Current Affairs - August, 2021
IIT Madras to Develop Online Marketplace called e-Source
IIT Madras is in process of developing an online platform called e-Source that will be used to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste). Key Facts E-Source will be used to tackle e-waste by linking stakeholders of the formal and informal economy. e-Source will act as an exchange platform to serve as an online marketplace for Waste Electrical ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: e-Source • E-Waste • e-waste generation • e-waste handling and management • IIT-Madras • Online Marketplace
August 30: National Small Industry Day
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 the objective of encouraging small businesses and offering job opportunities to the jobless. Significance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Economic growth • Ministry of Small-Scale Industries • National Small Industry Day • Small Industries in India • Small scale enterprises
PayU acquires Digital payments provider BillDesk
Fintech services provider, PayU, is set to acquire the Indian digital payments provider, BillDesk for $4.7 billion. This will be one among the largest deals in Indian fintech sector. Highlights This announcement was made by the global consumer internet group and one among the largest technology investors worldwide, Prosus NV on August 31, 2021. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: BillDesk • Digital Payment Provider • Indian fintech sector • PayU
Asian Youth Championships: 6 Gold medals for India
Indian boxers won six gold medals along with nine silver and five bronze medals in the Asian Youth Championship. Highlights In the event, women’s competition was significantly depleted because of pullouts caused by COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Preeti Dahiya, Sneha Kumari, Khushi and Neha won the gold medals in the women’s draw. Out of 10 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Asian Athletics Association • Asian Youth Athletics Championships • Asian youth championships • Gold Medals • Indian Boxers
Indian Navy’s First Exercise with Algerian Navy
The Indian and Algerian navies conducted their first ever naval exercise off the coast of Algeria on August 29, 2021. Highlights The exercise reflects increased maritime cooperation among two countries. Stealth ship INS Tabar represented India while Algeria was represented by its naval ship ANS Ezager. As part of the exercise, activities like communication procedures, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Algeria • Foreign Relations of Algeria • India-Algeria relation • Joint Naval Exercise • Joint naval exercise between India and Algeria