A panel led by former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Kasturirangan had submitted the draft of the new NEP to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'.The existing NEP was framed in 1986 and revised in 1992.
National Assessment Centre- 'PARAKH' has been created.
Paytm Money announced the appointment of Varun Sridhar, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Paytm Money. He will lead the launch & development of the equity brokerage other than growing the already successful mutual funds, NPS and Gold services.
Amit Nayyar, President at Paytm.
The government has extended the deadline for mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts by over four months till June 1, 2021, Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present.
Consumer Affairs Minister-Ram Vilas Paswan.
The first batch of five Rafale jets landed in Ambala. It was a historic moment as they were greeted with water cannon salute at Ambala Air Force base. Rafale jets were escorted by two Sukhoi 30 MKI supersonic fighters as they entered Indian airspace.
Air Force Chief: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.
This will provide a framework for the cooperation between the two countries for the promotion of traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy and will mutually benefit the two countries in the field of Traditional Medicine. MoU was signed in Nov. 2018.
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
This will pave the way for the adoption of CSIR technologies and related knowledge base in tune with the people’s aspirations in furtherance of initiatives such as UBA and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA). It was signed in the presence of Dr. Shekhar Mande DG CSIR.
Secretary DSIR- Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal.
An online quiz competition on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat - Swatantra Bharat’ is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov till 10th August in order to create a patriotic feeling among youth and masses.
The first prize will be a sum of 25 thousand rupees.
This service will enable connectivity between Dehradun, New Tehri, Srinagar & Gauchar. Commencement of the new heli services will enhance the aerial connectivity between hilly regions in Uttarakhand and bring down the average travel time to 20-25 minutes.
Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS, I/C, Civil Aviation.
Under the agreement, PFC will provide financial assistance of worth two crores thirty-eight lakhs and ninety-seven thousand rupees to IIT-Kanpur. As part of project, IIT-K will also provide training on smart grid technology to 90 participants.
Power Finance Corporation, PFC, a PSU under Ministry of Power.
The device called "AJO-Neo" is developed by Professor Samir K. Pal & his group at S.N. Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, an autonomous research Institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Bilirubin comes from the breakdown of red blood cells.
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released e-book on Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions. The e-book aims to tackle substance abuse and behavioral addiction in the country.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister.
This year's Life Time Excellence Award is being awarded to Professor Ashok Sahni for his significant contribution in the field of Geology, Vertebrate Paleontology & Biostratigraphy. National Award for Atmospheric Science & technology went to Dr. S. S Babu.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences was formed in the year 2006.
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has started using Coastal Shipping as a new mode of transport for the movement of fertilizers to East and the West Coast of the country.
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda.
NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar & Railway Board chairman inspected the Khurja-Dadri section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, which is among the 1st tracks in India where the New Track Construction (NTC) machine is being used.
Vinod Kumar Yadav, Railway Board chairman.
Union Minister for Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched India Report on Digital Education, 2020. The report elaborates on the innovative methods adopted by Min. of Education, Education Departments of States and Union Territories.
Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre.
Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, announced the completion of its 800MW wind power projects awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
Sembcorp installed 250 MW of wind power capacity in Thoothukudi.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30. Awareness is created around fellow humans who are being trafficked. This day was started by the United Nations as a way to combat the problems caused due to trafficking.
The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2013.
International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures & individuals can inspire peace efforts & build bridges between communities. It is observed on July 30.
UNGA HQ: New York, USA.
President: Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.
Hardik Satishchandra Shah, a 2010 batch IAS officer has been appointed private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah’s appointment was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He will take over from Rajeev Topno.
Shah is serving as deputy secretary in the PMO.
Dubai-based Indian-origin author Avni Doshi is among the 13 authors longlisted for the prestigious 2020 Booker Prize for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, alongside double Booker winner Hilary Mantel for The Mirror and The Light.
The book is published by Hamish Hamilton.
SBI has launched a special fixed deposit scheme called the SBI WeCare Senior Citizens’ Term Deposit scheme, keeping in mind the needs of senior citizens. It has been drafted with the objective of protecting their incomes by offering additional interest.
Chairperson SBI: Rajnish Kumar.
HQ: Mumbai.