Himachal Pradesh Launches Nutritious Scheme for Schoolchildren

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana in Hamirpur, a program designed to provide nutritious food to children in government schools. This new initiative builds on the existing midday meal scheme by adding ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

What is Green Ammonia Scheme?

The Indian government is starting a major auction process to encourage the production of green ammonia as part of its Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme. This effort is aimed at helping India move towards cleaner and more ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India-Japan 2+2 Summit

The partnership between India and Japan is becoming increasingly important, especially when it comes to ensuring a free, open, and fair Indo-Pacific region. This was clearly seen during the recent “2+2” dialogue, where India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

China Equips Amphibious Assault Ship With Laser Weapon

China has recently added a laser weapon to one of its Type 071 amphibious assault ships. This move is part of a broader global trend where many countries, including the US, are integrating advanced laser weapons into their naval forces. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Dhangars Demand Grazing Corridors in Maharashtra

Recently, a large group of Dhangars marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon, Maharashtra. They demanded a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. Who are the Dhangars? The Dhangars are a community of shepherds. They live ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Biomedical Researcher Leonard Hayflick Dies at 98

Leonard Hayflick, a renowned biomedical researcher, passed away at 98, on August 1, 2024. He was famous for his discovery related to how cells divide and age, which has dramatically changed our understanding of biology and aging. What is Hayflick ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 21, 2024

1. Recently, which airport became the first Indian airport to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport status? [A] Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi [B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad[C] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai[D] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, ..

Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched the Solar Village Scheme. This program aims to power 100 villages with 100% solar energy. Manyachiwadi in Satara district is the first village to benefit from this scheme, making it the first fully ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan Dies at 83

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, died on August 19, 2024, in Chennai at the age of 83. Known as “Paddy” among friends, he is remembered for his outstanding leadership. Career Overview General ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

AIM Invites Applications for Australia-India Agritech Program

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has opened applications for Indian and Australian startups and small businesses to join the climate-smart Agritech group of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) accelerator. This program is designed to help businesses ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs