Page-4 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

PM inaugurates Iconic ‘Atal Bridge’ in Ahmedabad

August 29, 2022

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic ‘Atal Bridge’ over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. Its name was declared as Atal Bridge on 25 December on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ..

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75 tribal districts identified for TB interventions

August 29, 2022

Recently 75 high burden tribal districts have been selected by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Central TB Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to become TB free in the coming months. For 75 such districts, ..

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Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

August 29, 2022

Environment Ministry has recently notified Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 for eco-friendly disposal of defective batteries. These rules will replace the Battery (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. Key Points These regulations cover all types of batteries such as electric vehicle ..

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International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29

August 29, 2022

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed across every year across the world on 29 August with aim to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. Purpose of this day To ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 28-29, 2022

August 29, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 28-29, 2022 INDIA – Builder Supertech’s 40-storey twin towers in Nodia demolished over violation of construction laws – Govt. launches website www.swachhsagar.org to boost ongoing Coastal Clean-Up campaign – Union ..

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‘Arth Ganga’: New model for sustainable development of rivers

August 29, 2022

Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti unveiled a new initiative named ‘Arth Ganga’ under the Namami Gange program with an aim to boost economic activities along the banks of river Ganga. Under Arth Ganga, the government is working at six ..

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August 29: National Sports Day

August 29, 2022

The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his ..

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India-Tanzania Task force for Defence Cooperation

August 27, 2022

Recently, Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Dr. Sturgomena Lawrence Tax, Minister of Defense and National Services of Tanzania in New Delhi. Key Points During the meeting, the two ministers agreed to set up a task force ..

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K Subramaniam: Executive Director (India) at IMF

August 27, 2022

Former Chief Economic Adviser of India K. Subramaniam was recently appointed as the Executive Director of India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He will replace Surjit S Bhalla, who was appointed as India’s executive director on the board of ..

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Samir V Kamat: New DRDO Chairman

August 27, 2022

Sameer V Kamat, Director General, Naval Systems and Materials Division of DRDO, was recently appointed as the new Chairman of DRDO. Kamat will continue in this post till the age of 60 years or till further orders. The same, the ..

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