Page-4 of Current Affairs - August, 2022

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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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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Vajra Prahar: India-US Joint Military Exercise, 2022

August 30, 2022

The 13th edition of India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar recently concluded in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, its 12th edition was held in October 2021 at Joint Base Lewis Mc Cord in Washington, USA. Key Points During this 21-day ..

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SAREX 22 Indian Coast Guard Exercise

August 30, 2022

The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted its biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise SAREX 22 off the Chennai coast. Key Points The objective of this exercise is to avoid accidents at sea and save lives by conducting rescue operations. ..

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India-Bangladesh MoU on Kushiyara River

August 30, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the ‘Smriti Van’ memorial built on the outskirts of Bhuj city in Kutch district of Gujarat in memory of the 2001 earthquake victims. Key Points The grand structure, which according to a Gujarat government ..

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