Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2019

HarmonyOS: Huawei launches its own Operating System

August 10, 2019

Chinese telecom giant Huawei launched its own operating system called HarmonyOS or HongMeng in Chinese. It was revealed by Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s consumer business at a press conference in Dongguan. This unveiling comes at a time when telecom ..

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10 August: World Biofuel Day

August 10, 2019

Every year 10 August is observed as World Biofuel Day with aim to create awareness about importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. It is being observed by Union Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas since ..

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RE-INVEST 2019: MNRE organises curtain raiser ceremony

August 9, 2019

Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy organised Curtain Raiser ceremony for 3rd Edition of Global Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST 2019). RE-INVEST 2019 is scheduled to be held in 30th October to 2nd November 2019 in India. ..

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ADB to provide $200 Million loan for improving road infrastructure in Maharashtra

August 9, 2019

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US $200 million loan for Road Infrastructure Improving project in Maharashtra’s 34 districts for better connecting rural areas with markets and services.  The proceeds of loan from ADB will be used for upgrading roads ..

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

August 9, 2019

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is globally observed every 9 August with aim to promote and protect rights of indigenous population. Observance of this day seeks to recognize the contributions and achievements of indigenous people to improve world ..

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DAC approves procurement of 2 BrahMos supersonic missile batteries for Navy

August 9, 2019

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio (SDR Tactical) and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (NGMMCB–Long Range) for Indian Navy. This was the first DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh since assuming office. ..

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HRD Ministry launches Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha Drive

August 9, 2019

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) launched Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive to create awareness about Water Conservation among all school students in the country. This mega drive is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impetus to Jal Sanchay as ..

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Information and Broadcasting Ministry launches e-version of Rozgar Samachar

August 9, 2019

Union Information & Broadcasting Ministery launched e-version of Rozgar Samachar, to spread awareness about job opportunities. This e-Journal is expected to meet emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication About e-Rozgar Samachar Objective: To make aspirants ..

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