Page-2 of GKToday Archives: August, 2022

Aug 31: International Day for People of African Descent

August 31, 2022

The International Day for People of African Origin is observed every year on 31 August to celebrate the enormous contribution of the African diaspora in the field of human endeavour. The United Nations observed the first-ever International Day for People ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022

1. Which Indian businessperson recently became the third-richest person in the world, as per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index? [A] Mukesh Ambani[B] Gautam Adani[C] Cyrus Poonawala[D] Radhakishan Damani Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Gautam Adani] Notes:Indian Business tycoon Gautam Adani recently ..

INS Vikrant: First Indigenously-built Aircraft Carrier

August 31, 2022

Indigenous aircraft carrier ‘Vikrant’ is set to commission on September 2, 2022 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The aircraft landing trials on INS Vikrant will begin in November and will be completed by mid-2023. The carrier should ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 30, 2022 [Mock Test]

August 30, 2022

1. Consider the following statements: The first fishing cat census outside of a protected area network was conducted at Chilika Lake. Fishing cat was protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act. It is classified as critically endangered in ..

Pakistan floods: One third of the country is under water

August 30, 2022

Pakistan is currently battling its worst monsoon floods in a decade, which has killed more than 1,100 people, caused more than USD 10 billion in damages and submerged nearly a third of the country. Also, the United Nations issued a ..

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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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