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May 19, 2020 -_5.1

Kotak Mahindra Bank becomes 1st bank in India to allow video KYC

Kotak Mahindra Bank becomes 1st bank in India to allow video Know your customer (KYC) facility for customers opening savings accounts on Kotak 811 – the banks digital banking platform. The initiative is presently being launched on a pilot basis for savings accounts, Kotak Mahindra. With Video KYC, verification of documents, signature are completed via …

May 19, 2020 -_6.1

Marathi writer, playwright Ratnakar Matkari passes away

Veteran Marathi writer and playwright, Ratnakar Matkari passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19.  He was considered a pioneer of the children’s drama movement in Marathi. His immense contribution in various forms such as plays, short stories, the novel has enriched the world of Marathi literature. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO …

May 19, 2020 -_7.1

73rd session of World Health Assembly held via video conferencing

The 73rd session of World Health Assembly was held via video conferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 73rd session of the assembly featured the participation of the delegations from all WHO Member States and focused on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. During the session, India was represented by Union Health …

May 19, 2020 -_8.1

India Post exhibits Special Postal Cover dedicated to Migrant Workers

India Post has released a Special Postal Cover dedicated to the migrant workers with an objective of paying tribute to them. Five migrant workers were called upon from different sectors to release the Special Postal Cover which was released during an event at the Bicentennial Hall of the historic Mumbai GPO building. The release of …

May 19, 2020 -_9.1

CySecK launches programme “H.A.C.K” for Cyber Security Start-ups

An accelerator programme branded as “H.A.C.K” has been launched by the Karnataka’s Centre of Excellence in cyber security (CySecK). H.A.C.K is the Karnataka’s first cybersecurity-specific accelerator programme comprising of 21 start-ups on board across three cohorts: 10x cohort, 0-1 cohort and virtual cohort. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 H.A.C.K has …

May 19, 2020 -_10.1

CSIR-CMERI develops disinfection sprayers to combat COVID-19

Two mobile indoor Disinfection Sprayer units namely Pneumatically Operated Mobile Indoor Disinfection (POMID), and Battery Powered Disinfectant Sprayer (BPDS) have been developed by the scientists at CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur. The application of these units includes effective cleaning and disinfecting pathogenic micro-organism, especially in hospitals. Click Here To Get Test Series For …

May 19, 2020 -_11.1

Bundesliga becomes 1st major sports event to resume post COVID-19 lockdown

The Bundesliga primary football league of Germany becomes the world’s first major sports event to resume after COVID-19 lockdown. The Bundesliga games began with empty stadium though the stadium had the capacity to hold more than 80,000 players. Bundesliga means “Federal League”. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 The players are …

May 19, 2020 -_12.1

ICC cricket committee set to ban the use of saliva to shine ball

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee has recommended banning on the use of saliva to shine the ball. The practice meant for swing bowling is now primarily held as health risk due to the threats of COVID-19 and protect the safety of players and match officials. This committee is chaired by former India leg-spinner …