Page-4 of Current Affairs - August, 2021

FIT India Mobile Application Launched

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, launched the Fit India Mobile Application on the occasion of celebrating second anniversary of Fit India Movement. Highlights Application was launched as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at Major Dhyan ..

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Thematic POSHAN Maah to be celebrated in September

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has planned to organise and celebrate Thematic POSHAN Maah in September 2021. About POSHAN Abhiyaan POSHAN Abhiyaan is the flagship programme of government of India to improve nutritional outcomes for pregnant women, ..

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Greater Male Connectivity Project: AFCONS to build bridge in Maldives

Indian construction firm, AFCONS, signed a contract for the largest-ever infrastructure project in Maldives on August 26, 2021. Key Points This project is dubbed as The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). It will comprise of a 6.74 km-long bridge and ..

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August 29: International Day against Nuclear Tests

Event of International Day against Nuclear Tests is held on August 29 each year. Highlights This event is organised with the aim of bringing about awareness regarding the harmful effects of testing nuclear weapons and calls to end such tests. ..

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SpaceX launched ants, avocados, robotic arm to Space station

SpaceX launched shipments of ants, avocados, human-sized robotic arm toward the International Space Station on August 29, 2021. Key Points The delivery of shipments is due to arrive on August 30, 2021. It will be SpaceX’s 23rd mission for NASA ..

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Yogesh Kathuniya clinch Silver Medal in Paralympics

Discus thrower, Yogesh Kathuniya, clinched a silver medal on August 30 in the men’s F56 event in 2020 Paralympics. Highlights On August 29, India picked up a silver in high jump and a bronze in discus throw, which is on ..

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