Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC)

August 20, 2021

Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) on August 19, 2021. Key Points DISC was launched under Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO). This challenge is meant ..

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India-ADB: USD 500 million loan agreement signed for Bengaluru Metro

August 20, 2021

On August 19, 2021 India has signed a USD 500 million loans agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to expand metro rail network in Bengaluru. Highlights Metro Rail Network in Bengaluru will be expanded with the construction ..

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N. K. Singh: New President of Institute of Economic Growth Society

August 20, 2021

Chairman of 15th Finance Commission, NK Singh, has been elected as the new president of Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) Society. Key Facts He succeeded former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who was the President of IEG since 1992. His ..

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Govt announced Incentive for Mills Exporting Sugar

August 20, 2021

Central government announced an incentive for sugar mills on August 19, 2021. Key Points Incentive will be provided in form of an additional domestic sales quota to those exporting sugar and diverting commodity towards ethanol making, in the new 2021-22 ..

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‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’ to be launched

August 20, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to launch an ambitious ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’ on August 21, 2021. It will be launched for export-oriented firms and startups. Key Points Ubharte Sitaare fund has been set up jointly by Exim Bank and ..

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World Humanitarian Day 2021

August 20, 2021

World Humanitarian Day was observed on August 19, 2021. Theme of the day for year 2021 is “The Human Race”. Key points This day focuses on boosting up the global action in order to combat climate change and stand in ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 20, 2021 INDIA – Sanskrit week being celebrated from August 19 to 25 – BRICS signs deal on cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing – DRDO develops advanced Chaff ..

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Joint Guidance for the Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship

August 19, 2021

Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy signed a ‘Joint Guidance for the Australia- India Navy to Navy Relationship’ document on August 18, 2021. Highlights Document signing ceremony was held virtually between Chief of the Naval Staff of Indian Navy, Adm ..

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India- Vietnam: Bilateral Maritime Drill conducted in South China Sea

August 19, 2021

Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s Navy conducted joint drills in the South China Sea as part of maritime cooperation between both the countries. Key Points From Indian side, INS Ranvijay and INS Kora undertook bilateral maritime exercises. While from Vietnam, ..

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India-Bangladesh: Cabinet approves MoU on Disaster Management

August 19, 2021

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Disaster Management between India and Bangladesh that was signed in March, 2021. Key Points MoU was signed between National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), ..

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