Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2018
Swadesh Darshan Scheme: First project North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom launched
The first project under Swadesh Darshan Scheme ‘North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom’ was inaugurated in Manipur. The project covers two sites i.e. Kangla Fort and Khongjom in Manipur. Under this project, Union Tourism Ministry has carried out works such ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
India to launch first manned space mission by 2022: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of his 72nd Independence Day speech vowed to put Indian in space by 2022 under manned space mission on board ‘Gaganyaan’. This announcement gives Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) definitive timeline for manned space ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Anandiben Patel takes additional charge as Chattisgarh Governor
President Ram Nath Kovind has given Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel additional charge of Chhattisgarh. She will discharge additional duties until the regular arrangements for the office of governor of Chhattisgarh are made. She was given additional charge following death ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Armed forces to grant permanent commission for women officers: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his addresses to the nation on occasion of 72nd Independence Day from Red Fort announced that permanent commission will be granted to serving women officers of armed forces. Henceforth, women officers who have been selected ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
US extends $39 million military finance to Sri Lanka to boost maritime security
United States has announced to grant $39 million as part its foreign military financing to Sri Lanka to boost maritime security. The US funding for Sri Lanka is part of its $300 million set aside for South and Southeast Asia ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
2018 Global Liveability Index: Vienna named world's most liveable city
Austrian capital Vienna was ranked as world’s most liveable city among 140 major cities in 2018 Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is first time that European city has topped rankings of EIU annual survey. Global ..