Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsav

August 10, 2022

Chief Minister Hemant Soren kicked-off the Jharkhand Tribal Festival on August 9, 2022. It is a two-day festival and will conclude on August 10. The festival will witness the participation of artists from tribal-dominated states, including India’s north-eastern states. Key ..

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Bill to rename “Delhi International Arbitration Centre”

August 10, 2022

On August 8, 2022, Lok Sabha have nod to “New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022”. The bill seeks to rechristen New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as “India International Arbitration Centre”. New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022: ..

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Indian Army ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ Programme

August 10, 2022

On August 8, 2022, Him Drone-e-thon Programme was recently unveiled by the Indian Army, in association with the Drone Federation of India. The programme was launched in line with “make in India in defence manufacturing”. It aims to catalyse and provide ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 10, 2022

August 10, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 10, 2022 INDIA – Nitish Kumar ends alliance with BJP, quits as Bihar CM – Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan passes away at 52 – Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex ..

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Nallathamby Kalaiselvi: First Woman Chief of CSIR

August 9, 2022

Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has been appointed as the “first woman director general of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). She is the senior electrochemical scientist and has been appointed for two years. Key facts: Kalaiselvi will succeed Shekhar Mande, who ..

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What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?

August 9, 2022

Recently, member of NITI Aayog V K Saraswat suggested the government to focus on setting up small modular reactors (SMRs). This move will help in meeting India’s energy needs and replace the thermal power plants. Highlights of the suggestion: V K ..

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August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9, 2022

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples is commemorated on August 9, every year worldwide. It highlights the role of indigenous people and significance of preserving their rights. UNESCO celebrates this day by sharing information on projects and activities in line ..

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August 9: Nagasaki Day

August 9, 2022

On August 9, Japan is commemorating the Nagasaki Day. On this day in 1945, the United States had dropped “Fat Man- atomic bomb” on Japanese city, Nagasaki. The atomic bomb was named so, due to wide, round shape of the ..

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RBI proposes for Cross-border inward payments through BBPS

August 9, 2022

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India proposed to allow Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to process cross-border inbound bill payments. This will help the Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who face challenges in paying utility bills in India. If proposal is accepted, ..

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Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022

August 9, 2022

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was put in the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022 and was passed on August 8. It seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It promotes energy efficiency and conservation. Important Provisions of the ..

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