75 tribal districts identified for TB interventions

Recently 75 high burden tribal districts have been selected by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Central TB Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to become TB free in the coming months. For 75 such districts, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

Environment Ministry has recently notified Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 for eco-friendly disposal of defective batteries. These rules will replace the Battery (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. Key Points These regulations cover all types of batteries such as electric vehicle ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 28-29, 2022

1. What is the name of the new model of sustainable development of rivers proposed by Indian Government? [A] Namami Bharat[B] Arth Ganga[C] River SDG[D] Namami Nadhi Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Arth Ganga] Notes:The Chief of National Mission for ..

International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed across every year across the world on 29 August with aim to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. Purpose of this day To ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 28-29, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 28-29, 2022 INDIA – Builder Supertech’s 40-storey twin towers in Nodia demolished over violation of construction laws – Govt. launches website www.swachhsagar.org to boost ongoing Coastal Clean-Up campaign – Union ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

‘Arth Ganga’: New model for sustainable development of rivers

Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti unveiled a new initiative named ‘Arth Ganga’ under the Namami Gange program with an aim to boost economic activities along the banks of river Ganga. Under Arth Ganga, the government is working at six ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

August 29: National Sports Day

The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 27, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. With respect to the Kalamkari painting, which of the statements given above are correct? Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam are its two distinct styles. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay popularised it. Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings from Andhra Pradesh received the geographical indication (GI) tags. Choose ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 26, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. With respect to the Chemical Weapon Convention, consider the following statements: It is implemented by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Israel, North Korea and South Sudan have neither signed nor ratified it. India was the first state ..

India-Tanzania Task force for Defence Cooperation

Recently, Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Dr. Sturgomena Lawrence Tax, Minister of Defense and National Services of Tanzania in New Delhi. Key Points During the meeting, the two ministers agreed to set up a task force ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs