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Kakori Train Conspiracy renamed to Kakori Train Action
Uttar Pradesh government has renamed a landmark freedom movement called “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action” and paid tributes to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points Revolutionaries had robbed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Hyundai to launch N Line cars in India
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced its debut first N Line of cars for India in 2021. Subsequently, more additional model will be launched over next few years. Highlights According to South Korean carmaker, N Line models will offer customers ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 10: World Lion Day
World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10 every year in a bid to raise awareness on lions. The day also seeks to mobilise support for protection and conservation of Lion. Highlights As per World Wide Fund for animals (WWF), ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
79 years of Quit India Movement
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) inaugurated an exhibition on August 8, 2021 to mark 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at National Archives of India in New Delhi. Highlights Exhibition on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PM Modi to address industry on Partnership for Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the industry on August 11, 2021 on the topic of government and businesses working together for a self-reliant India. Key Points PM will speak on the theme ‘India at 75: government and business working ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Taliban attack on Afghanistan Provincial Capital repelled
On August 9, 2021, Afghan forces attacked on provincial capital of northern province of Samangan called Aybak city to repel Taliban militants. Highlights In the attack, at least 20 Taliban militants were killed and eight others got injured. Taliban fighters ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
HC asked govt to reply on Petition Challenging Home Delivery of Liquor
Delhi High Court asked the Delhi government to reply on plea filed by BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma that challenged the provision home delivery of liquor in new excise policy of 2021. Highlights Bench comprising of Chief Justice D.N. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
China opens new terminal at Lhasa Airport in Tibet
China made its newly constructed terminal operational at Lhasa airport in Tibet. Key Facts This new terminal is the biggest terminal in Tibet opened to further expand the transport infrastructure in strategic Himalayan region. It will help Tibet to emerge ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
IPCC report: Indian Ocean Warming rapidly
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published its sixth assessment report (AR6) titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”. IPCC in its report confirmed that, Indian Ocean was warming at a rate higher than other oceans. Key Findings ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
65% TB cases in 15-45 age group
According to Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, a staggering 65 percent of the tuberculosis cases are in 15-45 age group in India. This age group is considered as most economically productive population segment. Highlights TB cases among productive population is ..