UAE becomes the 1st Arab Nation to open a Nuclear Power Plant :
The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab country to open a nuclear power plant, when the Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi, got operational on 31 July 2020. The plant is powered by South Korean technology and is situated in the Al Dhafrah region of Abu Dhabi. It will produce 5.6 gigawatts of electricity and meet up to 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs. The new plant is part of the UAE’s effort to become less reliant on oil and gas, which is the current source of the vast majority of its energy and move towards sustainable energy sources.
MP launched the “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” public awareness campaign :
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister, Bhupendra Singh has launched a public awareness campaign “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” from August 1-15. The Scheme will spread awareness about wearing masks as prevention from Covid-19 infection. Under this campaign, the Mask Banks was established, where people can donate masks which in turn will be distributed free to poor people. Citizens can also donate masks through NGOs in every district/urban body. The Donation
CII organized “Easing Doing Business For Atmanirbhar Bharat” Conference :
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal has inaugurated the National Digital Conference on “Easing Doing Business for Atmanirbhar Bharat”.This conference is organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the Department for Promotion of Investment and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to improve the business environment of India.
Kotak Mahindra Bank starts 'Kona Kona Umeed' Campaign :
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the launch of a two-month-long campaign called ‘Kona Kona Umeed’ with huge offers and discounts to lift up hope and optimism among its customers in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. The bank will provide a range of offers and deals on its products including loans, savings accounts, current accounts, corporate salary accounts as well as Kotak debit cards, credit cards, and digital payments. Kotak has tied up with over 100 brands to provide exclusive deals to its customers in categories such as shopping, essentials, personal care, education, fitness, health & wellness, kids & parenting, entertainment, cyber care & security, among others.
World Sanskrit Day 2020 :
World Sanskrit Day, (also known as Sanskrit Diwas), is celebrated every year on Shraavanapoornima, that is the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar, which is also marked as Raksha Bandhan. In 2020, this day is being observed on 3 August 2020. The day commemorates the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and aims to promote its revival and maintenance. The Government of India decided to celebrate World Sanskrit Day in 1969, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan that falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana.
Nitin Gadkari Approves the Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanribhar Mission Proposed by KVIC to Generate Employment and Achieve Aatmanribhar Bharat :
On 2nd August 2020, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME), approved the Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanribhar Mission proposed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) to increase the production of Agarbatti (incense sticks) and to generate employment and to achieve self-reliant India in the production of agarbatti.
Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon (Software) 2020 Launched by Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ Virtually :
I. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon-SIH (Software) 2020 and interacted with the participants through video conference.
ii. Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated the Grand Finale virtually in New Delhi.
iii. The Grand Finale was conducted online from 1st to 3rd August 2020 over a specially-built advanced platform
BOB Financial Solutions Partnered with Innoviti Payment to launch the New Credit Card EMI offering on POS Terminal :
i.BOB Financial Solutions Limited partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to launch the New Credit Card Equated Monthly Installments(EMI) offering on Point of Sale(POS)terminals.
ii. The association of Bank of Baroda(BOB) Credit Card with Innoviti Payment Solutions will enable BOB credit cardholders to access EMIs that can be repaid conveniently through their credit cards.
Mohamed Irfaan Ali becomes the President of Guyana :
On August 2, 2020, Former Guyanese housing minister Mohamed Irfaan Ali(40 years old)became the President of the country after he was declared as the winner of the disputed March 2, 2020, general election following a recount. He is a member of the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP). He succeeds David Arthur(A.) Granger.
Central Government gave nod to Indian Premier League 2020 in UAE :
The Central Government has given the green signal for the Indian Premier League to be rescheduled in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10, 2020. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has got “verbal clearance” from the Government and will receive the official letter in a day or two.
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix 2020 :
Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has won the Formula One British Grand Prix 2020 held at the Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom. Max Verstappen (Red bull) ended up second in this F1 race while Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) came third. This is the third win for Hamilton in this season of F1 races.
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