Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Justice U.U. Lalit named as CJI’s Successor

August 5, 2022

On August 4, 2022, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana recommended the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor. Recommendation was sent to the Union Minister for Law and Justice. Highlights: Justice NV Ramana is scheduled to ..

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Experiential Learning for 21st Century Program

August 5, 2022

Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme was recently launched for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Principals and Teachers, in virtual mode. It was launched by CBSE, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ESTS in association with TATA trusts, TISS and MGIS. ..

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Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission

August 5, 2022

Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..

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South Korea’s first spacecraft launched to the moon

August 5, 2022

South Korea launched its maiden spacecraft to the moon, joining the race with other countries, on August 4, 2022. The South Korean lunar orbiter will inspect the future landing spots. It was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It ..

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AzaadiSAT: ISRO’s Smallest Rocket in Space

August 5, 2022

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its smallest commercial rocket ‘Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)’ carrying ‘AzaadiSAT’, on August 7, 2022. It will be launched  to unfurl the Tricolour in space, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 5, 2022

August 5, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 5, 2022 INDIA – Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana recommends name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor – India and the US to conduct military exercise ..

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Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2021

August 4, 2022

Lok Sabha passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 on August 2, 2022. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2021. It will amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Key provisions of the Bill include; ..

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Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022

August 4, 2022

Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022. The Bill aims to convert the ‘National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)’ into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV). Important provisions of the bill include; NRTI (Vadodara) is ..

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Federal Bank: 1st to list Payment Gateway on New tax platform

August 4, 2022

Federal Bank, based in Kerala, is the first bank to get listed its Payment Gateway platform on “TIN 2.0 platform” of the Income Tax Department. TIN 2.0 platform was started on July 1, 2022. Highlights of the platform include: On the TIN ..

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State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme

August 4, 2022

Science and Engineering Research Board’s- State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme was recently launched to increase the research capabilities in a structured way, in a bid to create a powerful R&D ecosystem in state as well as private universities & ..

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