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PM Modi inaugurates Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra’(RSK), an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission, in New Delhi. The prime minister announced a week-long campaign from August 8 to 15 to free India of garbage.

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RSK was first announced by PM in 2017.

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Finance Minister launches online dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline

Fin Min Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard. It will be a one-stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in India. It is being hosted on the India Investment Grid

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NIP includes economic and social infrastructural projects.

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Jagdalpur: First Municipal Corporation To Provide Forestland Right Certificates To People Of Urban Area

Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur became the first municipal corporation in India where people of an urban area have been provided forest land right certificates. Jagdalpur is among the few municipal corporations, jurisdiction areas of which includes forestlands.

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel.

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Chhattisgarh CM Launches Indira Van Mitan Yojana

On the occasion of World Tribal Day, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of Indira Van Mitan Yojana to make forest dwellers in the state, self-reliant. The scheme aims to add 19 lakh farmers from scheduled areas at a cost of Rs 10 Lakh.

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Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur.
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

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Andhra Govt Signs MoU With US Based IT Firm To Setup Centre At Visakhapatnam

Andhra government signed an MoU with Boston Group to set up a facility devoted to research and development in IT sector with focus on learning platforms and leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity.

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Andhra Pradesh CM: Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy.

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Khattar launches anti-bullying campaign of Faridabad police

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched an anti-bullying campaign of Faridabad police by unveiling its Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages to flag the problem of bullying at home, in neighbourhood, schools, colleges and workplace.

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It is a part of ‘Teen Age Police’ programme of Faridabad police.

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IIT-Delhi, Bihar State Pollution Control Board sign MoU

In the backdrop of the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme, the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT-Delhi to set up a geographical information system-based platform for air quality management.

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BSPCB chairman Ashok Kumar Ghosh.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe to resign from UNP leadership

Sri Lanka’s four-time former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to resign from the United National Party (UNP) leadership after 26 years at the helm following the party’s crushing defeat in the recent election. He has been leading the party since 1994.

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Sri Lanka PM: Mahinda Rajapaksa of party SLPP.

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Lebanon PM Announces Resignation Of Government Over Deadly Beirut Blasts

Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced his government's resignation amid popular outrage over deadly Beirut port explosion that has reignited angry street protests. During a cabinet meeting, several cabinet ministers made it clear they would quit.

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Beirut blast even drew comparisons from the Hiroshima atom bomb.

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IFC to invest $10 Mn in Endiya Partners Fund II, for product start-ups

Endiya Partners Fund II, a city-based venture capital fund has received a commitment of Rs 75 crore from the International Financial Corporation(IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. It has committed another $10 mn for direct co-investments.

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IFC HQ: Washington, USA.
CEO: Philippe Le Houérou.

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Lukashenko wins Belarusian presidential elections

Incumbent Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term with 80.23 per cent of the vote. Lukashenko garnered 80.23 per cent of the vote, while opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, his main rival, won nearly 9.9 per cent.

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The turnout in the presidential elections was 84.23 per cent.

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Patanjali assumes charge as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai

Senior Indian Revenue Service officer Patanjali has assumed charge as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai. Prior to this, he was holding the post of Director General of Income Tax, Bengaluru for the state of Karnataka & Goa.

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He has assumed charge on August 10, 2020.

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Ex-SBI Card head Hardayal Prasad appointed MD of PNB Housing Finance

PNB Housing Finance appointed Hardayal Prasad as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive. He was the former head of SBI Card. He will replace Neeraj Vyas, the current interim MD. The housing Finance Company is promoted by Punjab National Bank.

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PNB Housing Finance: New Delhi.

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Soma Mondal Selected As The Next Chairman Of SAIL

Soma Mondal was selected by the Public Enterprises Selection Board as the next chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited. Apart from being the first woman chairperson of SAIL, she will also be the first woman to head a major steel company in the world.

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She will replace Anil Kumar Chaudhary.

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Mizoram Governor Sreedharan Pillai writes 13 books during coronavirus lockdown

Mizoram Governor, P S Sreedharan Pillai, from Kerala, penned 13 books including one of the poems titled Corona Kavithakal. He has already written over 120 books. Corona Kavithakal, Republic 2020 and Thus Speaks the Governor were released recently.

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Mizoram Chief Minister: Zoramthanga.

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Union Defence Minister to release a book chronicling the Vice President’s third year in office

A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ to be released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. VP Naidu completes three years in office on August 11.

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It has been brought out by Publications Division of MeITY.

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India, Maldives ink contract for development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll of island nation

India & Maldives signed a contract for development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll. These are part of grant projects being implemented under the High-Impact Community Development project scheme with grant assistance of $ 5.5 million to Maldives.

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Currently, there are 9 high-impact projects being implemented.

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IIT Kanpur develops indigenous seed balls BEEG for farmers

IIT Kanpur developed indigenous seed balls named BEEG (Bio -compost Enriched Eco-friendly Globule) which will help people and farmers in plantation with safety in Corona times. It was developed in collaboration with Agnys Waste Management Private Limited.

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It also aims to provide employment to people.

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PCA names Mullanpur stadium after Patiala’s last ruler Maharaja Yadavindra Singh

Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has decided to name its Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium after the last ruler of Patiala, late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, who had played a test match for India in 1934. He is the father of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh.

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Second sports facility to be named after Patiala’s family.

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Indian umpire KN Anantha Padmanabhan included in ICC’s panel

India’s KN Anantha Padmanabhan has been included in ICC’s international panel of umpires. He joins fellow Indians C Shamsuddin, Anil Chaudhary and Virender Sharma in the panel and is eligible to officiate in ODI, T20 internationals an in junior World Cup.

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He has officiated all major domestic events including IPL.