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I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar launches Digital Calendar and Diary of Government of India for 2021
The Ministry of I & B launched a digital calendar and diary for 2021, instead of printing them which helped the ministry save nearly ₹ 5 crores. The app ‘GoI Calendar is free and is available in 11 languages. Each month to carry a theme and a message.
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It is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India.
Max Life Partners with AICAPD for ‘Protect a Smile’
Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. enters 2nd year of its ‘Protect a Smile’ initiative. Under this, it has committed to fund 1 year of education of an underprivileged child for every death claim it settles for its ‘Term Insurance Plans’ during the current FY.
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The initiative is being driven in partnership with AICAPD.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Launches Online Portal for Items to be Purchased Against Firm Demand (AFD) from CSD
It (https://afd.csdindia.gov.in/) aims to enable about 45 lakh Canteen Stores Department beneficiaries including Serving & Retired persons from Armed Forces and Serving Civilian Defence employees to purchase AFD-I items from the comfort of their homes.
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The portal was developed by National Informatics Centre.
RBI to conduct Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Jan 15 for notified amount of Rs 2 lakh crores
In order to restore normal liquidity management operations in a phased manner, RBI to conduct variable rate reverse repo auction of Rs 2 lakh crore on Jan 15. Repo rate is the rate of interest rate at which the central bank lends short term money to banks.
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Usual duration of variable-rate term repo is 7, 14 & 28 days.
Japan Plans To Create Wooden Satellites to cut down on Space Junk
Japanese start-up Sumitomo Forestry teamed up with researchers from Kyoto University, to work on a wooden satellite. It aims at tackling the increasing threat of space debris. The teams plan to launch the world’s first satellite made out of wood in 2023.
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Around 60% of satellites are defunct according to WEF.
16th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas: January 9, 2021. Theme: “Contributing to Atma-Nirbhar Bharat”
The Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day) is held in the country every year to sustain and nurture the symbiotic relationship between India and its diaspora, and to address the development challenges that the country faces.
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The Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day) is he.
Deputy Chief of Indian Embassy hands over NR 306 million cheque to CEO NRA towards reconstruction of earthquake affected schools
National Reconstruction Authority handed over a cheque for reconstruction of educational institutions in earthquake-affected districts of Nepal. With this, India reimbursed NRs 819.8 mn to Govt of Nepal towards educational sector reconstruction projects.
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Shushil Gyawali – CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA)
Karnataka CM launches Krishi Sanjeevani vans to test soil, water & suggest remedies for pest control
Karnataka launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans in Bengaluru. These vans will reach out to agriculture fields to test soil, water & suggest remedies for pest control to improve yield. Agriculture Dept proposed to attach 1 van for every Farmers Assistance centres
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The dept received assistance under National Krishi Vikas Yojana.
Gujarat CM decides to create new Bagasara Prant in Amreli district
Gujarat has announced to create new Bagasara Prant in Amreli district with a view to take the state’s revenue services nearer to the people and provide services faster. It will come into effect on January 26 and will include Bagasara and Vadiya talukas.
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Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar.
Governor: Acharya Devvrat.
IREDA signs MoU with NHPC for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects
IREDA signed an MoU with NHPC (under Ministry of Power) for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects. IREDA will assist NHPC in developing an action plan to create and acquire Renewable Energy projects for the next 5 years.
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Chairman of IREDA: Pradip Kumar Das.
CMD of NHPC Abhay Kumar Sin
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