Page-11 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

Vertical Launch Short Range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) test fired

August 24, 2022

Recently, Defence Research & Development Organisation and Indian Navy successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range Chandipur, Odisha. Key Points The flight test was conducted against a high speed unmanned aerial target ..

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SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting

August 24, 2022

Union Minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. During this, he will also take part in the meeting of defense ministers of the countries involved in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Key Points ..

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Longest ever drought in China

August 24, 2022

China is facing its biggest drought ever. Drought has dried up rivers and affected power generation at hydroelectric power plants. There is darkness in small and big cities due to no electricity. Key Points After 64 years, China faced the ..

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Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen three times in a row

August 24, 2022

16-year-old R Praggnanandhaa, India’s young grandmaster, defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen for the third time this year. He defeated Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup. Despite the victory over Carlsen, he finished second in ..

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HPCL Cow dung to Compressed Biogas Project

August 24, 2022

Recently, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation started its Cowdung to Compressed Biogas project in Sanchore, Rajasthan. This will be HPCL’s first project under the Waste to Energy portfolio. Key Points The plant proposes to use 100 tonnes of cow dung per day ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 24, 2022

August 24, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 24, 2022 INDIA – Supreme Court refers conflict between the Shiv Sena factions of Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde to 5-judge constitution bench for resolution – DRDO and Indian Navy ..

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