Current Affairs – September 8, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are top Current Affairs of September 8, 2020
INDIA
- At 96.2%, Kerala tops literacy rate chart; AP worst performer at 66.4%: National Statistical Office (NSO) survey
- DRDO successfully flight tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
- Centre launches 24X7 toll free mental health rehabilitation helpline ‘KIRAN’ (1800-599-0019)
- Indian Civil & Administrative Services (Central) Association renamed as IAS Association.
- World Bank to provide $82 million loan for implementation of Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project
- Ganga to be safe for bathing in 97 towns in 2 years: Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, NMCG (National Mission for Clean Ganga) Director General
- Kerala CM P. Vijayan inaugurates final stretch of Phase-I construction of Kochi Metro; network length now 28.61 km
- ECONOMY & CORPORATE
- RBI constituted KV Kamath committee names 26 sectors for loan restructuring
- Vodafone Idea rebrands as ‘Vi’; Vodafone India and Idea Cellular had merged 3 years ago
WORLD
- UNICEF to lead global procurement and supply of coronavirus vaccines when they are available
- First International Day of Clean Air for blue skies celebrated on September 7
SPORTS
- Men’s World No: 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge with ball during a 4th round match
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020