August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples is commemorated on August 9, every year worldwide. It highlights the role of indigenous people and significance of preserving their rights. UNESCO celebrates this day by sharing information on projects and activities in line ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

August 9: Nagasaki Day

On August 9, Japan is commemorating the Nagasaki Day. On this day in 1945, the United States had dropped “Fat Man- atomic bomb” on Japanese city, Nagasaki. The atomic bomb was named so, due to wide, round shape of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

12th edition of DefExpo to be held in Gandhinagar

The 12th DefExpo is scheduled to held from October 18 to October 22, 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is the largest exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems in India. During the five-day, three days will be allotted for ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

ITU Regional Standardization Forum in New Delhi

International Telecommunication Union’s Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and Oceania region was inaugurated by Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan, in New Delhi. This forum started from August 8, 2022. It is being hosted by Ministry of Communications, under ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

August 7: National Handloom Day

National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7, every year. The day highlights the contribution of handloom industry in socio-economic development of India. It also raises awareness among people regarding the handloom industry. Ministry of Textile is the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

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Culture Ministry ‘Badhe Chalo’ campaign

Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Badhe Chalo Campaing’, with the aim of connecting with youth of India and infuse a deep sense of patriotism among them. It seeks to ‘create youth centric activation’ for sizeable outreach of Azadi ka ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

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Tiranga Utsav Organised by Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture organized “Tiranga Utsav” on August 2, 2022 to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya to the country. Tiranga Utsav was an evening filled with cultural and musical performances. It was organised in New Delhi, on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

August 1: Muslim Women’s Rights Day 2022

On August 1, Muslim Women’s Rights Day was celebrated across India. The day celebrates he enactment of triple talaq law. It was implemented on August 1, 2019.  Practice of triple talaq was made a criminal offence through this law. Triple ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs