28 AUG 2020

 Summits & Conferences

1. NCPUL organizes World Urdu Conference in New Delhi

  • Union Education Minister addressed the inaugural session of 2-days long World Urdu Conference in New Delhi.
  • The conference is organized by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL)
  • Urdu writers and personalities will be honoured at the conference with awards in the name of Amir Khusrow, Mirza Ghalib, Agha Hashar, Ram Babu Saxena and Daya Shankar Naseem.
  • NCPUL established in 1996 as the National Nodal Agency for the promotion of the Urdu language.

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 National Affairs

2. Ministry of Social Justice to launches ‘KIRAN’ Mental Health helpline

  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is all set to launch 24×7 Mental Health Rehabilitation helpline number named as ‘Kiran’
  • The helpline will assist people to cope with mental health issues specially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Toll-free Kiran helpline number: 1800-599-0019
  • It will be operated through 25 Institutions in 13 languages.
  • It will provide callers support for early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, etc.

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 Agreement

3. IIT Alumni Council partners Russia to build for hybrid quantum computer

  • IIT Alumni Council has partnered Russian Companies Lomonosov Moscow State University and Russoft to build World’s largest and fastest hybrid quantum computer in India.
  • The partnership will aim to access and transfer key technologies like critical modules in cryogenics, cryptography and modularised cloud management technology.
  • It will be helpful for solving infrastructure challenges.
  • Quantum Computing is million times faster than the largest supercomputer in India

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 Sports

4. Famous Tennis doubles pair Bryan brothers announces retirement

  • Renowned men’s doubles Tennis pair Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan have announced their retirement from Tennis.
  • The pair bagged Open Era record with 119 trophies in 26 seasons that comprises all 4 Grand Slams, 9 ATP Masters and Olympic gold medal in 2012
  • There first victory was at 2003 French Open after which they reached at the top of the ATP doubles rankings and remained at the top 1 position for 438 weeks.
  • They were the first team to clinch a Career Golden Masters in 2014.

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 Summits & Conferences

5. BRICS Foreign Ministers virtual meeting to be held on 4th September

  • BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting is going to be held on 4th September 2020 to exchange views on topical international matters.
  • The meet will be take place under the chairmanship of Russia and will be addressed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
  • It will be the 4th edition of BRICS Foreign Minister meet.
  • The last meet was also held virtually on 28 April
  • BRICS President: Marcos Prado Troyjo.
  • BRICS Headquarters: Shanghai, China.

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 Defense

6. Govt Forms 5-member panel to redefine DRDO Charter

  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy has constituted the 5-member expert committee to redefine the role of DRDO for the current and futuristic defence and battlefield scenarios.
  • The committee will be headed by V. Ramagopal Rao (Director- IIT, Delhi)
  • The panel will study and review the charter of duties of all 52 laboratories of DRDO and will redefine their role
  • It will also discuss reduction of military’s dependence on imports

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 Summits & Conferences

7. 5th virtual BRICS Industry Minister’s Meeting held

  • 5th edition of BRICS Industry Minister’s Meeting was held through video conferencing to discuss ways to boost cooperation in areas of 5G and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Prakash represented India at the meet
  • The meeting adopted a joint statement on cooperation in new industries (5G, AI and industrial Internet) among BRICS nation
  • BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
  • BRICS HQs: Shanghai, China.

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 Banking & Finance

8. HDFC Bank ties-up with Adobe to enhance digital experiences

  • HDFC Bank has partnered with Adobe to enhance Customer’s Digital Experiences.
  • This Adobe Experience Cloud Solutions powered partnership will help HDFC Bank to deliver personalized digital experiences to existing as well as new customers anytime and anywhere.
  • HDFC will use platforms like Data Management Platform that will deliver focused campaigns and communication to customers through email, mobile and off-line channels.
  • HDFC HQs: Mumbai
  • HDFC Chairman: Deepak Parekh

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 Banking & Finance

9. Axis Bank launches ‘Axis Liberty Savings Account’

  • Axis Bank has introduced savings account named as ‘Axis Liberty Savings Account’ for millennial customers.
  • It is introduced for salaried professionals under 35 years.
  • Customer can either maintain a monthly average balance of Rs. 25000 or spend Rs. 25000 every month using Liberty Debit Card which comes with this account.
  • Its debit card will have 5% flat cashback across food, entertainment, shopping, and travel.
  • It also provides a complimentary insurance cover of ₹20,000

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 National Affairs

10. NHAI develops Vendor Performance Evaluation System

  • National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed Vendor Performance Evaluation System to create ‘Performance Rating’ System for Consultants, Contractors and Concessionaires of NHAI
  • NHAI has introduced portal based objective assessment of vendors to track the performance of the vendors for various NHAI projects.
  • The vendors will have to conduct self-assessment by uploading documents pertaining to the project activities that will be evaluated by NHAI

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 Science & Technology

11. VSSUT to set up Space Innovation-cum-Incubation Centre with ISRO

  • Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Odisha became the first University in India to set up a Space Innovation-cum-Incubation Centre with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • AS virtual MoU has been signed between VSSUT and ISRO for the same
  • Under this, ISRO will offer technical consultancy support and financial assistance of Rs.50 lakhs for development of infrastructure at VSSUT.
  • ISRO Chairman: K.Sivan
  • VSSUT Vice Chancellor: Atal Chaudhuri

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 Books & Authors

12. Book titled ‘Cricket Drona’ to be released in September

  • A book titled ‘Cricket Drona’ based on the life of one of the India’s most respected cricket coaches, Vasoo Paranjape, is to be released on 2nd September 2020.
  • It is published by Penguin.
  • The book has been co-authored by Vasoo Paranjape’s son, former India player and current national selector Jatin along with cricket journalist Anand Vasu.
  • The book also includes essays written by Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar.

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