Page-3 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021

Thematic POSHAN Maah to be celebrated in September

August 30, 2021

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has planned to organise and celebrate Thematic POSHAN Maah in September 2021. About POSHAN Abhiyaan POSHAN Abhiyaan is the flagship programme of government of India to improve nutritional outcomes for pregnant women, ..

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Greater Male Connectivity Project: AFCONS to build bridge in Maldives

August 30, 2021

Indian construction firm, AFCONS, signed a contract for the largest-ever infrastructure project in Maldives on August 26, 2021. Key Points This project is dubbed as The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). It will comprise of a 6.74 km-long bridge and ..

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August 29: International Day against Nuclear Tests

August 30, 2021

Event of International Day against Nuclear Tests is held on August 29 each year. Highlights This event is organised with the aim of bringing about awareness regarding the harmful effects of testing nuclear weapons and calls to end such tests. ..

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SpaceX launched ants, avocados, robotic arm to Space station

August 30, 2021

SpaceX launched shipments of ants, avocados, human-sized robotic arm toward the International Space Station on August 29, 2021. Key Points The delivery of shipments is due to arrive on August 30, 2021. It will be SpaceX’s 23rd mission for NASA ..

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Yogesh Kathuniya clinch Silver Medal in Paralympics

August 30, 2021

Discus thrower, Yogesh Kathuniya, clinched a silver medal on August 30 in the men’s F56 event in 2020 Paralympics. Highlights On August 29, India picked up a silver in high jump and a bronze in discus throw, which is on ..

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Web version of e-GOPALA application launched

August 30, 2021

Web version of e-GOPALA application was launched on August 28, 2021. Key Points Web version of e-GOPALA has been developed by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Portal was launched to aid dairy farmers. NDDB also launched IMAP web portal that ..

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Indian Railways floats tender for 58 Vande Bharat Trains

August 30, 2021

Indian Railways has floated a tender for 58 Vande Bharat train sets, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 15 announcement. Highlights Tender was floated in a bid to roll out 75 such trains during 75 weeks of “Azadi ka Amrit ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 30, 2021 INDIA – President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates 65-day long Ramayana conclave in Ayodhya ECONOMY & CORPORATE – First commercial batch of Covaxin released from Bharat Biotech’s new plant ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 29-30, 2021

August 30, 2021

1. ‘Kunming Declaration’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which country? [A] China[B] Japan[C] USA[D] South Korea Show Answer Correct Answer: A [China] Notes: China has recently submitted a “zero draft” of the ‘Kunming Declaration’ to ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 29, 2021

August 29, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 29, 2021 INDIA – Ministry of Minority Affairs organises ‘Mera Watan Mera Chaman’ Mushaira as part of Amrit Mahotsav in New Delhi – L&T-built Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vigraha commissioned ..

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