Page-17 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Iran’s response in nuclear deal talks

August 17, 2022

Iran recently submitted a “written response” to final roadmap of restoring its torn nuclear deal with world powers. The country would not go with the proposal mediated by European Union. Highlights: Iran and United States have differences on three issues. ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 17, 2022

August 17, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 17, 2022 INDIA – Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges citizens to participate in Citizen Survey for National Curriculum Framework – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses plenary session of Moscow Conference ..

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Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine – Update

August 16, 2022

Bharat Biotech recently sought approval for its intranasal Covid vaccine candidate, BBV154, as two-dose vaccine as well as booster dose. It submitted data from Phase 3 clinical trials of BBV154 to seek approval. Highlights: The heterologous booster infers that, third or ..

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Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana

August 16, 2022

In financial year 2022-2023, Government of Rajasthan has planned to devote more than Rs 17 crore to provide “Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana”. Under this scheme, free coaching is provided to students for competitive exams. Budget outlay for this financial year is ..

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India adds 11 more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites

August 16, 2022

In the 75th year of Independence, India has added 11 more wetlands in the Ramsar Sites list. Thus, total number of Ramsar sites in India stands at 75, covering an area of 13 lakh 26 thousand 677 Hectare. Highlights: Four ..

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President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM)

August 16, 2022

On August 15, 2022, President Droupadi Murmu approved around 107 gallantry awards for the armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). It comprises of 3 Kirti Chakras and 13 Shaurya Chakras. Apart from that, 81 Sena Medals, 1 Nao ..

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‘Golden Joint’ of Chenab Railway Bridge

August 16, 2022

The ‘Golden Joint’ of Chenab Railway bridge was inaugurated on August 13, 2022. It was decked with the National flag to celebrate the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. It is the highest railway bridge in the world. It is located in ..

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UK :1st country to approve Omicron Vaccine

August 16, 2022

The United Kingdom has authorized the first ever covid-19 vaccine for Omicron variant. It is the first country to do so. Authorization of vaccine will now pave ways for autumn booster campaign using two-strain shot of Moderna. Highlights: Conditional authorisation ..

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