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SC orders stay on reservation for Marathas

September 10, 2020
Supreme Court
  • The Supreme Court has ordered a stay on reservation for those belonging to the Maratha community in government jobs and educational institutions in Maharashtra.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App recently launched by PM

September 10, 2020
PM Modi
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and e-Gopala App on September 10, 2020 for farmers in Bihar. The Prime Minister also launched several initiatives for the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors in Bihar.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to focus on the focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country.
  • The e-Gopala App is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal, which will be launched for direct use of farmers. The e-Gopala App will hence, aim to bridge the gap and provide viable solutions to the farmers on all these aspects.

Rs.10,000 crore released by Highways Ministry over amid pandemic

September 10, 2020
Road
  • In order to fasten highways construction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, during the COVID-19 period, released Rs.10,339 to developers.

10th September observed as World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2020
World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Every year 10th September observed as World Suicide Prevention Day with an aim to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
  • The theme for 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’

Haryana launches chatbot ”Apka Mitra”

September 9, 2020
haryana cm
  • Haryana launched an educational WhatsApp chatbot ”Apka Mitra” to resolve any admission-related queries of the students. Students can ask their query on WhatsApp chatbot number 7419444449 to get any information regarding admissions, scholarships etc.

Veteran Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy passes away

September 9, 2020
Jaya Prakash Reddy
  • Telugu film industry’s one of the most versatile actors, Jaya Prakash Reddy has passed away following Cardiac arrest at an age of 74.

First edition of the World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), on 8th September

September 9, 2020
World Solar Technology Summit
  • Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the first edition of the World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), on 8th September 2020.
  • It was organised by ISA and FICCI and more than 26000 participants from 149 countries joined the virtual Summit.

David Attenborough wins Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2019

September 9, 2020
David Attenborough
  • Veteran British broadcaster and natural historian, David Attenborough has been awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

ADB approved a loan of 500 million US dollar loan for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Corridor

September 9, 2020
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Asian Development Bank(ADB) approved a loan of 500 million US dollars for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Corridor.

Goldman Sachs: India’s GDP for FY21 at -14.8%

September 9, 2020
GDP
  • Goldman Sachs has projected India’s GDP for FY21 at -14.8%. For Calendar Year 2020 it has projected a contraction of 11.1%. For FY22, Goldman Sachs predicts India’s GDP to grow at 15.7% and for Calendar Year 2021 at 9.9%