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Indian Railways constructing world’s tallest pier bridge across river Ijai in Manipur

Indian Railways' North East Frontier Railway zone has constructed the world's tallest pier bridge in the North-Eastern state of Manipur to provide connectivity. It is constructed across river Ijai near Noney. Its tallest pier height will be of 141 meters.

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The total length of the bridge will be 703 meters.

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Government aims to create five crore jobs in MSME sector: Nitin Gadkari

Speaking at SWAVALAMBAN E-Summit 2020 organised by 'Lets Endorse Development' NGO in Delhi, MSME Minister said that govt will increase MSME exports to 60% from 48% & create 5 crore jobs in next 5 years. According to him, 11 crore jobs were created so far.

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Minister of MSME: Nitin Jairam Gadkari.

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NTPC develops infrastructure at Rihand project for increased use of fly ash

To transport fly ash to cement plants located at distance, National Thermal Power Corporation developed infrastructure at Rihand project in Uttar Pradesh. This project is in line with NTPC's commitment towards 100% utilisation of fly ash from power plants.

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Rihand Power Station is located in Sonbhadra district of UP.

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US to sell 66 F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan amid soaring tensions with China

Taiwan signed an agreement to buy 66 latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp. a move likely to further inflame tensions between the US & China. The purchase marks the first sale of advanced fighter jets since WB Bush announced approval in 1992

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In addition to Taiwan, Morocco is buying 24 F-16s jets.

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Nagaland launches 'Yellow Chain' – centralised e-commerce platform

Nagaland launched "Yellow Chain"- an e-commerce platform to promote local business & entrepreneurship in the state. It will be an integrated platform where any Seller can register and upload their products. to enable buyers to have access to the product.

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Nagaland CM: Neiphiu Rio.
Governor: RN Ravi.
Capital: Kohima.

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Digital Apnayen: PNB launches campaign to encourage digital banking

PNB launched DIGITAL APNAYEN, to encourage customers use digital banking channels. The bank will contribute Rs 5 towards PM CARES Fund behalf of each customer making the first transaction to activate RuPay Debit card either on PoS or e-commerce platform.

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The campaign is valid till March 31, 2021.

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Universal Sompo General Insurance and BSE EBIX join hands

Universal Sompo General Insurance has partnered with BSE Ebix Insurance Broking Private Limited, a joint venture between BSE and Ebix Fincorp Exchange, to sell General Insurance products using distribution network of BSE Ebix in a digitized environment.

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Presently, BSE Ebix has more than 7,200 registered PoS Persons.

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NSE, IIM-Bangalore join hands to offer platform for investor education

NSE has announced a digital learning platform for investor education. The platform, launched by SEBI’s executive director Nagendra Parakh is an online investor education resource centre, developed jointly by NSE Investor Protection Fund Trust & IIM-B.

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NSE is the first dematerialized electronic exchange of India.

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ISRO shares image of moon crater captured by Chandrayaan-2, names it 'Vikram Sarabhai'

Indian Space Research Organisation announced that Chandryaan-2 captured images of the Moon & named one of the craters after Vikram Sarabhai. Sarabhai Crater is around 250 to 300 kilometres east of the crater where the Apollo 17 and Luna 21 Missions landed.

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Sarabhai is the father of the Indian space programme.

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India calls for real-time information sharing among BRICS nations to tackle drug menace

The 4th meeting of BRICS anti-drug working group was held recently. India called for real-time information sharing among BRICS nations to tackle the drug menace. The meeting focused on misuse of darknet and other advanced technologies for drug trafficking.

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Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau: Rakesh Asthana.

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EU launches 1-mn-euro project in Maharashtra, Odisha for skilling women in housing sector

To help drive change towards sustainable housing through empowering women, European Union launched a 1-million-euro project in 4 districts of Maharashtra and Odisha under which it will train 3,000 women in masonry, plumbing and electrical fitting, etc.,

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It is implemented by not-for-profit Habitat for Humanity India.

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Indian Idol Fame Shahzan Mujeeb Signed As First Ever National Brand Ambassador Of Aligarh Municipal Corporation

Aligarh Municipal Corporation (AMC) has recently roped in Indian Idol Season 11 Finalist and Oscar Nominated Playback Singer Shahzan Mujeeb as its First-Ever National Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Campaign at National and International level.

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Mujeeb is also a music director & composer by profession.

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Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh Minister Chetan Chauhan passes away

Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh minister Chetan Chauhan passed away following multiple organ failure. He was 73 and was tested positive for COID-19. Chauhan was Minister of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, PRD and Civil Security in the UP Cabinet.

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He played 40 Tests scoring 2084 runs with 16 half-centuries.

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US President Donald Trump’s younger brother Robert Trump dies

Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, a businessman known for an even keel passed away after being hospitalised in the ICU. He started his career on Wall Street but later joined family business, holding as top executive in the Trump Organisation.

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At work, he was often referred to as the ‘Nice Trump’.

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GoAir appoints Kaushik Khona as new CEO, to replace Vinay Dube

GoAir’s Nominations & Remuneration Committee and the Board appointed Kaushik Khona as CEO effective immediately. He replaces industry veteran Vinay Dube, former CEO of Jet Airways. Khona has more than 32 years of corporate experience and all at CXO level.

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Khona was with Wadia Group for 4 years from 2008 – 2011.