Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2021
PMSA Award announced for 69 executives
Government of India announced to confer Prime Minister’s Shram Awards (PMSA) for the year 2018 to 69 executives for their innovation at work. Highlights These awards will be awarded to 69 workers employed in Departmental Undertakings & Public Sector Undertakings ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WHO Chief Scientist: Covid vaccination is not absolute protection
Chief scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, noted that though Covid-19 vaccines may not provide absolute protection against emerging variants of the coronavirus. However, it can reduce risks of death and complications. Highlights Dr Swaminathan further emphasised ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Uneven vaccination in India’s most populous districts
India’s most populous districts are witnessing uneven vaccination coverage over the past months. This raise concerns over resurgence in covid-19 cases in some of the districts. Highlights 30 most populous districts in India, that account for one sixth of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
World Elephant Day 2021
World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, across the world. The day is observed with the objective of spreading awareness regarding the plight of elephants. It also seeks to recognize the importance of elephants in our ecosystem. Highlights Then ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM announced Rs 1,625 crore for women SHGs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of women self-help groups (SHGs) under the “Aatmanirbhar Narihalti se Samvad” event on August 12, 2021 across the country and announced to release capitalisation support funds of Rs 1,625 crore. Highlights Capitalisation support ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Afghanistan Govt seeks emergency UN session
Kabul’s chief for reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, has requested for an emergency UN Security Council session at regional conference on Afghanistan in Doha. Key Points This outs spotlight on India, which holds the presidency of the UNSC for August. India was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Study: Children born during pandemic have lower IQs
A United Nations based study has claimed that, Children born during Covid-19 pandemic have reduced verbal, motor, and overall cognitive performance as compared to those born pre-pandemic. Key findings According to the study, males and children in lower socioeconomic families ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Chandrayaan 2 orbiter discovers water molecules on Moon
Chandrayaan-2 orbiter of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has detected water molecules on Moon’s surface. Key Points According to the researchers, there was widespread lunar hydration and unambiguous detection of OH and H2O signatures in between 29-degree north and 62-degree ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
GSLV failed to put Earth Observation Satellite into orbit
GSLV rocket of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) failed to put India’s largest earth observation satellite (EOS-3) into the orbit. It failed because of failure to ignite the cryogenic stage of the GSLV. Highlight It failed even though the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 13, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 13, 2021 INDIA – PM interacts with women self-help groups (SHGs) under the “Aatmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad” (dialogue with self-reliant women) initiative; releases Rs 1,625 crore as capitalisation support fund ..