Webinar on “Van Dhan Scheme: Learnings for post-COVID-19”
May 27, 2020

- A Webinar under Know Your Scheme-Lecture Series on “Van Dhan Yojana: Learning For Post Covid-19” was launched by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan in agreement with Trifed, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
440 meter-long Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana in Chamba originated
May 27, 2020

- Union Minister for Road Transport, Nitin Gadkari has introduced the 440 meter-long tunnel as part of the Chardham Connectivity Project in Chamba.
- It will significantly lessen the time taken by travelers on the Rishikesh-Dharasu and Gangotri stretch of the Chardham Highway (NH 94).
LIC begins “PM Vaya Vandana Yojana” for senior citizens
May 27, 2020

- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has declared the start of modified Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, a social security scheme for senior citizens.
Rajiv Joshi gets NYIPLA Inventor of the year Award 2020
May 27, 2020

- Rajiv Joshi has received the prestigious NYIPLA “Inventor of the Year award” for the year 2020 for his contribution to developing the electronic industry and enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Major Suman Gawani honored with UN Military Gender Advocate Award
May 27, 2020

- Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani is going to be conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2019. She was placed in South Sudan under the United Nations Mission.
PK Nair appointed as new Indian Ambassador to Niger
May 27, 2020

- The government of India has declared the appointment of Prem K Nair as Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Niger. He will replace Rajesh Agarwal.
NASA renamed its telescope after ‘Mother of Hubble’ Nancy Grace Roman
May 27, 2020

- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renamed its succeeding-generation space telescope “Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)” in praise of Nancy Grace Roman.
Classical musician Shyamala Bhave passes away
May 27, 2020

- Classical musician Shyamala G. Bhave who was having the same control over Hindustani as well as Carnatic music passed away. She had also made music in India’s first Sanskrit serial named “Kadambari”.
Facebook releases calling application “CatchUp”
May 27, 2020

- A calling application titled as “CatchUp” has been released by the social media major Facebook to coordinate call timings with friends and family members, and will allow users to verify availability of time with a group of up to eight people.
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