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CSB Bank re-appoints Rajendran Chinna Veerappan as MD & CEO

The Kerala based CSB Bank, formerly known as formerly known as Catholic Syrian Bank, re-appointed Rajendran Chinna Veerappan as Managing Director & CEO of the Bank. He has been on CSB board since November 2016 & have been re-appointed for another 3 years.

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CSB, 98-yr old bank—one of the oldest private lenders in India.

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India ranks 5th in Global Climate Risk Index

According to a report released by Environment think tank, Germanwatch , India is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change. India recorded the highest number of fatalities due to climate change in 2018.

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Japan topped the list followed by the Phillipines and Germany.

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Cabinet approves launch of Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

The Cabinet approved the launch of Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund or ETF. ETFs invest in a basket of securities representing an index, security or commodity and are traded on the stock exchange like any security listed on the exchange.

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It would be be the first corporate bond ETF in the country.

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Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme

According to Agriculture Ministry data ,Less than 3% of this season’s sanctioned amount of pulses and oilseeds have actually been procured so far under the once-hyped PM-AASHA scheme.Eleven States opted for the scheme this season.

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PM-AASHA or Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan.

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Union Cabinet approves introduction of Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament

Cabinet approved the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament.It deals with the broad guidelines on the collection, storage, & processing of personal data, the consent of individuals, penalties & compensation, & a code of conduct.

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Bill prepared by committee headed by Justice B.N. Srikrishna.

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India along with 19 countries carries 85% malaria burden : WHO

According to the World malaria report 2019, released by the WHO, India along with 19 sub-Saharan Africa countries carried almost 85% of the global malaria burden. India showed a reduction in reported cases of around 51% compared to 2017.

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World Health Organization (WHO) HQs-Geneva, Switzerland.

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'Star Trek' writer DC Fontana passes away at 80

Dorothy Catherine "DC" Fontana, the first female writer for 'Star Trek', passed away. She was 80. She penned numerous stories for the original 'Star Trek' TV series, and developed one of its signature characters, Spock.

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She also worked on the 'Star Trek' animated series.

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India ranks 73rd in UN index assessing e-commerce readiness

India has ranked 73rd out of 152 countries in UNs Conference on Trade and Development's Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index 2019 that measures an economy's preparedness to support online shopping.

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It has been topped by the Netherlands.

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India’s services PMI improves in November to 52.7

Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to in November to 52.7 which is encouraging. In October, the measure was 49.2. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while one below that threshold indicates contraction.

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Manufacturing PMI too showed an improvement in November to 51.2.

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International Volunteer Day (IVD) for Economic and Social Development: 5 December

IVD is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels.

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"Volunteer for an inclusive future" is theme for the day.

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HDFC ERGO launches my:health Woman Suraksha - A special health insurance for women

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, announced the launch of The my:health Woman Suraksha policy. It is specially designed to cover women against numerous illnesses and contingencies they may face during their lifetime.

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Ritesh Kumar, MD & CEO, HDFC ERGO General Insurance.

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World Soil Day, December 5th

World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. 5 December 2014 was observed as the first official World Soil Day.

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"Stop soil erosion, Save our future" World Soil Day 2019 theme.

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Ripu Daman Bevli announced as Plogging Ambassador of India on 50th Fit India Plogging Run

Kiren Rijiju felicitated Ripu Daman Bevli, popularly known as the Plogman of India and named him the Plogging Ambassador of India. The minister also launched the nation-wide Plogging Ambassador Mission. Bevli, started plogging in 2017.

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Plog Run is a unique way of picking up garbage while jogging.