16th December 2020

Topic: – Health

What is the news?

• The Village of Spiti is home to the world’s highest post office impacted by COVID-19.

Do you know the name of the village?

• Hikkam village in the Spiti valley, in the region of Lahaul and Spiti.
• The world’s highest post office is located in the village of Hikkam, which is located at an elevation of 15,000 feet above sea level.

(Source: - The Tribune)

Topic:- New Bank Branch

What is the news?

• Chief Minister Shri Jairam Thakur ji inaugurated the branch of State Bank of India in Thunag in Saraj Assembly constituency of Mandi district from Shimla today through a virtual medium.

Why important?

• This is the first branch of SBI bank that has been inaugurated through a virtual medium.