Page-35 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 5, 2021
1. Who composed the theme song of India for Tokyo Paralympics 2020? [A] Yogeshwar Dutt[B] Deepa Malik[C] Sanjeev Singh[D] Varun Singh Bhati Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Sanjeev Singh] Notes:Sanjeev Singh, who is a specially-abled (Divyang) cricketer, composed and sung ..
Lovlina Borgohain wins India’s third medal at the Games
Lovlina won the third Olympic medal for India. She won bronze medal after going down 0-5 against Busenaz Surmeneli from Turkey in 69kg welterweight semifinals on August 4, 2021. Key Points Lovlina Borgohain has also become the second Indian female ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Delhi govt approves 66% Salary hike for MLAs
Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gave nod to proposal of 66% salary hike for MLAs. Key Points This hike has come after a decade to raise existing monthly salary and allowances of MLAs from Rs 54,000 to Rs ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Parliament passed Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021, on August 3, 2021 after Rajya Sabha approved the bill amidst the protest. Highlights Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on July 28, 2021 and introduced in the Lower House on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Animal Birth Control Unit
Animal Birth Control (ABC) Centre at Konakkarai in Tamil Nadu has become operational again. Key Points Animal birth control unit was opened in 2018. It remained idle for several months. About Animal Birth Control Unit Animal Birth Control Unit comprises ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Poverty in India is increasing again
India’s Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) is conducted by National Sample Survey Office every five years. But, CES data has not been released since 2011-2012. But there are clear indications that, Poverty in India is on rise again. Key facts CES ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Two major Smart City Projects of GVMC to be inauguration
Two major projects, developed under Smart City initiative of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), are ready for inauguration. Key Points Under the smart city initiative, VMRDA park (also known as VUDA Park) on Beach Road and Multi Level Car ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IMD undertook installation of Agro-Automatic Weather Stations
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has undertaken installation of Agro-Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in order to provide exact weather forecast to people with special focus on farmers. Highlights This information was provided by Science & Technology Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
SC stays NGT order of prohibiting use of parks for functions
Supreme Court has put stay on National Green Tribunal (NGT) order of prohibiting use of parks for social, commercial, marriage or any other functions. Key Facts Supreme court bench comprising of Justices Indira Banerjee and V Ramasubramanian noted that, use ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Governors can pardon prisoners: Supreme Court
Supreme Court of India on August 3, 2021 held that, Governor of state can pardon prisoners, including in the death sentence cases. Key Points Governor can pardon the prisoners even before they have completed minimum 14 years of prison sentence. ..