Page-20 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 17, 2021

August 17, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 17, 2021 INDIA – Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur & Jal Shakti Ministers launch Season-2 of ‘Rag Rag Mein Ganga’ on Doordarshan ECONOMY & CORPORATE – HAL’s ‘Made in ..

Month: 

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 17, 2021

August 17, 2021

1. Which state/UT has passed the Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021? [A] Assam[B] Manipur[C] Sikkim[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Assam] Notes: Assam Assembly passed the “Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021” on August 13, 2021. Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 prohibits ..

Google celebrates birth anniversary of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

August 16, 2021

Google paid tribute to Subhadra Kumari Chauhan on her 117th birth anniversary by dedicating a creative doodle to her. Key Points Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was an Indian activist, freedom fighter, and poet. Google doodle was illustrated by Prabha Mallya who ..

Month: 

Odisha to provide Smart Health Cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana

August 16, 2021

Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, announced that his government will provide smart health cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. Key Points Smart health cards will be provided to 3.5 crore people in 96 lakh families in the state. Beneficiaries of ..

Month: 

Rice under all scheme to be fortified by 2024

August 16, 2021

While addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to provide fortified rice to poor under various schemes. Key Points This decision was taken in order to address the problem of malnutrition in India. Providing nutrition ..

Month: 

Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti National Master Plan

August 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative on August 15, 2021. Key Points This initiative will create employment opportunities for youth in India. It will also lead to growth and development of infrastructure. ..

Month: 

National Hydrogen Mission Launched

August 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched National Hydrogen Mission on August 15, 2021 from Lal Quila on the occasion of celebration of 75th Independence Day. This mission was launched to push for energy security of India. Key Points This mission was ..

Month: 

India target to become ‘Energy Independent’ by 2047

August 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on August 15, highlighted India’s target to become ‘energy independent’ by 2047, when India will be celebrating 100th year of Independence. Highlights India targets to become energy independent through a mix of ..

Month: 

Sainik Schools Open for Girls

August 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address on 75th Independence Day celebration, announced that Sainik Schools across India will now be open for female students as well. Highlights This decision was taken following the messages from lakhs of female students ..

Month: 

Bharat Petroleum launched door-to-door delivery of Diesel

August 16, 2021

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched door-to-door delivery of ‘High Speed Diesel’ with the objective of meeting the growing demand. Key Points BPCL also dedicated 15 mobile browsers and 9 jerry on the eve of Independence Day in Eastern Region. ..

Month: