October 8, 2021 -

E. R. Sheikh becomes first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate

October 8, 2021

E.R. Sheikh has assumed charge as first Director-General of the Ordnance Directorate (Co-ordination and Services). It is the successor organization of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). He has contributed to the establishment of the modern production line system for the manufacture of small arms ammunition at the Ordnance Factory Varangaon. He led the successful development …

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Centre organises ‘Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference’

October 8, 2021

Union Minister of State for Tourism, Ajay Bhatt has flagged off the “Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour” from Safdarjung railway station (part of Delhi Suburban Railways). Ministry of Tourism in association with the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has organized the Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour as part of the Union government’s “Dekho …

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Indian hockey players sweep FIH Stars Awards

October 8, 2021

Indian hockey players swept the 2020-21 edition of the FIH Stars Awards, the international hockey federation (FIH) announced. The winners were decided based on an online poll conducted from August 23 to September 15 which saw national associations, represented by their respective national captains and coaches, players, media and hockey fans cast their votes. Buy …

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Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank bags two national awards

October 8, 2021

Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), sponsored by Canara Bank, has bagged two national awards (‘APY Big Believers’ and ‘Leadership capital’) for significant enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). KVGB Chairman P. Gopi Krishna received awards from PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandopadhyay. Buy Prime Test Series for …

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Tata Group wins bid for Air India

October 8, 2021

Tata Group, the progenitor of the Air India airline, reclaimed it, nearly 60 years after it was nationalised. Tata Sons bid ₹180 billion for the government’s 100% stake in Air India. The government is seeking to sell 100 per cent of its stake in the state-owned national airline, including Air India’s 100 per cent shareholding …

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Fitch cuts India’s FY22 GDP growth forecast to 8.7%

October 8, 2021

Fitch Ratings has cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.7% for the current fiscal but raised GDP growth projection for FY23 to 10%, saying the second COVID-19 wave delayed rather than derail the economic recovery. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Fitch Ratings said India’s ‘BBB-/Negative’ sovereign rating “balances …

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India slips 6 ranks on Henley Passport Index 2021

October 8, 2021

India’s rank has slipped by six places from last year to 90 on the Henley Passport Index 2021, which lists the world’s most travel-friendly passports Japan and Singapore hold the first rank on the passport index. The index covers 227 destinations and 199 passports. The index comes at a time when countries are easing travel …

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Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes India Rich List 2021

October 8, 2021

The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani has topped the Forbes India Rich list for 2021, released. The list ranks India’s 100 richest Indians. He has retained his position as the wealthiest Indian for the 14th consecutive year on the Forbes India list, since 2008. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance …

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PM Narendra Modi dedicates to nation 35 PSA Oxygen Plants

October 8, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants to the nation through video-conferencing, during an event at AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. These 35 PSA Oxygen Plants have been established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories. Now all districts of the country will now have commissioned PSA Oxygen Plants. Buy …

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 announced

October 8, 2021

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace”. Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her …

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Daily Archives: October 8, 2021

E. R. Sheikh becomes first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate

Centre organises ‘Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference’

Indian hockey players sweep FIH Stars Awards

Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank bags two national awards

Tata Group wins bid for Air India

Fitch cuts India’s FY22 GDP growth forecast to 8.7%

India slips 6 ranks on Henley Passport Index 2021

Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes India Rich List 2021

PM Narendra Modi dedicates to nation 35 PSA Oxygen Plants

The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 announced

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