Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
UNSC calls International Community to Unite on Afghan Crisis
Secretary General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has asked the international community to unite and use all available instruments in order to ensure Afghanistan is not used as safe haven for terrorists again. Key Points UN Security Council met for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Gaza militants fired rocket at Israel
Militants in Gaza Strip fired rocket at Israel on August 16, 2021. Key Points The rocket was however intercepted by Iron Dome anti-missile system of Israel. It was the first such attack since 11-day war in May 2021. Israel has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
New Covid Test using Pencil Lead
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania in US have developed a new cheaper, faster and more accurate Covid diagnostic test that uses electrodes made from graphite to test the SARS CoV-2 Virus. It is the material found in pencil lead. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
US President stand by his decision of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan
US President, Joe Biden, noted that he stands by his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan and blamed leadership in Afghanistan for giving in to the Taliban without any retaliation. Key Points Joe Biden while addressing the nation noted ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Delta Plus variant cases in Maharashtra rises
Maharashtra reported 10 new cases of the Delta Plus variant. With this, total cases of Delta Plus variant has increased to 76 in the state. Key Points As per state state health department, six new cases were reported from Kolhapur, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Malaysia: PM resigns amid political turmoil
Malaysian Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, resigned on August 16, 2021 following the months of political turmoil in the country. Highlights He and his cabinet resigned after losing his majority. His resignation is going to open another chapter of instability as ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Who are the Taliban?
On August 15, 2021, the fundamentalist Islamic force called the Taliban entered Kabul after gaining control over much of the country following the withdrawal of US troops. Highlights Taliban had ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 when US troops toppled. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India announced new visa for Afghans
Union Ministry of Home affairs (MHA) has announced a new category of visa for Afghans on August 17, 2021. Key Points MHA took this decision in the aftermath of prevailing situation in Afghanistan. A new category of electronic visa has ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 17, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 17, 2021 INDIA – Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur & Jal Shakti Ministers launch Season-2 of ‘Rag Rag Mein Ganga’ on Doordarshan ECONOMY & CORPORATE – HAL’s ‘Made in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Google celebrates birth anniversary of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
Google paid tribute to Subhadra Kumari Chauhan on her 117th birth anniversary by dedicating a creative doodle to her. Key Points Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was an Indian activist, freedom fighter, and poet. Google doodle was illustrated by Prabha Mallya who ..