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M M Kutty appointed chairman of commission on Delhi air quality management

Former Chief Secretary of Delhi M M Kutty was appointed as the chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas. Arvind Kumar Nautiyal from Ministry of Environment to be a full-time member.

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They have been appointed for a term of three years.

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Reserve Bank to evaluate impact of 'RBI Kehta Hai' awareness campaign

RBI to evaluate the impact of multi-media public awareness campaign RBI Kehta Hai, which was launched in 14 languages to educate the public about safe banking and financial practices. It was the first even 360-degree campaign initiated by the central bank.

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RBI invited Expression of Interest from eligible companies.

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ICICI Bank launches ‘Mine’ for millennials

Inspired by Millennial Network ICICI Bank Mine was launched. It is an instant savings account, driven iMobile application & offers investment guidance to suit the demand of millennials. It is India’s 1st full comprehensive banking programme for millennials

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1st experiential branch for millennials is opened in Bengaluru.

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Bank of Baroda takes a step for emotional well-being – starts employee assistance program

India’s premier public sector bank, Bank of Baroda takes a pioneering step for emotional well-being – starts employee assistance program. It is a free and anonymous psychological counselling for 8,000 odd employees launched on a pilot basis.

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It is being carried out in association with EAP India.

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RBI announces co-lending scheme for banks, NBFCs

To improve the credit flow to the underserved sections, RBI issued guidelines under the co-origination model so that non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and banks can jointly lend. It is a joint lending process in which risks & rewards are shared.

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NBFCs to retain at least 20% share of individual loans on books

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WhatsApp gets nod from NPCI to launch payments platform

WhatsApp Inc., the Facebook-owned messaging platform got the nod from NPCI to roll out payments feature for users across the country. It will join an already crowded market of payment services offered via the UPI network. Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm.

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It will be available in 10 Indian regional languages.

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SBI partners with Paytm to launch contactless credit card

State Bank of India partnered with payments platform Paytm to launch 2 models of credit cards – Paytm SBI Card& Paytm SBI Card Select. Available on VISA platform, the cards offer smart app features & also provides superior rewards & benefits for its users.

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Paytm CEO: Vijay Sekhar Sharma.
SBI Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara

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AAI signs MoU with NTPC to set up solar power plants at airports

Airports Authority of India signed an MoU with an NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC, subsidiary to promote the usage of electric vehicles and set up solar power plants at its airports. NTPC will be provided land & rooftop free of cost.

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The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports across India.

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UP's Chandauli tops aspirational district rankings for September

Chandauli district of UP topped the rankings of aspirational districts by government think-tank NITI Aayog for September. Bokaro and Purbi Singhbhum (in Jharkhand) have been placed at second and third positions resp. Sonbhadra (UP) has been ranked fourth.

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Aspirational districts programme was launched in 2018.

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati to head panel to look into TRP system

The central government has announced a 4-member committee to be headed by the Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati, to look into the Television Rating Points (TRP) system and recommend any changes required to make it more robust and transparent.

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Currently, BARC is the primary agency that publishes TRPs.

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Rachna Bisht Rawat authored the book titled ‘Insomnia: Army Stories’

Rachna Bisht Rawat’s collection, titled ‘Insomnia: Army Stories’ captures the emotions of men who guard the nation. It is different from other army books which tell tales of valour. Rachna’s characters are from real life, moulded with creative licence.

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It is published by Ebury Press.

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Pidilite Industries completes acquisition of Huntsman Group's Indian subsidiary for Rs 2,100 cr

Pidilite Industries, the manufacturers of Fevicol brand of adhesives completed the acquisition of 100% stake in the US-based Huntsman Group’s Indian subsidiary. Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Ltd (HAMSPL) manufactures and sells adhesives.

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Pidilite CEO: Bharat Puri.
Head Office: Mumbai.

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West Indies Marlon Samuels retires from all forms of cricket

Marlon Samuels is a Jamaican former cricketer who played internationally for the West Indies. He top-scored in both of their World T20 final victories. Across formats, he scored 11,134 international runs including 17 centuries and scalped 152 wickets.

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West Indies includes 13 independent island countries.

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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: 6 November

Day is observed annually on November 6 across world to raise awareness about protection of environment during armed confrontations. According to UNEP, at least 40% of all internal conflicts were linked to exploitation of natural resources in last 60 years.

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UNEP HQ: Nairobi, Kenya.
Head: Inger Anderson.

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Nepal confers honorary rank on Army Chief Gen Naravane

Army Chief Gen M M Naravane was conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. He was presented with a scroll and a sword during the ceremony attended by Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli & Indian Ambassador Vinay M Kwatra.

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Chief of Nepal was earlier the same rank by Prez Ram Nath Kovind

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Former International Hockey Umpire Susanta Kumar Dey passes away

According to the Bengal Hockey Association, former international hockey umpire Susanta Kumar Dey who had represented Bengal National team from South Eastern Railway had passed away. He was also a National Hockey Player.

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He coached Bengal National Team, East Bengal Club.

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AU Small Finance Bank enters into agreement with CARE Health Insurance Company as Corporate Agent

After issuing certificate of registration CA0515 under Registration of Corporate Agents -Regulations by IRDAI AU Small Finance Bank entered into agreement with Care Health Insurance Co Ltd (formerly called Religare Insurance) for health insurance products.

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AU Bank HQ: Jaipur.
MD & CEO: Sanjay Agarwal.

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India-Italy bilateral Summit: PM Modi, Italian PM to hold Virtual Bilateral Summit

PM of India & his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte held a bilateral summit to give an opportunity to the leaders to comprehensively review the broad framework of the relationship & exchange views on major regional and global issues of mutual concern.

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Italy is India’s 5th largest trading partner in EU.

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India hosts 5th Joint Working Group on Coal between India and Indonesia through video conference

5th Joint Working Group on Coal was co-chaired from the Indian side by Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary Ministry of Coal & Jonson Pakpahan of Indonesia. India provided an overview of coal sector in India & presented emerging scenarios for future.

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Indonesia President: Joko Widodo.
Capital: Borneo Islands.

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Bangladesh signs MoU with Indian Company for collecting 3 crore COVID 19 vaccine doses

MoU was signed between Bangladesh’s Beximco Pharmaceutical Ltd and the Serum Institute of India for priority delivery of 3 crore COVID 19 vaccine doses. The process of development of the vaccine is in final stages at University of Oxford & AstraZeneca.

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Serum Institute is the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines.