Page-3 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Noida Supertech Twin Towers razed

August 30, 2022

Recently, on the directions of the Supreme Court, Noida’s famous Twin Towers (Apex (32 floors) and Cyan (29 floors)) were blown up and demolished. This twin tower was built by Supertech. This matter was going on in the court for ..

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Vajra Prahar: India-US Joint Military Exercise, 2022

August 30, 2022

The 13th edition of India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar recently concluded in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, its 12th edition was held in October 2021 at Joint Base Lewis Mc Cord in Washington, USA. Key Points During this 21-day ..

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SAREX 22 Indian Coast Guard Exercise

August 30, 2022

The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted its biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise SAREX 22 off the Chennai coast. Key Points The objective of this exercise is to avoid accidents at sea and save lives by conducting rescue operations. ..

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India-Bangladesh MoU on Kushiyara River

August 30, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the ‘Smriti Van’ memorial built on the outskirts of Bhuj city in Kutch district of Gujarat in memory of the 2001 earthquake victims. Key Points The grand structure, which according to a Gujarat government ..

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All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022

August 30, 2022

Recently, the 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 began at Iboyama Shumang Leela Shanglen in Palace Compound, Imphal. Key Points Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur and the roles of female artists are all played ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 30, 2022

August 30, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 30, 2022 INDIA – Queen Máxima of Netherlands calls on President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi – New envoys: 1. Francisco Teodoro Maldonado Guevara, Ambassador of Ecuador 2. Ahmed Ali ..

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August 30: National Small Industry Day

August 30, 2022

National Small Industry Day is observed every year on August 30, to recognise the value of small businesses existing in India. Highlights It is an annual celebration dedicated to encouraging small businesses across the country. This day is observed with ..

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8 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana

August 29, 2022

Recently, the central government’s ambitious scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has completed eight years. The main objective of this scheme was to include the poor section of the country in the main banking system. Under this scheme more than ..

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Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League

August 29, 2022

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra recently won the Lausanne Diamond League with a best throw of 89.08m. He became the first Indian to win the Diamond League meeting title. Before Chopra, discus thrower Vikas Gowda is the only Indian to ..

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India-Bangladesh MoU on Kushiyara River

August 29, 2022

During the 38th Ministerial Meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission, the two countries finalized a draft of a Memorandum of Understanding to share the waters of the Kushiyara River on an interim basis. Key Points In this meeting, the ..

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