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September 4, 2021 -_3.1

Maharashtra to set up science city named after Rajiv Gandhi in Pune

The Maharashtra Government has decided to set up a world-class science city at Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune to develop a scientific outlook among the students and prepare them to become students in future. To be named as ‘Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Science Innovation City’, a science Centre will be developed on one acre area in an …

September 4, 2021 -_4.1

Canadian City Burnaby to Observe September 5 As Gauri Lankesh Day

The Canadian city of Burnaby has declared September 5 as “Gauri Lankesh Day”, as a tribute to the dead journalist on her death anniversary, her sister Kavitha Lankesh. The proclamation issued by the office of the Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley said Gauri Lankesh was a courageous Indian journalist who stood up for truth and …

September 4, 2021 -_5.1

India to host conference on International Climate Summit 2020-21

India is all set to host a key conference as part of the International Climate Summit (ICS) 2020-21 to build a dialogue for India’s transition to clean energy. Policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, experts, and scientists from across the globe are going to be a part of the climate summit. Buy Prime Test Series for all …

September 4, 2021 -_6.1

Vartika Shukla becomes first woman CMD of Engineers India Ltd

Vartika Shukla took charge as the first woman Chairperson and Managing Director of public sector enterprise Engineers India Ltd. She spearheaded the company’s innovative energy programmes, including biofuels, coal gasification, waste to fuel and hydrogen energy, among others. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams About the Vartika Shukla: A …

September 4, 2021 -_8.1

Paralympics 2020: Archer Harvinder Singh Clinches Bronze in Men’s Individual Recurve

In Paralympics 2020, India’s ace archer Harvinder Singh has won the bronze medal in the men’s individual recurve open. The 31-year old has become India’s first-ever archer to win a medal in the Paralympics. With this win, India’s medal haul at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Tokyo has reached 13 [2G,6S,5B]. Buy Prime Test Series …

September 4, 2021 -_9.1

Tokyo Paralympics: Manish Narwal wins gold in 50m Mixed Pistol

Indian shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana clinched the gold and silver medal respectively in the P4 – Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final at Asaka Shooting Range. The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to clinch the gold while Singhraj grabbed his second medal of the Tokyo Paralympics with 216.7 …

September 4, 2021 -_11.1

University of Oxford tops Times World University Rankings 2022

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 has been announced. The University of Oxford is at the top of the list, followed by the California Institute of Technology and Harvard University at the second and third positions, respectively. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is placed between the 301-350 position. Incidentally, it …

September 4, 2021 -_12.1

PM Modi Virtually Addresses 6th Eastern Economic Forum 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the plenary session of the 6th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), organised in Vladivostok, Russia. An Indian delegation led by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri and comprising leading Indian oil and gas companies are participating in the EEF Summit 2021 in Russia. Buy Prime Test Series …