Current Affairs in Short 27 August 2019

“Janaushadhi Sugam” will enable people to search Janaushadhi generic medicines and the stores at the tip of their fingers.

Govt launched mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam” 
• “Janaushadhi Sugam” will enable people to search for Janaushadhi generic medicines and the stores at the tip of their fingers.
• This mobile application would have user-friendly options like- to locate nearby Janaushadhikendra, direction guidance for the location of the Janaushadhikendra through Google Map.
• The mobile application is available on both Android & iOS platforms. It can be downloaded free of cost by the user from the Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Taylor Swift the highest-paid woman singer: Forbes
• According to the Forbes report, singer Taylor Swift has been named the highest-paid woman in music with earnings of USD 185 million (over Rs 1,300 crore).
• Most of her earnings came from her Reputation Stadium Tour, which grossed USD 266 million as well as a new nine-figure deal with Universal's Republic Records.
• Beyonce is on the second position who reportedly raked in about USD 81 million (Rs. 579 Cr) in pre-tax earnings.

Paytm appoints Amit Nayyar as President
• Paytm has appointed former Goldman Sachs Executive Director and Co-COO for Investment Banking Amit Nayyar as President, who will be responsible for the financial services business.
• The IIM-Bangalore alumnus is expected to report to Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. 
• This comes days after the Noida-based fintech giant elevated its CFO and Senior Vice President Madhur Deora to the President role.

Ramesh Powar appointed India A's bowling coach
• Ramesh Powar has been appointed as the bowling coach of India A for the upcoming five-match one-day series and two four-day games against South Africa A.
• Earlier he was appointed as Indian women’s team head coach. His stint came to an end following the Women's T20 World Cup in West Indies.
• The five one-dayers between India A and South Africa A will be played on August 29, 31, September 2, 4 and 6.

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