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21-August-2019 Current Affairs

IAS Officer- Rajiv Gauba Took Over As Cabinet Secretary

IAS Officer- Rajiv Gauba Took Over As Cabinet Secretary

  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Rajiv Gauba (IAS Officer: 1982 batch) as the next Secretary (Cabinet) for a period of 2-years.
  • Prior to this, he had served as Secretary in the Union urban development and Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry.
  • He had also served as Jharkhand Chief Secretary for 15-months in 2016.
    Sixty-year-old Gauba had also represented India on the board of International Monetary Fund for 4-years.
Ravinder Takkar became New MD & CEO of Vodafone Idea

Ravinder Takkar became New MD & CEO of Vodafone Idea

Ravinder Takkar takes charge as MD & CEO of Vodafone-Idea. He replaced Balesh Sharma, who resigns as CEO of Idea-Vodafone (VIL). Prior to taki....
Former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur passes away

Former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur passes away

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh- Babulal Gaur died at the age of 89 due to a heart attack at Narmada Hospital in Bhopal. During 2004-05, he served as the ....
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is celebrated every year on 21st August around the world In 2017, It was established b....
K. Thangaraj wins 2019 JC Bose Fellowship award

K. Thangaraj wins 2019 JC Bose Fellowship award

CSIR-CCMB Chief Scientist- Dr. K. Thangaraj has been honored with the 2019 JC Bose Fellowship award for his outstanding contributions in the field of popula....
World Senior Citizen's Day held on 21st August

World Senior Citizen's Day held on 21st August

The World Senior Citizen's Day is observed every year on 21st August worldwide. This day was declared by General Assembly of the United Nations on 14th December 1990. ....
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