to give quick financial access to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It will also guide them across their credit life cycle.

A mobile App named ‘Family Safety App’ launched by Microsoft

August 1, 2020
Family Safety App
  • A new mobile app named ‘Family Safety app’ launched by Microsoft for iOS and Android users where parents will be able to monitor the time spent by the kids on devices and limit hours of play.
  • This app can also be used for location sharing between family members.

Swachhta Pakhwada 2020 to be observed from 15th – 31st July

August 1, 2020
Swachhta Pakhwada 2020
  • Swachhta Pakhwada 2020 observed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) from 15th – 31st July with an aim to make people aware of the importance of cleanliness in our daily lives and, the role of good hygiene for healthy living.
  • The theme of the campaign #SkillSeSwachhta.

1st August celebrated as National Muslim Women’s Rights Day

August 1, 2020
National Muslim Women’s Rights Day
  • After President gave nod to Triple-Talak bill on 1st August, the day marked as National Muslim Women’s Rights Day.

Folk musician Sonam Tshering Lepcha passes away

July 31, 2020
Sonam Tshering Lepcha
  • Folk musician and Padma Shri awardee Sonam Tshering Lepcha passed away at the age of 92 due to old age ailments. He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of folk music.

Anil Murali a Malayalam actor passes away

July 31, 2020
Anil Murali
  • Anil Murali a Malayalam actor passes away at the age of 56 due to liver problem.

Rajat Bhatia Announces his Retirement from All Forms of Cricket

July 31, 2020
Rajat Bhatia
  • All-rounder Rajat Bhatia has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 29, 2020. 
  • He played 112 first-class games scoring 6482 runs (average 49.10) and scalping 137 wickets.

Jin Liqun re-elected president of AIIB

July 31, 2020
Jin Liqun
  • The board of governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), elected Jin Liqun for a second term as President.
  • His second five-year term will begin on January 16, 2021.

N. Sivaraman appointed as MD and Group CEO of ICRA

July 31, 2020
N. Sivaraman
  •  N. Sivaraman appointed as MD and Group CEO of ICRA for a period of three years by succeeding former MD and Group CEO Naresh Takkar.