Mobile App “National Test Abhyas” started by Union HRD Ministry
May 21, 2020

- A new mobile application named “National Test Abhyas” has been released by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.
- The main purpose of the application is to support students during the closure of educational institutions.
“Didi Vehicle Service” started in Madhya Pradesh
May 21, 2020

- “Didi Vehicle Service” has been begun by the women of Rural Livelihood Mission in the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh for rural women for the safe delivery, hence giving to be a lifeline for pregnant rural women in tribal areas.
“Mee Annapurna” initiative started in Maharashtra
May 21, 2020

- “Mee Annapurna” initiative has been started in Maharashtra by an IRDA licensed insurance intermediary “Integrated Risk Insurance”.
- This initiative has been started as a Corporate Social Responsibility towards the welfare of the farmers and agriculture community in Maharashtra.
Dilip Oommen appointed as new President of Indian Steel Association
May 21, 2020

- Indian Steel Association (ISA) has selected Dilip Oommen as its new President. He is presently the CEO of Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India. He was unanimously appointed as President for the next two years.
Govinda Rajulu Chintala selected as chairman of NABARD
May 21, 2020

- The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has selected Govinda Rajulu Chintala as the Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
Carmen Reinhart selected as Chief Economist of World Bank Group
May 21, 2020

- World Bank Group has selected Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President and Chief Economist. Her appointment will be effective from June 15, 2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan to take command as chairman of WHO Executive Board
May 21, 2020

- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will take command as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) 34-member Executive Board. He will replace Dr. Hiroki Nakatani of Japan.
DGDE & eGov Foundation pairs-up for Online Management of Cantonment Boards
May 21, 2020

- The Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE), Ministry of Defence and eGov Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Online Management of Cantonment Boards to drive e-governance and enhance citizen services across all cantonment boards in the country.
NADA temporarily suspends powerlifters Savita Kumari & Ankit Shishodia
May 21, 2020

- Two Indian Powerlifters namely Savita Kumari & Ankit Shishodia have been temporarily suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for violating the anti-doping rules.
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