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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 3, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 3, 2021 INDIA – Delta variants lineages reduces Covaxin antibodies, ICMR-National Institute of Virology study – Culture Ministry invites people to upload their videos singing national anthem on www.RASHTRAGAAN.IN – President ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Freedom Fighter Pingali Venkayya-Things to know
On the occasion of birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other members of Union Cabinet paid homage to him. Year 2021 marked 145th anniversary of Pingali Venkayya. Highlights Pingali Venkayya was the architect behind the design ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s lightest metro train set for Pune Metro sent from Italy
According to Titagarh Wagons Ltd, its plant in Italy has rolled out first train for Pune Metro coach. Key Points In total, 34 trains will be sent from Italy. Each train will comprise of three coaches. The first prototype of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UAE launches Covid vaccine for children aged 3-17
United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 3 to 17. Key Points UAE will administer China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 3-17. This decision was taken after clinical trials and extensive evaluations. As per authorities, trial ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
EU imposes record Data Privacy Fine on Amazon
European Union has imposed a fine of $886.6 million or 746 million euro on Amazon.com Inc. European Union fined Amazon for processing personal data in violation of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Key Points Fine was imposed by Luxembourg ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Indian Women Hockey team entered Olympics Semi-Finals
Indian women’s hockey team has created history by qualifying for Olympic Games semi-finals for the first time. In the match on August 2, India played against three-time champions Australia and made it to the semi-finals by beating Australia by solitary ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
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 ..