Page-26 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

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 ..

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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 ..

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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), ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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. ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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