TODAY’S TOP NEWS: 1st SEPTEMBER, 2020 (GPN):

NATIONAL NEWS:

Height of Corruption in MP

1. Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari laid foundation stone and inaugurated national highway projects in Maharashtra worth Rs.777 crore via video conferencing.

2. *September will be observed as “Nutrition Month”:* PM Modi says in “Mann ki Baat” radio programme.

3. *Delimitation Commission headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai (retd) to visit 4 northeastern States* (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh), J&K UT after preparing framework to redraw constituencies

4. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman announced that the pension authority is working on a minimum assured return-based pension scheme under PFRDA Act. This is to ensure that at least some minimum return is assured despite volatility and market changes.

5. *President Shri Pranab Mukherjee (84) is no more. (1935-2020)* His demise is passing of an era. A colossus in public life, he served Mother India with the spirit of a sage. The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. Condolences to his family.

6.Prime Minister Narendra Modi* : “Deeply anguished on the passing away of former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji. He was a vastly experienced leader who served the nation with utmost devotion. Pranab da’s distinguished career is a matter of great pride for the entire country.

7. Former President Pranab Mukherjee was writing a book that chronicles his journey as India’s head of state in exhaustive detail and its release is planned on his birth anniversary later this year.

8. *7-day state mourning announced in memory of former president Pranab Mukherjee;* funeral to be held in Delhi today.

9. Odisha: 14.5 lakh people in 20 districts affected by floods

10. *The Maharashtra government on Monday lifted restriction on inter-district movement* of persons and goods, and said e-pass will not be required for undertaking such a journey from September 2.

11. After protected discussions, debates, and litigations, *the National Testing Agency (NTA) is prepared to conduct the JEE Main exams from Tuesday* (September 1, 2020) after it was postponed in April due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

12. *The Railways will permit students appearing for NEET and JEE exams* and their guardians to travel by the special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced.

13. *The Congress Monday attacked the government over a sharp decline in the GDP* numbers and alleged the NDA dispensation ignored the party’s warnings and took no preventive steps to cushion the fall.

Lawyer Power in India- Prashant Bhushan mocks SC

14. *The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a ‘nominal fine’ of Re 1 on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan.The court said if Bhushan fails to pay the fine by 15 September, he will have to undergo an imprisonment of 3 months and would also be banned from practicing in the Supreme Court for 3 years after he was convicted of contempt for his tweets criticising the Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, and the Supreme Court judiciary. Observing this it “shows magnanimity” instead of handing out any severe punishment.

15. *COVID STATUS : INDIA*
CONFIRMED 36,21,245
DEATHS 64,469

*✈INTERNATIONAL NEWS*

1. *Amid the ongoing border tension with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China had tried to occupy areas on the southern bank of the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh* but no physical clashes took place, asserted the government sources on Monday.

2. *The movement of the Chinese troops started around midnight on August 29* and they had planned to occupy areas on the southern bank by the morning, said the sources. It added that India was able to deter the move of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

3. *India, France discuss Mission Alpha-like equipment for Gaganyaan astronauts*
The countries’ space agencies are at the advanced stage of discussions for providing equipment similar to the one that is to be used by French astronaut Thomas Persquet for Mission Alpha in 2021. Mission Alpha involves Persquet returning to International Space Station while flying on Crew Dragon spacecraft.

4. *India to launch bidding process to build 6 conventional submarines for Indian Navy* : To create balance with China’s growing naval prowess, India is to start the bidding process by September for a Rs.55,000 crore worth mega project to build 6 conventional submarines for the Indian Navy.

5. *IIT Bombay students launch AIR Scanner mobile app* – a free Indian alternative to Chinese document-scanning apps..

6. *Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee* , saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India’s relations with their countries.

7. *India withdraws its participation in Kavkaz* 2020 multinational defence exercise in Russia in September.

8. *The BSF on Monday lodged a “strong* *protest” with Pakistan* rangers over the detection of a cross-border tunnel along the international border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

9. *The government of Bangladesh has announced national mourning on Wednesday* to honour the memory of the former President of India Pranab Mukherjee who passed away on Monday.

10. *Supreme Court directs MHA to ‘facilitate & ensure’ Vijay Mallya’s presence before court on October 10* : Hours after dismissing Vijay Mallya’s review petition, the Supreme Court has directed the wanted fugitive to be present before the top court on October 5 at 2:00 PM. The apex court has also directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to ‘facilitate and ensure’ Mallya’s presence on an aforementioned day. The economic fugitive has been in the United Kingdom since March 2016.

*WORLD NEWS*

1. *Three people were killed and several others were reported injured after two separate explosions rocked United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi* and its tourism hub Dubai on August 31,

2. Taiwan’s defense ministry on August 30 said in a statement that China’s “lacks military prowess and capability” to launch a full assault on the island nation. The statement comes as China has ramped up its military activities across the Taiwan Strai

3. *Kamala Harris is “not competent” to be president, US President Donald Trump has said* as he launched an attack on the Indian-origin senator’s credentials for the top post.

4 *WORLD COVID-19 STATUS*
CONFIRMED 2,32,60,775
DEATHS 8,05,765

*SPORTS:*

1. *India, Russia announced as joint winners of FIDE Chess Olympiad* : The loss of connection in the second round has led to the forfeiting by Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh. This is the first time for the Olymiad to be conducted online.

2. Veteran Athletics coach Purshottam Rai dies at 79; won 2020 Dronacharya Award

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*FACTS ABOUT INDIA*

The India national field hockey team was the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation. In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1960, the Indian men’s team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row. The team had a 30-0 winning streak during this time, from their first game until losing in the 1960 gold medal final. India also won the 1975 World Cup. India is the most successful team ever in the Olympics, having won eight gold, one silver and two bronze medals till date.

*THOUGHT OF THE DAY*

Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.

TO SEEK YOU NEED TO DIVE IN

*JOKES OF THE DAY*

1) *Pappu* : Should I Buy Tickets For My Children.?

*Conductor* : Yes! Only If They Are Above 8.

*Pappu* : Thank God ,I Have Only 6 Children..!!⁉️

2) Teacher gama se
Teacher-kal tum school kya nahi aye
Gama-sir ji humari murgi ne anda diya tha isiliye nahi aye the
Teacher-isme kaun badi baat hai
Gama-aap dekar dikhao to janu

3) Dating Someone For 6 Years Without Any Sign Of Marriage Is No Longer A Relationship. It’s Now A Course. You’re Simply Studying Relationship Management  And Analysis

4) Teacher-shalu tum roj school kyon nahi aatee ho
Shalu-Sir ji hamari ammi kahti hai ki roj roj kahin jane se maan sammaan kam hota hai. Agar aap datonge toh mein kalse bilkul Nahi aaungee.

5)                             THE INSULTGIRLFRIEND : What? Did you just say I’m foolish?
BOYFRIEND : No, I did not say that , I drew that.Nonsense !
GIRLFRIEND : No wonder you are so dark,I don’t even see you in the night when you turn off the light. I
think you understand me right?
BOYFRIEND : Did you just insult me?
GIRLFRIEND : I talked some f..k n sense into your brainless head.
BOYFRIEND : You are so fat that when you decide to go on a diet, it will result in global hunger.
GIRLFRIEND : OMG ! Did you just return back my insult multiplied by 2?
BOYFRIEND : Oh no baby , I was only speaking in tongues divided by 4.

6)  टीचर- बताओ बच्चों वास्कोडिगामा भारत कब आया?
टिल्लू- जी सर्दियों में आया था
टीचर- पागल है क्या? किसने कहा?
टिल्लू- टीचर आपकी कसम…
मैंने बुक में फोटो देखी थी
उसने कोट पहन रखा था…

7) Manager: What Is Your

*TELL ME WHY❓❓❓*

*Why water is sprinkled around the plate before taking food in Hindu tradition !*

Scientifically It has been done to keep insects away from food while eating. Because in olden days, people use to eat in leafs and by sitting on the ground.

*LEARN SANSKRIT*

*संयोजित* : Attachment

*HOW IT WORKS* ⁉

*How a Pendulum watch works?*

*What is a pendulum?*
A pendulum is a rod hanging vertically from its top end (or a weight called a bob hanging from a string) that swings from side to side due to the force of gravity. As Italian scientist Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) discovered, the clever thing about a pendulum is that it always takes the same amount of time to make one complete swing.

A pendulum works by converting energy back and forth, a bit like a rollercoaster ride. When the bob is highest (furthest from the ground), it has maximum stored energy (potential energy). … So as the bob swings (oscillates) back and forth, it repeatedly switches its energy back and forth between potential and kinetic.

If there were no friction or drag (air resistance), a pendulum would keep on moving forever. In reality, each swing sees friction and drag steal a bit more energy from the pendulum and it gradually comes to a halt. But even as it slows down, it keeps time. It doesn’t climb as far, but it covers the shorter distance more slowly—so it actually takes exactly the same time to swing. This handy ability (technically called isochronism, which just means “equal amounts of time”) is what makes a pendulum so useful for timekeeping.

‍♂️ *GK TODAY*

*The classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Ministry of Culture are:*

*Bharatanatyam* , from Tamil Nadu.
*Kathak* , from Uttar Pradesh.
*Kathakali* , from Kerala.
*Kuchipudi* , from Andhra Pradesh.
*Odissi* , from Odisha.
*Sattriya* , from Assam.
*Manipuri* , from Manipur.
*Mohiniyattam* , from Kerala.

*VEDIK GYAN*

According to Vedas Navagraha are nine heavenly bodies (as well as deities) that influence human life on Earth.

The Navagraha are:

*Surya* : the Sun
*Chandra* : the Moon
*Mangala* : Mars
*Budha* : Mercury
*Bṛhaspati* : Jupiter
*Shukra* : Venus
*Shani* : Saturn
*Rahu* : Shadow body associated with the ascending (or north) lunar node
*Ketu* : Shadow body associated with the descending (or south) lunar node

*HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*
( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not)

*Hibiscuss Tea*

Hibiscus tea can be made by steeping hibiscus flowers in boiling water for five minutes. It can be consumed hot or cold and has a tart taste that is often sweetened with honey or flavored with lime.

Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea that’s made by steeping parts of the hibiscus plant in boiling water. Hibiscus tea is rich in powerful antioxidants and may therefore help prevent damage and disease caused by the buildup of free radicals.

One of the most impressive and well-known benefits of hibiscus tea is that it may lower blood pressure.

Test-tube studies have found that hibiscus extract reduces the growth and spread of plasma, mouth, prostate and stomach cancer cells.

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