Page-8 of GKToday Archives: August, 2021
PM Modi Chaired 37th PRAGATI Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of 37th edition of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) on August 25, 2021. Key Points During the meeting, nine agenda items comprising of eight projects and one scheme were taken for review. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 26, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 26, 2021 INDIA – Govts should take approval of HC before withdrawing cases against MPs/MLAs: SC – PM chairs 37th PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) Meeting – Jal Shakti ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 26, 2021
1. Recently, with which country India has conducted naval exercise in the South China Sea? [A] Philippines[B] Malaysia[C] Thailand[D] Indonesia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Philippines] Notes: India on August 23, 2021 carried out a naval exercise with the Philippines ..
WHO Chief Scientist: India may be entering endemic stage of COVID
According to Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, COVID-19 in India may be entering the stage of endemicity where low or moderate level of transmission will go on. Highlights On the clearance of India’s homegrown ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cabinet approves highest ever FRP for Sugarcane
Union cabinet has approved the highest ever fair & remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane farmers on August 25, 2021. Key Points FRP for sugarcane has been increased to Rs 290 per quintal for 2021-22. This price will be based on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s exports to ASEAN to be at $46 billion in FY22
According to Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Anupriya Patel, India is likely to export USD 46 billion to ASEAN in financial year 2022. Highlights India-ASEAN Engineering Partnership Summit was inaugurated on August 23, 2021. It was organised ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
What is Havana syndrome?
Havana Syndrome was first reported in diplomats who were stationed in Cuba in 2016. They experienced a strange set of symptoms that prompted a series of government and scientific investigations. Some officials called it anomalous health incidents while some called ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ain Dubai: World’s largest and tallest observation wheel
World’s largest and tallest observation wheel, called Ain Dubai, will be opened in the UAE on October 21, 2021. Key facts This observation wheel will the latest addition to the long list of record-breaking attractions in Dubai. Ain Dubai is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
ADB report: Covid-19 pushes 80 million people in Asia into Extreme Poverty
According to a new report titled “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021” released by Asian Development Bank (ADB), COVID-19 pandemic has pushed an estimated 75 million to 80 million people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as compared ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-1
Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of Fatah-1 on August 24, 2021. About Fatah-1 Fatah-1 is a Pakistan-made guided multi-launch rocket system. It is capable of delivering conventional warheads up to a range of 140 kilometres. This new weapons system ..