Page-23 of 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 ..
Month: 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..