Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

MP to get World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant

World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant will be constructed in Madhya Pradesh. It is aimed at boosting power generation capacity the state and addressing electricity problems in the central region. Important Facts to know about the plant: The floating solar ..

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PM to start-off projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to start-off and lay foundation stone to several projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur in Gujarat. Projects will be launched on August 4, 2022, virtually. These projects include; Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital– Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital ..

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UNFCCC: Cabinet approval of India’s updated NDC

The Union Cabinet recently gave approval to India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The updated NDC will be transferred to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India’s Updated NDC: It aims to increase India’s contributions in strengthening ..

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Haryana: Cheerag Scheme Launched

Haryana Government recently launched the Haryana Cheerag Scheme. Under the scheme, government will provide free education to Economically Weaker section (EWS) students of Government schools in private school. More about Cheerag Scheme; Cheerag Scheme stands for, “Chief Minister Equal Education ..

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Assam ‘Mission Bhumiputra’

On August 1, 2022, Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled ‘Mission Bhumiputra’. Under the mission, digitalised caste certificates will be issued to students, in a simplified and digital way. It will be implemented by Departments of Tribal Affairs ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 4, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 4, 2022 INDIA – Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022; Provides for establishing Central universities in various States – Centre launches State University Research Excellence scheme to create ..

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Sites Identified for ‘National importance’ Tag

According to Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy, 20 heritage sites have been identified for National importance tag. These sites also include 2 ancient mounds at Rakhigarhi in Haryana and age-old Anangtal in Delhi in the last 3 years. Other ..

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Aurangabad: First to publish Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data

According to Aurangabad Smart City Development Council Limited (ASCDCL), Aurangabad has become the first city to publish the “Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google. It released the EIE data on August 2, 2022. Google introduced the EIE dashboard for ..

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CWG 2022: Indian Team wins gold in Lawn Bowl

India’s lawn bowls women’s fours team won gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, creating history by winning India’s first ever medal in lawn bowls event. The team of lawn bowls comprised of skipper Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki, Lovely Choubey, and ..

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MoWCD released Guidelines for ‘Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0′

Recently, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) released operational guidelines to implement ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0′ scheme. Central government has approved the scheme for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26, that is; the period of 15th Finance Commission. Important ..

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