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September, 2020 - - Part 4_4.1

World Tourism Day: 27 September

World Tourism Day is observed globally on 27th September every year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide. This date was chosen by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as on …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_5.1

Noted Economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Renowned economist, Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passed away. She served as the director and then the chairperson of Delhi-based Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) for a total of 15 years and built ICRIER into a leading global think tank. She was awarded the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2009 for …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_6.1

Union Home Minister inaugurates “Destination North East-2020” Festival

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has inaugurated the “Destination North East-2020” festival. The festival will be held with the theme of “The Emerging Delightful Destinations” which speaks of the tourism destinations emerging stronger and more attractive when the Sector picks up momentum. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_7.1

Neetu David becomes new head of India women’s selection committee

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Neetu David, one of finest woman cricketers of India in the late ’90s and early 2000, as the Chairman of the 5 member women’s national selection panel. The other member of the newly-elected panel includes Mithu Mukherjee, Renu Margrate, Arati Vaidya and V Kalpana. …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_8.1

RBI to launch “Positive Pay System” for Cheque Truncation System

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will launch “Positive Pay System” for Cheque Truncation System from 01st January, 2021. The “Positive Pay System” will be developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and make it available to participant banks. Banks will be required to enable the system for all account …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_9.1

India & Denmark signs MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation

India has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) Cooperation. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed the MoU with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Kingdom of Denmark. The MoU aims to increase IP …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_10.1

ADB approves 300 million dollar loan for Rajasthan’s towns

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 300 million dollar loan to finance inclusive water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in secondary towns of Rajasthan. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams The project is expected to build citywide …

September, 2020 - - Part 4_11.1

IRDAI identifies LIC, GIC, New India Assurance as D-SIIs

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has identified Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and New India Assurance as domestic systemically important insurers (D-SIIs). IRDAI has also subsequently decided to subject the three insurers to enhanced regulatory supervision. Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live …