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International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May

The UN has proclaimed 22 May the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.Biological diversity resources are the pillars upon which we build civilizations.

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2020 Theme: Our solutions are in nature

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Blue Revolution: Cabinet approves Rs 20,050 crore scheme for fisheries sector

The Cabinet approved the Rs 20,050-crore Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable development of fisheries sector over next five years. Total investment will comprise of Centre’s share of Rs 9,407 cr.

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BK Mishra, MD of National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives.

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Cabinet approves Rs 3 lakh crore funding for MSMEs at 9.2%

The Union Cabinet approved additional funding up to Rs 3 lakh crore at a concessional rate of 9.2 percent through the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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This was the 2nd-biggest component of Rs 20 lakh crore package.

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Saudi pips Iraq as top oil supplier to India in April: trade

Saudi Arabia replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in April after a gap of three months as refiners in Asia's third largest economy were drawn by deep discounts on Saudi crudes. UAE retained the No.3 spot followed by Nigeria.

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India's oil imports in April totalled 4.63 mn. barrels per day.

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Chhattisgarh govt launches Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) on the death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Raipur .Acc. to the govt.,about 19 lakh farmers of the state will be benefitted by this scheme.

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Chattisgarh, State Animal: Wild Asian Buffalo.

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Flipkart ties-up with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer digital motor insurance

Flipkart has partnered with the private general insurer, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC) to offer motor insurance to customers on the digital platform.For four wheelers, The Motor OTS facility will allow customers to inspect their vehicle.

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Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

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Tata Capital launches voicebot ‘TIA’ on Whatsapp

Tata Capital has launched the voicebot "TIA" on WhatsApp.The voicebot offers a range of services to its customers like opting for a new loan or getting queries resolved etc.TIA, the Voicebot is also available on Alexa and also as a Chatbot.

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Rajiv Sabharwal ,Managing Director & CEO Tata Capital.

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IndusInd Bank launches Video KYC platform for savings accounts and credit card customers

IndusInd Bank has expanded the scope and capabilities of its state-of-the-art video banking services, with the integration of a Video KYC platform. The video KYC services will simplify the on-boarding process for new customers.

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IndusInd Bank Limited,Headquarters: Pune.

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Airtel acquires stake in conversational AI startup Voicezen

Bharti Airtel has acquired a strategic stake in Voicezen, an early stage startup focused on conversational AI technologies. The acquisition has been made by the company under Airtel Startup Accelerator Program.

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Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer - Bharti Airtel.

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MP: Rural Livelihood Mission begins Didi Vehicle Service for safe delivery of rural women

In the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, the women of Rural Livelihood Mission have started Didi Vehicle Service for rural women for the safe delivery. This vehicle service is completely free.

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Rural Livelihood Mission started this service for 29 villages.

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1 Crore Treatments Provided Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the flagship health assurance scheme of the Government of India today marked 1 crore treatments. On this occasion, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched a‘Ask Ayushman’ chat bot on WhatsApp,

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Dr. Indu Bhushan, CEO, NHA

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"Tatpar" scheme in Ranchi to transport migrant workers

Over 140 migrant workers were sent to their native places on buses, a day after the "Tatpar" programme was launched by the Ranchi district administration to ease their tiresome journey on foot.The administration also launched a helpline -1950.

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Ranchi capital of Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

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Moeketsi Majoro sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister

Moeketsi Majoro has been sworn in as Lesotho's prime minister following the resignation of his embattled predecessor, Thomas Thabane.Thabane attended swearing-in ceremony at the royal palace of King Letsie III.

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Lesotho capital, Maseru.

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Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction

Coir Geo textiles, a permeable fabric, natural, strong, highly durable, resistant to rots, moulds and moisture, free from any microbial attack, has been accepted as a good material for rural road construction.1674 km road will be constructed in 7 states.

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Nitin Gadkari, Minister of MSME and Road Transport & Highways.

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'Mee Annapurna' program for Welfare of Farmers Bhoomiputras launched across Maharashtra

IRDA Licensed insurance intermediary Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Limited announced 'Mee Annapurna', an initiative that integrates three critical aspects of livelihood and comprehensive engagement.

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S C Khaneja - Chairman - Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Amazon starts food delivery, picks Bengaluru for launch

Amazon is all set to launch its food-delivery business in India, throwing a challenge to homegrown players Swiggy and Zomato.The ecommerce major will launch Amazon Food at select pin codes of Bengaluru.

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Zomato acquired Uber Eats busines in January 2020.

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Centre launches scheme to solarise entire Konark Temple, Konark town

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched a scheme for solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha.The scheme envisages a 10-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar project & various solar off-grid applications such as solar trees.

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Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh.

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AndhraGreens portal to facilitate e-commerce of fruits and vegetables in Andhra Pradesh

AP govt. launched a website to procure & sell fruits online as part of supporting the horticulture farmers in the state.Through Kalgudi digital platform,AndhraGreens.com is a farmer-to-consumer e-commerce portal specialized in fruits, vegetables & spices.

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Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy current CM of Andhra Pradesh.