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ADITYA: INDIA’S FIRST SOLAR FERRY -UPSC Daily Important Topic | 15 October 2021

ADITYA: INDIA’S FIRST SOLAR FERRY India’s first solar-powered ferry, Aditya is among 12 such ferries that have been shortlised for the Gustave Trouve Award. It is the solar entrant from Asia. Aditya, largest solar-powered boat in India, operates between vaikkom and Thavanakkadavu, Kerela operated by the Kerela state Water Transport Department (KSWTD), the vessel was

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Global Handwashing Day: 15 October

Global Handwashing Day: 15 October

The Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is observed on 15 October every year. Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights the importance of handwashing with soap and water at home, in the community, and around the world. The day was established by the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) (formerly called “Public Private Partnership for Handwashing” (PPPHW)) in 2008 The

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World Students’ Day: 15 October

World Students’ Day: 15 October

World Students’ Day is observed every year on October 15 to mark the birth anniversary of former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The day is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of the former president of India, Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Since 2010, the United Nations Organisation (UNO) has marked October 15 as World Student’s Day

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Ritesh Chauhan appointed as CEO of PM Fasal Bima Yojana

Ritesh Chauhan appointed as CEO of PM Fasal Bima Yojana

Senior bureaucrat Ritesh Chauhan has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Joint Secretary, Agriculture under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Chauhan will have a combined tenure of seven years up to September 22, 2023. He is a 2005-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. He will succeed Ashish Kumar

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Satya Nadella-led Microsoft team wins 2021 C.K. Prahalad Award

Satya Nadella-led Microsoft team wins 2021 C.K. Prahalad Award

Indian American Satya Nadella, the Microsoft CEO, is among the corporate leaders to receive this year’s prestigious C K Prahlad award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership, along with three other top leaders of Microsoft. Apart from Nadella, Microsoft’s President and Vice-Chair Brad Smith, Chief financial officer Amy Hood and chief environment officer Lucas Joppa have shared the award for Global Business

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