Page-8 of Current Affairs - August, 2019
CISF win 10 medals ‘World Police and Fire Games’ 2019 in China
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) sports personnel won 10 medals, at recently-concluded World Police and Fire Games 2019 (WPFG-2019) held at Chengdu, China’s southwestern Sichuan province. Key Highlights CISF sports personnel represented India in different sporting events held at WPEG-2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
22 August: International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief
On 22 August 2019 for the first time the world is observing ‘International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief’ with aim to honour victims and survivors of heinous acts who often remain forgotten. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
‘SARAL’- State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index launched by Power Minister
RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) launched SARAL-State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index during Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities, held in New Delhi. SARAL evaluates Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Ajay Kumar appointed new Defence Secretary
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved appointment of Ajay Kumar as Secretary, Union Ministry of Defence. He is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Union Ministry of Defence. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Teachers Training Programme ‘NISHTHA’ launched by HRD Ministry
Union Minister of Human Resources Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the Integrated Teachers’ Training Programme, NISHTHA or National Initiative for School Head’s and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement in New Delhi. HRD Minister also launched NISHTHA initiative’s Website, Training Modules, Primer ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Rajiv Gauba appointed next Cabinet Secretary for two years
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narrendra Modi has approved appointment of Rajiv Gauba, as India’s new Cabinet Secretary for a tenure of two years. His term will start from 30 August 2019 or until further ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Defence Minister approves reform of Army headquarters
Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh has approved certain decisions regarding re-organisation of Army Headquarters. This approval for restructuring of Army headquarters was part of four studies conducted by Army for a leaner and more efficient force. Key Decisions Taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Which five new Fish species discovered are in Arunachal Pradesh?
A fisheries and aquatic ecology research team from zoology department of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) discovered 5 species of fish from various districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The team was led by RGU Professor DN Das. Details of discovery have been ..