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August 1: Muslim Women Rights Day
Muslim Women Rights Day was observed on August 1 in India. Highlights Year 2021 marks second anniversary of triple talaq bill which is officially called as Muslim Women Act (Protection of Rights on Marriage) passed in the Rajya Sabha. Background ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Myanmar’s military extends Emergency for two years
Myanmar’s military has extended emergency for two years, after seizing power from elected government of Myanmar. Highlights Military had seized power from elected government six months ago in February 2021. According to Military leader, state of emergency will achieve its ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
COVID19: India, U.K. to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’
AYUSH Ministry is to conduct clinical trials of “Ashwagandha” in collaboration with UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Team will check its efficacy on COVID-19 infection. Highlights All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and LSHTM signed a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PV Sindhu: First Indian Woman to win Two Olympics medals
PV Sindhu, a 26-year-old badminton player, has become first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals after defeating ‘He Bingjiao’ of China. Highlights Sindhu defeated ‘He Bingjiao’ by 21-13, 21-15 in women’s singles bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics 2020. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution- Key Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch “e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution” on August 2, 2021. e-RUPI is an e-voucher-based payment solution. Highlights e-RUPI initiative will be launched to limit touch points between government and beneficiary. Platform will also ensure that ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 2, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 2, 2021 INDIA – India, China establish hotline in north Sikkim, other operational hotlines are at Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldi in Ladakh – CIC slams Centre’s denial of information ..