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Mother Teresa declared as a patron Saint of Calcutta

• Mother Teresa declared as a patron Saint of Calcutta by The Vatican. The honor came after 16months of the Pope Franciss declaration. Franciss declared her a saint who dedicated her life to the poorest of the poor.

First Hyperloop of India coming in Andhra Pradesh

• The first Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is coming in Andhra Pradesh.
• HTT and Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement. The Journey of Vijaywada and Amarawati could be 5-minutes ride after the completing of project.

Gyankunj Project launched in Schools of Gujarat

• Gyankunj project with Rs. 35.85 crore has been launched by Gujarat Government.
• The amount will spend in making of 3173 class rooms of standard 7th and 8th of 1609 schools.

International Literacy Day celebrated on 8th September

• International Literacy Day celebrated on 8th September.
• The day was declared by UNESCO on 17 November 1965.
• The aim of the declaration is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
• UNESCO organized a two day program on literacy day at its Headquarter in Paris.

Subsidized food scheme launched by Gujarat

• Gujarat government launched a subsidized food scheme for construction workers with the name of Shramik Annapoorna Yojana.
• Under the scheme, each registered worker will be provided a plateful of food for a mere Rs.10.

Committee to identify Key Data protection 

• Government of India has appointed a committee of expertise to identify key data protection issues in India and recommend methods to address any potential problems.
• Head of the committee of former Supreme Court Judge B N SriKrishna.

Task force on employment sets by NITI Aayog

• NITI Aayog has set up a task force to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports.
• The task force included government and private sector officials and headed by Rajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog).

New Chairman of Press Trust of India – Vivek Goenka

• Vivek Goenka was elected as New chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI) while The Hindus former editor-in-chief was elected as vice-chairman.
• Viveck Goenka was chairman and managing director of Express Group

University of Oxford still on first position

• University of Oxford still on the first position in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2018.
• The University of Cambridge climbed two places to second.

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