Page-19 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

Odisha to provide Smart Health Cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana

Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, announced that his government will provide smart health cards under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. Key Points Smart health cards will be provided to 3.5 crore people in 96 lakh families in the state. Beneficiaries of ..

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Rice under all scheme to be fortified by 2024

While addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to provide fortified rice to poor under various schemes. Key Points This decision was taken in order to address the problem of malnutrition in India. Providing nutrition ..

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Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti National Master Plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative on August 15, 2021. Key Points This initiative will create employment opportunities for youth in India. It will also lead to growth and development of infrastructure. ..

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National Hydrogen Mission Launched

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched National Hydrogen Mission on August 15, 2021 from Lal Quila on the occasion of celebration of 75th Independence Day. This mission was launched to push for energy security of India. Key Points This mission was ..

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India target to become ‘Energy Independent’ by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on August 15, highlighted India’s target to become ‘energy independent’ by 2047, when India will be celebrating 100th year of Independence. Highlights India targets to become energy independent through a mix of ..

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Sainik Schools Open for Girls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address on 75th Independence Day celebration, announced that Sainik Schools across India will now be open for female students as well. Highlights This decision was taken following the messages from lakhs of female students ..

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Bharat Petroleum launched door-to-door delivery of Diesel

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched door-to-door delivery of ‘High Speed Diesel’ with the objective of meeting the growing demand. Key Points BPCL also dedicated 15 mobile browsers and 9 jerry on the eve of Independence Day in Eastern Region. ..

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Kaziranga Park: India’s first National Park to give Satellite Phones to Forest Guards

Kaziranga National Park of Assam have become the first national park of India to be equipped with satellite phones. Highlights About 10 satellites phones were handed over to forest personnel of Kaziranga National Park by Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua. ..

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Assam passed Cattle Preservation Bill

Assam Assembly passed the “Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021” on August 13, 2021. About the bill Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 prohibits the sale and purchase of beef in areas inhabited by non-beef-eating communities. It also prohibits the sale and ..

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Tamil Nadu presents Separate Budget for Agriculture

Tamil Nadu legislative assembly presented a separate budget for Agriculture for the first time in the history of the assembly. Budget was presented by Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare. MRK Pannerselvam on August 13, 2021. Highlights Minister ..

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