Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2019
Vinesh Phogat wins Gold in 53kg in Poland Open Wrestling Tournament
Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat won gold in women’s 53kg category at Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw (capital of Poland). The 24 year old prevailed 3-2 over wrestler Roksana of Poland in final of competition. This is her 3rd consecutive ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
GJ 357 d: NASA’s TESS discovers 1st nearby super-earth
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission has discovered GJ 357 d, a super-Earth planet located 31 light years away from our own solar system. Researchers claim that it is the first nearby “super-Earth” planet that could possibly support life ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Centre approves Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project
Union Government has approved Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project for interlinking of Kosi and Mechi rivers of Bihar. This is the second major river interlinking project in the country to be approved by Central Government after the Ken-Betwa project ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
What is ‘Machail Mata Yatra’?
After the suspension of annual Amarnath Yatra, ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was suspended due to security reasons. Concerned authorities have asked people not to start yatra and those on way to leave and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Tigers in India face lurking threat from Canine Distemper Virus
According to recent study published in Threatened Taxa, tigers face glooming threat from Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) transmitted from CDV-infected dogs living in and around wildlife sanctuaries. It has found that 86% of tested dogs around Ranthambhore National Park in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
ISRO sets up Space Situational Awareness Control Centre in Bengaluru
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) laid foundation stone for Space Situational Awareness Control Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka to protect Indian satellites from space debris. It will facilitate intensified activities foreseen for Space Situational Awareness & Management (SSAM), in view of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
France’s Franky Zapata successfully crosses English Channel on hoverboard for 1st time
France’s Franky Zapata successfully crossed English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard for 1st time. The journey took just over 20 minutes. The French inventor reached speeds of 110 mph to complete 22-mile journey on his flyboard. He took off from ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened fit-and-proper criteria for directors on boards of state-run Public Sector Banks (PSBs). In this regard, it has issued RBI (‘Fit and Proper’ Criteria for Elected Directors on the Boards of PSBs) Directions, 2019. ..