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ONE LINERS AUGUST 2018
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
1 AUGUST 2018
National
  • The National Register of Citizens (NRC) contains names of Indian citizens of one of the Indian State of – Assam
  • The Criminal Law Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on clearing the way to award death penalty to convicts of child rapes in the country
  • Indian American Seema Nanda has been appointed as the CEO of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
  • The foundation stone of the 2nd Phase of Construction of North East Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH) at NEIAH,Campus.Mawdiangdiang, Shillong.
International
  • The 3rd BRICS Film Festival took place in Durban, South Africa, along with the International Durban Film Festival (DIFF)
Person-in-news
  • The Minister for AYUSH - Shripad Yesso Naik
  • The current Minister of Development of North Eastern Region is Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge).
Sports
  • The International Army Games 2018 at Patriot Park in Moscow region was declared open by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
  • Bajrang Punia has won his second consecutive international gold at the Yasar Dogu International in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Indian wrestlers won with 10 medals in Yasar Dogu International in Istanbul, Turkey, including seven by women, from the ranking event. 
General Knowledge
  • Ordinances are laws that are promulgated by the President of India on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet.
  • Polymetallic nodules (PMN) are also known as manganese nodules
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
2 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Madhya Pradesh government will observe Independence Day eve as Shahid Samman Divas to honour martyrs.
  • The US designated LeT commander Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil and the Pakistan-based terror group's two financial facilitators - Hameed-ul Hassan and Abdul Jabbar - as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists".
  • The first 'Nepal-India Think Tank' Summi t was held in Kathmandu.
  • - The U.S. administration's decision to place India in the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 list of countries, that eases export of high-tech items,
  • The Indian Railways launched a program “Mission Satyanishtha” on ethics in public governance for its employees at National Rail Museum in New Delhi on July 27
  • The Unified Commanders’ Conference (UCC) for the year 2018 has started at New Delhi on July 30 to review external security challenges 

International

  • Myanmar has established a commission of inquiry to probe allegations of human rights abuses in conflict-torn Rakhine state
  • The Independent Commission will investigate the allegations of human rights violations and related issues, following the terrorist attacks by  Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) 

Sports

  • Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is celebrating Swachhta Pakhwada from dates- August 1 to 15, 2018
  • Sports Authority of India (SAI) under Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has cleared 734 athletes for the scholarship under the Khelo India Talent Development Scheme

Person In News

  • Arman Ali was appointed as Executive Director of National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)
  • Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved renewal of appointment of Prof Anil D Sahasrabudhe as the chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education. 

General Knowledge

  • The Lok Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill 2018.
  • The use of Credit Card first started in 1920s in United States of America for selling the fuel to the automobile owners
  • The unlimited company is a company where there is no limit on the liability of its members.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
3 AUGUST 2018
  • National

  • The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the first extension of Concessional Financing Scheme(CFS)
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal for opening of 13 new KendriyaVidyalayas (KVs) in seven States
  • The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has launched the new scheme namely Seva Bhoj Yojna starting, 01.08.2018
  • Nationwide ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ released by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
  • The State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index has 63 indicators
  • The Maharashtra government has approved over Rs 7,000 crore to complete the drinking water projects in scarcity-hit areas of the state.
  • International
  • The UAE launched a three-month visa amnesty programme which will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers

  • Person in News
  • The Outstanding Parliamentarian Award” for the year 2017 - Bhartruhari Mahatab
  • John Sankaramangalam (84), the Veteran filmmaker and former director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTTI), has passed away in Thiruvalla, Kerala on July 30, 2018.

         Sports
  • The International Army Games 2018 are being held at 24 training grounds in seven countries namely Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, China and Russia from July 28 to August 11
  • Karman Kaur Thandi from Delhi has become only the 6th Indian woman tennis player to crack the top-200 rankings in singles

          General Knowledge
  • Arunachal Pradesh's first medical college and hospital, the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS),
  • The World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
4 AUGUST 2018

National

  • This commission has launched Global Mobility 'Hackathon-Move Hack' for the purpose of the future of mobility in India -NITI Aayog.
  • Government has approved e-auction of this many private FM radio channels in 236 cities - 683.
  • This Authority has tied up with SBI for a long term loan of Rs 25,000 crore for its projects – NHAI.

International

  • Parliament of this country has signed a controversial refugee and immigration bill in law – France.
  • Glenn Jacob, famously known as Ken in the WWE ring, has won the election of the Mayor of United States's - Knox County.

Sports

  • As a Test captain, the fastest player to score 7000 runs is - Virat Kohli.
  • Captain of Indian Women's World Cup team - Rani Rampal.

Science

  • India successfully tested the this Anti-Ballistic interceptor missile on August 2, 2018 - Advanced Air Defense (AAD).

Person in News

  • This Indian Screenwriter passed away at 70 years of age recently - Jalis Sherwani.
  • Current Indian Minister of Central Railways, Coal, Finance and Corporate Affairs - Piyush Goyal.
  • This famous Indian-Australian mathematician was honored with prestigious ‘Field Medal' - Akshay Venkatesh.

General Knowledge

  • NHAI’s full form - Indian National Highway Authority.
  • National Backward Class Commission (NCBC) established in the year – 1993.
  • National currency of France – Euro.
  • National Highway Authority (NHAI) of India established in the year - 1988.
  • Capital of Zimbabwe – Harare.
  • National currency of Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe Dollar.
  • Fields Medal for the Mathematics is given by the International Mathematical Union (IMU) to the mathematicians of this age group - below 40 years.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
5 AUGUST 2018

National

  • India’s first National Sports University will set up in - Manipur.
  • India’s first district to launch 'E-Malkhanas' - Delhi South East District.
  • Under this scheme, The government gave out targeted 50-millionth free LPG connection - Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
  • Tech Mahindra signed an MoU with this state to launch India's first Blockchain district - Telangana.
  • To promote research, design and testing of telecom equipment, TRAI has recommended a fund with an initial corpus of - Rs 10 billion.
  • UGC recently made PhDs mandatory for teaching at the university level starting year - 2021.
  • RUAV (Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) having 2-stroke petrol engine developed by HAL and - IIT-Kanpur.

International

  • New President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) - India. 
  • These two countries have joined the United States in a push to invest in infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region - Australia and Japan.

Sports

  • The Australian driver of the Redbull team in the F-1 Motor Racing International will leave the Redbull team after the 2018-19 season - Daniel Ricardo.

Person in News

  • Indian-Australian Mathematician winner of 'Field Medal' award in Mathematical - Akshay Venkatesh.

General Knowledge

  • Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) established in year – 1977.
  • India’s Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in year – 2016 (May 1).
  • Swachh Bharat Mission launched in year - 2014.
  • Worldwide Breastfeeding Week - August 1 to 7.
  • Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) established in year – - 1997.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) established in year – 1953 (December 28).
  • Headquarters of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) - Bengaluru (Karnataka).
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
6 AUGUST 2018

National

  • This station has got a new name as ‘Deen Dayal Upadhyaya railway station’ - Mughalsarai station.
  • Defence Ministry’s 'Defence India startup challenge' is a part of - IDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence).
  • The government is poised to hand over control of the Bengaluru division of this State-owned company to IAF - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

International

  • The third Asian country to get the Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) status by the US Administration – India.
  • Increased prevalence of this gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria endows resistance against last hope ‘colistin’ antibiotic - mcr-1.
  • The "MAITREE-2018" is the joint Army exercise of – India and Thailand.

Sports

  • In the Asian Nations Trophy International Chess Championship at Hamadan in Iran, women chess girls of this country won gold in Bliz - India.

Person in News

  • New Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court - Justice Geeta Mittal.
  • Person who made in the World Book of Records for an analysis of 26800 signatures and handwriting in Marathi, Hindi and English - Rahul Puranik.

General Knowledge

  • Founded in 1916, the founder of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi - Madan Mohan Malaviya.
  • United States of America’s (USA) financial capital city - New York.
  • Founder of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was established in 1940 - Walchand Hirachand.
  • National currency of Thailand - Thai Baht.
  • Establishment year of UN Peacekeeping – 1948.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
7 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Government has approved this no. of new research projects under ‘IMPRINT-2’ scheme - 122.
  • Under Project Shakti, first of a family of six industry-standard microprocessors, named ‘RISECREEK, have developed by Indian computer scientists from the – IIT Madras.

International

  • This African country’s President Salva Kiir and rebel opposition leader Riek Machar have signed a peace deal to share power in a transitional government - South Sudan.
  • This European country proposed new system of consent for organ and tissue donation to help black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people – United Kingdom.

Sports

  • Women's Hockey World Cup 2018 winner - Netherlands.
  • 2018 BWF world championship winner in Woman single’s group - Carolina Marin (Spain).
  • This Indian Golfer win ‘2018 Fiji International’ in Natadola Bay - Gaganjeet Bhullar. 
  • ‘2018 FA Community Shield’ Football championship winner - Manchester City.

Person in News

  • Current President of South Sudan - Salva Kiir.
  • Current President of Sudan - Omar al-Bashir.

General Knowledge

  • Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) is the initiative of this Ministry of Government of India - Ministry of Human Resource Development.
  • The capital of South Sudan - Zuba.
  • The National Currency of South Sudan - South Sudanese Pound.
  • The national currency of Britain (Great Britain / UK) - Pound Sterling.
  • Headquarter of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) - Lausanne (Switzerland).
  • Headquarter of the World Badminton Federation (BWF) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
  • Football Association Football Shield (FA Community Shield) is the annual football tournament played in Britain since - 1908.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
8 AUGUST 2018

National

  • On August 6, 2018, ‘Festival of Democracy’ celebrated by - Kerala.
  • To promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country, Startup India launched this mentorship program - Startup Academia Alliance programme.
  • To give constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes, this is the constitutional amendment - 123rd.

International

  • This Arab country was freezing all new trade and investment relations with Canada - Saudi Arabia.

Sports

  • Host of ‘Rugby World Cup 2019’ – Japan.
  • This Romanian player won the women's singles title of 2018 Silicon Valley Classic women's tennis tournament - Mihaela Buzărnescu.
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova of this country won the women's singles title of 2018 City Open Women's Tennis Championships in Washington, DC - Russia.

Person in News

  • Director of Bollywood film “Halkaa” under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) - Nila Madhab Panda.

General Knowledge

  • In India, 'Startup India' launched in year - 2016.
  • The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) established in year - 1974.
  • ‘Clean India’ campaign launched on date - 02 October 2014.
  • In India, the 'Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act' was enacted in year - 1989.
  • National Backward Class Commission (NCBC) established in year – 1993.
  • In India, the 'Sports Code' was announced in year - 2011.
  • National Currency of Saudi Arabia - Saudi Riyal.
  • The capital of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh.
  • The capital of Canada – Ottawa.
  • At the time of World War II, the name of the Atom bomb, which was bombed on Hiroshima city in Japan - Little Boy.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
9 AUGUST 2018

National

  • An all-women expedition to this mountain (6593Mt/21631 ft) in Himachal Pradesh started - Mt. Manirang.
  • The government withdrew the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) bill which contain this controversial provision for financial institution - “bail-in”.
  • Chinese consulate is set to organize a three-day Chinese film festival in - Kolkata.

International

  • During 31 July-07 August 2018, India was conducted A joint Cycling cum Trekking Expedition with - Bhutan.
  • The 3rd India-Nepal Coordination meeting held in - New Delhi. 

Sports

  • In August-18, position of Indian Women’s hockey team on FIH’s World Ranking – Ninth.
  • In August-18, position of Indian men’s hockey team on FIH’s World Ranking - fifth.
  • In August-18, First place on FIH’s World Ranking – Australia.
  • This country's goalkeeper, Isam El Hadri, who was recognized as the oldest player in the worldcup, announced his retirement from international football - Egypt.
  • 2018 World Cup hockey tournament Final won by – Holland.

Person in News

  • Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch passed away at the age of 94 - M Karunanidhi.  
  • US food and beverage giant, Pepsico's Indian-origin CEO - Indra Nooyi.

General Knowledge

  • National Handloom Day in India - August 7.
  • Swadeshi Movement started in India on dated - 7 August 1905.
  • The first Everest expedition with all women team headed by Babendri Pal was conducted in – 1993.
  • Capital of Nepal – Kathmandu.
  • Headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) - Lausanne (Switzerland).
  • Capital of Bhutan – Thimphu.
  • National Currency for Bhutan - Bhutani Ngultrum.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
10 AUGUST 2018

National

  • The Mobile App developed by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) - Niryat Mitra.
  • Recently, This High Court struck down a legal provision that criminalises begging in city - Delhi High Court.

International

  • China’s first cutting-edge hypersonic aircraft which could carry nuclear warheads - Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2.
  • Pakistan have launched a week-long anti-polio campaign touted as a - Final Push.
  • Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve of this Indian state has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) - Sikkim. 

Sports

  • 400-meter Hurdles world champion Nicholas Bett (28-year-old) of this country died in an accident – Kenya.

Person in News

  • The New Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha - Harivansh Narayan Singh.
  • Ivan Duque sworn in as 60th President of – Colombia.
  • Person has been nominated by Donald Trump to be a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board - Aditya Bamzai.

General Science

  • Establishment year of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) – 1965.
  • The Man and Biosphere (MAB) Program was launched by UNESCO in year - 1971.
  • Headquarters of UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - Paris, France (Established: November 16, 1945).
  • This RBI’s committee introduced the concept of ‘Payments Bank’ for small businesses and low income families - Nachiket More Committee.
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established in the year - 1934.
  • Capital of Colombia – Bogotá.
  • Colombia's National Currency - Colombian Peso.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
11 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Under revised ‘Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India’, Annual parental income will be - Rs. 1.5 lakh.
  • The Ministry of Road Transport has issued an advisory to states to accept Driving Licence in 'electronic form' presented through - DigiLocker or mParivahan.

International

  • The new amount of financial assistance for Indian women deserted by their NRI husbands in 13 countries by Govt. of India to - 4,000 US dollar per case. 
  • President Nicholas Maduro of this country was attacked by Drone in August 18 - Venezuela.

Sports

  • The Supreme Court granted full membership to these cricket associations -Saurashtra, Vadodara, Mumbai and Vidarbha. 
  • In 2018 Pan Pacific men and women's international swimming championship in Japan, women’s 800 meters Gold winner in freestyle style - Katie Liddesky (American).
  • In 2018 Pan Pacific men and women's international swimming championship, men’s 1500 meters Gold winner in freestyle style - Jordan Wilimowski (USA).

Person in News

  • Author of ‘Jewellery’ - Dr. Gulab Kothari.
  • Author of ‘Ghats of Banaras’ - Dr. Sachidanand Joshi.
  • Author of ‘Untold Story of Broadcasting’ - Dr. Gautam Chatterjee.

General Knowledge

  • World Biofuel Day - 10 August.
  • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in India was started in the year - 2000.
  • In India, the 'Motor Vehicles Act' was enforced in year - 1988.
  • The goods and services tax (GST) was introduced in India on dated - 1 July 2017.
  • The world's first country to implement goods and services tax (GST) - France.
  • Headquarters of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) which established in 1928 - Mumbai (Maharashtra).
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
12 AUGUST 2018

National

  • ‘One District One Product’ Summit started on August 10, 2018 in - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • An exhibition entitled ‘Prathibandhit Sahitya mein Swatantrata Sangram’ organized in - New Delhi.
  • Disaster relief Operation “Madad” launched in many parts of – Kerala.
  • A Single-Window Integrated Environmental Management System – PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive,Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub).
  • For transport vehicles, All Battery Operated Vehicles shall now exhibit their registration mark in - Yellow colour on Green background.
  • A defence industrial corridor in this city of Uttar Pradesh - Aligarh.

International

  • Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission 2018 Exercise is conducted in Country - Russia.

Sports

  • This sprinter joined an elite band of athletes as the sole athletes to have won five outdoor golds of European title - Mahiedine Mekhissi (France).

Person in News

  • Current United Nations Secretary-General - António Guterres.
  • The next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Michelle Bachelet (Chile).

General Knowledge

  • National Archives of India (NAI) was established in Kolkata as an Imperial Records Department in the year - 1891.
  • Headquarters of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - Beijing, China.
  • Berlin is the capital of – Germany.
  • European championship was held for the first time in this year - 2018.
  • United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, established in the year - 2006.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
13 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Water aerodromes will construct in Chilika Lake in - Odisha. 
  • The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will provide domain names in India, including this number of scheduled languages - 22.

International

  • Theme of International Youth Day 2018 - Safe Spaces for Youth.
  • Israel has opened a visa application centre in this Indian city for tourists – Kolkata, West Bengal.

Sports

  • Asian Games 2018 to be held in – Jakarta, Indonesia. 
  • Barcelona's new team captain - Lionel Messi (Argentina).

Person in News

  • British Author of “A House for Mr Biswas” died - V.S. Naipaul.
  • President of the 73rd UN General Assembly - Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces (Spain).
  • First-ever woman Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court - Justice Gita Mittal.
  • Book titled "Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me" by - Justin Timberlake.

General Knowledge

  • John Postel established Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in Los Angeles (US) in year - 1998.
  • International Youth Day - August 12.
  • First 'International Youth Year' – 1985.
  • Israel's National Currency - Israeli New Shekel.
  • First Asian Games was played in 1951 at - New Delhi (India).
  • United Nations Organization (UN) located in Manhattan (USA) established in year - 1945 (24 October).
  • Total Members of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) – 193.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
14 AUGUST 2018

National

  • The Centre has granted this much amount to increase the country’s forest cover - more than 66,000 crore rupees.
  • India’s second lunar mission - GSLV-F10 / Chandrayaan-2 (3,890 kg).
  • This state government has expanded the scope of the loan waiver scheme by extending the benefits to every member of the farmer's family in case of a separate loan account - Maharashtra.
  • Scientist developed new ‘PEGylated Streptokinase’ Clot buster used for Ischemic stroke at - CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh.
  • The 250-feet-long bridge, which was destroyed during 1971 Indo-Pak war, at Hussainiwala border in - Punjab.
  • India's rover to be sent to the moon – Vikram.

International

  • NASA launched the Sun-chasing spacecraft - Parker Solar Probe.
  • The researchers of this organization developed new clust buster called 'PEGylated Streptokinase' - CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh.

Sports

  • Vietnam Open Badminton Men's Singles Final winner – Shesar Hiren Rhustavito (Indonesia).
  • Vietnam Open Badminton Men's Singles Final India's runner-up – Ajay Jayaram. 
  • Winner of Indonesia Open men's singles championship - Nikki Punacha.
  • Winner of Men's Single in the 2018 European Athletics Championships - Coyne Narrat (Belgium).

Person in News

  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009 - Somnath Chatterjee.
  • New Chief Justice of Patna High Court - Justice Mukesh R Shah.
  • Current Governor of Bihar - Satya Pal Malik.
  • Author of ‘Unhinged: An Insider Account of the Trump White House’ - Omarosa Manigault Newman.

General Knowledge

  • The Vietnam Open (Badminton) is an international tournament played in Vietnam since year - 1996.
  • ISRO, established on August 15, 1969, replaced this agency - Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR).
  • First satellite of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) - Aryabhatt (19 April 1975).
  • The first country which sent spacecraft in the first attempt to the planet Mars - India (Mars Orbiter Mission).
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) established in Year - 1948 (July 19).
  • The first company in India with exclusive license for Novel Biological Entity (NBE) thrombolytic protein for ischemic stroke - Epygen Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
15 AUGUST 2018

National

  • This year this state’s police have got highest number of President's Medal - Uttar Pradesh (77 medals).
  • Top City in 'Ease of Living Index' - Pune (Maharashtra).
  • Firstly Under the 'Swadesh Darshan' scheme, these cities will be developed through 'North East Circuit' - Imphal and Khongjom.
  • Indian Army launched campaign from Uttarakhand to capture the third highest peak in India on August 13 – Mt 'Kamate' (7756 m).

International

  • According to a study by British scientists, the use mosquito net with this pesticide helps to prevent malaria - Pyrethroid.

Sports

  • In Canada, this Romanian player won the women's singles title of '2018 Rogers Cup' tennis tournament - Simona Halep.
  • This country's tennis player Rafael Nadal won the men's singles title of 2018 Rogers Cup tournament - Spain.
  • This football club won 'Spanish Super Football Cup' tournament record 13 times - Barcelona.
  • This country's golfer Brooks Coepka became the winner of the 100th PGA Championship – USA.
  • Organizer of '2020 Olympic' – Japan.

Person in news

  • This lady judge is the President of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity under the Ministry of Power - Justice Manjula Chellur.
  • This veteran dramatist, who was linked to Vijaya Mehta's 'Rangayan' theater, died in Mumbai - Jaywant Nadkarni (93 years old).

General Knowledge

  • PRASAD and Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Government of India for the promotion of tourism was started in year - 2014-15.
  • Established in 1999, the autonomous, statutory body regulates the insurance and reinsurance industries in India - Indian Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), Hyderabad.
  • Highest mountain peak in India - Kanchenjunga (8586 m).
  • Establishment year of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located in Lausanne (Switzerland) - 1894.
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS MADE IN INDIA
16 AUGUST 2018

National

  • No. of Gallantry award winner in 2018 - 131.
  • 92th All India Marathi Sahitya Summit will be held in this city - Yavatmal.
  • NITI commissioned this Mobility Peach Competition, aimed at providing an opportunity for introducing entrepreneurship to their industry ideas examiners - Peach to Move.
  • There will be a 'Global Mobility Summit' on September 7 and 8 in city - New Delhi.
  • AYUSH Ministry has been designated as the National Medicines Vigilance Center (NPVCC) under the new Scheme for monitoring of drug safety issues - All India Institute of Ayurveda (New Delhi).
  • Between these states, there is a debate regarding water dispute 'Mahadai' river - Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.

International

  • US banned the use of technology from companies like Huawei and ZTE and other communication technology companies of the country - China.
  • India government sanctioned 470 million Nepalese rupees for Terai road project in this country under the 'Postal Highway' project – Nepal.
  • In August, 'mab114' Drug developed in the United States to treat Ebola outbreaks in the country - Congo.

Sports

  • This Spanish midfielder, known as 'Spanish Lionel Messi', announced his retirement from international football - David Silva.
  • Indian women's cricket team's new chief coach -Ramesh Powar.

Person in News

  • India's 20km Racewalking gold medalist in 1978 Bangkok Asian Games Championship, passed away at Sangrur-Punjab - Hukam Singh.
  • This State’s Governor Balram Das Tandon passed away on 14th August 2018 - Chhattisgarh.
  • The actor has been appointed as the brand ambassador for road safety campaign - Akshay Kumar.
  • The Kirti Chakra 2018 winner - Sepoy Verma Pal Singh (posthumous), Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army.

General Knowledge

  • Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) was formed in year - 2014 (9th November).
  • World Health Organization (WHO) establishment year - 1948.
  • Emergency was imposed from 25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977 in India during the period of the prime minister - Indira Gandhi.
  • Establishment year of Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra - 1952.
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17 AUGUST 2018

National

  • The State Government of Telangana gave Rs. 5 lakhs life cover to every farmer under the scheme - Rythu Bima.
  • In August, the Bombay High Court ruled in favor of people belonging to this caste as Scheduled Tribes community - Govari.

International

  • 12th century’s stolen Bronze statue of Buddha returned to India by - Scotland Yard (UK).
  • 'Fall Armyworm' pest is found in this state of India in May-18 and it has been found in Asia for the first time - Karnataka (Shivamogga district).
  • Five countries signed by Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan signed convention to give legal status to the sea - Caspian Sea.
  • During August 12-17, 'World Soil Science Council (WCSS) 2018' organized at - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sports

  • Gary Stead was appointed as the new coach of this country's 'Black Caps' cricket team - New Zealand.
  • Winner of the '2018 Abu Dhabi Masters' Chess Championship - Nihal Sarin (India).

Person In News

  • In 1971, India won the first Test series overseas led by this person who died in Mumbai recently - Ajit Wadekar.

General Knowledge

  • Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) established in the year - 1861.
  • Rome (Italy) based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) established in the year - 1945.
  • The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea was signed in year - 1982.
  • First World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) - 1927 (Washington DC).
  • International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) established in the year - 1924.
  • In the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), these nations have the right to 'veto' - America, Russia, China, Britain and France.
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18 AUGUST 2018

National

  • These states to maintain water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam to 139 feet, ordered by Supreme Court - Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
  • India’s LIGO Project will be set up in - Dudhala (Hingoli district, Maharashtra).

International

  • This country sent a proposal to UNFAO to declare 2019 as 'International Year for Millets' - India.
  • Qatar announced to invest USD 15 billion in the financial market and banks - Turkey.
  • India and this country to commemorate 25th anniversary of maritime bilateral exercise – Singapore.

Sports

  • The 3rd 'Indian Classic Junior Open Squash' tournament was played in city - Mumbai.

Person In News

  • The new President of Paraguay - Mario Abdo Benitez.
  • In 1987 she became the first woman voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Aretha Franklin.
  • This Taiwanese filmmaker has announced the 2018’s "Directors Guild of America" ​​award - Ang Lee.

General Knowledge

  • Mullaperiyar Dam is in state - Kerala (Idukki district).
  • The full form of LIGO - Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. 
  • The 'UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO)' established in the year - 1945.
  • Capital of Qatar - Doha.
  • National currency of Turkey - Turkish Lira.
  • Asuncion is the capital of country - Paraguay.
  • The 'Directors Guild of America' was established in year - 1938.
  • Capital of Singapore - Singapore (a city-nation).
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19 AUGUST 2018

National

  • During 17th to 19th August 2018, International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT) organized at - Thanjavur (Tamilnadu).
  • The first Humboldt penguin born in India, which was born on August 15, in the city – Mumbai (Byculla zoo).

International

  • The 11th World Hindi Conference organized in - Mauritius.
  • First Global Robotics Olympics organized in - Mexico City (Mexico).
  • During hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia provide ‘Nap pod’ room which was designed by - Japan.

Sports

  • The 18th edition of the Asian Games officially started in – Jakarta (Indonesia).
  • This Indian cyclist has scripted history by claiming India's first ever medal (silver) at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland - Esow Alben
  • 2018 UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships gold medalist - Jakub Stastny (Czech Republic).

Person in News

  • Pakistan's 22th Prime Minister - Imran Khan.
  • The head of Iran Action Group (IAG) by America - Brian Hook.

General Knowledge

  • Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu established in the year - 1967.
  • On August 18, in 1868, helium was discovered by astronomer - Norman Robert Pogson (Joseph Norman Lockyer gave name).
  • In 1895, Helium was isolated in the lab by - William Ramsey.
  • First World Hindi Conference - Nagpur (1975).
  • Official name of 2015 Iran nuclear Deal - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
  • First Asian Games - New Delhi (India, 1951).
  • National currency of Pakistan - Pakistanis Rupee.
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20 AUGUST 2018

National

  • In Kerala, there is flood situation in 13 districts out of - 14.
  • UIDAI will introduce this new feature as an additional method of authentication in September - facial recognition.
  • This state government will observe 'September 2018' month as "Month of Nutrition" - Rajasthan.

International

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented four options aimed at boosting the protection of Palestinians in - Israeli-occupied territories.
  • The 'Barak 8' missile system developed by this/these country will be procured by the Israel Navy - India and Israel.

Sports

  • In the 'Asian Games 2018', these Indian shooter won the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle mixed doubles category - Apurvi Chandela and Ravi Kumar.
  • Winner of 'SAFF Under-15 Women's Championship' football tournament in Bhutan – India.

Person In News

  • Head of Committee of the FSSAI to review the draft 'Food Labeling and Display Regulation' - B. Sesation.
  • Former UN General Secretary of United Nations, who formed the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) in 1997, passed away - Kofi Annan.

General Knowledge

  • Food Security and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) established in year – 2011.
  • In 1918, this person started National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Tamil Nadu as ‘Beri-Beri Enquiry Unit’ laboratory - Sir Robert McCarrison.
  • Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) established in the year - 2009.
  • World Humanism Day - 19th August.
  • South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) established in the year – 1997.
  • United Nations Organization (UN) located in Manhattan (New York City, USA) established in the year - 1945 (24 October).
  • Missile system, that strikes the areal object form ground, jointly developed by Israel and India - Barack missile.
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21 AUGUST 2018

National

  • As per the new rules of the Home Ministry, the cash will not be filled in the ATM machine in the city at night after - 9 PM.
  • This country has created Guided 'Smart Anti Airfield Weapon' (SAAW) bomb - India.

International

  • Ecuador announced new rules to stop the migrations of this nationals entering without passport - Venezuela.
  • With this country, India conducted a military exercise on 'Maitri 2018' during the 6-19 August 2018 - Thailand.

Sports

  • For the first time in history, this Tennis player has earned the ‘Career Golden Masters’ - Novak Djokovic (Serbia).
  • This Indian won the first gold medal in 'Asian Games 2018' in wrestling - Bajrang Punia.
  • In August-18, bowler Mitchell Johnson of this country announced his retirement from all forms of cricket – Australia.

Person In News

  • The Supreme Court has restored the honour of this Army veteran led the Operation Blue Star in 1984 and award him a rank of Lieutenant Colonel post-retirement - Major (now retd) Kunwar Ambreshwar Singh.
  • 'WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018' Award Winner - S. K. Arora (Health Department, Government of Delhi).

General Knowledge

  • Full form of ATM - Automated Teller Machine.
  • On 3-6 June 1984, under the leadership of this Prime Minister, Operation Blue Star was conducted - Indira Gandhi.
  • Capital of Ecuador - Quito.
  • National currency of Thailand - Thai Baht.
  • The first Asian Games was organized in 1951 at - Delhi (India).
  • India's indigenously designed lightweight 'glide' bomb - Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW).
  • India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) establish in year – 1958.
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22 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare amended 'Cigarette and Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations' inducted in year – 2008.
  • Northern states decided to form a joint secretariat to effectively curb the use of Drugs at - Panchkula, Haryana.

International

  • India and -----’s Defense Ministerial Annual dialogue concluded in Delhi on August 20, 2018 – Japan.
  • Based on the information received from this Indian satellite, NASA has confirmed the water ice on the moon - Chandrayaan-1.

Sports

  • India's wicketkeeper become the fourth wicketkeeper from India to score five catches in his First Test at Nottingham - Rishabh Pant.
  • By defeating Simona Halep from Romania,  this player from Holland won Cincinnati Open 2018 - Kiki Burtons.
  • First Indian woman wrestler who won a gold medal in Asian Games - Vineesh Phogat.
  • Gold medalist in the 10 meter air pistol in the Asian Games 2018 - Saurabh Chaudhary.

Person In News

  • First Muslim woman to become a member of the Australian Parliament - Mehrun Farooqi.
  • The title of the autobiography written by Australian spinner Shane Warne - 'No Spin'.
  • Winner of the 'Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award 2018' - Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

General Knowledge

  • Japanese National Currency - Japanese Yen.
  • Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) - Geneva (Switzerland).
  • The first Asian Games were organized in 1951 at - New Delhi (India).
  • ISRO’s first moon mission - Chandrayaan-1 (22October 2008).
  • A continent, a nation and an island in the world - Australia.
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award establish in year - 1992.
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23 AUGUST 2018

National

  • The International Air Connectivity (IAC) scheme will extend this scheme of the Government of India – Ude Desh Ka Har Nagarik (UDAN).
  • The Supreme Court said that None of the Above Option (NOTA) will not applicable as a ballot option in - Rajya Saha polls.
  • In Kerala, Union Ministry of Earth Sciences is proposing to set up a Cyclone Warning Centre in - Thiruvananthapuram.
  • The New capital city of Chhattisgarh - Atal Nagar.
  • This state Cabinet approved the bill for enactment of a law to enable MLAs to hold several new categories of the offices of profit - Punjab.

International

  • After the 1953 war, these neighboring Asian countries decided to close 10 border posts - North Korea and South Korea.
  • The current account surplus of this country is set to remain the world's largest with $299 billion in 2018 - Germany.

Sports

  • By winning gold medal In the Men's 10m air pistol event, India's fifth shooter to win gold in the history of Asian Games - Saurabh Chaudhary.
  • By winning Bronze medal in Asian Games 2018, it is India's first medal of the men's team in this event - Sepak takraw (OR kick volleyball).
  • This Japanese player won women's 50m Butterfly and 100m freestyle gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games - Rikko Iki.

Person In News

  • Najim Sethi, the head of the cricket board of this country, resigned from his post on August 20 - Pakistan.
  • After 1984, the political person appointed as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir - Satyapal Malik.

General Knowledge

  • In the Indian Constitution, there are statutory provisions of the Governor in Articles - 153 to 167.
  • UDAN, India Government's Regional Connection Scheme (RCS), was started in year – 2017.
  • In India, 'None of The Above' (NOTA) option is being given in the poll since - 2013.
  • Headquarter of International Labor Organization (ILO) - Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Won is the currency of these East Asian countries - North Korea and South Korea.
  • Seoul is the capital of - South Korea.
  • Chhattisgarh State was formed by separating Madhya Pradesh in year – 2000.
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24 AUGUST 2018

National

  • The Tourism Ministry has organized 'International Buddhist Conclave 2018' in - New Delhi.
  • The proposed 'policy for prevention and control of hemoglobinopathy' is regarding with - Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.
  • This High Court directed to set up Special Investigation Team (SIT) in all 13 districts to investigate the rape and murder case of minors - Uttarakhand.
  • Center for Economic Policy and Research (CEPR) organized 'India Banking Conclave 2018' in - New Delhi.

International

  • These four countries gave 20 recommendations for the safety of the Indian Ocean region - India, Australia, Japan and America.
  • NASA track Kerala flood situation with the help of this satellite - GPM (Global Preparation Measurement Mission Core Satellite).

Sports

  • In Asian Games 2018, India won this many medals in sanda format of the Wushu Sport - Four Bronze.
  • The India-England Test Series with Five matches is playing in - England (at Nottingham).

Person In News

  • This experienced writer and journalist died on 23 August in New Delhi - Kuldeep Nayyar.
  • Brand ambassador of Sanjay Gandhi National Park of Mumbai - Ravina Tandon.

General Knowledge

  • First International Buddhist Conclave – 2004.
  • Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) established in the year - 1875 (9th July).
  • India's first demutualized electronic exchange - National Stock Exchange (NSE) (1992).
  • First Asian Games was organized in 1951 at - New Delhi (India).
  • UK (Great Britain / UK) is the group of - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • Britain's national currency - Pound Sterling.
  • GPM (Global Weather Management Mission Center Satellite) is a joint mission of – NASA (US) and JAXA (Japan).
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25 AUGUST 2018

National

  • UIDAI has announced a new measure that makes this feature mandatory for every authentication that requires Aadhaar - facial recognition. 
  • For publication of various kinds of Sanskar Geet of Indian culture compiled by AIR, All India Radio signed a MoU with with - Sahitya Academy.  
  • This state government has succeeded in efficiently implementing MUDRA scheme by sanctioning loans over 80 Lakh persons - Maharashtra.

International

  • US has imposed this much percent tariffs on USD 106 billion worth of 279 Chinese goods - 25%.
  • On 23 August, Western Japan faced strong winds and torrential rain as it hit by - Typhoon Cimaron. 
  • On 23 august, The four-day ninth edition of Mountain Echoes Literature Festival bagan in – Thimphu, Bhutan.
  • The world's first 4D printing for ceramics have successfully developed by researchers from the - City University of Hong Kong.

Sports

  • In the Asian Games 2018, The Indian men's Kabaddi team won the - Bronze Medal.
  • In Tennis, This Indian pair clinched the Gold in Men's Doubles Tennis at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia – Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan.
  • In the Asian Games 2018, The Indian Women's Kabaddi team won - Silver Medal.
  • This Indian women's team fast bowler announced her retirement from T20 Cricket Internationals - Jhulan Goswami.

Person in News

  • Australia’s new Prime Minister - Scott Morrison.
  • Former personal secretary to former PM Indira Gandhi and Senior Congress leader passed away in New Delhi in august - R K Dhawan.

General Knowledge

  • Capital of Australia – Canberra.
  • Indira Gandhi was the ……. PM of India – 3rd.
  • First Asian Games – New Delhi (1951).
  • All India Radio (AIR) founded in year – 1930.
  • Currency of China – Renminbi.
  • Currency of Bhutan - Indian rupee, Bhutanese ngultrum.
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26 AUGUST 2018

National

  • Mobile app launched to review political representatives - 'Neta' App.
  • As a single window for online trading in international and domestic markets, this Ministry has developed 'National Logistics Portal' (NLP) - Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
  • ISTS connected India’s first wind power project - Bhuj (Gujarat).

International

  • The Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between these two countries which singed on June 29, 2005 is the first comprehensive agreement on trade, goods and services for India - India and Singapore.
  • This country announced its first contingency plan for giving technical advice to 25 sectors to exit the European Union without the agreement - UK.

Sports

  • In Asian Games 2018, this team won the gold medal in men's quadruple sculls - Indian team.
  • In Asian Games 2018, This country won the gold medal by defeating India in women's Kabaddi final –Iran.
  • In Asian Games 2018, bronze medal won by this Indian shooter in 10m air pistol - Hina Siddhu.
  • This Indian woman cricketer retired from international T20 cricket - Jhulan Goswami.

Person In News

  • This veteran Marathi comedian passed away in Mumbai - Vijay Chavan.
  • This Senior journalist, writer and human rights activist passed away in Delhi on August 22, 2018 - Kuldeep Nayar.
  • Australian Prime Minister - Scott Morrison.

General Knowledge

  • Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) established in year - 2011.
  • Capital of Singapore - Singapore (a city, capital and nation).
  • Number of countries in the European Union – 28.
  • The establishment year of the European Union - 1993 (1 November).
  • First Asian Games - New Delhi (1951).
  • China's national currency – Renminbi.
  • During the period of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Emergency in the country during - 25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977.
  • Australian capital city - Canberra.
  • The world's smallest continent and the world's largest island – Australia.
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27 AUGUST 2018

National

  • On 1 lakh square feet land, India's largest business incubator-Bhamashah Techno Hub was launched in - Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Initially, The BIS will set new standards to measure quality of services offered to consumers in – 12champion sectors.
  • This institute launched 'Fabless Chip Design Incubator (FabCI)' - IIT Hyderabad (IIT-H).
  • This state government is going to organize 'Krishi Kumbh International Conference' on October 26 - Uttar Pradesh (in Lucknow).
  • For the first time under the strategic partnership with Ministry of Defence under ‘Make in India’, DAC has approved the purchase proposal of this no. of helicopters for the Indian Navy - 111.

International

  • China's navigation satellite system - BeiDou.
  • On 25th August, Prasar Bharati signed a MoU with Mizzima Media Group of - Myanmar.

Sports

  • The Indian shot-put player has won a gold medal with a new Asian record - Tejinder Pal Singh.
  • New Chief Coach of National Men's Cricket Team of Zimbabwe - Lalchand Rajput.

Person In News

  • New chairman of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) of India - Dr. G. Satish Reddy.

General Knowledge

  • Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established in year – 1947.
  • Capital of Myanmar - Naypyidaw.
  • National currency of Myanmar - Burmese kyat.
  • Asian Games started in year - 1951 (New Delhi).
  • Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) established in year – 1958.
  • Chairman of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of India - Defence Minister.
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28 AUGUST 2018

National

  • India’s first test flight powered with a blend of 75% air turbine fuel (ATF) and 25% biojet fuel by - SpiceJet airline.
  • In Indian cinema, R. K. Studio founded by this person 70 years ago will be closed soon - Raj Kapoor.

International

  • At Hanoi (Vietnam), ‘Indian Ocean Conference 2018’ organized with the theme - Building Regional Architectures.
  • On 23-24 August, The Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting was held in -Salta, Argentina.
  • NASA sent 'OSIRIS-REx' spacecraft to collect sample of the surface of – Bennu asteroid.
  • To improve the weather forecast, this space agency sent 1350 kg 'Aeolus satellite' to the earth's orbit - European Space Agency (ESA).

Sports

  • The team event of ‘Carrom World Cup 2018’ won by Women players of country - India.
  • In Asian Games 2018, this Indian player finished second in the Individual Equestrian - Fouaad Mirza.
  • NASA designed OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to collect samples from - Bennu asteroid.

Person in News

  • Winner of Pulitzer Prize for the "Lost in Yonkers" drama in 1991 died on 26 August - Neil Simon (U.S. playwrighter).
  • President of Zimbabwe - Emmerson Mnangagwa.

General Knowledge

  • 'Indian Ocean conference' is an annual program organized by - India Foundation.
  • G20 (Group of 20) established in year – 1999.
  • First Asian Games - 1951 (Delhi, India).
  • First Carrom World Cup - 1991 (Delhi, India).
  • Capital city of Zimbabwe – Harare.
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29 AUGUST 2018

National

  • According to 'Drone Regulation 1.0', this is the National Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) platform - Digital Sky Platform.
  • Injeti Srinivas Committee recommended to continue with the cross-cutting liability under this section of Companies Act-2013 - Section 447.
  • Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh state governments will build Lakhwar Dam on - Yamuna (in Uttarakhand).
  • Odisha Government launched this campaign to recognise exemplary works by youths towards social transformation - Mu Hero, Mu Odisha.

International

  • During August 22-25, The 8th 'India-Kenya Joint Trade' Committee meet was concluded in the city - Nairobi, Kenya.

Sports

  • India's first gold medal in the javelin throw event at Asian Games - Neeraj Chopra (in men’s javelin throw).
  • The first Indian badminton player to win a silver medal in the 56-year history of badminton in Asian Games - P. V. Sindhu.
  • In Asian Games 2018, Indian women's archery team won this medal in women's compound team event -Silver.
  • In Asian Games 2018, this Indian won silver medal in men's 400m hurdles - Dharun Ayyaswami.

Person In News

  • The commission headed by this person has submitted a report to the Punjab Government on the incident of sacrilege of religious books in Punjab - Justice Ranjit Singh.

General Knowledge

  • Under the Prasad and Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Government of India, this much no. of tourism circuits are introduced - 13.
  • Capital of Kenya – Nairobi.
  • Currency of Kenya - Kenyan Shilling.
  • Current President of Kenya - Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • First Asian Games - 1951 (Delhi, India).
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30 AUGUST 2018

National

  • ISRO will send astronauts in space under 'Gaganayan' programme before – 2022.
  • In the 2017-18 crop year ending June, The country's foodgrain production is estimated to grow to an all-time high of over - 284 million tonnes.  

International

  • India has signed $ 300 million loan agreement with this international bank for India Energy Efficiency Scale up Programme - World Bank.
  • First SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum held during 28-30 August at - Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sports

  • In Asian Games 2018, this Indian player has won the 800 m race gold - Manjit Singh.
  • Winner of the F-1 Grand Prix motor race at Brussels - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari).
  • 'World Youth Championship 2018' for boxing was organized in - Budapest, Hungary.

Person In News

  • United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNEP Chief of New York Office - Satya S. Tripathi.

General Knowledge

  • Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) established in year - 1969 (August 15).
  • ISRO’s first satellite - 'Aryabhatta' (19 April 1975).
  • First country reached in the orbit of Mars in the first attempt - India.
  • National Sports Day - 29th August.
  • Kathmandu based South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established in year – 1985.
  • The World's First Nuclear Weapon Test - 16 July 1945.
  • International Day against Nuclear Tests - 29th August.
  • Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) - Nairobi (Kenya).
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31 AUGUST 2018
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