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IndusInd Bank, ADB partner to support supply chain financing

September 4, 2022
IndusInd Bank announced partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support and promote supply chain finance (SCF) solutions in India. The bank has entered into a partial guarantee programme with ADB with an initial outlay of USD 70 million ( ₹560.0 crore), exclusively towards promoting SCF solutions in India.
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Meghalaya CM launches ‘Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme’ for farmers’ welfare

September 3, 2022
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the ambitious flagship programme for the farmers - "Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme" under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district.Under Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme - phase 1, the government has earmarked Rs 15.18 crore under which four high-yielding improved varieties will be distributed to 6000 families.
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AICTE ties up with Adobe to advance digital literacy in India

September 3, 2022
The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) said it has signed a partnership agreement with Adobe to accelerate digital creativity skills across the country.Under the agreement, Adobe will offer courses and expertise for upskilling educators, and integrate digital creativity into the curriculum, to prepare students with the essential creative and digital literacy skills needed to thrive in today's digital-first world.
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Cabinet Committee on Security approves Tejas Mark-2 Project

September 3, 2022
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved Tejas Mark-2 Project. The CCS has sanctioned 6,500 crore rupees for designing and developing of Tejas Mark-2 fighter jet with prototypes, flight testing, and certification. The allocation comes in addition to the existing 2500 crore rupees sanctioned to HAL.
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World Coconut Day 2022

September 3, 2022
September 2 is observed as World Coconut Day.  This year's theme for "World Coconut Day" is "Growing coconut for a better future and life".This day highlights the significance of coconuts in our daily lives and how beneficial are they for health. Coconuts are some of the most popular and versatile fruits in the world.
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GST collection in August was Rs.1.43 lakh crore

September 3, 2022
India collected goods and services tax (GST) worth Rs.1,43,612 crore in August this year, the finance ministry said. The revenue collected in August was 28 per cent higher than the one collected in the same month last year.The finance ministry said that for the sixth consecutive month, the monthly GST revenue has been more than ₹1.40 lakh crore. Out of the overall ₹1.43 lakh crore, the central goods and services tax (CGST) was worth ₹24,710 crore while the state goods and services tax (SGST) was ₹30,951 crore.
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Services exports rise 20.2% to $23.26 billion in July

September 3, 2022
India's services exports increased by 20.2 per cent year-on-year to $23.26 billion in July, according to Reserve Bank data.The July exports were, however, lower than $25.29 billion in June this fiscal. As per the monthly data on India's international trade in services for July 2022, the imports rose 22.3 per cent to $13.92 billion in July. In June, the imports stood at $15.76 billion.
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India’s air traffic may grow annually by average 7% till 2040: Boeing

September 3, 2022
Boeing said India's air traffic will grow by an average of seven per cent per year till 2040 even as the country’s carriers face challenges like high fuel prices, rupee depreciation and low fares.The aircraft manufacturer’s India president Salil Gupte said that while India’s air traffic will grow 6.9 per cent till 2040, the south-east Asian market will grow at an average annual rate of 5.5 per cent.
Delhi CM Kejriwal launches virtual school
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Delhi CM Kejriwal launches virtual school

September 2, 2022
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the Delhi Model Virtual School, which he said was India’s first, and said it will bring “revolutionary changes” in the field of education not only in the national capital but across the country.The school will be for classes IX to XII and will be affiliated to the Delhi Board of School Education.
Nagesh Singh appointed India’s ambassador to Thailand
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Nagesh Singh appointed India’s ambassador to Thailand

September 2, 2022
Nagesh Singh, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Thailand, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Nagesh Singh is a 1995 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) who has served as Consul General of India in Atlanta.
National Nutrition Week 2022
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National Nutrition Week 2022

September 2, 2022
India observes National Nutrition week from September 1 to September 7 every year. The theme of National Nutrition Week 2022 is to ‘Celebrate a World of Flavours.’ The aim is to make people have adequate nutrition in food while enjoying the different flavours of Indian cuisine.
CERT-In conducts exercise Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy”
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CERT-In conducts exercise Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy”

September 2, 2022
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore successfully designed and conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries. The theme of the exercise was “Building Network Resiliency to counter Ransomware Attacks”.
Alappuzha declared full digital banking district
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Alappuzha declared full digital banking district

September 2, 2022
Alappuzha has become the fifth fully digital banking district in the State of Kerala. As part of the initiative, at least one digital transaction facility, such as debit-credit card, Internet banking, mobile banking, unified payment interface, and so on, has been enabled in 26 lakh savings/current bank accounts in 29 banks in the district.
67th Filmfare Award 2022 Winners List
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67th Filmfare Award 2022 Winners List

September 1, 2022
The 67th Filmfare Awards ceremony, presented by The Times Group, honored the best Indian Hindi-language films of 2021. Shershaah led the ceremony with 19 nominations each, followed by Sardar Udham and 83 with 14 nominations each, Rashmi Rocket with 11 nominations and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar with 10 nominations.
Inter-ministerial MoU inked for promotion of ‘One Herb, One Standard’
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Inter-ministerial MoU inked for promotion of ‘One Herb, One Standard’

September 1, 2022
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Ministry of Health) for inter-ministerial cooperation for the promotion and facilitation of "One Herb, One Standard".The primary objective of this MoU is the development of cooperative efforts between the PCIM&H and the IPC to promote public health by facilitating the development of harmonised herbal drug standards.
Uttarakhand CM launches ‘CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana’
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Uttarakhand CM launches ‘CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana’

September 1, 2022
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched “CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana’, in the program organized on the occasion of National Sports Day.He said that considering the shortage of sports trainers under the Sports Department, 08-08 departmental sports trainers will be appointed for each district. Chief Minister Sports Development Fund will be established to be given financial benefits to the students according to accelerated rules.
Indigo Joins WEF’s Sustainable Initiative
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Indigo Joins WEF’s Sustainable Initiative

September 1, 2022
Indigo Airlines, the country’s largest airline, said it had joined a sustainability initiative led by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The airline has become a signatory to India’s “Clear Skies for Tomorrow” India coalition campaign.
8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit 2022 at New Delhi
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8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit 2022 at New Delhi

August 31, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit at New Delhi.The Expo provides a much needed platform to SMEs, startups, trade, industry, service providers to explore new opportunities, buyers-sellers meet, sharing knowledge about central/state's/UTs schemes etc.
Tata Steel to set up plant in Punjab
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Tata Steel to set up plant in Punjab

August 31, 2022
Tata Steel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 26, 2022 with the Government of Punjab for setting up a 0.75 MnTPA long products steel plant with a scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF). The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Bhagwant Mann, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab.
Bengaluru ranked second in Asia-Pacific in Tech Hubs
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Bengaluru ranked second in Asia-Pacific in Tech Hubs

August 31, 2022
Bengaluru ranks second in the Asia Pacific region in the top tech hubs list and is only behind China's Beijing, according to a report by Cushman and Wakefield. The report, called ‘Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate’, studied as many as 115 different ‘tech cities’ across the globe.
Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre in Imphal
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Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre in Imphal

August 31, 2022
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands met President Droupadi Murmu. The President discussed the various aspects of bilateral relation between India and the Netherlands. During the discussion, the two leaders discussed the universal financial inclusion initiatives. Queen Máxima appreciated the progress made in India in this direction in the last few years.
Queen Máxima of Netherlands visits India
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Queen Máxima of Netherlands visits India

August 31, 2022
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands met President Droupadi Murmu. The President discussed the various aspects of bilateral relation between India and the Netherlands. During the discussion, the two leaders discussed the universal financial inclusion initiatives. Queen Máxima appreciated the progress made in India in this direction in the last few years.
IOC to spend Rs.2L cr for net zero target by 2046
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IOC to spend Rs.2L cr for net zero target by 2046

August 30, 2022
As a part of the decarbonisation drive in the country, India's top oil refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC), plans to invest more than Rs 2 lakh crore, or $25 billion, to achieve net-zero emissions from its operations by 2046.The target set is in line with India's aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
Indian nationals issued the largest number of visas from UK
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Indian nationals issued the largest number of visas from UK

August 29, 2022
Indian nationals have been issued the largest number of study, work and visitor visas from the United Kingdom in the year ending June 2022. The latest UK Immigration Statistics published yesterday shows that nearly 1,18,000 Indian students received a Student visa in the year ending June 2022 - an 89 per cent increase from the previous year. With this, India has now overtaken China as the largest nationality being issued sponsored study visas in the UK.
California announces to ban sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035
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California announces to ban sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035

August 29, 2022
In USA, the California state announced that it will ban the sale of new petrol vehicles by 2035. Under the rules, issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), 35 per cent of new vehicles sold in the state must be electric, hybrid and hydrogen powered by 2026. The regulations would apply to 68 per cent of vehicle sales by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2035, as the media reported.
Smriti Van – tribute to the lost lives and remarkable fighting spirit of people of Kutch
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Smriti Van – tribute to the lost lives and remarkable fighting spirit of people of Kutch

August 29, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Smriti Van is a tribute to the lost lives and the remarkable fighting spirit of the people of Kutch.Smriti Van is India’s first earthquake memorial. He said that a glimpse of the suffering of Kutch is reflected in the memorial as names of more than 12,000 people who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake of 2001, are engraved here.
National Sports Day 2022
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National Sports Day 2022

August 29, 2022
India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. The day is also dedicated to the nations’ sports heroes and champions, honoring their contribution and dedication towards bringing laurels to the country.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completes eight years of successful implementation
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completes eight years of successful implementation

August 28, 2022
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana PMJDY, the National Mission for Financial Inclusion completed eight years of successful implementation today, August 28th. More than 46.25 crore beneficiaries banked under PMJDY since inception, amounting to over one lakh 73 thousand crore rupees. PMJDY Accounts grew three-fold from 14.72 crore in March 2015 to 46.25 crore as on the 10th of this month.
Google announces cyber security upskilling program for 100,000 developers in India
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Google announces cyber security upskilling program for 100,000 developers in India

August 28, 2022
Search and internet major, Google India, announced a campaign to upskill cyber security researchers and developers in the country. The campaign will be part of the company’s Cyber Security Roadshow, which will cover multiple cities across India and offer tools, tutorials and mentorship on security practices for building consumer apps — as well as enterprise programs.
AAI signs MoU with Sweden to facilitate smart and sustainable aviation technology collaboration
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AAI signs MoU with Sweden to facilitate smart and sustainable aviation technology collaboration

August 28, 2022
Airports Authority of India (AAI) and LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden (LUFTFARTSVERKET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Corporate Headquarters of AAI in New Delhi.The agreement brings together two air navigation service providers, India and Sweden, with demonstrated capabilities in building and operationalizing the next generation of sustainable aviation technology, to explore smart aviation solutions.
World’s FIRST-EVER fleet of hydrogen-powered train launched in Germany
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World’s FIRST-EVER fleet of hydrogen-powered train launched in Germany

August 28, 2022
German officials have confirmed to incorporate the world’s first-ever hydrogen-powered passenger train fleet. It will replace 15 diesel trains, which were previously being operated on tracks that lacked electric supply in Lower Saxony, Germany. The fleet comprises 14 trains, which use fuel cells to generate power, making it the cleanest-greenest train fleet ever.
Women’s Equality Day 2022
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Women’s Equality Day 2022

August 27, 2022
Every year, August 26 is celebrated as Women’s Day across the world. This year's theme for Women’s Equality Day is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
Anang Tal site in Delhi to be Centrally protected
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Anang Tal site in Delhi to be Centrally protected

August 27, 2022
The ancient mound at Mehrauli in South Delhi, including Anang Tal lake, could soon become a Centrally-protected site, with the Archaeological Survey of India this week calling for objections or suggestions to its plan to declare it a site of national importance.
Bengaluru to have India’s first 3D post office
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Bengaluru to have India’s first 3D post office

August 27, 2022
In an innovative move, Bengaluru will soon have India’s first post office built out of 3D printing technology which will be ready in just a month.The post office will be set up in Halasuru’s Cambridge Layout on a plot of land owned by the postal department. The 1,000-square-feet building will cost 25 lakh rupees to set up, reducing the final cost by 25%. Post offices built using 3D print technology will function the same as normal post offices.
World Water Week 2022
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World Water Week 2022

August 27, 2022
World Water Week is being held from August 23 till September 1 this year.The theme of this year's World Water Week Conference is - Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water. 
17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around the world
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17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around the world

August 27, 2022
A 17-year-old pilot became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria, where his journey kicked off five months ago.Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, to complete his task and to claim two Guinness World Records.
Cheruthoni Dam in Kerala
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Cheruthoni Dam in Kerala

August 26, 2022
The Cheruthoni Dam, located in Idukki District, Kerala, India, is a 138m tall concrete gravity dam. This dam was constructed in 1976 as part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project along with two other dams Idukki and Kulamavu.
PM Modi inaugurates cancer hospital in Punjab’s Mohali
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PM Modi inaugurates cancer hospital in Punjab’s Mohali

August 26, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 24 said holistic health care has been a priority in the country for the past eight years and more work has been done in this field than the last seven decades.He inaugurated 300-bed Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Mohali’s Mullanpur. The facility has been built at a cost of over ₹660 crore by Tata Memorial Centre, an aided institute under the Union Department of Atomic Energy.
Pakistan Govt launches international appeal seeking funds
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Pakistan Govt launches international appeal seeking funds

August 25, 2022
In the wake of massive floods across Pakistan, the Prime Minister Mr.Shehbaz Sharif has launched an international appeal seeking funds for relief and rehabilitation of flood-hit people across the country.The decision to reach out to the world was made during an emergency meeting to reassess the damage caused by floods and to apprise donors of the magnitude of the crisis.
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Advanced Technology
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Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Advanced Technology

August 24, 2022
With an aim to make tech graduates more employable, Rajasthan government has inaugurated a "one of its kind" finishing school.Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Advance Technology or R-CAT was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 20 during a two-day DigiFest-2022.
UPI now in UK
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UPI now in UK

August 23, 2022
The indigenously developed real-time payments solution Unified Payments Interface (popularly known as UPI) is all set to foray into the UK market starting with QR code-based transactions. According to a PTI report, the NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has forged a partnership with payments solutions provider PayXpert to internationalise the acceptance of its payment solutions in the UK.
10th National Conference of Women Police in Shimla
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10th National Conference of Women Police in Shimla

August 23, 2022
In Himachal Pradesh, the 10th National Conference of Women Police was held in Shimla. More than two hundred women police officers and employees across the country participated in this two-day National conference.The conference was organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in collaboration with Himachal Police.
Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana in Bihar
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Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana in Bihar

August 23, 2022
In a bid to help growers get the maximum price for their premium produce, the government has awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name. This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
Greece exits EU’s ‘enhanced surveillance’ framework
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Greece exits EU’s ‘enhanced surveillance’ framework

August 23, 2022
Greece has announced that it has exited the European Union's enhanced surveillance framework. The Prime Minister of Greece is Kyriakos Mitsotakis.Greece was hit with waves of pension cuts, spending constraint, tax increases and bank controls after it was forced to seek its first bailout in 2010. The economy shrank 25 per cent during the bailouts.
Goa becomes first Har Ghar Jal Certified state
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Goa becomes first Har Ghar Jal Certified state

August 22, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, 10 crore rural households of the country have been connected to piped clean water facility while addressing the HarGhar Jal Utsav in Panaji under Jal Jeevan Mission via video message. The event took place at Panaji Goa. Goa has now become first Har Ghar Jal Certified state.