Page-40 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

School education scheme extended for 5 years

August 5, 2021

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’ for school education for further five years. Key Points As per the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, scheme would continue from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026. ..

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States’ powers to make own OBC lists restored

August 5, 2021

Central government approved a Constitution Amendment Bill on August 4, 2021 that seeks to empower states and UTs to make their own OBC lists Key points Bill was approved at the meeting of Union Cabinet chaired by PM. It will ..

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First indigenous aircraft carrier conducted sea trials

August 5, 2021

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, conducted its maiden sea trails on August 4, 2021 encouraging making of military equipment within India. Key Points Trials will be conducted for a long period under all conditions before the carrier is ..

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Govt approves MoU between IIST and Delft University

August 5, 2021

Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands on August 4, 2021 in order to carry Academic programmes and Research activities. Key ..

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Maldives style water villas to be set up in Lakshadweep

August 5, 2021

Maldives style water villas will soon be set up in Lakshadweep in a bid to attract tourists to scenic beauty in the Union Territory. Highlights Administrator of Lakshadweep, Praful Khoda Patel highlighted that, water villas will be set up at ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 5, 2021

August 5, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 5, 2021 INDIA – Lok Sabha passes bill which seeks to set up a statutory authority with appropriate powers to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and ..

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Lovlina Borgohain wins India’s third medal at the Games

August 4, 2021

Lovlina won the third Olympic medal for India. She won bronze medal after going down 0-5 against Busenaz Surmeneli from Turkey in 69kg welterweight semifinals on August 4, 2021. Key Points Lovlina Borgohain has also become the second Indian female ..

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Delhi govt approves 66% Salary hike for MLAs

August 4, 2021

Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gave nod to proposal of 66% salary hike for MLAs. Key Points This hike has come after a decade to raise existing monthly salary and allowances of MLAs from Rs 54,000 to Rs ..

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