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April 27, 2022 -_3.1

N Chandrasekaran takes charge as Tata Digital Chairman

Tata Sons executive chairman N Chandrasekaran has formally taken charge as chairman of Tata Digital. At present, Tata’s digital strategy is being spearheaded by its CEO Pratik Pal along with Mukesh Bansal, founder of Cultfit. Chandrasekaran’s formal appointment is of significance considering its future plans of raising funds from external investors. Buy Prime Test Series …

April 27, 2022 -_4.1

Padma Shri Structural biologist M. Vijayan passes away

Eminent structural biologist M. Vijayan, DAE Homi Bhabha Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), passed away in Bengaluru. Vijayan, who was instrumental in the development of macromolecular crystallography in India, was 80. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Born in Cherpu, Thrissur, in 1941, Prof. Vijayan graduated …

April 27, 2022 -_5.1

BHIM UPI became operational at NEOPAY terminals in the UAE

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the International arm of the National Payment Corporation of India has announced that BHIM UPI is now live at NEOPAY terminals, across the UAE. This initiative will empower millions of Indians who travel to the UAE, to safely and conveniently make payments using BHIM UPI. NIPL and NEOPAY, the payment …

April 27, 2022 -_6.1

India made Guinness Record for synchronic Waving of More than 78,000 National Flags

According to the Ministry of Culture, India entered the Guinness Book of World Records by simultaneously waving 78,220 flags at the ‘Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ programme in Bhojpur, Bihar. India made history and entered the Guinness Book of World Records by simultaneously waving the largest number of national flags. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, …

April 27, 2022 -_7.1

UK’s Commonwealth Points of Light Award won by Kishore Kumar Das

The founder of the educational charity ‘Bidyanando’ Kishore Kumar Das from Bangladesh has been chosen for the United Kingdom’s Commonwealth Points of Light Award for his exceptional work in improving access to education for children from marginalised backgrounds. UK’s Commonwealth Point of Light Awards recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a change in their …

April 27, 2022 -_8.1

India’s first Amrit Sarovar established in UP’s Rampur

India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been completed at Rampur’s Gram Panchayat Patwai, thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government in Uttar Pradesh. As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 75 water bodies will be developed and regenerated as part of the Amrit Sarovar initiative. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, …

April 27, 2022 -_9.1

Meghalaya E-proposal System grabbed prestigious UN Award

The important effort of Meghalaya’s Planning Department, the e-Proposal System, which is part of Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture (MeghEA), has been awarded the prestigious UN Award – World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) Prizes 2022. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Key Points: The state government noted that …

April 27, 2022 -_10.1

Kerala signed MoU with the Netherlands for “Cosmos Malabaricus” Project

Kerala and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’ project. This study will contribute to a better understanding of Kerala’s history in the 18th century. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Key Points: In Malappuram and Kollam, the state will also collaborate with …

April 27, 2022 -_11.1

Robert Golob elected as Prime Minister of Slovenia

  Robert Golob has defeated three-time prime minister Janez Janša in the Slovenia Prime Minister election. State election authorities have confirmed that the Freedom Movement won nearly 34% of the votes as compared to around 24% for the governing conservative Slovenian Democratic Party. The New Slovenia party with 7%, followed by the Social Democrats with …