Latest Current Affairs: For SSC CGL, RRB NTPC and Banking 19th September 2020

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National Current Affairs 

• National Education Policy sets the vision of developing an equitable and vibrant knowledge society: President Kovind.

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of sole control over Bombardier Transportation’s by Alstom S.A., AND acquisition of approximately 18% and 3% share capital of Alstom S.A. by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Bombardier Inc (Bombardier) respectively.

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

• President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind virtually inaugurates Visitor’s Conference on Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in Higher Education.

• Union Power Minister inaugurates REC  (Formerly Rural Electrification Corporation) CSR projects worth Rs. 1.64 Crore in Koilwar (Bhojpur District), Bihar.

• The Rajya Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code (second Amendment) Bill 2020.

• Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said this on the eve of ‘International Coastal Clean-Up Day’ that Eight Indian beaches recommended for Blue Flag international eco-label.

• Government of India has amended the public procurement (Preference to make in India ) order 2017, to curb Chinese Investment.

• The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has lifted the ban on export of onions including the neighbor Bangladesh.

• The virtual Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit would be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 2nd October 2020.

• The Supreme Court (SC) recently asked the Chief Justices of High Courts (HC) to form Special Benches to Hear criminal Cases Against legislators.

• The United Nations has named a 18-year-old Indian teenager Udit Singhal in the list of 2020 Class of Young leaders for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

• Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has launched the National Generic Document Registration System.

• Indian Cities Slip in Global Smart City Index, Singapore on top, report released by Institute for Management Development (IMD), in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology & Design.

• Bangladesh gives special permission for export of Hilsa fish to India.

• Gujarat Government launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana.

• Vice President M Venkaiah Naiduinaugurated 4th Global Ayurveda Summit virtually.

• Vistara becomes 1st Indian carrier to offer in-flight WiFi connectivity.

INTERNATIONAL Affairs

• Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries took place through video conferencing under the Presidency of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Theme of the meeting was ‘Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All’.

• National Hispanic Heritage Month: USA The annual event is marked every year from 15th September to 15th October.

BANKING, ECONOMIC & FINANCE News

• Karnata Government launched loan disbursal programme "Arthika Spandana".

• Bandhan Bank sets up new vertical " Emerging Entrepreneurs Business.

• Canara Bank introduced i-Lead 2.0 to boost customer services.

• ICICI Home Finance launched "Apna Ghar Dreamsz". Loan Amount from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh.

• New Zealand became first country to mandate climate risk disclosures.

AWARDS 

• Colombian reporter Jineth Bedoya Lima honoured with Golden Pen award. The Golden Pen of Freedom is WAN-IFRA’s highest honour.

OBITUARIES

 

• Tamil Director Babu Sivan passes away.

• Ranji player Sachin Deshmukh passes away.

IMPORTANT DAYS

• September 18: World Water Monitoring Day.

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