Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

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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Indian Army-Drone Federation of India MoU- Highlights

August 9, 2022

The Army Design Bureau has inked a MoU with Drone Federation of India, to work for promotion of research, development, testing and manufacturing of drones, counter drones and related technologies, in collaboration. These technologies would help the Indian Army in ..

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12th edition of DefExpo to be held in Gandhinagar

August 9, 2022

The 12th DefExpo is scheduled to held from October 18 to October 22, 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is the largest exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems in India. During the five-day, three days will be allotted for ..

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CWG 2022: India finishes at 4th Place

August 9, 2022

The Commonwealth Games 2022 were held from July 28 to August 8, 2022, in which India has been ranked at 4th place, in terms of medals. India bagged a total of 61 medals, comprising of 22 Gold, 16 Silver, and ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 9, 2022

August 9, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 9, 2022 INDIA – Both houses of Parliament adjourned sine die concluding the Monsoon Session – Parliament passes Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022; seeks to convert the National Rail and ..

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