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February, 2020 - - Part 2_3.1

“ICGS Varad” commissioned as Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel

February 28, 2020

The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Varad” has been commissioned by the Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) & Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The minister also accorded the ‘Guard of honour’ parade as part of commissioning ceremony of ICGS Varad which was held in Chennai. About ICGS Varad: The 98 …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_4.1

New Delhi hosts 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference 2020

February 28, 2020

The 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference 2020 on ‘Empowering Youth for Technology Led Farming’ has been inaugurated in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. A number of Krishi Vigyan Kendra publications and various products developed by the Krishi Vigyan Kendras were …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_5.1

Xiaomi to bring ISRO’s NavIC technology to smartphones in 2020

February 28, 2020

Chinese tech major Xiaomi will bring ISRO’s Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, NavIC technology to its smartphones. The capability has been currently enabled by Qualcomm Technologies Inc on several of their Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platforms and will be made available across multiple Xiaomi smartphones in India. Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is the regional geo-positioning …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_6.1

Aadhaar-enabled Payment System rolled out by Airtel Payments Bank

February 28, 2020

The Airtel Payments Bank has launched the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS). The facility has been launched by the payment bank at over 2,50,000 banking points across India. After the launch of AePS, the customers of any bank with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts will be able to do financial transactions at the designated banking points of Airtel …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_7.1

Sreekar Prasad enters Limca Book of Records for editing films in 17 languages

February 28, 2020

Sreekar Prasad, a veteran editor has entered the Limca Book of Records for ‘films edited in the most number of languages‘. Sreekar Prasad has received the certification from the Limca Records for editing films in 17 languages. The 17 languages includes: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Odia, Sinhalese, Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Pangchenpa, Karbi, …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_8.1

Raja Ravi Varma Award 2020 conferred

February 28, 2020

The Raja Ravi Varma State Award was conferred on veteran painter from Kalaburagi, Prof. J.S. Khanderao (for the year 2019) and senior artist from Mumbai, Vasudev Kamath (2020). The award carries a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and a citation. Raja Ravi Varma State Award was instituted by Karnataka’s Shri Ravivarma Art Institute. Prof. J.S. Khanderao was awarded …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_9.1

NTPC signs MoU with CPCB to set up air quality monitoring stations

February 28, 2020

The NTPC Ltd has signed an agreement with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to an agreement, NTPC Ltd will provide financial support of Rs 80 Crore for installation and commissioning of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS). A total of 25 Air Quality Monitoring Stations will be installed across six states and …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_10.1

Bharti AXA General Insurance uses Whatsapp to deliver policy & renewal documents

February 28, 2020

Bharti AXA General Insurance, a private non-life insurer becomes the 1st company in India to use Whatsapp chatbot. Through this service, the company started delivering policies and renewal premium to its customers. It plans to sell the private car, two-wheeler and travel insurance through a WhatsApp chatbot. Some features of WhatsApp Chatbot: It is an Instant …

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February, 2020 - - Part 2_12.1

Finance Secretary launches Baroda Startup Banking in 15 cities

February 28, 2020

Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar inaugurated “Baroda Startup Banking”. It is an initiative aimed at making the Bank of Baroda (BoB) a preferred banking partner for the start-up community and establishing connect with at least 2,000 start-ups over the next two years. The initiative was launched simultaneously across 15 cities in the country. It will include …

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