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India successfully test scramjet technology for hypersonic missiles

DRDO successfully demonstrated its hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology. The cruise vehicle attained 6 times the speed of sound. India has now joined a group of nations including the US, Russia & China that have demonstrated hypersonic technology.

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It was launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex, Odisha.

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Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri e-launches Kochi Metro Thykoodam-Petta stretch

Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched Thykoodam-Petta stretch of Kochi Metro through video conference. The launch marks the completion of Phase I of Kerala Metro service which is estimated to be completed at a cost of Rs ₹6218 crore.

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Kochi metro has a dedicated Automated Fare Collection system.

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RBI constituted KV Kamath committee names 26 sectors for restructuring

The KV Kamath committee selected 26 sectors which require restructuring based on its analyses of financial parameters hit due to the economic crash. The committee selected five financial parameters related to leverage, liquidity, debt serviceability etc.

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RBI had formed a five-member committee under K V Kamath.

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Gujarat forms Task Force to study & implement NEP-2020 for school education

The Gujarat government formed a Task Force to study and implement the National Education Policy-2020 for school education. It comprises of 15 politicians, administrative officials and academicians. It is to study NEP-2020 and take implementation measures.

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It aims to be the first state to implement NEP-2020.

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Tamil Nadu CM releases state’s Electronic Hardware Manufacturing Policy-2020

Tamil Nadu government announced a new electronics & hardware manufacturing policy to increase the State's electronics industry output to $100 billion by 2025. It hopes to contribute 25 per cent of India’s total electronic exports to the world by 2025.

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It undertakes skill training for more than 1Lakh people by 2024.

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Former health secy Preeti Sudan appointed WHO panellist

WHO’s independent panel for pandemic preparedness and response appointed former health secretary Preeti Sudan as one of its 11 panellists from across the world. The prestigious panel also has former UK foreign secretary David Milliband as a member.

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The panel is expected to address how the pandemic emerged.

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FADA appoints Vinkesh Gulati as its new President for 2020-22

Auto dealer's body The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) appointed Vinkesh Gulati as its 35th President. Manish Raj Singhania was appointed as Vice-President & Chittur Selvakumar Vigneshwar as Secretary. Sai Giridhar to be the treasurer.

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FADA - apex national body represents automobile dealers of India

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R Masakui Appointed As Next High Commissioner Of India To Jamaica

Diplomat R Masakui has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Jamaica. Masakui is presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe. He has also served as Director in the Ministry of External Affairs. Jamaica Capital: Kingston.

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Currency: Dollar.
PM: Andrew Holness.

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Justice R F Nariman appointed as chairperson of SC Legal Services Committee

The Central Authority nominated Justice Nariman as the chairperson of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. SCLSC is constituted for implementing legal services programme insofar as it relates to the Supreme Court. He will replace Justice Arun Mishra.

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Rohinton Fali Nariman is a Judge of Supreme Court of India.

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India-Bangladesh to hold Joint Consultative Commission meeting

India and Bangladesh have agreed to hold the 6th meeting of the Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) to review the bilateral relationship. The last JCC meeting was held in New Delhi in February 2019 and signed 4 MoUs to strengthen multifaceted cooperation.

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Bangladesh Capital: Dhaka.
Currency: Bangladeshi taka.

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International Literacy Day: 8 September

At the 14th session of UNESCO’s general conference in 1966, the first-ever International Literacy Day was declared and since then it has been celebrated annually on September 8, in an effort to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals.

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Theme: Literacy teaching & learning in Covid-19 crisis & beyond.

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Police Officer Poonam Khatri crowned Wushu World Champion

Indian Wushu stalwart Poonam Khatri claimed World Championship status after her silver medal at Wushu World Championship last year was upgraded to a Gold medal. Poonam had lost the final to Iranian opponent Mariyam but she recently failed the dope test.

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Poonam is a 10 – time National Champion & won gold in ’19 SAG.

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Renowned astronomer, radio-astronomy pioneer Govind Swarup dies

Globally acclaimed scientist Govind Swarup, one of the pioneers in radio-astronomy, passed away. He played a key role in building highly innovative, world-class radio telescopes such as Ooty Radio Telescope and the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

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He was a Padma Shri, Bhatnagar & Grote Reber awardee.