Page-16 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

India’s ‘Panch Pran’ target for next 25 years

August 17, 2022

On August 15, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for 9th consecutive time from the Red Fort. During the 88 minutes speech, PM set a “Panch Pran Targets” (Five Resolves) to turn India into a developed nation in ..

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William Ruto: Kenya’s Next President

August 17, 2022

William Samoei Arap Ruto, who has been the deputy president of Kenya since 2013, won the Presidential election against Raila Odinga. He won by 50.49% of the votes, on the other hand Odinga received 48.85% of votes. He will take ..

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SBI first dedicated branch to support start-ups

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022, State Bank of India (SBI) launched the first “state-of-the-art” dedicated branch for start-ups to extend support and facilitate them. This branch is located in Koramangala, Bengaluru. It was launched by chairman of SBI Dinesh Khara. The ..

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3D-printed cornea from Human Donor Corneal Tissue

August 17, 2022

In a first event, researchers successfully developed the 3D-printed artificial cornea from human donor corneal tissue. Artificial cornea was transplanted into a rabbit eye. Important facts: This project was undertaken by researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad ..

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Anti-personnel mine ‘Nipun’ and F-INSAS

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched “Nipin” and “F-INSAS” weapons and futuristic weapon systems for Indian Army. These weapons were launched under Indian Army modernisation plan. About F-INSAS System: F-INSAS is “Future-Infantry Soldier as A System” weapon. ..

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Manthan platform for R&D collaboration

August 17, 2022

In order to steer the collaboration between industry and research institutes in implementing technology-based social impact innovations and solutions in India, government launched the “Manthan Platform” on August 16, 2022. The Manthan Platform; Promises to expand government’s efforts of building ..

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Arunachal Pradesh ‘Medicine from The Sky’ Project

August 17, 2022

In Arunachal Pradesh, “Medicine from the Sky Project” was unveiled successfully on August 15, 2022.  First flight of drone service was carried from Seppa to Chayang Tajo in East Kameng district. This project is inspired from the Prime Minister’s vision ..

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Paalan 1000 National Campaign

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022, ‘Paalan 1000 National Campaign was set in motion’. It was launched by Bharati Pravin Pawar (Union Minister of State for Health) in virtual mode. On the occasion, a parenting application was also unveiled, that primarily focuses ..

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