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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Tamil Nadu -First state to cut petrol price by Rs. 3/litre
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in India to cut the petrol price in fiscal year 2021-22 by Rs 3/litre, providing a major relief to consumers. Key Points Price cut was announced by State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan during ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 14: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 14, 2021 that, August 14 would now be observed as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. Key Points The day would be observed every year to commemorate the “struggles and sacrifices” of millions of people ..