Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Haryana 2G Ethanol Plant

August 10, 2022

The 2nd-Generation Ethanol Plant is set to be commissioned on August 10, 2022 in Haryana on the occasion of World Biofuel Day. This plant is aimed at tackling the problem of stubble burning in Haryana and adjoining region. It will ..

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Ladakh dPal rNgam Duston Award conferred to Dalai Lama

August 10, 2022

Highest civilian honour of Ladakh “dPal rNgam Duston” was recently conferred to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He was honoured for his contribution towards humanity. dPal rNgam Duston Award: It was the 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award. Award was conferred to ..

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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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