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June 29, 2021 -_4.1

Journalist P Sainath wins Japan’s Fukuoka Grand Prize

Journalist Palagummi Sainath has been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021. He is a committed journalist who has continued to investigate impoverished farming villages in India and captured the reality of the lifestyle of the residents in such areas. The award, established by Japan’s Fukuoka city and the Fukuoka City International Foundation, is given to …

June 29, 2021 -_5.1

Andhra Pradesh introduces SALT programme

Andhra Pradesh has started a Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) programme to transform foundational learning in government schools for which the World Bank has approved a loan of 250 million dollars. The main objectives of the programme are strengthening foundation schools and providing training and skill development to teachers. Andhra Pradesh’s public school education system …

June 29, 2021 -_6.1

Turkey, Azerbaijan begin joint military drills in Baku

Turkey and Azerbaijan have begun joint military drills “Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – 2021” in Baku, deploying tanks, helicopters and drones in an effort to improve the two countries’ combat interoperability. The exercises involve up to 600 personnel in an effort to improve the allies’ combat interoperability. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance …

June 29, 2021 -_7.1

A book titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC” by Kaushik Basu

A book titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC” authored by Kaushik Basu released soon. This book charts the course of Kaushik Basu’s career over seven years, as he moved out of the cloisters of academe to the frenetic world of policymaking, first in India as Chief Economic Adviser to the Indian Government …

June 29, 2021 -_9.1

WhatsApp appoints Manesh Mahatme as Head of Payments in India

WhatsApp has appointed former Amazon executive Manesh Mahatme as a director to lead the growth of its payments business in India. As Director, WhatsApp Payments-India, Mahatme will focus on enhancing the payments experience for users, scaling the service and work towards contributing to the messaging app’s vision of digital and financial inclusion in India. Buy …

June 29, 2021 -_10.1

FM Sitharaman’s announces relief package worth Rs 6,28,993 crore against COVID-19

Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a slew of measures, to provide relief to people and businesses affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister announced a total of 17 measures worth Rs. 6,28,993 crore. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams These …

June 29, 2021 -_12.1

Twitter appoints California-based Jeremy Kessel as India Grievance Officer

Twitter has announced the appointment of California-based Jeremy Kessel as the new Grievance Officer for India. Kessel is the Global Legal Policy Director of Twitter. The appointment of Grievance Officer by social media companies is mandated under the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams …