Page-9 of Current Affairs - August, 2018

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition: 23 August

August 24, 2018

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition was observed across world every year on 23 August. The day designated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. ..

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35% of cyber-attacks on Indian sites from China: CERT-In report

August 23, 2018

According to recent report by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), maximum number of cyber-attacks on official Indian websites are from China, US and Russia. The report was forwarded to National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and other security agencies. It ..

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PV Sindhu seventh in Forbes list of highest paid women sportspersons

August 23, 2018

India’s ace Shuttler and Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu (23) was ranked seventh on Forbes list of highest-earning women sportspersons in the world (earnings between June 2017 and June 2018). The list was topped by tennis legend Serena Williams ..

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UGC directs universities and higher education institutions to ban sale of junk food on their campuses

August 23, 2018

University Grants Commission (UGC) issued circular directing all varsities and higher education institutions to ban sale of junk food on their campuses. This ban will help will set new standards for healthy food, making students live better, learn better and ..

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India Banking Conclave 2018 held in New Delhi

August 23, 2018

India Banking Conclave (IBC) 2018 was held in New Delhi from 23-24, 2018. It was organised by Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) along with its knowledge partner and government Think Tank, NITI Aayog. The conclave was aimed at making ..

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India wins four bronze medals in Wushu at 2018 Asian Games

August 23, 2018

India won four bronze medals in Wushu sporting event (all in Sanda style) at Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia. It was India’s best performance so far in Wushu in Asian Games as in Incheon games in 2014, India ..

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Raveena Tandon appointed as brand ambassador of Sanjay Gandhi National Park

August 23, 2018

Maharashtra Government has appointed Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador of Mumbai city-based Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). She was appointed to spread awareness among fellow citizens as she is environmentally-conscious citizen and respected member of the community. ..

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FSSAI notifies standards for honey and its products to curb adulteration

August 23, 2018

Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has notified food safety standards for honey and its products in bid to curb adulteration. These standards will be applicable to both domestic manufacturers and importers. It will help farmers to fetch better prices ..

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