Category: All Current Affairs

Bangladesh will set up War Memorial for Indian soldiers

August 11, 2020

• Bangladesh is planning to set up a War Memorial for Indian soldiers who died in 1971 during Bangladesh’s struggle for independence from Pakistan.

Hassan Diab PM of Lebanon resigned

August 11, 2020

• Hassan Diab, PM of Lebanon resigned after the catastrophic blast in the capital of the country, Beirut, on August 4.

Rajasthan government has decided to provide free food grains till November

August 11, 2020

• Rajasthan government has decided to provide free food grains till November National Food Security Mission. They will provide five kg of wheat per person and one kg of gram per family under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.

Industrial policy 2020-23 launched by AP

August 11, 2020

• Industrial policy 2020-23 launched by AP to support the MSME sector in the state for its development and growth in the state. This policy will be effective till the year 2023.

“Indira Van Mitan Yojana” launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

August 11, 2020

• “Indira Van Mitan Yojana” launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 9 August 2020, on the occasion of the World Tribal Day, to bring prosperity to forest dwellers (especially tribal) by opening up self-employment opportunities.

“Medicine Van” started for flood victims of Bihar

August 11, 2020

• “Medicine Van ” started for flood victims of Bihar and it was flagged off by Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. The Thakurdwara Trust, of Jorbhag Delhi provided 15 Lakh rupees for medical support.

‘AIR SUVIDHA’ launched by DIAL for International Passenger

August 10, 2020

• A first-of-its-kind web portal named ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ Portal developed by  Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).International passengers won’t have to fill physical copies of self declaration and quarantine exemption forms when they arrive in India.It makes everything contactless for the International passengers.

Defence Minister banned the import of 101 defence items

August 10, 2020

• Defence Minister banned the import of 101 defence items with an aim to promote the defence production of our country towards becoming Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

PNB Housing Finance appointed Hardayal Prasad as its new MD& CEO

August 10, 2020

• PNB Housing Finance appointed former SBI Card head Hardayal Prasad as its new MD & CEO.

Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as PM of Sri Lanka for the 4th time

August 10, 2020

• Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as PM of Sri Lanka for the fourth time that the 74-year-old Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) leader has been appointed as the PM of Sri Lanka.