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International Literacy Day is being observed across globe today

September 8, 2020

International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 across the countries. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of literacy. It emphasises on the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. International Literacy Day-2020 Theme for ..

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Fruits & vegetables in J&K covered under ‘Operation Green’s TOP to TOTAL’ scheme

September 8, 2020

Centre has brought majority of fruits and vegetables grown in Jammu under a fresh initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. All the fruits and vegetables in J&K will be covered under the ‘Operation Green’s TOP to TOTAL’ scheme. Key facts This step ..

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RBI to conduct simultaneous purchase & sale of govt securities under OMO for Rs 10,000 crore

September 7, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have decided to conduct simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities under the Open Market Operation (OMO) for Rs 10,000 crore. Key Facts Simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities under OMOs is known ..

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First World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) of ISA to be held

September 7, 2020

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is going to organise the first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) on September 8, 2020. In the virtual summit, around 26,000 participants have registered from 149 countries. The summit will focus on bringing the light ..

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Atal Innovation Mission Partners with Freshworks to empower AIM Startup Innovators

September 7, 2020

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Freshworks Inc. which is a customer-engagement software company to provide robust support to innovators and entrepreneurs in India. Key facts It aims to increase the efficacy of the institutions and startups under the ..

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Vice President suggests to include milk in Mid-day Meal Scheme

September 7, 2020

The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has suggested that milk can be given either as part of breakfast or the mid-day meal. This will improve the nutritional levels of children. Mid-day meal scheme The Mid-day Meal Scheme is a meal programme ..

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Vodafone and Idea launches integrated brand identity ‘Vi’

September 7, 2020

An integrated brand identity – Vi has been announced by Vodafone and Idea which is pronounced ‘we’.  The new brand is having the tagline ‘Together for Tomorrow’. About Vodafone Vodafone is a British telecommunications company. Global headquarters of the company is based in London, England. It in ..

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DRDO successfully flight-tested Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

September 7, 2020

Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) has been successfully flight-tested by The Defence Research and Development Organsation (DRDO). India now has become the fourth country in the world after the US, China and Russia to do such testing that would help ..

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International Day of Clean Air for blue skies

September 7, 2020

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is being observed on September 7th, 2020. The day is first of its kind. Aim includes Raising public awareness, the individual, community, corporate and government level about the importance of clean air for ..

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Government releases draft guidelines for ads

September 7, 2020

The Consumer Affairs Ministry has come out with a comprehensive set of draft guidelines on advertising.  The guideline says, disclaimers in small font and which are not factual will be treated as misleading ads. The code has been drafted by ..

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