Current Affairs

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AUGUST -17

• A campaign on “Ayush for Immunity” has been launched by the Ministry of AYUSH. Through the campaign “Ayush for Immunity”, Ministry of AYUSH aims to aware people about the valuable information about strengths of various Ayush-based solutions for enhancing immunity and preventing diseases.

• Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio has launched “Yellow Chain” a centralized e-commerce system to provide the people of the state integrated platform to build sustainable businesses either in products or services from their own locations for sustainable economic activity.

• Kaushik Khona has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of GoAir Airline. He will replace Vinay Dube.

• Amritsar based e-mobility start-up, eBikeGO has appointed Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador.

• HDFC Bank has launched “Shaurya KGC Card” for Indian armed forces personnel. The card will offer agriculture loans for military and paramilitary professionals.

• Punjab National Bank has launched a campaign named ‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ to encourage customers to use digital banking channels.

• Russia chaired the 4th Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group. Rakesh Asthana, Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau led the Indian delegation that participated in the meeting.

• “Fit India Youth Club” initiative has been launched by the Union Minister of Youth and Sports, Kiren Rijiju. Fit India Youth Club is an nation-wide initiative which has been launched to promote fitness among every citizen.

• Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh minister, Chetan Chauhan passed away.