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August 7: National Handloom Day
National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7, every year. The day highlights the contribution of handloom industry in socio-economic development of India. It also raises awareness among people regarding the handloom industry. Ministry of Textile is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Indian Army ‘Skylight’ Mega- Exercise
The Indian Army recently conducted “Skylight Mega-Exercise”, to enhance its space domain capabilities. It was first of its kind large-scale exercise. Skylight exercise was aimed at testing operational readiness of satellite communication assets and giving training to personnel manning these ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
80th anniversary of Quit India movement
India has completed 80 years on ‘Quit India Movement’ on August 8, 2022. This movement is also known as August Kranti. The Quit India Movement is an important milestone in India’s history of freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi had called to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
U.P MoU with Deloitte India
On August 5, 2022, Uttar Pradesh Government inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Deloitte India, to appoint it as a consultant in a bid to achieving the target of bringing UP’s economy to USD 1 trillion. Decision to appoint Deloitte ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting- Highlights
On August 7, 2022 7th Governing Council meeting was held at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. It was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was the first in-person meeting of the council since July 2019. Agenda of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 7-8, 2022
1. Who chairs the Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog? [A] NITI Aayog CEO[B] President of India[C] Prime Minister of India[D] Union Finance Minister Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Prime Minister of India] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th ..
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 8, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 8, 2022 INDIA – ISRO launches small rocket from Sriharikota carrying Earth Observation Satellite & AzaadiSAT satellite – 8th National handloom observed on August 7 – PM chairs 7th Governing ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 08, 2022 [Mock Test]
1. Which of the following countries are member countries of recently launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? Fiji Malaysia India Vietnam Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [A] Only 3[B] Only 2 & 3[C] Only 2, 3 & 4[D] ..
Jagdeep Dhankhar: 14th Vice President of India
NDA Candidate, Jagdeep Dhankhar has become the 14th Vice President of India, after beating Margaret Alva. He is the second leader from Rajasthan to become Vice President. Highlights: Out of 780 electors, including elected members of Lok Sabha and elected ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 7, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 7, 2022 INDIA – NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar elected as 16th Vice President of India – UGC asks all Universities and Colleges to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance ..