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Daily Current Affairs

World Statistics Day is observed on October 20
The third World Statistics Day will be celebrated around the globe on 20 October 2020 with the theme “Connecting the world with data we can trust.” This theme reflects the importance of trust, authoritative data, innovation and the public good in national statistical systems.

Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park in Assam
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will virtually lay the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park in Assam. The Rs 693.97 crore park will provide direct connectivity to air, road, rail and waterways to the people. It will be developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Government of India.

Kati Bihu Celebrated In Assam
Locals in Bongaigaon celebrated the Kati Bihu festival in Assam. Kati Bihu marks an important day for the Assamese people as they celebrate it by lighting up their homes and agricultural fields. People perform cultural dances and organise feasts.

West Bengal Government Launches Campaign To Curb Elephant Deaths Due To Electrocution
West Bengal government launched a campaign in areas adjoining elephant habitats in the northern part of the state. This campaign has been launched to prevent electrocution deaths of elephants. The campaign will focus on areas adjoining Buxa Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara and Gorumara national parks.

Asan Conservation Reserve becomes Uttarakhand’s first Ramsar site
Asan Conservation Reserve has become Uttarakhand’s first Ramsar site, making it a ‘Wetland of International Importance’, announced the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Reserve is located on the banks of Yamuna river near Dehradun district in Garhwal region of the Himalayan state.

RPF launches ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative on AP Express
Railway Protection Force (RPF), Visakhapatnam, started implementing the ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative in AP Express (Visakhapatnam to New Delhi in order to provide proactive security to women passengers. The main motto of ‘Meri Saheli’ is to provide safety and security to women passengers travelling in trains throughout their journey. These passengers will be briefed about all precautions to be taken during the journey and inform them about help no. 182 apart from giving contact numbers of RPF to contact in case of any issue.

CSIR-IHBT makes history by introducing asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation in Indian Himalayan region
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, a historical shift in farming practices is in the offing with farmers of the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh taking up cultivation of asafoetida (Heeng) to utilize vast expanses of waste land in the cold desert conditions of the region. CSIR-IHBT brought in seeds of asafoetida and developed its agro-technology.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launches AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR The scheme is a unique way to assist cooperatives play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country. AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme has been formulated by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

Singapore Becomes First Country to Use Facial Recognition to Pay Taxes
Singapore becomes world first country to introduce facial recognition for accessing online government services. This technology is being rolled out to the city-state’s SingPass digital identity scheme, offering access to no less than 400 online services, including tax declarations and public housing applications. Facial recognition is also increasingly being used to access other online services, such as banking. The function is designed to work via home computers, tablets and cell phones, as well as at public kiosks.

India , Netherlands collaborate in e-health initiative
India and the Netherlands discussed a joint thrust in e-health sector with the purpose of providing digital health facilities and security to Indians and helping the Netherlands accelerate the digital transformation of health. Part of India’s ambitious National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), this collaboration will see the two countries work closely to create capacities and put in place the requisite technology backbone to enable this revolutionary initiative.

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance launches Invest 4G plan with multiple saving options, protection cover
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has launched a new Unit Linked insurance plan (Ulip) titled ‘Invest 4G’. New “Invest4G” offers three options to the individuals: Life Option, Care Option and Century Option. Life option ensures financial protection to a family in case of the customer’s unfortunate demise. Care Option provides life coverage along with Premium Funding Benefit and Century Option is a whole life option available for the policyholder till the age of 100 years.

SEBI constitutes committee for market data sharing
SEBI has constituted a Market Data Advisory Committee (MDAC) – a Standing Committee – to recommend appropriate policy for access to securities market data, identify segment wise data perimeters, data needs and gaps, recommend data privacy and data access regulations applicable to market data. The committee is headed by Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole Time Member, SEBI and has CEOs of stock exchanges and depositories, representatives of various stakeholders and senior officials of SEBI as members.

Paytm to introduce co-branded credit cards in India
Paytm announced that it will be partnering with various card issuers to introduce co-branded credit cards for consumers. The company is aiming to issue two million cards in the next 12–18 months. Paytm announced that it is building ‘Next Generation Credit Cards’ with various instant onetouch services including “changing of the security pin number, updating the address, blocking the card in case of loss or fraud prevention, issuance of a duplicate card and viewing outstanding credit-limit.”

BSE joins hands with Telangana govt to help MSMEs raise equity funds
Major stock exchange BSE has joined hands with the Telangana government, along with Global Linker, to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) raise equity funds. The partnership with the BSE would help in addressing a vital challenge of access to finance and increasing credibility of the MSMEs. As part of the association, the BSE will provide intellectual and manpower support to create awareness about the importance and benefits of listing.

Indian American Anika Chebrolu wins America’s Young Scientist Challenge
Anika Chebrolu, a 14-year-old Indian American student from Frisco, Texas, has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a discovery that may help combat the spread of COVID-19. She won a prize of $25,000 for her discovery. Chebrolu developed an antiviral drug for COVID-19 by researching protein spikes in the novel coronavirus.

Vineet Nayyar resigns as Executive Vice-Chairman of IL&FS Group
Vineet Nayyar has resigned as Executive Vice-Chairman of IL&FS Group citing medical reasons. CS Rajan, MD, IL&FS, has been asked by the board to discharge Nayyar’s responsibilities and, in consultation with senior management, put in place a revised organisational structure.

Parle Agro’s B-Fizz ropes Priyanka Chopra Jonas as brand ambassador
Parle Agro’s bold new drink, B-Fizz gets a befitting brand ambassador in global icon and superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas. B-Fizz is a unique and refreshing apple juice based malt flavored carbonated drink that is set to revolutionize the taste experience of consumers across age groups.

LG signs Lewis Hamilton as ambassador of LG Signature
LG Electronics has named Lewis Hamilton a global ambassador for its home solutions brand, LG Signature. Hamilton will initially star in a new campaign to communicate the brand’s philosophy. In the new campaign, he will share with audiences his thoughts on how to lead a stylish, sophisticated life, and what motivates him to be the best in his field.

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