TODAY’S TOP NEWS: 14 SEPTEMBER

NATIONAL NEWS:

1. *The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Asset Monetization of subsidiaries* of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited- POWERGRID through Infrastructure Investment Trust.

2. Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that no date has been fixed for *the launch of COVID 19 vaccine in the country and it may be ready by the first quarter of next year*

3. *Endorsing JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar as the NDA’s Chief Ministerial face,* PM Modi on Sunday, said that he NDA must ensure that the ‘sushasan’ (good governance) in Bihar must continue,

4. *The PM Modi was attending virtually the inauguration of the Rs 900 crore – 193 km extension of the LPG pipeline from Durgapur in West Bengal to Banka in Bihar* , and two LPG bottling plants in Banka and in East Champaran’s Harsiddhi. The NDA (BJP-JD(U)-LJP) led by Nitish Kumar will face the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan this October-November for the Bihar assembly polls.

5. *Leaders from both Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will meet on September 15 to discuss the recent India-China border tensions* keeping in mind national security interests, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said

6. *Former Union Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away*. He was undergoing treatment at AIIMS,Delhi about a week ago after developing post-Covid complications. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, recently resigned from RJD party.

7. *88 % candidates appear in NEET examination in Odisha.* The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test was held strictly adhering to the COVID-19 protocol across the state,

8. *Army launches massive search operation in J&K’s Pulwama to nab trapped terrorists.* The terrorists had earlier fired upon the security forces that were patrolling at Parigam village in Pulwama. After a brief exchange of fire, massive searches were launched in the area.

9. *The issues of ongoing Line of Actual Control standoff, handling of the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown are likely to dominate the monsoon session of Parliament which begins on Monday* , with the opposition demanding a discussion on them, while the government is seeking passage of nearly two dozen legislations during the COVID-curtailed proceedings.

10. *Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Sunday met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari* , along with sister and manager Rangoli Chandel amid the ongoing tiff with Shiv Sena and BMC.

11. *What z the issue: Kangana vs Shiv Sena face-off* Kangana Ranaut had asked if Mumbai had become ‘Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’ when Raut asked her not to return to Mumbai, amid her attack at Mumbai Police over the Sushant Singh Rajput case, and her statement that she won’t accept protection from the force amid her allegations of Bollywood-drug mafia nexus. This was followed by the Queen star daring anyone to stop her, and announcing that she will be returning to Mumbai. (she had been in Manali since COVID-19 lockdown) on September 9.

12. *Odia film actor Ajit Das dies aged 71,* CM Naveen Patnaik, other ministers pay condolences

13. *The Delhi government has allowed gyms to resume operations from Monday (September 14, 2020), also yoga institutes has been permitted to reopened from Monday.* While, the weekly markets have also been allowed to reopen till September 30.

14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has been admitted to AIIMS for 1-2 days for a complete medical check-up before the Parliament session begins,

15. *COVID-19 IN INDIA*
TOTAL CASES 4754356
TOTAL ACTIVE 973175
RECOVERED 3702595
TOTAL DEATHS 78586

*✈INTERNATIONAL NEWS*

1. *Amid the ongoing standoff with China along the LAC, Central Air Command chief, Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat* to seek land for setting up facilities that will help the IAF carry out its activities in the border areas.

2. *Indian and Chinese armies are expected to hold a fresh round of Corps Commander-level talks early this week* with a focus on implementing certain provisions of a five-point agreement reached between the two countries to disengage and de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh,

3. *India and China reached the five-point consensus to resolve the over four-month-long border row in eastern Ladakh* at a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on Thursday evening on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet.

4. *Khalistan is Pakistan’s project designed to subvert national security of Canada, India*: The Sikh separatists in the West are purportedly trying to drum up interest in a referendum on their demand for an independent state called Khalistan – meaning, Land of the Pure. But India has banned the referendum and interest is low among Sikhs. In Punjab, millions of Sikhs voted for a fiercely anti-separatist state government.

5. An example is the leading Khalistani figure in Pakistan, Gopal Singh Chawla, who makes no bones about his friendly alliance with Pakistan’s Hafiz Saeed, leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Saeed directed the terrorist attacks of November 2008 that killed 166 people in Mumbai. He is now in prison. Chawla told an Indian reporter that “Hafiz Saeed is my ideal person”.

6. The US has signed a framework for defence cooperation with the Maldives to deepen engagement in support of maintaining peace and security in the strategic Indian Ocean.

*WORLD NEWS*

1. *The UK has signed its first major post-Brexit trade pact by signing a deal with Japan.* The deal aims to boost trade between these two countries by about £15bn. The deal would boost UK GDP by 0.07%, though, it is just a fraction of the trade that was lost with the European union (EU).

2. The deal secures new path for British businesses in manufacturing, food and drink, and tech industries. The deal would be beneficial for automobile sector as well shoe factories. It would create new opportunities for people throughout UK.

3. *what is Brexit* : Withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) is termed as Brexit. Brexit was done in 2016 following a UK-wide referendum. In the referendum, 52% voted in favour of leaving the EU while 48% voted to remain a member. The UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. Now, UK is subjected to EU law and remains part of the EU customs union and single market during the transition, but officially it is no longer part of the EU’s political bodies or institutions.

4. *About European Union (EU)*
The EU is a political and economic union comprises of 27 member states that are located within Europe. The EU works to developed an integrated single market through a standardised system of laws. These laws apply to all member states. Policies of EU are aimed at ensuring the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the internal market. It also enacts legislation in justice and home affairs. It maintains a common policy on trade, fisheries, agriculture including the regional development. There are no Passport restrictions to travel within the Schengen Area.

5. *World First Aid Day 2020 is observed on September 12.* The annual campaign is to promote the importance of first aid training to prevent injuries and save lives. First air is the first and the immediate assistance is given to someone who suffers from either minor or serious illness. First aid is necessary to keep a victim alive before the doctor or any medical expert arrives.

6. *Massive landslide triggered by rains kills 11 people in central Nepal* ; 20 missing . The landslide swept away some 15 houses in Bhirkharka area of Barhabise Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, 120 kilometres east of Kathmandu.

7. *The prime suspect in the gang rape of a woman in front of her three children on a highway here has been identified,* in Pakistan. Amidst protests and mounting pressure on the Pak government to hang the culprits. The woman was allegedly raped by two robbers near Gujjarpura area on Wednesday while she was waiting for help on the road after her car developed a fault or run out of fuel.

8. At least 50 people are thought to have died when an artisanal gold mine collapsed near Kamituga in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday afternoon.

BIHAR ELECTIONS 2020 CANDIDATE PORTFOLIOS: OCT-NOV’20

* SPORTS:*

1. *The Union Minister of State, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh laid foundation stone for the construction of Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex at Hiranagar, Jammu* in presence of Unions Sports Minister Kiren Rejiju, Lt. Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha and the wife and daughter of late Arun Jaitley.

2. *Japan’s Naomi Osaka wins US Open title* : In US Open Tennis, Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the Women’s Singles final to clinch her third Grand Slam title.

3. *The Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday (September 13, 2020) announced that Ali Khan has joined their squad* in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will become the *first United States player to take part* in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

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* FACTS ABOUT INDIA*

*Battle of Barki?*
On August 17, 1965, Pakistan launched Operation Grand Slam in an effort to release infiltrators who had been captured after the failure of Operation Gibraltar on August 15 and to cut off the Indian supply lines.

battle of Barki fought between the Indian infantry and the Pakistani armour during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965. Barki, a village near the border with Punjab, India is connected with Lahore by the Bridge of Ichogil canal.

The Indian Army had clashed with Pakistani forces that were hidden in pillboxes, dug-outs and slit trenches carved into the banks of the canal. Even though the enemy was supported with a large number of tanks, as well as fighter jets, they were crushed on the battlefield against India, leading her to victory.

* THOUGHT OF THE DAY*

Take risks in your life, If you win, you can lead! If you loose, you can guide

JOKES OF THE DAY:
1) Teacher  : agar Bijli nahi hota to kya hota?

*Pappu* : Majja Atta, raat mein candle light dinner ke saath mein TV dekhna padta

2) In Exam Question Paper, Q. Where did Jack and Jill Go, Why and What happened to them?

Sashi Tharoor’s Ans. Jack and Jill went ascending to the apex of a natural geologic protuberance.

The purpose of their expedition being the procurement of a sample of fluid hydride of oxygen in a large vessel, the exact size of which was unspecified.

Well Jack precipitously descended, sustaining severe damage to the upper cranial portion of his anatomical structure; Subsequently the second member Jill of the team performed a self rotational translation oriented in the same direction taken by the first team member. Teacher remembers 3 Idiots Rancho and Chatur ‘Silencer’ and faints as if infected by Virus.

3)A senior couple pulls up to a gas station:

Attendant: How may I help you?

Old Man: Please fill it up.

Old Lady: What did he say?

Old Man [yelling]: He asked what we wanted and I told him to fill it up.

Attendant: So, where are you heading?

Old Man: To Chicago to see our Grandchildren.

Old Lady: What did he say?

Old Man [yelling]: He asked where we’re going. I told him we’re going to see the Grand kids.

Attendant: It sure is a nice day for a drive.

Old Man: Yes, it’s been quite pleasant.

Old Lady: What did he say?

Old Man: He said its good weather.

Attendant: Where are you coming from?

Old Man: We started our trip from Pittsburgh.

Old Lady: What did he say?

Old Man: He asked where we’re from and I said Pittsburgh.

Attendant: I dated a girl from Pittsburgh once. She talked a lot and was very lousy, I used to feel awkward when I drove her out to meet my relatives.

Old lady: What did he say?
Old Man: He says he knows you!

4) Trump and Melania are out celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary. During the evening, Melania broaches the subject of (their) life insurance, an issue she has been raising with him for at least 10 years, without success.

“Trump Darling,” she says, with tears in her eyes, “I don’t think you love me.”

“Why do you think that?” Trump asks.

“Because if you really loved me, you would ensure that if anything happened to you, God forbid, I would be properly provided for.”

“Melania Honey,” he says angrily, “Don’t brag as if I need life insurance like I need a sanitizer in Pandemic.”

“I know your views,” says Melania, “but I’ve spoken to two of your ex (Wives) recently and they tell me that their husbands have life insurance and they’re not as rich as you. If it’s good enough for them, why isn’t it good enough for you?”

“I’ll tell you why,” replies Trump frugally. “It’s because they’ve been paying high premiums month after month, and what have they got so far in return? Nothing!You should understand that I am smart enough not to waste smart money”

“So what if their husbands have been paying for nothing?” says Melania Confidently. “You’ve always told me I’m luckier than my friends and your ex – who knows, maybe this time I’ll strike it rich.”

5) Rahul goes to a psychiatrist. “Doc, he says, “I’ve got trouble. Every time I get into bed I think there is somebody under it. I get under the bed and I think there’s somebody on top of it. Top, underneath, underneath top. I’m going crazy!! Can you help me?

“Put yourself in my hands for two years, come to me three times a week and I’ll cure you,” says the Doc.

`OK, but how much do you charge for this? asks Rahul.”

“A hundred dollars per visit,” says the psychiatrist.

And Rahul replies, “I’ll think about it.”

He never went back. Some time later he met the doctor on the street.

“Why didn’t you come to see me again?` asks the psychiatrist.

“$100.00 a visit,” Rahul says. “Why should I want to pay a hundred bucks a visit? Modi cured me 100% for just ten dollars.”

“Is that so!” says the Doc. “Just how did he do that?”

And Rahul says, “He told me to cut the legs off my bed.”

6) Sonia liked sitting by the park feeding the pigeons.

One day she brought with her a whole loaf of fresh bread just to feed her daily company. Little by little, pinch by pinch, she fed each pigeon with joy. She sat there without being noticed by anyone in the rich suburban neighborhood when Kejri was taking his morning walk.

Kejri suddenly rained on her parade by telling her that she shouldn’t throw away good food on a bunch of pigeons that can find food anywhere when there are a lot of people starving out in the streets of Delhi who need good food.

Sonia replied in crazed anger and without hesitation, “Well, hell, I can’t throw that far!”

Sonia Dumbest Kejri Numbest

6) A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again.

There was only one problem: The captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician did every trick. Once he understood he started shouting in the middle of the show:

“Look, it’s not the same hat.”

“Look, he is hiding the flowers under the table.”

“Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades?”

The magician was furious but couldn’t do anything; it was, after all, the captain’s parrot.

One day the ship had an accident and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood in the middle of the ocean with the parrot, of course.

They stared at each other with hate, but did not utter a word. This went on for a day and another and another.

After a week the parrot said, “OK, I give up. Where’s the boat?” You Guessed who is the Captain of the Boat..R…l

7) Ek Badi Hi Sundar Mahila Aksar Is Private Bank Mei Aaya Karti Thai. Is Bank Ke Sabhi Male Employees Us Mahila Ki Khoobsurati Se Bade Prabahavit The Aur Use Dekhne Ka Koi Mauka Haath Se Jaane Nahin Dete The.

Isliye Sabhi Ne Milkar Ko Cashier Ko Bol Rakha Tha Ki Jab Bhi Vo Mahila Aaye Toh Zor Se Awaaz Lagana: Cheque Aaya Re… Cheque…!

Jab Aisa 3-4 Baar Ho Gaya Toh Us Mahila Ko Bhi Samajh Aa Gaya Ki Ye Saara Chakkar Kya Hai… Aur Ho Na Ho Ye Awaaz Usi Ke Liya Lagti Hai.

Ek Din Jaise Hi Vo Aayi Toh Cashier Is Baar Bhi Zor Se Bola: Cheque Aaya Re… Cheque!

Ye Sunte Hi Mahila Ne Halka Sa Muskurate Aur Sharmaate Hue… Apna Mangalsutra Sabko Dikhate Hue Bade Hi Pyaar Se Boli: Cheque Toh Aaye Re… Lekin Account Payee Hai!!!

8) Pappu Apne Papa Santa Se Circus Dekhne Ke Liye Zidd Karta Hai.

Pappu: Papa Circus Dekhne Chalo Na.

Santa: No Son, I Am Very Busy.

Pappu: Papa Usmein Ek Ladki Ne Bina Kapdon Ke Sher Pe Sawari Ki Hai.

Santa: O Yaar Pappu… Bahut Ziddi Ho Gaye Ho, Apni Har Baat Zidd Karke Manva Hi Lete Ho, Chalo Bahut Din Ho Gaye Maine Bhi Sher Nahi Dekha.

Pappu Aur Santa Circus Dekhne Chale Jaate Hain. Santa Ne Sabse Aage Wali Seat Ki Tickets Li. Lion Show Shuru Hua Aur Khatam Bhi Ho Gaya Par Bina Kapdon Ki Ladki Nahi Aayi.

Sara Circus Show Kahatam Hone Ke Baad Santa: Oye Pappu, Tune Toh Kaha Tha Ki Ek Ladki Bina Kapdon Ke Sher par sawar Aayegi?

Pappu: Bina Kapdon Ke To Sher Kaha Tha Papa, Ladki Nahi.Ek Ladki, “Bina Kapdon Ke Sher” par sawar.Baap Sher Beta Sawa Sher

*TELL ME WHY ❓❓*

*Why Liver in the body is required*

The liver’s main job is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body. … As it does so, the liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other
functions.

*LEARN SANSKRIT*

*शीघ्र* sheeghr : quickly
तुरन्त

‍♂️ *GK TODAY*

*NCERT* – National Council of Education Research & Training

*HOW IT WORKS* ⁉

*What is appendix?*

Our appendix is a thin tube in your lower right abdomen. It sits where your small intestine meets your large intestine. Normally, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen. The function of the appendix is unknown. One theory is that the appendix acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, “rebooting” the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses. Other experts believe the appendix is just a useless remnant from our evolutionary past.

*What does appendix do?*
Your appendix is a 4-inch-long tube. It’s attached to the first part of your large intestine. Its exact function is unclear. Some people believe that it’s an evolutionary holdover that provides no benefits to your health.

Many appendectomies are used to prevent rather than treat disease.
It can pose risks to our health, but so can surgery.

*What happens when your appendix becomes inflamed?*
When your appendix becomes inflamed, it’s called appendicitis. It’s usually caused by a bacterial infection. The infection might start in your stomach and travel to your appendix. It might also arise from a hardened piece of feces in our intestinal tract.

The symptoms of appendicitis can vary. They can include:

Pain in the lower right part of your abdomen
vomiting, fever
Without treatment, you could develop an abscess or ruptured appendix. This can be a life-threatening condition and warrants immediate medical attention.

*VEDIK GYAN*

*Hanuman* :

Biological Father:- Sumeru King *Keshari*

Biological Mother:- *Anjani* (wife of Keshari)

Devine Father:- Vayu dev
God Hanuman is 11th (last) Rudra Avatar of God Shiva. Devout of Rama and a leading warrior among the वानर tribe.

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

*Drinking coconut water* acts as a digestive. It helps in quick digestion and prevents bloating after meals. Regular consumption of coconut water also helps in maintaining the electrolyte balance in your body and thus, keeps your blood pressure in control and improves digestive functions.

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