Page-16 of Current Affairs - August, 2019
Chandrima Shaha: 1st woman President of Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
Renowned biologist Chandrima Shaha became first woman to get elected as President of Indian National Science Academy (INSA). She will head INSA from 2020 to 2022 after taking over as president from incumbent Ajay K. Sood. She was formerly Director ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Indian Army launches ‘Mission Reach Out’ in Jammu
Indian Army has launched Mission Reach Out in Jammu to ensure basic essential services and necessities are available in region after the abrogation of Article 370 provisions and reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir. In this regard, high level “Mission Reach ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Kajin Sara Lake set to be world’s highest lake
Newly discovered Kajin Sara lake in Nepal is likely to set a new record of being the world’s highest lake. It is located at Singarkharka area of Chame rural municipality in Manang district of Nepal. Kajin Sara lake It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Hyderabad Open BWF Tour Super 100 tournament concludes
The 26-year-old Sourabh Verma claimed men’s singles title in final over Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in summit clash at Hyderabad Open BWF Tour Super 100 tournament held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. He entered the finale after registering ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Ultimate Table Tennis Title: Chennai Lions beats Dabang Delhi in final
Chennai Lions glided away to one-sided victory over Dabang Delhi in final to win Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) crown. Chennai Lions led by Sharath Kamal defeated Sathiyan-led Dabang Delhi with 8-1 in final to lift UTT Season 3 Trophy. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: Anupam Kher’s Autobiography released
Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s autobiography titled “Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly” was launched at a special event at Consulate General of India in New York. It was unveiled by Rishi Kapoor, along with wife Neetu Kapoor and cast of NBC’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Book chronicling Vice President Naidu’s 2 years in office released
The book titled ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’, based on M. Venkaiah Naidu’s two years in office as Vice President of India was launched by Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The function was hosted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Exhibition on ‘DAE Technologies’ held in New Delhi
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is organizing exhibition on ‘DAE Technologies: Empowering India through Technology’ at New Moti Bagh recreation club, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Shri Rakesh Gupta, Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The 2-day exhibition ..