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Japan marks 76th anniversary of World’s First Atomic Bombing
Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, attended a memorial to commemorate the 76th anniversary of world’s first atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Key Points Survivors and relatives marked the anniversary of blast with a minute of silence. Those who survived ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Foreign exchange reserves surge by USD 9.427 billion
As per RBI Data, India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by USD 9.427 billion. Foreign exchange reserves now stand at a record high of USD 620.576 billion in the week ended July 30. Key Points In 3rd week of July, reserves ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH Mobile App’ to be launched
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, is to launch ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App on August 7, 2021 in Nalanda Auditorium at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi. Key Facts PM-DAKSH portal and Mobile App was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has been joined in by 25 countries and seven international organisations as member till date. Bangladesh is the new entrant to CDRI. About CDRI CDRI was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 7: 7th National Handloom Day
Textile Ministry is all set to organise 7th National Handloom Day on August 7. First National Handloom Day was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 7, 2015 in Chennai. Key Points On the occasion, handloom weaving community will ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
MoS for Education participates in G20 Research Ministers’ meeting
Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, participated in G20 Research Ministers’ meeting on August 6, 2021. Highlights Meeting was hosted in by Italy. G20 Education Ministers of the grouping exchanged their views on enhancing research collaborations and sharing digital ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India-China Border Dispute: Troops disengaged in Gogra region of Eastern Ladakh
India and China have agreed to disengage their troops in the Gogra region of eastern Ladakh. Key Facts Both sides have agreed to restore the Line of Actual Control in the area. Troop disengagement process was carried after 15 months ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Parliamentary Panel recommendations on water agreement with China
Parliamentary panel, in its report before Lok Sabha observed that, India is not having any water treaty with China. However, both the nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers. Key Points MoUs on Brahmaputra ..