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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 31, 2022 INDIA – Supreme Court closes contempt proceedings, arising out of the demolition of Babri Masjid at Ayodhya in 1992, against the state of Uttar Pradesh and others – ..

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Vedic Planetarium : World’s largest religious monument

August 31, 2022

India is home to many architectural marvels. The Vedic Planetarium Temple in Mayapur, West Bengal will soon become the world’s largest religious monument. Currently, the largest religious monument in the world is Angkor Wat, a huge Buddhist temple complex located ..

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Aug 31: International Day for People of African Descent

August 31, 2022

The International Day for People of African Origin is observed every year on 31 August to celebrate the enormous contribution of the African diaspora in the field of human endeavour. The United Nations observed the first-ever International Day for People ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022

1. Which Indian businessperson recently became the third-richest person in the world, as per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index? [A] Mukesh Ambani[B] Gautam Adani[C] Cyrus Poonawala[D] Radhakishan Damani Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Gautam Adani] Notes:Indian Business tycoon Gautam Adani recently ..

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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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 30, 2022 [Mock Test]

August 30, 2022

1. Consider the following statements: The first fishing cat census outside of a protected area network was conducted at Chilika Lake. Fishing cat was protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act. It is classified as critically endangered in ..

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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