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February 6, 2023 -_3.1

ISRO plans to develop astronaut training module with IIT Madras

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ISRO and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) plans to develop a training module for the Indian Spaceflight Programme using Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality (AR / VR / MR). ISRO aims to utilise the advanced technologies created at the newly-established eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) …

February 6, 2023 -_4.1

HDFC Bank tie-up with NIIT for training program for relationship management roles

HDFC Bank, one of the leading private sector banks of India, has partnered with National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) Limited, a global talent development corporation, to build a large pool of skilled Virtual Relationship Management professionals for the banking industry. Virtual Relationship managers (VRMs) act as one point of contact for all requirements or issues …

February 6, 2023 -_5.1

Indian Railways Launches WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility ‘Zoop’

Passengers traveling in Indian Railways can now order food online through WhatsApp while undertaking a journey by using their PNR number. This comes as a step further towards making e-catering services more customer-centric in Indian Railways. The Indian Railways has recently started WhatsApp Communication for railway passengers to order food through e-catering services. Buy Prime …

February 6, 2023 -_6.1

Dr Peggy Mohan bags ‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award

‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award Author Dr Peggy Mohan has bagged the ‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award at the fourth edition of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2023). Her book ‘Wanderers, Kings and Merchants,’ portraying evolution of language as the outcome of migrations, won the award that carries Rs two lakh as …

Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme

Payment acceptance devices under PIDF increase to 1.87 crore till Dec 2022

Payment acceptance devices under PIDF Increase According to the RBI’s most recent status report, there were approximately 1.87 crore physical and digital payment acceptance devices deployed under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme as of December 31, 2022. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Payment acceptance devices under …

February 6, 2023 -_9.1

Government Approved Conversion of Rs 16,133 Crore Interest dues of Vodafone Idea into Equity

The government has approved conversion of over Rs 16,133 crore interest dues of debt-ridden Vodafone Idea into equity, after receiving a firm commitment from Aditya Birla Group to run the company and bring necessary investment, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each will be issued to the government …

February 6, 2023 -_10.1

Padma Bhushan Awardee and Legendary Singer Vani Jayaram Passes Away

Vani Jayaram, 78, a legendary playback singer from the South film industry passed away. She breathed her last at her Chennai home in Haddows Road, Nungambakkam. The National Awardee recipient died due to age-related issues. On this year’s Republic Day, she was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan to recognize her contribution to Indian music for …

February 6, 2023 -_11.1

Reliance Retail to Accept Digital Currency for Payments

In the process of the adoption of the Central Bank of Digital Currency (CDDC), Reliance Retail started accepting digital rupees or e-rupee for payments at its store. The payment through digital currency has been started in Reliance Retail’s Freshpik store in Mumbai but will soon be expanded to other 17,000 stores of India’s largest retailer. …

February 6, 2023 -_12.1

PM Modi Emerged as World’s Most Popular Leader, with approval rating of 78%

PM Narendra Modi has been pegged as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 78 per cent as per a survey by a US-based consulting firm ‘Morning Consult.’ As per the rating PM Modi’s ratings trump those of other leaders including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime …