Page-10 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021
ISRO’s ‘Announcement of Opportunity’ to analyse Chandrayaan-2 orbiter data
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with an “Announcement of Opportunity’ under which it seeks a proposal for scientifically analyse and utilise data from all experiments of the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. Highlights This announcement of opportunity will be open ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Vice President launched ‘Vaccinate India Programme’
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, launched “Vaccinate India Programme” on August 24, 2021. On the occasion, he appealed to the people to strictly follow COVID-19 norms. Key points This programme was organised by Give India Foundation and Sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Tropical storm Henri makes landfall near Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri has made its landfall near western Rhode Island on August 24, 2021. Highlights As per US National Hurricane Center (NHC), it made landfall with wind speed of 60 mph. In New Jersey, about 86 people were rescued ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23, every year. This day is observed with the aim of memorialising millions of people who were the victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India showcased Indigenous Fighter Aircraft at ‘ARMY- 2021’ in Moscow
India pitched its indigenously built fighter aircrafts at the International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2021’ in Moscow. Highlights DRDO from India’s pavilion will display advanced defence technologies and along with Indian Defence Industries like Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
NeoBolt: India’s first indigenous Motorised Wheelchair Vehicle
Indian Institute of Technology (Madras) has developed India’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle called NeoBolt. Key Facts NeoBolt can be used on roads as well as on uneven terrains. It has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and it can ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Yuktdhara: New portal launched under Geoportal Bhuvan
The government launched a new geospatial planning portal called ‘Yuktdhara’ under Bhuvan. It was launched by Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Key Facts about Yuktdhara This new portal will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets with ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
N. S. Vishwanathan Panel on Urban Co-operative Banks
Reserve Bank of India had appointed committee headed by N. S. Vishwanathan to make suggestions on structure for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs) Key Points Panel was set up to suggest structure on the basis of deposits, prescribed different capital ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
FM launched ‘National Monetisation Pipeline’ scheme
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) scheme on August 23, 2021. About NMP scheme Scheme was launched with a Rs 6 lakh crore unlock value in brownfield projects. It also engages the private sector. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
INS Shakti reached Sri Lanka with 100 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen
Indian naval ship (INS) Shakti reached Sri Lanka on August 22, 2021 carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in a bid to help the island nation in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights INS Shakti was deployed for the ..