Category: All Current Affairs

AP launched E-Raksha Bandhan’, an online training programme

August 3, 2020

• An online training programme on cybersecurity named  ‘e-Raksha Bandhan’ launched by Andhra Pradesh govt. with an aim to create awareness among the public on cybercrimes across the State.

‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, 2020-21

August 3, 2020

• An innovative initiative Vidyarthi Vigyaan Manthan 2020-21 (VVM) launched by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. This programme is designed with an aim to identify the young bright minds with a scientific aptitude among the student group. A highly ambitious student is provided with a mentor to carry forward their education in the field of science.

3rd August observed World Sanskrit Day 2020

August 3, 2020

• Every year on Shraavanapoornima, the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar, which is also marked as Raksha Bandhan we celebrate World Sanskrit Day.
• The Government of India decided to celebrate World Sanskrit Day in 1969.
• The day promotes the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and aims to promote its revival and maintenance.

A book titled “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” released by Nitish Kumar

August 2, 2020

• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a book titled “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” – a compilation of articles, views and life journey – of Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary.

India partnered with UK for a joint medicine research

August 2, 2020

• India partnered with the UK to undertake five new research projects to tackle anti-microbial resistance of 8 million pounds.UK will contribute 4 million pounds and rest India will contribute.

‘Kona Kona Umeed’ campaign started by Kotak Mahindra Bank

August 2, 2020

• ‘Kona Kona Umeed’ campaign started by Kotak Mahindra Bank in which the bank will provide a range of offers and deals on its products including loans, savings accounts, current accounts, corporate salary accounts as well as Kotak debit cards, credit cards and digital payments. It campaign will last for two months.

Manipur inaugurates new 300 bedded COVID Care Centre in Imphal

August 2, 2020

• Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated a new 300 bedded COVID Care Centre (CCC) at Manipur Trade and Expo Centre in Imphal West

‘Odisha Agni-Shama Seva’ online portal launched in Odisha

August 2, 2020

• ‘Odisha Agni-Shama Seva’ online portal launched by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.This portal will help in issuing fire safety certificates to different categories of buildings through online mode.

A total of 24 States now adopted ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’

August 2, 2020

• Four additional states, namely Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand adopted the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ plan of the Central government. The remaining states/UT will implement this scheme by March 2021.

World Breastfeeding Week observed from 1st – 7th Aug

August 2, 2020

• World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually during the first week of August (1^st  – 7^th).
• The theme of World Breastfeeding Week is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”.