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1. Paraguay Get New President:1. Paraguay Get New President:1. Paraguay Get New President:1. Paraguay Get New President:

� Mario Ablo Benitz Mario Ablo Benitz Mario Ablo Benitz Mario Ablo Benitz has been sworn in as the new President of

Paraguay.Paraguay.Paraguay.Paraguay.

2. Barak & Missile To Be Procured By Israeli Navy:2. Barak & Missile To Be Procured By Israeli Navy:2. Barak & Missile To Be Procured By Israeli Navy:2. Barak & Missile To Be Procured By Israeli Navy:

� India India India India –––– Israel Israel Israel Israel MultipMultipMultipMultipurpose Barak Barak Barak Barak –––– 8 8 8 8 missile defense system, jointly

developed by India and Israel, will be procured by the Israeli Navy.

3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passed Away:3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passed Away:3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passed Away:3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passed Away:

� The former Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari VajpayeeAtal Bihari VajpayeeAtal Bihari VajpayeeAtal Bihari Vajpayee died on

16.08.2018 in in in in NNNNew Delhi.ew Delhi.ew Delhi.ew Delhi.

� He was born on 25.12.1924, in Gwalior Mathaya Pradesh.Gwalior Mathaya Pradesh.Gwalior Mathaya Pradesh.Gwalior Mathaya Pradesh.

� He was the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete five year

term as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004.Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004.Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004.Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004.

� He became the first External Affairs Minister to deliver a speech in

Hindi on UN Assembly.Hindi on UN Assembly.Hindi on UN Assembly.Hindi on UN Assembly.

� Atalje was first irst irst irst PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident of BJP party.of BJP party.of BJP party.of BJP party.

� He was elected three terms as Prime Minister of India in 1996,

1998 and 1999.

4. Ajt Wadekar Passed Away:4. Ajt Wadekar Passed Away:4. Ajt Wadekar Passed Away:4. Ajt Wadekar Passed Away:

� Former Indian Cricket captain Alit WadekarAlit WadekarAlit WadekarAlit Wadekar was died in Mumbai.Mumbai.Mumbai.Mumbai.

� He was the first captain for India’s one day international team.

5 India’s Wealthiest Woman:5 India’s Wealthiest Woman:5 India’s Wealthiest Woman:5 India’s Wealthiest Woman:

� The Godrej group’s SmithaCrishnaSmithaCrishnaSmithaCrishnaSmithaCrishna has been topped in the India’s

wealthiest women list for 2018.

6. Fund releases to Nepal:6. Fund releases to Nepal:6. Fund releases to Nepal:6. Fund releases to Nepal:

� Indian government has released additional NPR 470 million for the

postal Highway being constructed in Southern Plains of Nepal.Southern Plains of Nepal.Southern Plains of Nepal.Southern Plains of Nepal.

7. Dial 100 Police Mobile App:7. Dial 100 Police Mobile App:7. Dial 100 Police Mobile App:7. Dial 100 Police Mobile App:

� The Madhya PradeshMadhya PradeshMadhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh government has launched ‘Dial 100’‘Dial 100’‘Dial 100’‘Dial 100’ Mobile

app, to help needly at the time of emergency.

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8. 8. 8. 8. ‘‘‘‘Digital Screens”Digital Screens”Digital Screens”Digital Screens”

� The Ministry of Railways launched ‘‘‘‘Digital Screens”Digital Screens”Digital Screens”Digital Screens” to spread

awareness about Indian Railways Heritage.

9. 9. 9. 9. StatueStatueStatueStatue Return By Britain Government:Return By Britain Government:Return By Britain Government:Return By Britain Government:

� British have returned the 12th century bronze Buddha Statue

which was stolen from Bihar in 1961.

10. Giant National Flags Unfurled in Assam, Gujarat:10. Giant National Flags Unfurled in Assam, Gujarat:10. Giant National Flags Unfurled in Assam, Gujarat:10. Giant National Flags Unfurled in Assam, Gujarat:

� An 1100 feet long, a feet wide tricolour flag unfurled with Shaane

Tiranga Rally in Gujarat.

� 3.5 kilometer long Tricolor flag was made in Assam’s Uparkhuti

Village to national pride and honour the Assam athlete Hima DassHima DassHima DassHima Dass

11. New Speaker Of Pakistan:11. New Speaker Of Pakistan:11. New Speaker Of Pakistan:11. New Speaker Of Pakistan:

� Asad Qaiser of Pakistan Tehrike In saf party has been elected as

the speaker of Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Parliament.

12. Indian Women’s Cricket Coach:12. Indian Women’s Cricket Coach:12. Indian Women’s Cricket Coach:12. Indian Women’s Cricket Coach:

� Ramesh Powar has been appointed as head coach of Indian

women’s cricket team.

13. India’s First Humboldt 13. India’s First Humboldt 13. India’s First Humboldt 13. India’s First Humboldt PenguinPenguinPenguinPenguin::::

� India’s first Humboldt penguin was born at Mumbai’s Byculla zoo.

� It was born on Independence Day. It was named as ‘Freedom

Baby.’

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1. India’s 53rd Grandmaster:1. India’s 53rd Grandmaster:1. India’s 53rd Grandmaster:1. India’s 53rd Grandmaster:

� Nihal Sarin became India’s 53rd chess Grandmaster.

� He born in Thrissur, Kerala.Thrissur, Kerala.Thrissur, Kerala.Thrissur, Kerala.

2. Indian 2. Indian 2. Indian 2. Indian Cyclist Won Silver Medal:Cyclist Won Silver Medal:Cyclist Won Silver Medal:Cyclist Won Silver Medal:

� Indian cyclist Esow Alben has won India’s first medal (Silver) at the

2018 Union Cyclist International Junior Track Cycling World

Championships in Aigle, Switzerland.

3. 2018 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament:3. 2018 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament:3. 2018 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament:3. 2018 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament:

� BCCBCCBCCBCCI has Officially handed over its hosting rights to be Emirate

Cricket Board for the upcoming ‘Asia Cup 2018’‘Asia Cup 2018’‘Asia Cup 2018’‘Asia Cup 2018’

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4. Special Film Festival:4. Special Film Festival:4. Special Film Festival:4. Special Film Festival:

� A special Film Festival on the theme ‘’Freedom Struggle and ‘’Freedom Struggle and ‘’Freedom Struggle and ‘’Freedom Struggle and

Freedom Fighters” Freedom Fighters” Freedom Fighters” Freedom Fighters” was held in Mumbai to mark India’s 72 India’s 72 India’s 72 India’s 72

IndepIndepIndepIndependence Day.endence Day.endence Day.endence Day.

5. ‘ICRAFPT’ ‘18’5. ‘ICRAFPT’ ‘18’5. ‘ICRAFPT’ ‘18’5. ‘ICRAFPT’ ‘18’

� International conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing

Technology (ICRAFPT ‘18’) held in Thanjavur.Thanjavur.Thanjavur.Thanjavur.

� Theme: ‘Doubling farmers income through food Processing’

6. ‘Our Safety, Our Rights’6. ‘Our Safety, Our Rights’6. ‘Our Safety, Our Rights’6. ‘Our Safety, Our Rights’

� Amnesty International India launched a new campaign named ‘Our ‘Our ‘Our ‘Our

Safety, Our Rights’ Safety, Our Rights’ Safety, Our Rights’ Safety, Our Rights’ among children against sexual abuse.

7. Narendra Kumar Committee:7. Narendra Kumar Committee:7. Narendra Kumar Committee:7. Narendra Kumar Committee:

� The Central government has constituted a committee headed by

Narendra Kumar to coordinate the discharge of floodwaters from

interstate projects of Kerala Tamil Nadu

8. New Ambassador to Russia:8. New Ambassador to Russia:8. New Ambassador to Russia:8. New Ambassador to Russia:

� Bala Venkatesh Varma has been appointed as India’s next

ambassador to Russia.

9. Kanti Velugu Scheme:9. Kanti Velugu Scheme:9. Kanti Velugu Scheme:9. Kanti Velugu Scheme:

� Telangana government has launched a scheme NAMED ‘Kanti ‘Kanti ‘Kanti ‘Kanti

Velugu’ Velugu’ Velugu’ Velugu’ to eye care and an economic support Programme for

backward classes.

10. Community Award In Basketball:10. Community Award In Basketball:10. Community Award In Basketball:10. Community Award In Basketball:

� Sanishka Kartik won community award in the 2018 Junior NBA

world Basket Ball Championship which was held in USA.

11. Mali Get New President:11. Mali Get New President:11. Mali Get New President:11. Mali Get New President:

� Ibrahim Boubacar keita has been selected as Mali’s new President.

12. New App:12. New App:12. New App:12. New App:

� The National payment corporation of India launched upgraded

version of UPI, UPI 2.0 with overdraft facility. The UPI version 1 was

launched in April 2016.

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13. Four New Taluks:13. Four New Taluks:13. Four New Taluks:13. Four New Taluks:

� The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shri Edappadi Palanisamy has

inaugurated four new taluks.

1. Kallikudi (Madurai)

2. Raja Singa Mangalam (Ramanatha Puram)

3. Eral (Thoothukudi)

4. Thisaiyanvilai (Thirunalveli)

14. Iran Action Group:14. Iran Action Group:14. Iran Action Group:14. Iran Action Group:

� America formed Iran Action Group to coordinate and run the

country’s Policy towards Iran.

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1. International Year of Millets:1. International Year of Millets:1. International Year of Millets:1. International Year of Millets:

� India has proposed the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of

UN to declare 2019 as International year of Millets.

2. World’s Oldest Cheese:2. World’s Oldest Cheese:2. World’s Oldest Cheese:2. World’s Oldest Cheese:

� World’s Oldest Cheese discovered from an Egyptian tomb.

� This is nearly 3200 years old.

3. Kofi Annan Passed Away:3. Kofi Annan Passed Away:3. Kofi Annan Passed Away:3. Kofi Annan Passed Away:

� Former UN General Secretary UN General Secretary UN General Secretary UN General Secretary KofiKofiKofiKofi AnnanAnnanAnnanAnnan was passed away in Bern,

Switzerland.

� He was the seventh UN Secretary General.

� He served two terms between 1997 and 2006.

� He received Nobel Prize for peace in 2001.

4. Aditya 4. Aditya 4. Aditya 4. Aditya –––– L1 will be Launched In 2019 L1 will be Launched In 2019 L1 will be Launched In 2019 L1 will be Launched In 2019

� Aditya – L1 mission, India’s first mission to study the solar corona,

will be launched in 2019, by PSLV2019, by PSLV2019, by PSLV2019, by PSLV----XL froXL froXL froXL from Sriharikota, Andhra m Sriharikota, Andhra m Sriharikota, Andhra m Sriharikota, Andhra

Pradesh.Pradesh.Pradesh.Pradesh.

5. Coloured Stickers For Nature Of Fuel:5. Coloured Stickers For Nature Of Fuel:5. Coloured Stickers For Nature Of Fuel:5. Coloured Stickers For Nature Of Fuel:

� Supreme Court accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Road

Transport and High Ways, on usage of hologram based color coded

stickers on vehicles to indicate nature of fuel.

� Light blue – Petrol and CNG fuel.Petrol and CNG fuel.Petrol and CNG fuel.Petrol and CNG fuel.

� Orange - diesel fueldiesel fueldiesel fueldiesel fuel

� Green – electrical vehicles electrical vehicles electrical vehicles electrical vehicles

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6. New Prime Minister of Pakistan:6. New Prime Minister of Pakistan:6. New Prime Minister of Pakistan:6. New Prime Minister of Pakistan:

� Former Pakistan cricketer and Tehreek-e-Infat party’s chief

Imran Khan take oath as 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan.

� His party won 176 seats in recent Pakistan parliamentary election.

7. FIFA Ranking:7. FIFA Ranking:7. FIFA Ranking:7. FIFA Ranking:

� I – FranceFranceFranceFrance

� II – BelgiumBelgiumBelgiumBelgium

� III – BrazilBrazilBrazilBrazil

� 96th – India.India.India.India.

8. Swadesh Darshan:8. Swadesh Darshan:8. Swadesh Darshan:8. Swadesh Darshan:

� India’s first state, Manipur has launched Swadesh Darshan scheme.

� The scheme was launched by Union Tourism Ministry with an

objective to develop theme – based tourist circuits in India.

9. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana:9. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana:9. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana:9. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana:

� Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Biju Swa‘Biju Swa‘Biju Swa‘Biju Swasthya sthya sthya sthya

Kalyan YojanaKalyan YojanaKalyan YojanaKalyan Yojana’’’’

� It is provide annul cashless health coverage of Rs 5 lakh per

beneficiary family per annum.

10. ‘‘Change 4” Lunar Rover:10. ‘‘Change 4” Lunar Rover:10. ‘‘Change 4” Lunar Rover:10. ‘‘Change 4” Lunar Rover:

� China has unveiled change 4 lunar rover to explore the far side of

the moon by year end.

11. India’s Most Patriotic Brand:11. India’s Most Patriotic Brand:11. India’s Most Patriotic Brand:11. India’s Most Patriotic Brand:

� As per survey conducted by UK analytics firm You Government, the

State Bank of India has been ranked as most patriotic brand

followed TATA motors.

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1. 1. 1. 1. ‘‘‘‘Legion Of Legion Of Legion Of Legion Of Merit’ 2018Merit’ 2018Merit’ 2018Merit’ 2018

� USA government awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ 2018’‘Legion of Merit’ 2018’‘Legion of Merit’ 2018’‘Legion of Merit’ 2018’ to General

Dalbir Singh Suhag, Retired Chief Army staff of Indiya.

2. New 2. New 2. New 2. New Awards of Madhya Pradesh:Awards of Madhya Pradesh:Awards of Madhya Pradesh:Awards of Madhya Pradesh:

� The Madhya Pradesh government has announced three awards in

the name of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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� This awards will be Presented to poets, Journalism and

administration.

3. Most Wear 3. Most Wear 3. Most Wear 3. Most Wear –––– Resistant Metal:Resistant Metal:Resistant Metal:Resistant Metal:

� A platinum – gold alloy has been engineered by US Scientists, that

may be the most wear resistant metal in the world.

4. 99 Million Year Old Beetle:4. 99 Million Year Old Beetle:4. 99 Million Year Old Beetle:4. 99 Million Year Old Beetle:

� The Scientists discovered 99 million year old beetle trapped in

Amber.

� It is discovered in Myanmar.

5. All In5. All In5. All In5. All India Financial Inclusion Survey:dia Financial Inclusion Survey:dia Financial Inclusion Survey:dia Financial Inclusion Survey:

� All India Financial Inclusion Survey released by ‘NABARD’

Average Monthly Average Monthly Average Monthly Average Monthly incomeincomeincomeincome per monthper monthper monthper month

� First Place – Punjab (Rs.23,133)Punjab (Rs.23,133)Punjab (Rs.23,133)Punjab (Rs.23,133)

� Second Place – Haryana (Rs.18,496)Haryana (Rs.18,496)Haryana (Rs.18,496)Haryana (Rs.18,496)

� Third Place – Kerala (Rs.16,927)Kerala (Rs.16,927)Kerala (Rs.16,927)Kerala (Rs.16,927)

� Last Place – Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh (Rs.6668)(Rs.6668)(Rs.6668)(Rs.6668)

6. ‘No Spin’ :6. ‘No Spin’ :6. ‘No Spin’ :6. ‘No Spin’ :

� Australia Cricketer Shane Warne has planned to release his

autobiography named as ‘No Spin’‘No Spin’‘No Spin’‘No Spin’ which will be published on

October 2018.

7. ‘‘281 And Beyond” :7. ‘‘281 And Beyond” :7. ‘‘281 And Beyond” :7. ‘‘281 And Beyond” :

� Indian Cricketer VVS.LaxmanVVS.LaxmanVVS.LaxmanVVS.Laxman has planned to release his

autobiography ‘‘281 ‘‘281 ‘‘281 ‘‘281 and Beyond” On Noveand Beyond” On Noveand Beyond” On Noveand Beyond” On November 20, 2018.mber 20, 2018.mber 20, 2018.mber 20, 2018.

8. 500 Crore Relief Fund:8. 500 Crore Relief Fund:8. 500 Crore Relief Fund:8. 500 Crore Relief Fund:

� Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra ModiShri Narendra ModiShri Narendra ModiShri Narendra Modi has announced 500 crore

for immediate relief fund to Kerala flood.

� Telangana announced Rs.25 crore for relief fund.

� Tamil Nadu announced Rs.10 crore for relief fund

9. Income Tax Collection:9. Income Tax Collection:9. Income Tax Collection:9. Income Tax Collection:

� The total income tax collection for the financial year 2017 – 2018

was 10.03 lakh crore.

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10. 2020 Shooting World Cup:10. 2020 Shooting World Cup:10. 2020 Shooting World Cup:10. 2020 Shooting World Cup:

� New Delhi has been granted hosting right of ISSF (International

Shooting Sports Federation) world cub before 2020 Tokyo

Olympics.

11. India’s First Medal In Asian Games:11. India’s First Medal In Asian Games:11. India’s First Medal In Asian Games:11. India’s First Medal In Asian Games:

� First Medal – Apurvi Chandela and Ravikumar (Shooting) Apurvi Chandela and Ravikumar (Shooting) Apurvi Chandela and Ravikumar (Shooting) Apurvi Chandela and Ravikumar (Shooting)

� First Gold – Bajrang Punia (65 kg. Wrestling)Bajrang Punia (65 kg. Wrestling)Bajrang Punia (65 kg. Wrestling)Bajrang Punia (65 kg. Wrestling)

12. Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft:12. Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft:12. Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft:12. Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft:

� Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) India’s Only fifth

generation fighter aircraft will be produced before 2032.

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1. Cincinnati Masters Tennis 1. Cincinnati Masters Tennis 1. Cincinnati Masters Tennis 1. Cincinnati Masters Tennis –––– 2018 (USA) :2018 (USA) :2018 (USA) :2018 (USA) :

� Men’s Singles – Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Vs Roger Federer Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Vs Roger Federer Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Vs Roger Federer Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Vs Roger Federer

(Switzerland)(Switzerland)(Switzerland)(Switzerland)

� Women’s Single – Kiki Bertens (Netherland) Vs Simona Halep Kiki Bertens (Netherland) Vs Simona Halep Kiki Bertens (Netherland) Vs Simona Halep Kiki Bertens (Netherland) Vs Simona Halep

(Romania)(Romania)(Romania)(Romania)

2. 2018 SAFE U2. 2018 SAFE U2. 2018 SAFE U2. 2018 SAFE U----15 Women’s Foot 15 Women’s Foot 15 Women’s Foot 15 Women’s Foot Ball Championship:all Championship:all Championship:all Championship:

� 2018 South Asian Food Ball Federation’s U-15 women’s food Ball

championship tournament was beld at Bhutan.

� India won the title.

3. India Tests ‘3. India Tests ‘3. India Tests ‘3. India Tests ‘HELINAHELINAHELINAHELINA’’’’ Missile :Missile :Missile :Missile :

� India successfully tested indigenously developed helicopter has

launched Anti – Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’‘HELINA’‘HELINA’‘HELINA’ From Army Helicopter Army Helicopter Army Helicopter Army Helicopter

in Pokhran Rajasthan.in Pokhran Rajasthan.in Pokhran Rajasthan.in Pokhran Rajasthan.

4. WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award:4. WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award:4. WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award:4. WHO World No Tobacco Day 2018 Award:

� Delhi Governments additional director of health S.K.Arora has been

awarded the WHO World No Tobacco Day 298 Award for his

contribution of tobacco Control.

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5. Mental Illness In Health Policies:5. Mental Illness In Health Policies:5. Mental Illness In Health Policies:5. Mental Illness In Health Policies:

� The IRDAI has notified all insurance companies to comply with the

Mental Healthcare Act 2017 that came effect on 29th May 2018,

and make provisions for medical insurance of treatment and

medical insurance for illness with immediate effect.

6. Disaster Response Force Vehicles:6. Disaster Response Force Vehicles:6. Disaster Response Force Vehicles:6. Disaster Response Force Vehicles:

� The Telangana elangana elangana elangana Government has launched Disaster Response Force

Vehicles in Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad to handle situations like flash floods, heavy

rains building collapse and fire mishaps.

7. Esala Maha Perehera Perehera Festival :7. Esala Maha Perehera Perehera Festival :7. Esala Maha Perehera Perehera Festival :7. Esala Maha Perehera Perehera Festival :

� The historic Esala Maha PereheraEsala Maha PereheraEsala Maha PereheraEsala Maha Perehera festival started in Kandy, Kandy, Kandy, Kandy,

Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka.

� This festival is related to Buddhist religious

8. World’s Largest Current Account Surplus:8. World’s Largest Current Account Surplus:8. World’s Largest Current Account Surplus:8. World’s Largest Current Account Surplus:

� Germany’s Current account surplus will remain the world’s largest

in 2018

� Second Place – JapanJapanJapanJapan

� Third Place – Netherlands.Netherlands.Netherlands.Netherlands.

9. Panini Language Laboratory:9. Panini Language Laboratory:9. Panini Language Laboratory:9. Panini Language Laboratory:

� The external affairs Minister Sushma SwarajSushma SwarajSushma SwarajSushma Swaraj inaugurated Panini

Language Laboratory in Mauritius to teach Indian languages.

10. B. Sasikeran Committee:10. B. Sasikeran Committee:10. B. Sasikeran Committee:10. B. Sasikeran Committee:

� Food Safety standard Authority of IndiaFood Safety standard Authority of IndiaFood Safety standard Authority of IndiaFood Safety standard Authority of India has constituted a committee

headed by B.SasikeranB.SasikeranB.SasikeranB.Sasikeran to look into issue of labeling.

11. New Genetic Code:11. New Genetic Code:11. New Genetic Code:11. New Genetic Code:

� For the first time, International Scientists including India scientists

have cracked the genetic code of wheat.

12. Safest City:12. Safest City:12. Safest City:12. Safest City:

� I – Sagar (MP)Sagar (MP)Sagar (MP)Sagar (MP)

� II – TirupatiTirupatiTirupatiTirupati

� III – PuducheryPuducheryPuducheryPuduchery

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13. Reunite Of Families:13. Reunite Of Families:13. Reunite Of Families:13. Reunite Of Families:

� Around 180 families who were apart by 1950 – 53 Korean War have

temporarily reunited in North Korea on August 20, 2018.

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1. World Hindi Conference:1. World Hindi Conference:1. World Hindi Conference:1. World Hindi Conference:

� The 11th Hindi conference (WHE) was held at Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda

International Convention Centre in Port Louis,International Convention Centre in Port Louis,International Convention Centre in Port Louis,International Convention Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius on Mauritius on Mauritius on Mauritius on

18th August 20th August.18th August 20th August.18th August 20th August.18th August 20th August.

� It was inaugurated by Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar

Jugnauth.

� Theme of the conference was ‘‘Hindi Vishwa Aur Bharatiya Sanskriti ‘‘Hindi Vishwa Aur Bharatiya Sanskriti ‘‘Hindi Vishwa Aur Bharatiya Sanskriti ‘‘Hindi Vishwa Aur Bharatiya Sanskriti

(Hindi world and Indian Culture).”(Hindi world and Indian Culture).”(Hindi world and Indian Culture).”(Hindi world and Indian Culture).”

2. National Nutrition Month:2. National Nutrition Month:2. National Nutrition Month:2. National Nutrition Month:

� The Ministry of women and child development has announced that

the month of September will be celebrated as the ‘National ‘National ‘National ‘National

Nutrition Month’Nutrition Month’Nutrition Month’Nutrition Month’ every year to mark India’s fight against

malnutrition.

3. Five Catches On Test:3. Five Catches On Test:3. Five Catches On Test:3. Five Catches On Test:

� Rishabh pant become the 4th Indian wicket keeper to take 5

catches on test debut against England.

� He is also the first Asian wicket keeper to take 5 catches in debut

test innings.

� He has also become first Indian to open his account in test cricket

with a six.

4. World’s First 4D Printing:4. World’s First 4D Printing:4. World’s First 4D Printing:4. World’s First 4D Printing:

� The City University of Hang Kong has developed world’s first 4D 4D 4D 4D

printing for ceramics,printing for ceramics,printing for ceramics,printing for ceramics, that can be used to create complex, shape

changing objects.

5. Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award :5. Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award :5. Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award :5. Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award :

� Gopalkrishna Gandhi was awarded the 2018 Rajiv Gandhi

Sadbhavan Award for promoting command harmony and peace.

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6. TAF 6. TAF 6. TAF 6. TAF –––– RMAF Joint Exercise:RMAF Joint Exercise:RMAF Joint Exercise:RMAF Joint Exercise:

� The first – ever JJJJoint oint oint oint AAAAir ir ir ir EEEExercisexercisexercisexercise involving the Indian Air Force and

the Royal Malaysian Air Force commenced at Subang Air Base in

Malaysia

7. Centre For RE7. Centre For RE7. Centre For RE7. Centre For RE----Water Research:Water Research:Water Research:Water Research:

� The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur launched ‘Aditya ‘Aditya ‘Aditya ‘Aditya

Chouby Centre for ReChouby Centre for ReChouby Centre for ReChouby Centre for Re----Water Research’Water Research’Water Research’Water Research’ to treat and convert sewage

as water usage water.

8. Centralised Secretariat:8. Centralised Secretariat:8. Centralised Secretariat:8. Centralised Secretariat:

� The five northern states: Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,

Rajasthan, Uttar Khand and Union Territories: Delhi and Chandigarh

have decided to set up a Centralized Secretariat at PanchkulaPanchkulaPanchkulaPanchkula in

HaryanaHaryanaHaryanaHaryana for tackle drug menace.

9. Re Named As Atal Nagar:9. Re Named As Atal Nagar:9. Re Named As Atal Nagar:9. Re Named As Atal Nagar:

� The ChhattisgarhChhattisgarhChhattisgarhChhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the proposal to rename

Nay Raipur, new capital of the state as Atal NagarAtal NagarAtal NagarAtal Nagar.

10. ‘Calamity Of 10. ‘Calamity Of 10. ‘Calamity Of 10. ‘Calamity Of Severe Nature’:Severe Nature’:Severe Nature’:Severe Nature’:

� The Union government has declared the Kerala floods as a

‘‘calamity as Severe natureSevere natureSevere natureSevere nature””””

11. India Bans Pet Coke Import:11. India Bans Pet Coke Import:11. India Bans Pet Coke Import:11. India Bans Pet Coke Import:

� India banned the import of pet coke as fuel use but it will be

allowed to use as feedstock in some industries.

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1. Ice On Moon:1. Ice On Moon:1. Ice On Moon:1. Ice On Moon:

� NASA has confirmed that the frozen water deposits in moon’s Polar

Regions.

� This data received from India’s Chandrayan – I Spacecraft.

� The Chandrayan – I was launched on 22 October 2008 from

Srihairkota.

2. New Governor2. New Governor2. New Governor2. New Governors:s:s:s:

� Bihar – Lal Ji TondonLal Ji TondonLal Ji TondonLal Ji Tondon

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� Haryana – Satyadev Narayan AryaSatyadev Narayan AryaSatyadev Narayan AryaSatyadev Narayan Arya

� Meghalaya- Tathagata RoyTathagata RoyTathagata RoyTathagata Roy

� Sikkim – Ganga PrasadGanga PrasadGanga PrasadGanga Prasad

� Uttarakhand – Baby Rani MauryaBaby Rani MauryaBaby Rani MauryaBaby Rani Maurya

� Jammu & Kashmir –Sathya Bal Malik

3. ‘Kowsar’3. ‘Kowsar’3. ‘Kowsar’3. ‘Kowsar’

� Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet ‘‘Kowsar” ‘‘Kowsar” ‘‘Kowsar” ‘‘Kowsar” which means

river in paradise in Islam.

4. Cyclone Warning Centre:4. Cyclone Warning Centre:4. Cyclone Warning Centre:4. Cyclone Warning Centre:

� The Union government is proposing to set up a Cyclone warning

centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

5. Fastest Growing Airports:5. Fastest Growing Airports:5. Fastest Growing Airports:5. Fastest Growing Airports:

� The Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport got second place

as fastest growing airport in the world.

� The Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport secured sixth place

� Tokyo’s Haneda Airport topped in the list.

6. NOTA Not Allowed In Rajya Sabha:6. NOTA Not Allowed In Rajya Sabha:6. NOTA Not Allowed In Rajya Sabha:6. NOTA Not Allowed In Rajya Sabha:

� None of the above (NOTA) option will not allowed in Raj Sabha

elections as per Supreme Court order.

7. 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup:7. 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup:7. 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup:7. 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup:

� For the first time Odisha is organizing 2018 men’s Hockey world

cup on 28 November to 16 December in Bhubaneswar.

8. PCB’s New Chief:8. PCB’s New Chief:8. PCB’s New Chief:8. PCB’s New Chief:

� Eshan Mani was nominated as Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman.

9. UEFA President’s Award:9. UEFA President’s Award:9. UEFA President’s Award:9. UEFA President’s Award:

� The English footballer David Beckham will be Presented the 2018

UEFA President’s award.

10. Maitree Military Exercise:10. Maitree Military Exercise:10. Maitree Military Exercise:10. Maitree Military Exercise:

� India – Thailand Joint military exercise named ‘Maitree’ ‘Maitree’ ‘Maitree’ ‘Maitree’ was held in

Jammu Kashmir.

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11. Fortu11. Fortu11. Fortu11. Fortune’s Change The World List:ne’s Change The World List:ne’s Change The World List:ne’s Change The World List:

� I – Reliance Jio

� II – Marck (USA)

� III – Bank of America (USA)

12. International Buddhist Conclave:12. International Buddhist Conclave:12. International Buddhist Conclave:12. International Buddhist Conclave:

� The President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the International

Buddhist Conclave 2018 in New Delhi.

13. Retirement:13. Retirement:13. Retirement:13. Retirement:

� The Indian women Cricketer Jhulan Goswami announced his

retirement from International T-20 Crickets.

14. European Wind Survey Satellite:14. European Wind Survey Satellite:14. European Wind Survey Satellite:14. European Wind Survey Satellite:

� The European wind survey satellite ‘Aeolus’‘Aeolus’‘Aeolus’‘Aeolus’ launched from French

Guiana to trace global winds allowing for improved weather fore

casting.

23.08.201823.08.201823.08.201823.08.2018

1. Vazifdar Panel1. Vazifdar Panel1. Vazifdar Panel1. Vazifdar Panel

� The National Green Tribunal has constituted a panel with headed

by Justice vazifdar.

� This panel will decide on Vedanta Ltd’sVedanta Ltd’sVedanta Ltd’sVedanta Ltd’s plea challenging the Tamil

Nadu government’s Order that has resulted in the shutdown of the

starlight copper plantstarlight copper plantstarlight copper plantstarlight copper plant in Thoothukudi.Thoothukudi.Thoothukudi.Thoothukudi.

2. Plastic Free 2. Plastic Free 2. Plastic Free 2. Plastic Free Pollution Pollution Pollution Pollution Tamil Nadu:Tamil Nadu:Tamil Nadu:Tamil Nadu:

� Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has launched plastic pollution free Tamil

Nadu campaign in Chennai.

� Brand ambassadors of the campaign is Suriya Jyothika,Suriya Jyothika,Suriya Jyothika,Suriya Jyothika, Karthi and Karthi and Karthi and Karthi and

Vivek.Vivek.Vivek.Vivek.

3. Arun Joitleg Back:3. Arun Joitleg Back:3. Arun Joitleg Back:3. Arun Joitleg Back:

� Arun Jaitley has get back his portfolios of Minister of finance and

Minister of corporate affairs after his medical treatment;

� The Railway Minister Piyush goyal was holding the additional

charge of the Finance and corporate Affairs portfolios.

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4. Oxytocin Sale in Private Outlets:4. Oxytocin Sale in Private Outlets:4. Oxytocin Sale in Private Outlets:4. Oxytocin Sale in Private Outlets:

� The Union government will allow in India the Karnataka Antibiotics

Prt Ltd only company to manufacture and distribute oxitocin from

September 1

� The government has banned the import of oxytocin.

5. Japan’s First Woman Fighter Pilot:5. Japan’s First Woman Fighter Pilot:5. Japan’s First Woman Fighter Pilot:5. Japan’s First Woman Fighter Pilot:

� Misa Matsushima has been appointed as Japan’s First woman

Fighter Pilot.

6. ‘Aeolus’ Satellite:6. ‘Aeolus’ Satellite:6. ‘Aeolus’ Satellite:6. ‘Aeolus’ Satellite:

� A new satellite named ‘Aeolus’ has been launched to treak global

winds and improve weather forecasts. It was launched by European

space Agency.

7. International Buddhist Conclave 7. International Buddhist Conclave 7. International Buddhist Conclave 7. International Buddhist Conclave ---- 2018201820182018

� Indian President Shri Ramnath KovindShri Ramnath KovindShri Ramnath KovindShri Ramnath Kovind inaugurated the International

Buddhist Conclave – 2018 in New Delhi.

8. Kuldip Nayar:8. Kuldip Nayar:8. Kuldip Nayar:8. Kuldip Nayar:

� The Renowned journalist, author and human rights activist

Kuldip NayarKuldip NayarKuldip NayarKuldip Nayar passed away.

� His important Books: Beyond the Lines, India after Nehru,

Emergency Retold, Scoop! – Inside stories from portion to the

Present, Distant Neighbors: A tale of the subcontinent.

9. ‘‘9. ‘‘9. ‘‘9. ‘‘RemixRemixRemixRemix””””

� Us Scientists have developed a wireless ‘in body GPS’ system

named ‘‘Remix”

� That can accurately locate ingestible implants and track tumors

inside the body.

10. Brand Ambasssador:10. Brand Ambasssador:10. Brand Ambasssador:10. Brand Ambasssador:

� Actor Raveena Tandon has been appointed as brand ambassador

of the Sanjay Gandhi National park based in Mumbai.

11. atal Path:11. atal Path:11. atal Path:11. atal Path:

� The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to name the Upcoming

Bundelkhand Express as ‘Atal Path’ to honor Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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11112. Higher Education Council:2. Higher Education Council:2. Higher Education Council:2. Higher Education Council:

� The Punjab government has decided to set up the state Education

Council to offer quality education.

13. Bhamashah Techno Hub:13. Bhamashah Techno Hub:13. Bhamashah Techno Hub:13. Bhamashah Techno Hub:

� India’s largest startup incubation and acelaration – Bhamashah

Techno Hub was inaugurated in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

24.08.201824.08.201824.08.201824.08.2018

1. Dept Relief Bill:1. Dept Relief Bill:1. Dept Relief Bill:1. Dept Relief Bill:

� The Karnataka government has passed Debt Relief Bill 2018.

� This will enable one time discharge of loans availed from money

lenders at high interest rates.

2. Australia’s New Prime Minister:2. Australia’s New Prime Minister:2. Australia’s New Prime Minister:2. Australia’s New Prime Minister:

� Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s new Prime Minister.

3. Eight Lakh Crore Market Capitalization:3. Eight Lakh Crore Market Capitalization:3. Eight Lakh Crore Market Capitalization:3. Eight Lakh Crore Market Capitalization:

� The Reliance Industries Ltd became the first Indian company to

cross 8 lakh Crore market capitalizations.

� TCS became the first Indian company to cross 7 lakh crore market

capitalizations.

4. NASA”s Two New Mobile Apps:4. NASA”s Two New Mobile Apps:4. NASA”s Two New Mobile Apps:4. NASA”s Two New Mobile Apps:

� NASA NASA NASA NASA SelfishSelfishSelfishSelfish App:App:App:App: Through this app user can take selfish in a virtual

spacesuit and can pose in front of various cosmic locations.

� NASA’s Exoplanet Excursions: NASA’s Exoplanet Excursions: NASA’s Exoplanet Excursions: NASA’s Exoplanet Excursions: The users takes on a virtual guided

tour of the TRAPPIST – 1 Planetary system.

5. Oldest Ice Breaking For The First Time5. Oldest Ice Breaking For The First Time5. Oldest Ice Breaking For The First Time5. Oldest Ice Breaking For The First Time

� Some of the oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic Sea has

broken down for the first time in record history.

6. Change The World’s List 6. Change The World’s List 6. Change The World’s List 6. Change The World’s List ---- 2018201820182018

� 4th change the world’s list 2018 has been released by fortune,

Reliance Jio tops the list.

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7. Bhamashah Techno Hub:7. Bhamashah Techno Hub:7. Bhamashah Techno Hub:7. Bhamashah Techno Hub:

� India’s largest Business Incubator ‘Bhamashan Techno Hub’‘Bhamashan Techno Hub’‘Bhamashan Techno Hub’‘Bhamashan Techno Hub’ has

been inaugurated in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

8. Price Stabilisation Fund:8. Price Stabilisation Fund:8. Price Stabilisation Fund:8. Price Stabilisation Fund:

� The Punjab cabinet approved a bill for Creation of a price

stabilization fund

� This would ensure that state farmers get Minimum support price.

9. World’s First Block Chain Bond:9. World’s First Block Chain Bond:9. World’s First Block Chain Bond:9. World’s First Block Chain Bond:

� The World Bank launched world’s first Block Chain Bond named

‘‘Bond - !”

� This Two – year bond successfully raised 110 million Australian

dollars (USD 80.48 Million.)

10. Second Indian Women Won Tennis Medal:10. Second Indian Women Won Tennis Medal:10. Second Indian Women Won Tennis Medal:10. Second Indian Women Won Tennis Medal:

� Ankita Raina has become the second Indian woman after sania

Mirza to win a medal in the woman’s singles event at Asian Games.

11. International Colour Festival:11. International Colour Festival:11. International Colour Festival:11. International Colour Festival:

� International Colour Festival was inaugurated in Jharkhand.

25252525.08.2018.08.2018.08.2018.08.2018

1. Mountain Echoes Literary Festival:1. Mountain Echoes Literary Festival:1. Mountain Echoes Literary Festival:1. Mountain Echoes Literary Festival:

� The 9th edition of Mountain Echoes Literary Festival was held in

Thimphu, Bhutan.

2. The Places Where Atal Bihari Vajpayee 2. The Places Where Atal Bihari Vajpayee 2. The Places Where Atal Bihari Vajpayee 2. The Places Where Atal Bihari Vajpayee WWWWasasasas NamedNamedNamedNamed

� Naya Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

� Bandelkhand Expressway (UP)

� AIIMS Mangalagiri (AP)

� Rohtang Tunnel (HP)

� Habibganj railway station (MP)

� Bogibeel bridge (Assam)

� Deoghar Airport (JH)

� Shaibganj Harbor (JH)

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3. 3. 3. 3. Neta App:Neta App:Neta App:Neta App:

� Neta App that allows voters to rate and review their political

representatives was launched by Pranab Mukherjee.Pranab Mukherjee.Pranab Mukherjee.Pranab Mukherjee.

4. India’s First ISTS 4. India’s First ISTS 4. India’s First ISTS 4. India’s First ISTS ConConConConnectednectednectednected wind Power Project:wind Power Project:wind Power Project:wind Power Project:

� India’s First Inter State Transmission system auction was

commissioned in Bhuj, Gujarat.

5. India Banking Conclave:5. India Banking Conclave:5. India Banking Conclave:5. India Banking Conclave:

� India Banking Conclave 2018 was held in New Delhi.

6. New Chief Of DRDO:6. New Chief Of DRDO:6. New Chief Of DRDO:6. New Chief Of DRDO:

� Dr.G. Satheesh Reddy Dr.G. Satheesh Reddy Dr.G. Satheesh Reddy Dr.G. Satheesh Reddy has been appointed as Chairman of the

DRDO.

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1. Special Investment Region:1. Special Investment Region:1. Special Investment Region:1. Special Investment Region:

� The Tamilnadu Chief Minister K.Palanisamy laid the foundation

stone for developing a special Investment Region in Krishnagiri.

2. FIFA U2. FIFA U2. FIFA U2. FIFA U----20 Women’s World Cup:20 Women’s World Cup:20 Women’s World Cup:20 Women’s World Cup:

� Japan won its first FIFA U-20 women’s world cup Vs Spain.

� This tournament was held in France.

3. Twin Navigation Satellites:3. Twin Navigation Satellites:3. Twin Navigation Satellites:3. Twin Navigation Satellites:

� China sent twin BeiDou 3, navigation satellites in to the space on

the Long March – 3B Carrier rocket.

4. An Indian 4. An Indian 4. An Indian 4. An Indian wwwwas Appointed As Cricket Coach:as Appointed As Cricket Coach:as Appointed As Cricket Coach:as Appointed As Cricket Coach:

� Former Indian Cricket player Lalchand RajputLalchand RajputLalchand RajputLalchand Rajput was appointed the

head coach of ZimbabweZimbabweZimbabweZimbabwe national cricket team.

5. Game Changer Of The Year:5. Game Changer Of The Year:5. Game Changer Of The Year:5. Game Changer Of The Year:

� PepsiCo’s ECO Indra Indra Indra Indra NoNoNoNoooooyyyyiiii will be honored with the Game Changer

of the year title of the 2018 Asia Game Changer Awards.

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6. National Teachers Award:6. National Teachers Award:6. National Teachers Award:6. National Teachers Award:

� R.R.R.R. Sathy,Sathy,Sathy,Sathy, head mistress of the Panchayat Union Primary School in

Malumichampatti near Coimbatore, will receive the National award National award National award National award

to Teacher to Teacher to Teacher to Teacher –––– 2018.2018.2018.2018.

7. ‘Atal Je Nekaha’:7. ‘Atal Je Nekaha’:7. ‘Atal Je Nekaha’:7. ‘Atal Je Nekaha’:

� The book ‘Atal Je Nekaha’Atal Je Nekaha’Atal Je Nekaha’Atal Je Nekaha’ is authored and Compiled by Brijendra

Rehi.which is released by Narendra Modi

8. FAME Subsidy:8. FAME Subsidy:8. FAME Subsidy:8. FAME Subsidy:

� The Central government has decided to give cash subsidies to

electric vehicles which is named ‘FAME’ (Faster adoption and ‘FAME’ (Faster adoption and ‘FAME’ (Faster adoption and ‘FAME’ (Faster adoption and

manufacturing of Hybrid electric vehicles)manufacturing of Hybrid electric vehicles)manufacturing of Hybrid electric vehicles)manufacturing of Hybrid electric vehicles)

9. 4th Asian electoral St9. 4th Asian electoral St9. 4th Asian electoral St9. 4th Asian electoral Stoooock Holder Forum:ck Holder Forum:ck Holder Forum:ck Holder Forum:

� 4th Asian electoral stockholder forum was held in Columbu,Columbu,Columbu,Columbu, Sri

Lanka.

10. DCA Council Approval:10. DCA Council Approval:10. DCA Council Approval:10. DCA Council Approval:

� Defense AcquisitionDefense AcquisitionDefense AcquisitionDefense Acquisition Council gave the formal approval for

procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopter and, 24 Multi Role

helicopter from USA at cost of over 25000 Crore.

� DCA also approved for procurement of 150 indigenous developed

155 mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun system for 25000 crore.

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1. India’s First Biofuel Flight:1. India’s First Biofuel Flight:1. India’s First Biofuel Flight:1. India’s First Biofuel Flight:

� The Spice Jet would operate India’s first biofuel powered flight from

Dehradun to Dehradun to Dehradun to Dehradun to DelhiDelhiDelhiDelhi on its Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.

2. World’s Best Bank For Digital Innovation:2. World’s Best Bank For Digital Innovation:2. World’s Best Bank For Digital Innovation:2. World’s Best Bank For Digital Innovation:

� Global Finance Magazine named DBS Bank as the world’s best

bank for digital innovation.digital innovation.digital innovation.digital innovation.

� It is the first Asian bank to received this award

� DBS Bank’s head quarters situated at Singapore.

3. World’s Most Dot Balls:3. World’s Most Dot Balls:3. World’s Most Dot Balls:3. World’s Most Dot Balls:

� Pakistan bowler Mohammed IrfanMohammed IrfanMohammed IrfanMohammed Irfan set the world record for the most

economical four over bowling figures in the history of T-20 Cricket.

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� He bowled 23 dot balls in a row, picking two wickets in the process.

� This feat was achieved while playing for Barbados TridentsBarbados TridentsBarbados TridentsBarbados Tridents in the

Caribbean Premier League Caribbean Premier League Caribbean Premier League Caribbean Premier League ---- 2018201820182018

4. 2019 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships:4. 2019 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships:4. 2019 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships:4. 2019 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships:

� North KoreaNorth KoreaNorth KoreaNorth Korea announced that it would be the host for the 2019 Asian

youth and Junior Weightlifting championships.

5. The First Image Of Bennu Asteroid:5. The First Image Of Bennu Asteroid:5. The First Image Of Bennu Asteroid:5. The First Image Of Bennu Asteroid:

� NASA’s OSIRISOSIRISOSIRISOSIRIS----Rex spacecraftRex spacecraftRex spacecraftRex spacecraft catches its first image of asteroid

Bennu.Bennu.Bennu.Bennu.

6. New Indian Ambassador:6. New Indian Ambassador:6. New Indian Ambassador:6. New Indian Ambassador:

� Sandeep KumarSandeep KumarSandeep KumarSandeep Kumar was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to

Ireland.Ireland.Ireland.Ireland.

7. New Indian High Commissioner:7. New Indian High Commissioner:7. New Indian High Commissioner:7. New Indian High Commissioner:

� Prashant AgrawalPrashant AgrawalPrashant AgrawalPrashant Agrawal was appointed as the next High Commissioner of

India to the Republic of Namibia.Republic of Namibia.Republic of Namibia.Republic of Namibia.

8. Indian Ocean Conference:8. Indian Ocean Conference:8. Indian Ocean Conference:8. Indian Ocean Conference:

� The Third edition of Indian Ocean Conference was held at Hanoi,

Vietnam.

� External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has inaugurated this event

with Vietnam counterpart Pham Bir Min.

� Theme: Building Regional Architectures.

9. Krishi Kumbh International Conference:9. Krishi Kumbh International Conference:9. Krishi Kumbh International Conference:9. Krishi Kumbh International Conference:

� Krishi Kumbh International conference and exhibition will be held at

Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research in Lucknow, which will be

organized by Uttarpradesh government

10. Youth Conclave ATAL10. Youth Conclave ATAL10. Youth Conclave ATAL10. Youth Conclave ATAL

� The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to organize a

youth conclave ATAC (Arunachal Pradesh Transformation

Aspirational Leadership) in Itangar.

11. New Zimbabwe President:11. New Zimbabwe President:11. New Zimbabwe President:11. New Zimbabwe President:

� Emmerson MnangagwaEmmerson MnangagwaEmmerson MnangagwaEmmerson Mnangagwa has took Oath as president of Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe.

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12. Bank With Digital Transaction:12. Bank With Digital Transaction:12. Bank With Digital Transaction:12. Bank With Digital Transaction:

� The Department of Financial Service report has rated Punjab Punjab Punjab Punjab

National BankNational BankNational BankNational Bank a number one state owned bank in terms of digital digital digital digital

transactions.transactions.transactions.transactions.

13. G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting:13. G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting:13. G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting:13. G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting:

� The G20 Digital Ministerial MeetingThe G20 Digital Ministerial MeetingThe G20 Digital Ministerial MeetingThe G20 Digital Ministerial Meeting was held at Salta in Argentina.Salta in Argentina.Salta in Argentina.Salta in Argentina.

� Theme: Building Consensus for fair and sustainable Development.

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1. Water Colour Festival 1. Water Colour Festival 1. Water Colour Festival 1. Water Colour Festival

� The Jharkhand Jharkhand Jharkhand Jharkhand government held the International water ColorColorColorColor

festival in Ranchifestival in Ranchifestival in Ranchifestival in Ranchi

2. ‘Horizon 2020’2. ‘Horizon 2020’2. ‘Horizon 2020’2. ‘Horizon 2020’

� Indian government and the European Union partnered for Rs.240

Crore research programe ‘Harizon 2020’ to develop a next

generation Influenza vaccine.

3. World’s Oldest Woman:3. World’s Oldest Woman:3. World’s Oldest Woman:3. World’s Oldest Woman:

� The Bolivia woman Julia Flores colqueBolivia woman Julia Flores colqueBolivia woman Julia Flores colqueBolivia woman Julia Flores colque might be world’s Oldest

woman at 118 years.

4. Belgian Grand Prix 4. Belgian Grand Prix 4. Belgian Grand Prix 4. Belgian Grand Prix ---- 2018201820182018

� Sebastian VetteSebastian VetteSebastian VetteSebastian Vettellll won the Belgian Grand Prix – 2018

� He is born in Germany

5. New Technique For Cancer Cells Detect:5. New Technique For Cancer Cells Detect:5. New Technique For Cancer Cells Detect:5. New Technique For Cancer Cells Detect:

� Australian researchers have developed a new technique to detect

early stage cancer tumor cells in the blood through malaria protein

VAR2CS

6666. New Head of New York UNEP:. New Head of New York UNEP:. New Head of New York UNEP:. New Head of New York UNEP:

� Satya S Tripathi (India) has been appointed as the Assistant

Secretary General and Head of the New York Office of the United

Nations Environment Programme.

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7. World’s Smallest Robot:7. World’s Smallest Robot:7. World’s Smallest Robot:7. World’s Smallest Robot:

� Scientists have set a new Guinness World Record by creating the

smallest medical robot.

� This device measuring just 120 nanometers that could assist in

future cancer and Alzheimer’s treatment.

� The series of nanorobots was created by Soutik Betal (USA)

8. ‘Lakhwar’8. ‘Lakhwar’8. ‘Lakhwar’8. ‘Lakhwar’

� Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari signed a

memorandum of understanding with 6 states for the construction

of the ‘Lakhwar’ multipurpose project in Upper Yamuna basin

� Its aime to deal with water crisis

9. Free Sanitary Product To Students:9. Free Sanitary Product To Students:9. Free Sanitary Product To Students:9. Free Sanitary Product To Students:

� Scotland has become the first country in the world to provide free

sanitary products to all students at free of cost

10. Clean Transport:10. Clean Transport:10. Clean Transport:10. Clean Transport:

� Indian cities in clean transport overall emissions and energy

consumptions.

� I Bhopal

� II Vijayawada

� Pre travel trip emission and energy consumption.

� I Kolkata

� II Mumbai

11. Wrold Yoka Festival:11. Wrold Yoka Festival:11. Wrold Yoka Festival:11. Wrold Yoka Festival:

� Three day world yoga Festival is held in Mamallapuram.

12. ‘‘MuHero, Mu Odisha”12. ‘‘MuHero, Mu Odisha”12. ‘‘MuHero, Mu Odisha”12. ‘‘MuHero, Mu Odisha”

� The Odisha government has launched ‘‘Mu Hero, Mu Odisha” (I am

Hero, Iam rOdisha) programe give recognition to the young

achievers of the state.

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1. India’s New High Commissioner To UK:1. India’s New High Commissioner To UK:1. India’s New High Commissioner To UK:1. India’s New High Commissioner To UK:

� Ruchi Ghanashyam was appointed as the next High commissioner

of India to the United Kingdom.

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2. RBI 2. RBI 2. RBI 2. RBI AnnualAnnualAnnualAnnual Report 2017 Report 2017 Report 2017 Report 2017 ----18181818

� The total FDI in Financial Year 2017-18 stood USD 37.3 billion

dollar.

� Mauritius was top source of FDI into India

� Singapore get second place.

3. ‘O3. ‘O3. ‘O3. ‘O----SMART’SMART’SMART’SMART’

� The Union Cabinet approved an umbrella scheme ‘‘Ocean Services,

Technology, observations Resources Modeling and Science (O-

SMART)”.

� Its aime to conserve use of oceans, marine resources.

4. Best Book Of The Year Award:4. Best Book Of The Year Award:4. Best Book Of The Year Award:4. Best Book Of The Year Award:

� The Federation of Indian commerce’s Industry has selected the

Vairamuthu’s Kallikatu Ithikasam’ as best novel of the year.Kallikatu Ithikasam’ as best novel of the year.Kallikatu Ithikasam’ as best novel of the year.Kallikatu Ithikasam’ as best novel of the year.

� S.Balasubramanian had translated this novel in hindi as ‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘Nagapani Nagapani Nagapani Nagapani

Vanka Vanka Vanka Vanka IthigasIthigasIthigasIthigas””””

� This novel was awarded the Sahitya Akademi award in 2003.Sahitya Akademi award in 2003.Sahitya Akademi award in 2003.Sahitya Akademi award in 2003.

5. Tallest Film Studio:5. Tallest Film Studio:5. Tallest Film Studio:5. Tallest Film Studio:

� Chief Minister Edappadi PalanisamyEdappadi PalanisamyEdappadi PalanisamyEdappadi Palanisamy has inaugurated India’s tallest

studio named MGR Centenary Studio at paiyanur in Chennai.MGR Centenary Studio at paiyanur in Chennai.MGR Centenary Studio at paiyanur in Chennai.MGR Centenary Studio at paiyanur in Chennai.

6. Food Grains Production:6. Food Grains Production:6. Food Grains Production:6. Food Grains Production:

� The Production of food grains touched a record high of 284.8 284.8 284.8 284.8

million tonnes in 2017 million tonnes in 2017 million tonnes in 2017 million tonnes in 2017 –––– 2018201820182018

7. World Youth Boxing:7. World Youth Boxing:7. World Youth Boxing:7. World Youth Boxing:

� Indian Boxer Nitu wonBoxer Nitu wonBoxer Nitu wonBoxer Nitu won gold medal in world youth boxing

championship in Budapest, Hungary.Budapest, Hungary.Budapest, Hungary.Budapest, Hungary.

8. Armed Forces (Special Power’s) Act Extended:8. Armed Forces (Special Power’s) Act Extended:8. Armed Forces (Special Power’s) Act Extended:8. Armed Forces (Special Power’s) Act Extended:

� Assam governor has extended the Armed force (special powers)

act 1958 in the entire state for six more months.

9. Loan Agreement With ADB9. Loan Agreement With ADB9. Loan Agreement With ADB9. Loan Agreement With ADB

� The Union government has signed 375 million dollar loan

agreements with Asian Development Bank for Madhya Pradesh

Irrigation Efficiency Improvement Project.

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� The ADB was established in 1966 and its headquarter is situated at

manila, Philippines.

10. Loan Agreement With WB10. Loan Agreement With WB10. Loan Agreement With WB10. Loan Agreement With WB

� The Union Government has signed 220 million dollar agreement

with world Bank to scale of Energy Efficiency program.

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1. AMRUT Ranking:1. AMRUT Ranking:1. AMRUT Ranking:1. AMRUT Ranking:

� Andhra Pradesh ranked first in implementation of Atal Mission for

Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Scheme.

2. ‘KAKADU 2. ‘KAKADU 2. ‘KAKADU 2. ‘KAKADU ---- 2018’2018’2018’2018’

� India’s warship INS Sahayadri entered the port of Darwin, Australia

for participate in Exercise ‘KAKADU - 2018’

3. Demonetized Money Return Bank to Banks:3. Demonetized Money Return Bank to Banks:3. Demonetized Money Return Bank to Banks:3. Demonetized Money Return Bank to Banks:

� The total worth of notes that was in circulation at the time of

demonetization was Rs.15.41 lakh crore.

� Rs.15.31 lakh crore worth Currency notes have now been returned

into RBI

� Rs.10720 crore of the currency did not returned to the banking

system.

4. Praful Bidwai Memorial Award 4. Praful Bidwai Memorial Award 4. Praful Bidwai Memorial Award 4. Praful Bidwai Memorial Award ---- 2018201820182018

� Ulka Mahajan was conferred praful Bidwai memorial award 2018.

� The award was presented to her by social activist medha patkar.

� This award was instituted in the memory of journalist and social

activist praful Bidwai who died in Amsterdam in 2015.

5. ICE Sat 5. ICE Sat 5. ICE Sat 5. ICE Sat ---- 2222

� NASA will launch Ice, clod and land Elevation SatelliteIce, clod and land Elevation SatelliteIce, clod and land Elevation SatelliteIce, clod and land Elevation Satellite––––2 (ICE Sat 2 (ICE Sat 2 (ICE Sat 2 (ICE Sat ----2)2)2)2)

in to the space on 12th September 2018, to measure the changes

in the heights of Earth’s polar ice.

6. Gaganyaan:6. Gaganyaan:6. Gaganyaan:6. Gaganyaan:

� ISRO unveiled India’s Gaganyaan programme for Manned space space space space

flight flight flight flight that will be launched by 2022.

� It will be executed using GSLV NK – III launch vehicle

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� The manned mission to space will have 3 crew members.

7. 2018 7. 2018 7. 2018 7. 2018 –––– 2019 India’s Economic Growth Rate 7.42019 India’s Economic Growth Rate 7.42019 India’s Economic Growth Rate 7.42019 India’s Economic Growth Rate 7.4

� RBI stated that India’s economic growth rate will grow at 7.4% in

the current financial year.

8. RM 8. RM 8. RM 8. RM –––– STIAC:STIAC:STIAC:STIAC:

� The Union government has constituted a 21 member committee to

advice on policy matters related to science, technology and

innovation.

� The name of the committee is : PM – STIAC (Science, Technology,

Innovation Advisory Committee)

� It is chaired by K. Vijay RahavanK. Vijay RahavanK. Vijay RahavanK. Vijay Rahavan Principal Scientific advisor to the

Government.

9. ‘Vostok 2018’9. ‘Vostok 2018’9. ‘Vostok 2018’9. ‘Vostok 2018’

� The Russia planning to conduct ‘Vostok Vostok Vostok Vostok ---- 2018’2018’2018’2018’ Military exercise in

central and eastern Russian Military district from September

11 to 15, 2018.

� It will be biggest war games over conducted by Russia in 1981.

� China and Magnolia will also participate in Vostok 2018.

10. Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship :10. Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship :10. Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship :10. Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship :

� North Korea will host the 2019 Asian Youth and Junior

Championship at pyong pyong pyong pyong YYYYong.ong.ong.ong.

11. Smart India Hackathon 11. Smart India Hackathon 11. Smart India Hackathon 11. Smart India Hackathon ---- 2018201820182018

� The third edition of world biggest open innovation model ‘Smart ‘Smart ‘Smart ‘Smart

India Hackathon 2019’India Hackathon 2019’India Hackathon 2019’India Hackathon 2019’ was launched by Prakash Javadekar in New Prakash Javadekar in New Prakash Javadekar in New Prakash Javadekar in New

Delhi.Delhi.Delhi.Delhi.

12. Air Service Agreement:12. Air Service Agreement:12. Air Service Agreement:12. Air Service Agreement:

� India and Moraco have signed an agreement for Air service

connectivity.

31313131.08.2018.08.2018.08.2018.08.2018

1. SAARC Agri 1. SAARC Agri 1. SAARC Agri 1. SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum:Cooperative Business Forum:Cooperative Business Forum:Cooperative Business Forum:

� First SAARC Agri Cooperative Business Forum was held in

Kathmandu, Nepal.

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2. UEFA Player Of The Year 2018 Awards:2. UEFA Player Of The Year 2018 Awards:2. UEFA Player Of The Year 2018 Awards:2. UEFA Player Of The Year 2018 Awards:

� In the UEFA Awards, Croatia captain Luka Modric was voted the

best player in Europe.

3. Vodafone Idea Ltd Merger:3. Vodafone Idea Ltd Merger:3. Vodafone Idea Ltd Merger:3. Vodafone Idea Ltd Merger:

� Idea cellular and Vodafone completed their merger of India

operations.

4. Water in Jupiter:4. Water in Jupiter:4. Water in Jupiter:4. Water in Jupiter:

� NASA Scientists have detected signs of water above Jupiter’s

deepest clouds.

� This information collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft as it circles

Jupiter.

5. Virat K5. Virat K5. Virat K5. Virat Kohli Becomes Second Fastest 6000 Runs:ohli Becomes Second Fastest 6000 Runs:ohli Becomes Second Fastest 6000 Runs:ohli Becomes Second Fastest 6000 Runs:

� Indian Cricket captain Virat KohliVirat KohliVirat KohliVirat Kohli became the second fastest Indian

to score 6000 runs6000 runs6000 runs6000 runs in test cricket.

� He has achieved this feat in his 119th test innings.

� The fastest Indian to reach the 6000 run mark was Sunil GavaSunil GavaSunil GavaSunil Gavaskar, skar, skar, skar,

who made it in 117 innings.who made it in 117 innings.who made it in 117 innings.who made it in 117 innings.

6. Re Organization Of Districts Bill:6. Re Organization Of Districts Bill:6. Re Organization Of Districts Bill:6. Re Organization Of Districts Bill:

� The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill for the creation of

three new districts namely – Pakke Kesang, Lepa Rada Shi Yomi.Pakke Kesang, Lepa Rada Shi Yomi.Pakke Kesang, Lepa Rada Shi Yomi.Pakke Kesang, Lepa Rada Shi Yomi.

7. ‘One District, One Product’7. ‘One District, One Product’7. ‘One District, One Product’7. ‘One District, One Product’

� The Odisha government has launched ‘One District, One Product” ‘One District, One Product” ‘One District, One Product” ‘One District, One Product”

Scheme.

� Its aim to provide market link to farmers and make small industries

successful in the state.

8. 6th RCEP Trade Ministers Meeting:8. 6th RCEP Trade Ministers Meeting:8. 6th RCEP Trade Ministers Meeting:8. 6th RCEP Trade Ministers Meeting:

� The 6th Reginal6th Reginal6th Reginal6th Reginal comprehensive Economic partnership (RCEP) trade

ministers meeting was held in Singapore.

9. Atal Ranking Of Institutions:9. Atal Ranking Of Institutions:9. Atal Ranking Of Institutions:9. Atal Ranking Of Institutions:

� The Union HRD MinistryUnion HRD MinistryUnion HRD MinistryUnion HRD Ministry has announced the introduction of Atal

Ranking Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).

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� Its aime to promote a culture of innovation and research in higher

education.

10. Zokhawathar Check Post:10. Zokhawathar Check Post:10. Zokhawathar Check Post:10. Zokhawathar Check Post:

� India has opened ZokhawatharZokhawatharZokhawatharZokhawathar land immigration check post in

Mizoram along border with Myanmar.

11. G11. G11. G11. G----20 Digital Economy:20 Digital Economy:20 Digital Economy:20 Digital Economy:

� G-20 Digital Economy MinisteriyalMinisteriyalMinisteriyalMinisteriyal meeting was held in salta,

Argentina.

12. Mil Banche:12. Mil Banche:12. Mil Banche:12. Mil Banche:

� The Madhya Pradesh government has organized an interactive

programme ‘mil Banche’‘mil Banche’‘mil Banche’‘mil Banche’ in government school to upgrade student

Co-curricular activities.

13. ‘Krishna Kutir’13. ‘Krishna Kutir’13. ‘Krishna Kutir’13. ‘Krishna Kutir’

� The Krishna Kutir is a special home for 1000 widows set up by

Ministry of woman and child Development under the Swadha GrehSwadha GrehSwadha GrehSwadha Greh

Scheme.

� It was established at MMMMadhura in Uttar Pradesh.adhura in Uttar Pradesh.adhura in Uttar Pradesh.adhura in Uttar Pradesh.

Asian Games Asian Games Asian Games Asian Games ---- 2018201820182018

� Asian Games also known as AsialAsialAsialAsialdddd....

� 2014 Asian Games was conducted in Inchon, South Korea.

� 2018 (18th) - Asian Games held at Jakarta – Palembong.

� 2022 (19th) – Asian Games is scheduled to take place in

Hangzhou, China.

� Motto of the 2018 Asian Games is ‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘Energy for Energy for Energy for Energy for Asia”Asia”Asia”Asia”

� Moscots – Bhin Bhin (a greater bird of Paradise)

� Atung – (a Bawean deer)

� Kaka – (a Javan rhinoceros)

� There are 45 nations have participated in 18th Asian Games.

� There are 465 events in 40 sports.

� The Olympic Council of Asia has given recognition to India’s Kho-KHo

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� North Korea and South Korea March under the Korean Unification

Flag at the opening ceremony, for the first time and copete as a

unified team. Medal TableMedal TableMedal TableMedal Table

Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 132 92 65 289 2 Japan 75 56 74 205 3 South Korea 49 58 70 177 8 India 15 24 30 69

India at 18th Asian Games India at 18th Asian Games India at 18th Asian Games India at 18th Asian Games ---- 2018201820182018

� Javelin thrower Neeraj ChopraNeeraj ChopraNeeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra was the flag bearer for India at the

opening ceremony.

� Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani RampalRani RampalRani RampalRani Rampal was India’s flag

bearer at the closing ceremony.

� India finished with 69 Medals which became highest number of

medals in Asian Games since it participated.

� Govindan LakshmananGovindan LakshmananGovindan LakshmananGovindan Lakshmanan was disqualified after winning bronze in the

men’s 1000 m event due to stepped out of the track during one of

the laps at the Asian Game.

Indian Gold Medalists Wrestling:Indian Gold Medalists Wrestling:Indian Gold Medalists Wrestling:Indian Gold Medalists Wrestling:

� Bajrang Punia – Wrestling (65 kg) India’s first gold medal winner in

2018 Asian games

� Vinesh phogat – wrestling (50 kg) first woman wrestler to win a

gold medal at the asian games.

Shooting:Shooting:Shooting:Shooting:

� Saurabh chaudhary from UP won gold medal in 10m air pistol

� Rahi Sarnobat from Maharashtra became the first Indian women

shooter to win gold at the Asian games.

Shot Shot Shot Shot –––– Put:Put:Put:Put:

� Tejinder Tejinder Tejinder Tejinder PPPPal Singhal Singhal Singhal Singh from Punjab won Gold Medal in Men’s shot put.Men’s shot put.Men’s shot put.Men’s shot put.

Javelin Javelin Javelin Javelin –––– Throw:Throw:Throw:Throw:

� Neeraj Chopra is a first Indian Javelin thrower to win an Asian Gold Asian Gold Asian Gold Asian Gold

Medal.Medal.Medal.Medal.

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Triple Jump:Triple Jump:Triple Jump:Triple Jump:

� Arpinder Singh from Punjab became the India’s first men’s triple

Jump gold medalist in 48 years after MMMMohinderohinderohinderohinder Sing Gill won it in

1970.

800 Metres:800 Metres:800 Metres:800 Metres:

� Manjit Singh from Haryana won gold medal in the men’s 800

meters event.

Heptathlon:Heptathlon:Heptathlon:Heptathlon:

� Swapna Barman has won the first gold medal for India in the

women’s heptathlon event at the Asian Games

1500 Meters:1500 Meters:1500 Meters:1500 Meters:

� Jinson Johnson from Kerala won gold medal in the men’s 1500

metres event.

4 x 400m Relay:4 x 400m Relay:4 x 400m Relay:4 x 400m Relay:

� Indian Women’s team won its 5th Consecutive gold medal in the

Asian Games.

Quadruple Sculls:Quadruple Sculls:Quadruple Sculls:Quadruple Sculls:

� Indian men team rowers won gold medal in men’s quadruple sculls.

Tennis:Tennis:Tennis:Tennis:

� Rohan Bopanna and Divij SharanRohan Bopanna and Divij SharanRohan Bopanna and Divij SharanRohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan won gold medal for men’s doubles

in Lawn Tennis.

Pair Bridge:Pair Bridge:Pair Bridge:Pair Bridge:

� Pranab Bardhan and Shibnath SarkarPranab Bardhan and Shibnath SarkarPranab Bardhan and Shibnath SarkarPranab Bardhan and Shibnath Sarkar won (aged man) gold medal in

the men’s pair Bridge event.

Boxing:Boxing:Boxing:Boxing:

� Amit Panghal from Punjab won gold Medal in Men’s 49 kg Boxing.

Other Records:Other Records:Other Records:Other Records:

� Indian mens team won India’s first historic bronze medal in

sepak takraw.

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� Dutee chandDutee chandDutee chandDutee chand won India’s first medal in 20 years in women’s 100m

dash event.

� Fourced MirzaFourced MirzaFourced MirzaFourced Mirza became the first Indian to win an Asian Games

individual medal in the Equestrian event since 1982

� P.VP.VP.VP.V. Sindhu . Sindhu . Sindhu . Sindhu became first female Indian shuttler reached final and

won silver medal at Asian games after 36 years.

� Saina NehwalSaina NehwalSaina NehwalSaina Nehwal became first female Indian shuttler to bag at Asian

Games in individual quadrennial event after 36 years and also first

female Indian won bronze in women’s single.

Asian Games HockeyAsian Games HockeyAsian Games HockeyAsian Games Hockey

Men’sMen’sMen’sMen’s Team:Team:Team:Team:

� I - Japan

� II - Malaysia

� III - India

Women’sWomen’sWomen’sWomen’s Team: Team: Team: Team:

� I - Japan

� II – India

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IMPORTANT DAYS

AUGUST 2018

Date Day Theme

Aug 1to 7 World Breast Feeding Week Breastfeeding Foundation of Life

Aug 6 Hiroshima Day -

Aug 7 National Handloom Day

Aug 9 Naga Saki Day Quit India Day World indigenous peoples Day

Indigenous peoples migration and movement

Aug 12 International Youth Day Safe Spaces for youth

Aug 19 World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day

Aug 20 World Mosquito Day

Aug 26 Women’s Equality Day World Sanskrit Day

Aug 29 National Sports Day -

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CURRENT EVENTSCURRENT EVENTSCURRENT EVENTSCURRENT EVENTS

01.08.18 TO 15.08.1801.08.18 TO 15.08.1801.08.18 TO 15.08.1801.08.18 TO 15.08.18

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01.08.201801.08.201801.08.201801.08.2018

1. 1. 1. 1. Biofuel Policy:Biofuel Policy:Biofuel Policy:Biofuel Policy:

� Rajasthan Government becomes the first state to implement the Central

Government’s ‘Biofuel Policy’

� Rajasthan has established a Centre of Excellence in Udaipur to promote

research in alternate fuels and energy sources.

2222. . . . Safeguard Duty:Safeguard Duty:Safeguard Duty:Safeguard Duty:

� India has imposed safeguard duty on solar panels import from China

and Malaysia for 2 years .

� This is aim to protect domestic players from losing the market to them.

3333. . . . World World World World JuJuJuJunnnniiiior Squash Championships or Squash Championships or Squash Championships or Squash Championships ---- 2018201820182018

� World Junior Squash Championships – 2018 was held in Chennai Winners.

� Men’s Individual – Mostafa Asal (Egypt) Vs Marwan Tarek (Egypt).

� Women’s Individud – Rowan Elaraby (Egypt) Vs Hania El Hammamy

(Egypt).

� Men’s Team – Egypt Vs England.

4444. . . . Hungarian Grand Prix:Hungarian Grand Prix:Hungarian Grand Prix:Hungarian Grand Prix:

� UK’s Lewis Hamilton won Hungarian Formula – 1 Grand prix for Sixth

time.

5. New Shape of Human Cells:5. New Shape of Human Cells:5. New Shape of Human Cells:5. New Shape of Human Cells:

� American and Spanish scientists have discovered a new 3D shape of

human cells named as ‘‘‘‘Scutoid.”

� Scutoid has 5 sides on one end and 6 sides on other end. It has a

triangular surface on one of its longer edges.

� Scientists refered this as a twisted prism kind of shape. It enables the

tissue to mould around organs.

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6. Sanchar Karanti Yojana:6. Sanchar Karanti Yojana:6. Sanchar Karanti Yojana:6. Sanchar Karanti Yojana:

� Chattisgarh Government has launched a smart phone distribution

scheme named as ‘Sanchar Karanti Yojana’

� The Scheme has been launched to distribute smart phones to women

and students in naxal hit area.

� It will benefit more than 50 Lakh peoples.

7. Investors’ Conference: 7. Investors’ Conference: 7. Investors’ Conference: 7. Investors’ Conference:

� NITI Aayog is set to host an Investor’s Conference for the Holistic

Development of Islands in New Delhi

8. ‘FOCAL’ Portal:8. ‘FOCAL’ Portal:8. ‘FOCAL’ Portal:8. ‘FOCAL’ Portal:

� The Inland Waterways Authority of India has launched a dedicated portal

named ‘FOCAL” Forum of Cargo Owners and Logistics Operation.

� Its aim to connect cargo owners and shippers with red time data on

availability of versels.

9. India’s First Tourism 9. India’s First Tourism 9. India’s First Tourism 9. India’s First Tourism GuideGuideGuideGuide::::

� India’s First phone tourism guide and mobile application ’’’’Go

whats that” has launched by Union Minister Mr.Dharmendra Pradhan at

Chandigarh.

10. World Breast Feeding Week:10. World Breast Feeding Week:10. World Breast Feeding Week:10. World Breast Feeding Week:

� The world Breastfeeding week is observed around the world from

August 1 to 7.

� Theme: Breast feeding: Foundation of Life.

11. Tiger Population Doubled:11. Tiger Population Doubled:11. Tiger Population Doubled:11. Tiger Population Doubled:

� The Tiger population in Mudumalai Tiger reserve in Nilgiri has doubled

from 30 to 60 due to intensive conservation efforts.

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12.12.12.12. Nodal Center:Nodal Center:Nodal Center:Nodal Center:

� World Meteorological Organization has designated India as Nodal

Centre for preparing flash flood forecasts to ASIAN nations.

� WMO’s headquarters - Geneva (SWIZ)

13. ‘I Hub’13. ‘I Hub’13. ‘I Hub’13. ‘I Hub’

� The Andhra Pradesh Government will set up ‘I Hub’ (The intelligence

Hub) research centre for scientific research.

� For this purpose the State Government has collaborated with UNESCO

and Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable

Development.

14.14.14.14. International Army Games:International Army Games:International Army Games:International Army Games:

� The International army games are being held at 24 training grounds and

in seven countries.

� The seven countries are Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, Kazakhstan, China and

Russia.

� India team is taking part in two major competitions.

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1. Seva Bhoj Yojana:1. Seva Bhoj Yojana:1. Seva Bhoj Yojana:1. Seva Bhoj Yojana:

� The Ministry of Culture has launched the new scheme ‘‘‘‘Seva

Bhaj Yojan”

� Total outlay of the scheme is Rs.325 crores for financial years 2018 – 2019

and 2019 – 2020.

� To reimburse the GST Tax to Religious and Charitable Institutions which

provide food free of cost without any discrimination to public.

2. National Registry of Citizens (NRC)2. National Registry of Citizens (NRC)2. National Registry of Citizens (NRC)2. National Registry of Citizens (NRC)

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� The Assam Government has released its final draft of National Registry of

citizens of Assam.

� According to the NRC, out of 3,29,91,384 total applicants, 2,89,83,677

peoples have been found eligible to be included in the NRC.

� 40.07 lakhs peoples who have not made their name to the list have been

declared as illegal immigrants.

3.3.3.3. New High Commissioner To Rwanda:New High Commissioner To Rwanda:New High Commissioner To Rwanda:New High Commissioner To Rwanda:

� Oscar Kerketta was appointed as next High Commissioner to the

Republic of Rwanda.

4. Fortune 500 List 4. Fortune 500 List 4. Fortune 500 List 4. Fortune 500 List ---- 2018201820182018

� Seven Indian Companies have been listed in ‘Fortune’s 500 list - 2018’ of

world biggest corporations.

� IOC is the highest ranked (137) company from India.

� Seven companies – IOC, RIL, ONGC, SBI, Tata motors, BPCL, Rajesh

Exports.

5. Start Up India Yatra: 5. Start Up India Yatra: 5. Start Up India Yatra: 5. Start Up India Yatra:

� The Startup India Yatra was launched at Raipur in Chhattisgarh.

� Its aim to promote jab creation in cities.

6. Cow Sanctuary:6. Cow Sanctuary:6. Cow Sanctuary:6. Cow Sanctuary:

� The first cow sanctuary in Rajasthan will be opened in Bikaner.

7. India and Germany Agreement:7. India and Germany Agreement:7. India and Germany Agreement:7. India and Germany Agreement:

� India and Germany have signed an agreement for financial and techinial

cooperation for sustainable urban development and renewable energy.

8. Shahid Samman Divar8. Shahid Samman Divar8. Shahid Samman Divar8. Shahid Samman Divarssss

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� The Madhya Pradesh Government will observe the Independence day as

‘Shahid Samman Divas’ to honor Martyrs.

9. Amnesty Programme:9. Amnesty Programme:9. Amnesty Programme:9. Amnesty Programme:

� The United Arab Emirates launched a landmark three month visa

amnesty programme which will help hundreds of illegal foreign workers

to leave the Country without penalty.

10. India and USA Military Cooperation Meeting:10. India and USA Military Cooperation Meeting:10. India and USA Military Cooperation Meeting:10. India and USA Military Cooperation Meeting:

� India and USA Military Cooperation Meeting was held in New Delhi.

11. Swachhta Pakuada Award:11. Swachhta Pakuada Award:11. Swachhta Pakuada Award:11. Swachhta Pakuada Award:

� Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has received top honors of

‘Swachhta Pakuada Award’ from oil ministry.

� This award was individual’s doing for cleanliness.

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1. Zimbabwe’s New President:1. Zimbabwe’s New President:1. Zimbabwe’s New President:1. Zimbabwe’s New President:

� Mr.Emmerson Mnangagwa has been reelected as Zimbabwe’s president.

� His party’s Name ‘ZANU-PE’ party

2. Shalaka Samman:2. Shalaka Samman:2. Shalaka Samman:2. Shalaka Samman:

� Hindi Sahitya Academy has given its highest award ‘Shalaka

Samman’ to bollywood lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar.

3. India’s 3. India’s 3. India’s 3. India’s First Block Chain District:First Block Chain District:First Block Chain District:First Block Chain District:

� The Telangana Government has proposed to set up the India’s first

block chain district in the state.

4. World’s First Company to Valued At 4. World’s First Company to Valued At 4. World’s First Company to Valued At 4. World’s First Company to Valued At One One One One 1 Trillion1 Trillion1 Trillion1 Trillion USDUSDUSDUSD::::

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� Apple is the first publicly traded company to be valued at one trillion

USD.

5. Kadaknath chicken Get GI 5. Kadaknath chicken Get GI 5. Kadaknath chicken Get GI 5. Kadaknath chicken Get GI Tag:Tag:Tag:Tag:

� The Kadaknath Chicken meat from Jhabua district of Madhya

Pradesh has now got a Geographical Indication tag.

6. Mukhya Mantri 6. Mukhya Mantri 6. Mukhya Mantri 6. Mukhya Mantri –––– Yuva Nestham:Yuva Nestham:Yuva Nestham:Yuva Nestham:

� The Andhra Pradesh Government has launched ‘Mukhya

Mantri – Yura Nestham’ scheme for allowance to unemployed youth in

the state.

� The allowance will be Rs.1000 Per month

7. SAATHI:7. SAATHI:7. SAATHI:7. SAATHI:

� The Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of power have Joined hands under

the initiative SAATHI (Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of

efficient Textile technologies to Help Small Industries)

� In order to sustain and accelerate the adoption of energy efficient textile

technologies in the power loom sector.

8. Rag8. Rag8. Rag8. Ragu+u+u+u+pathi Commission Suspended:pathi Commission Suspended:pathi Commission Suspended:pathi Commission Suspended:

� The Madras High court directed to Tamil Nadu Government to suspend

the Justice R.Ragupathi Commission of enquiry.

� This commission was constituted by Tamil Nadu Government to alleged

irregularities in the construction of new assembly complex.

9. Former Tamil Nadu 9. Former Tamil Nadu 9. Former Tamil Nadu 9. Former Tamil Nadu Governor Passed Away:Governor Passed Away:Governor Passed Away:Governor Passed Away:

� Former Tamil Nadu Governor Shri Bhisma Narayan Singh was passed

away.

� He was the Governor of Tamil Nadu from February 1991 to May 1993.

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04.08.201804.08.201804.08.201804.08.2018

1. World’s First Intertidal Art Gallery1. World’s First Intertidal Art Gallery1. World’s First Intertidal Art Gallery1. World’s First Intertidal Art Gallery::::

� The Intertidal art gallery called ‘Coralarium’ is located at Maldives.

� The Art Gallery is filled with around 30 Sculptures and acting as a habitat

for coral and other marine species.

2. New Indian Ambassador to Guinea:2. New Indian Ambassador to Guinea:2. New Indian Ambassador to Guinea:2. New Indian Ambassador to Guinea:

� Shri Man Mohan Bhanot has been appointed as the next Ambassador of

India to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

� He will be the first resident Ambassador of India to the Republic of

Eqiuatorial Guinea.

3. International Contributions Award:3. International Contributions Award:3. International Contributions Award:3. International Contributions Award:

� K.Anvar Sadath is the first Indian received the International contributions

award given by the Association for Educational communication and

Technology of USA.

4. India elected As AIBD President:4. India elected As AIBD President:4. India elected As AIBD President:4. India elected As AIBD President:

� India was elected as the president of the Asia-Pacific Institute for

Broadcasting Development for a period of two years.

5. State Investment 5. State Investment 5. State Investment 5. State Investment Potential Index:Potential Index:Potential Index:Potential Index:

� 1st Place - Delhi

� 2nd Place – Tamil Nadu

� 3rd Place – Gujarat

6. ‘Swachha Meva Jayate’6. ‘Swachha Meva Jayate’6. ‘Swachha Meva Jayate’6. ‘Swachha Meva Jayate’

� The Karnataka Government has launched a campaign for cleanliness

named ‘Swachha Meva Jayate.’

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7. ‘Shaur Nahin’ Mobile App:7. ‘Shaur Nahin’ Mobile App:7. ‘Shaur Nahin’ Mobile App:7. ‘Shaur Nahin’ Mobile App:

� The Himachal Pradesh Government has launched ‘Shaur Nahin’ Mobile

app for stop the unnecessary noise pollution.

8. The 8. The 8. The 8. The First First First First Women CJ of JK High Court:Women CJ of JK High Court:Women CJ of JK High Court:Women CJ of JK High Court:

� The Justice Geetha Mittal has been appointed as first women Chief

Justice of Jammu Kashmir High Court.

9. Digital Literacy Library:9. Digital Literacy Library:9. Digital Literacy Library:9. Digital Literacy Library:

� The Face Book has launched ‘‘‘‘Digital Literacy Library” to help young

people build skills they need to safely enjoy online technology.

10. National 10. National 10. National 10. National SportsSportsSportsSports University:University:University:University:

� The Lok Sabha has passed National Sports University Bill 2018 to set up

the country’s first National Sports University in Imphal, Manipur.

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1.1.1.1. World’s First Single World’s First Single World’s First Single World’s First Single –––– Chromosome Yeast:Chromosome Yeast:Chromosome Yeast:Chromosome Yeast:

� The Chinese Scientists have created the world’s first Single –

Chromosome yeast without affecting the majority of its functions.

2.2.2.2. Inida Imposed 120Inida Imposed 120Inida Imposed 120Inida Imposed 120% Tariffs On Us Imports:Tariffs On Us Imports:Tariffs On Us Imports:Tariffs On Us Imports:

� India imposed new highest tariffs of 120% against 29 goods imported

from the USA.

� This is in response to rise the import levies on certain steel and aluminum

pipe products by USA.

3. World’s Largest Stock Markets:3. World’s Largest Stock Markets:3. World’s Largest Stock Markets:3. World’s Largest Stock Markets:

� First Place – USA

� Japan overtakes china to become world’s second largest stock market.

� Earlier, China overtook Japan in 2014.

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4. First Passengers Of Commercial Space 4. First Passengers Of Commercial Space 4. First Passengers Of Commercial Space 4. First Passengers Of Commercial Space –––– Craft:Craft:Craft:Craft:

� Indian Origin U.S. astronaut Sunitha Williams is among the nine

sclected by NASA to fly the first mission into space on Commercial

spacecraft.

� The astronauts will be launched on Boeing CST-100 starliner and space X

Dragan capsules to the international space station in 2019.

5. ‘WOW’ Mobile App:5. ‘WOW’ Mobile App:5. ‘WOW’ Mobile App:5. ‘WOW’ Mobile App:

� The women’s wing Federation of India Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (FICCI) has launched ‘WOW’ (Wellness of Women) mobile

application.

� Its aim to create awareness on preventive healthcare for women across

the country.

6. Biel Masters Chess Title:6. Biel Masters Chess Title:6. Biel Masters Chess Title:6. Biel Masters Chess Title:

� India’s vaibhau sari won the Biel masters chess title in Switzerland.

7. Slogan For Geographical Indication Tag:7. Slogan For Geographical Indication Tag:7. Slogan For Geographical Indication Tag:7. Slogan For Geographical Indication Tag:

� The slogan for the Geographical Indication tag ‘‘‘‘Invaluable Treasures of

Incredible India” was launched by Commerce Ministry to create

intellectual property rights awareness in the country.

8. Fiji International Golf Championships:8. Fiji International Golf Championships:8. Fiji International Golf Championships:8. Fiji International Golf Championships:

� Indian Golf player Gaganjeet Bhullar has won Fiji International Golf

championship title.

9. Organ Donation Plan:9. Organ Donation Plan:9. Organ Donation Plan:9. Organ Donation Plan:

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� The United kingdom has announced organ donation plan for Indian

origin people in Britain due to low level of organ donation within the

community.

10. ‘Risecreek’ Microprocessor:10. ‘Risecreek’ Microprocessor:10. ‘Risecreek’ Microprocessor:10. ‘Risecreek’ Microprocessor:

� IIT Madras has developed first Indigenous microprocessor under ‘Project

Sakthi’

� The initial batch of 300 chips has been named ‘RISECREEK’.

11. Chandrayan 11. Chandrayan 11. Chandrayan 11. Chandrayan –––– 2 2 2 2 Mission Postponed:Mission Postponed:Mission Postponed:Mission Postponed:

� ISRO has postponed Chandrayan – 2, India’s second mission to moon to

January – 2019.

� This mission was earlier planned to be launched in April 2018 and was

later fixed for October 2018.

� India’s first lunar mission Chandrayan – 1 was launched on October 22,

2008.

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1. India’s First Hub For Biotech.1. India’s First Hub For Biotech.1. India’s First Hub For Biotech.1. India’s First Hub For Biotech.

� The Telengana Government will set up a biotech and pharma facility, B-

Hub.

� It is India’s first organized cluster for life Sciences Research and

Development at Genom Valley.

2. 2. 2. 2. The World’s First High Energy Storage Device:The World’s First High Energy Storage Device:The World’s First High Energy Storage Device:The World’s First High Energy Storage Device:

� The Andhra Pradesh unveiled the world’s first ever thermal battery in

Amaravathi,

� It had an estimate cost of Rs.660 crore.

� It has a capacity of 1,000MW and would enhanced to 10 GW.

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3. India’s First Humanoid 3. India’s First Humanoid 3. India’s First Humanoid 3. India’s First Humanoid Robot:Robot:Robot:Robot:

� India’s first humanoid robot named as ‘Rashmi’

� It can speak Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi and English.

� It is developed by Ranjit Srivastava from Ranchi.

� Rashmi is the world’s first Hindi speaking and India’s first lip –

synching robot.

4. China Tests It4. China Tests It4. China Tests It4. China Tests Its Hypersonic Aircraft:s Hypersonic Aircraft:s Hypersonic Aircraft:s Hypersonic Aircraft:

� China successfully tested ‘‘‘‘Xingong – 2 (or) Starry Sky - 2” its first

waverider Hypersonic aircraft.

� It will carry nuclear warheads and penetrate any current generation anti

missile defence systems.

5. BWF World Championships 5. BWF World Championships 5. BWF World Championships 5. BWF World Championships ---- 2018201820182018

� Badminton world Federation’s World Championships – 2018 was held

Nanjing in Chinna.

Winners:

� Men’s Singles – Kento memota (Japan) Vs shi yuqi (china)

� Women’s Singles – Carolina Marin (Spain) Vs P.V. Sindhu (India).

6. Women’s 6. Women’s 6. Women’s 6. Women’s HockeyHockeyHockeyHockey World Cup World Cup World Cup World Cup ---- 2018201820182018

� Women’s Hockey World Cup – 2018 was held in London.

� The Netherlands won the cup for 8th time.

� Runner Ireland.

7. Asian Nations Cup Chess Tournament 7. Asian Nations Cup Chess Tournament 7. Asian Nations Cup Chess Tournament 7. Asian Nations Cup Chess Tournament ---- 2018201820182018

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� The Asian Nations cup chess Tounament 2018 was held at Hamadan in

Iran.

� Indian won 5 medals: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 bronze.

� Indian women’s team won the gold medal against Vietnam in Blitz event.

8. ACT East Business Show 8. ACT East Business Show 8. ACT East Business Show 8. ACT East Business Show ---- 2018201820182018

� 5th East Business Show – 2018 was held in shilling, Meghalaya.

� Its aim to strengthen business ties between ASEAN countries and

northeastern states.

9. International Conference 9. International Conference 9. International Conference 9. International Conference –––– Material Recycling:Material Recycling:Material Recycling:Material Recycling:

� The NITI Aayog arranged the International conference on sustainable

Growth through material Recycling in New Delhi.

10. Move Hack:10. Move Hack:10. Move Hack:10. Move Hack:

� The NITI Aayog has launched global mobility hackathon ‘Move Hack’ to

crowd source solution aimed at future of mobility in India.

� It is envisaged as one of largest hackathons globally.

11. The Institute get AIIMS Status:11. The Institute get AIIMS Status:11. The Institute get AIIMS Status:11. The Institute get AIIMS Status:

� Institute of Medical Science of Banaras Hindu University has been

upgraded to the level of AIIMS.

12. Railway Station Renamed:12. Railway Station Renamed:12. Railway Station Renamed:12. Railway Station Renamed:

� The Mughalsarai Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh Railway Station has

been renamed as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Railway Stations.

13. Defence India Challenge:13. Defence India Challenge:13. Defence India Challenge:13. Defence India Challenge:

� The Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the Defence

India challenge, an initiative to tap startups for finding safe and futuristic

India solutions to critical needs of three Armed Forces.

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� She released a list of eleven technologies that the Army, the Navy, and

the Air force needs, to begin with.

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1. Exercise Maitree:1. Exercise Maitree:1. Exercise Maitree:1. Exercise Maitree:

� A joint military exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thai Army

named ‘Exercise Maitree’ was held at Chachoengsao province, in

Thailand.

2. GSAT 2. GSAT 2. GSAT 2. GSAT –––– II , Heaviest Indian Satellite:II , Heaviest Indian Satellite:II , Heaviest Indian Satellite:II , Heaviest Indian Satellite:

� India’s heaviest communication satellite GSAT-II will be launched on 30

November 2018 from French Guiana.

� This weight over 5700 kg.

� It will help to increase internet speed up to 14 to B / S

3. India Won WAFF Under 16 Title:3. India Won WAFF Under 16 Title:3. India Won WAFF Under 16 Title:3. India Won WAFF Under 16 Title:

� India’s Under 16 Foot Ball team has won ‘West Asian Foodball

Federation Cub’ against Iraq.

� This Tournament held at Amman, Jordon.

� India has won first time in history against Iraq in any Foot Ball match and

in any age group.

4. ATP Tennis Ranking:4. ATP Tennis Ranking:4. ATP Tennis Ranking:4. ATP Tennis Ranking:

� 1st Place – Rafael Nadal (Spain)

� 2nd Place – Roger Federer (Switzerland)

� 3rd Place – Alexander Zverev (Germany)

5. National Backward Commission Bill:5. National Backward Commission Bill:5. National Backward Commission Bill:5. National Backward Commission Bill:

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� The Rajya Sabha has passed a constitutional amendment Bill for granting

constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes

(NCBC)

� The constitutional 123rd Amendment Bill was passed with support of 156

votes and against Nil.

6. Ganga Rajuvenation Project Monitor Committee:6. Ganga Rajuvenation Project Monitor Committee:6. Ganga Rajuvenation Project Monitor Committee:6. Ganga Rajuvenation Project Monitor Committee:

� The National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee, to be headed

by a former Allahabad High court Judge.

� It is monitor to the Ganga rejuvenation project from Haridwar to Unnar in

Uttar Pradesh.

7. Dr. Kalaignar Passed away:7. Dr. Kalaignar Passed away:7. Dr. Kalaignar Passed away:7. Dr. Kalaignar Passed away:

� The DMK Chief and five time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.Karunanidhi

was died at his age of 94

� Dr.Kalaignar became a Cheief Minister in 1969, 1971, 1989, 1996, 2006.

� His first manuscript magazine named ‘Maanava Nesan’

8. New Version Of Android:8. New Version Of Android:8. New Version Of Android:8. New Version Of Android:

� Google has officially launched Android 9.0 named ‘Pie’ succeeding

Android Oreo.

9. Gau Rakshaks Get ID Cards:9. Gau Rakshaks Get ID Cards:9. Gau Rakshaks Get ID Cards:9. Gau Rakshaks Get ID Cards:

� The Uttarkhand is first state in India to give ID cards to Gau Rakshaks

who are protectors of cows.

10. Eight Women Judge In Supreme Court:10. Eight Women Judge In Supreme Court:10. Eight Women Judge In Supreme Court:10. Eight Women Judge In Supreme Court:

� Indra Banarjee is the 8th women Judge in Supreme court of India since

independence.

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� Now she has become third sitting women judge after Banumathi and

Indu Malhotra.

11. Ban for Elephants:11. Ban for Elephants:11. Ban for Elephants:11. Ban for Elephants:

� The Uttarakhand High court has banned the commercial use of

elephants in the state.

12. New Chairman For National Commission For Women:12. New Chairman For National Commission For Women:12. New Chairman For National Commission For Women:12. New Chairman For National Commission For Women:

� Rekha Sharma has been appointed as chairperson of the National

Commission for women.

It was established in 1992 as a constitutional body.

13. India Won U20 Cottif Foot 13. India Won U20 Cottif Foot 13. India Won U20 Cottif Foot 13. India Won U20 Cottif Foot Ball Cup:Ball Cup:Ball Cup:Ball Cup:

� Indian U-20 Foot Ball team has won ‘U-20 COTIF Cup’ Foot Ball

Tournament Against Argentina.

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1. Facial Recognition Technology Deploy In Tokyo 2020 1. Facial Recognition Technology Deploy In Tokyo 2020 1. Facial Recognition Technology Deploy In Tokyo 2020 1. Facial Recognition Technology Deploy In Tokyo 2020

Olympics:Olympics:Olympics:Olympics:

� Japan was announced that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will deploy ‘Focial

recognition technology to increase security.’

2222. . . . Washington Open Tennis Washington Open Tennis Washington Open Tennis Washington Open Tennis –––– 2018 Winners:2018 Winners:2018 Winners:2018 Winners:

� Men’s Singles – Alexander Zverev (Germany) Vs Alex de minaur (Australia)

� Women’s Singles – Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) Vs Donna vekic (Croatia)

3. RBI’s New Part Time Directors:3. RBI’s New Part Time Directors:3. RBI’s New Part Time Directors:3. RBI’s New Part Time Directors:

� S.Guramoorthi and Satish Marathe were appointed as part time

directors on the RBI’s board.

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4. MOPAD:4. MOPAD:4. MOPAD:4. MOPAD:

� The State Bank of India launched a payment machine called ‘MOPAD’

� The full form of MOPAD is ‘Multi option payment and Acceptance

Device.’

� It will allow to facilitate transactions from cards to QR code based

payments.

5. ASEAN Forign Ministers Meeting:5. ASEAN Forign Ministers Meeting:5. ASEAN Forign Ministers Meeting:5. ASEAN Forign Ministers Meeting:

� 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting held in Singapore.

� The 33rd ASEAN Summit will be held in Singapore on Nov – 11 Nov – 15,

2018.

6. Rs 500 Crore For OBC Community:6. Rs 500 Crore For OBC Community:6. Rs 500 Crore For OBC Community:6. Rs 500 Crore For OBC Community:

� The Maharashtra Government has announced a special assistance of 500

crore for OBC community to help them develop employment opportunity

for youth.

7. 7. 7. 7. Mukhyamantri KanMukhyamantri KanMukhyamantri KanMukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojanaya Utthan Yojanaya Utthan Yojanaya Utthan Yojana::::

� The Bihar Government launched’Mukhyamatri Kanya Uttam Yojana’ for

empowerment of women.

� A sum of Rs.7221 crore will be spend in a year for the programme.

� It will be run by three Department – education. health and social welfare.

� It will provide Rs.54,100 from the birth of a girl child till she graduates.

8. Begging Is Illegal:8. Begging Is Illegal:8. Begging Is Illegal:8. Begging Is Illegal:

� The Delhi High court decriminalized begging in the national capital.

9. 9. 9. 9. FFFFestival Of Democracy:estival Of Democracy:estival Of Democracy:estival Of Democracy:

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� Indian president Shri Ramnath Govind inaugurated the Festival of

Democracy in Thiruvananthapuram to mark Diamond Jubilee of Kerala

legislative Assembly.

10.10.10.10. Lok Kalyan Mitre:Lok Kalyan Mitre:Lok Kalyan Mitre:Lok Kalyan Mitre:

� The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to appoint interns named

as ‘Lok Kalyan Mitra’ in every blocks of the state to publicity of the

government welfare schemes and to get feedback of the government

Schemes.

11. TRAI’s New App ‘DND 2.0’11. TRAI’s New App ‘DND 2.0’11. TRAI’s New App ‘DND 2.0’11. TRAI’s New App ‘DND 2.0’

� The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has launched its mobile

apps ‘SND 2.0’ (Do Not Disturb) and Mycall with UMANG platform.

12. UK Rejects 12. UK Rejects 12. UK Rejects 12. UK Rejects India Request:India Request:India Request:India Request:

� UK has rejected India’s request to ban ‘Pro Khalistan event’ in London.

� This group’s Referendum 2020’ call for the people of Punjab to

determining independence from India.

13. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan:13. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan:13. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan:13. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan:

� The Union Government has started ‘Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha

Abhiyan’ Scheme for development of higher education in India.

� Now NITI Aayog has identified 117 districts as aspirational district in

Northeastern and Himalayan states.

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1. 11th Biosphere Reserve:1. 11th Biosphere Reserve:1. 11th Biosphere Reserve:1. 11th Biosphere Reserve:

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� Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga Biosphere reserve has become the 11th

Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO

designated world Network of Biosphere Reserves.

2. Pacific Endeavor 2. Pacific Endeavor 2. Pacific Endeavor 2. Pacific Endeavor –––– 2018 (PE 2018 (PE 2018 (PE 2018 (PE ---- 18):18):18):18):

� Pacific Endeavor – 2018 (PE - 18), a communication exercise held in

Kathmandu, Nepal.

� Its aim to develop common communication operating procedures to

enable military forces in the Asia pacific region to work together in times

of disaster.

3.3.3.3. New Deputy Chairman of Rajaya Sabha:New Deputy Chairman of Rajaya Sabha:New Deputy Chairman of Rajaya Sabha:New Deputy Chairman of Rajaya Sabha:

� Bihar’s Janata Dal (United) party MP Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh was

elected as Rajaya Sabha Deputy Chairman.

� Harivansh secured 125 votes and defeated congress MP B.K.Hari Prasad

who got 105 votes.

4. Colombia’s Youngest President:4. Colombia’s Youngest President:4. Colombia’s Youngest President:4. Colombia’s Youngest President:

� Mr.Ivan Duque has been sworn as Colombia’s 60th and youngest

president.

5. India’s GDP at 7.55. India’s GDP at 7.55. India’s GDP at 7.55. India’s GDP at 7.5% in 2019 in 2019 in 2019 in 2019 ---- 2020202020202020

� International monetary Fund has projected India’s GDP to grow at 7.5% in

the 2019- 2020 fiscal year.

6. Suresh Prabhu Committee:6. Suresh Prabhu Committee:6. Suresh Prabhu Committee:6. Suresh Prabhu Committee:

� The Four member group of Ministers Committee headed by Union

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu has been constituted to discuss

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concerns of trade pact with Reginal comprehensive Economic Partnership

of ASIAN Countries.

7. Niryat Mitra:7. Niryat Mitra:7. Niryat Mitra:7. Niryat Mitra:

� The Union Ministry of commerce has launched a mobile app ‘Niryat

Mitra.’

� It provides wide range of information required to undertake international

trade.

8. RBI Divident:8. RBI Divident:8. RBI Divident:8. RBI Divident:

� The Reserve Bank of India has transferred dividend of Rs 50,000 crore

to the Union Government for the year ended in June 2018.

� RBI Financial year is July to June.

9. Sensex Historical High:9. Sensex Historical High:9. Sensex Historical High:9. Sensex Historical High:

� Sensex first time in history to reached 38,000 points on 9

August – 2018.

� Nefty first time crossed 11470 points.

10. One State, One Vote Policy:10. One State, One Vote Policy:10. One State, One Vote Policy:10. One State, One Vote Policy:

� The Supreme Court of India Modified its earlier order on ‘One

state, One vote’ policy for BCCI.

� This modification was recommended by R.M.Lodha Committee

� The Cricket Association of Mumbai, Saurashtra, vadodara and vidarbha

has got permanent memberships in BCCI.

11. Lithium Rich Giant Star:11. Lithium Rich Giant Star:11. Lithium Rich Giant Star:11. Lithium Rich Giant Star:

� China’s Scientists have discovered a lithium Rich star.

� It was found at the distance of 4500 light years from Earth.

12. New Chief Of UNHRC:12. New Chief Of UNHRC:12. New Chief Of UNHRC:12. New Chief Of UNHRC:

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� Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has been appointed as high

commissioner of UN Human Rights Commission.

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1. Global Innovation Index 1. Global Innovation Index 1. Global Innovation Index 1. Global Innovation Index –––– 2018 2018 2018 2018

� The Theme of GIT-2018 is ‘Energizing the world with Innovation”

� First Place – Switzerland

� Second Place – Netherlands

� Third Place – Sweden

� India’s Place – 57th (60 in 2017)

2. 2. 2. 2. ‘‘‘‘One District One Product” Summit:One District One Product” Summit:One District One Product” Summit:One District One Product” Summit:

� Indian president Shri Ramnath Govinth has inaugurated ‘One District,

One product’ Summit at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.

� It is a first of its kind summit in the country to promote traditional

industries and spur local trade.

3. India’s First Iris 3. India’s First Iris 3. India’s First Iris 3. India’s First Iris Authentication ATM:Authentication ATM:Authentication ATM:Authentication ATM:

� Axis Bank become the first Bank in India to introduce Iris Scan

Authentication feature for Aadhar based transactions.

4. Fifa e4. Fifa e4. Fifa e4. Fifa e----World Cup:World Cup:World Cup:World Cup:

� Saudi Arabia’s Mossad Aldossary won the FIFA eWorld cup.

� This Tournament held at London.

5. PARIV5. PARIV5. PARIV5. PARIVESH:ESH:ESH:ESH:

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� Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched ‘PARIVESH’

� It is an environmental single window hub for Environment, Forest Wildlife

and Coastal Regulation Zone clearances.

� Full form of ‘PARIVESH’ is ‘Pro – Active and Responsive facilitation by

Interactive, Virtuous. and Environmental Single – windo Hub’

6. New Chairman of TRAI:6. New Chairman of TRAI:6. New Chairman of TRAI:6. New Chairman of TRAI:

� Ram Sewak Sharma has been reappointed as Chairman of Telecom

Regulatory Authority of India.

7. Silver Jubilee:7. Silver Jubilee:7. Silver Jubilee:7. Silver Jubilee:

� The National stock Exchange has celebrated its Silver Jubilee.

� It was inaugurated on 1994 in Mumbai.

8. First In TReDs Platform:8. First In TReDs Platform:8. First In TReDs Platform:8. First In TReDs Platform:

� The Garden Reach Ship builder, Kolkata has become first Public Sector

Unit to be activated on the TReDS (Trade Receivable Discounting

System) Platform.

9. International Geography Bee 9. International Geography Bee 9. International Geography Bee 9. International Geography Bee Champion:Champion:Champion:Champion:

� Indian American High School student Avi Goel has won the world

Geography Bee championship at Berlin in Germany.

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1. Air Quality Index:1. Air Quality Index:1. Air Quality Index:1. Air Quality Index:

� Air Quality Index was declared by Central Pollution Control Board.

� First Place – Thane

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� Last Place – Gurugram

2. Operation ‘Madad’2. Operation ‘Madad’2. Operation ‘Madad’2. Operation ‘Madad’

� Operation ‘Madad’ was launched by the Southern Naval Command at

Kochi in Kerala.

� Its aim to assist the Kerala state and to carry out disaster relief operations

due to floods.

3. SCO ‘Peace Mission 2018’3. SCO ‘Peace Mission 2018’3. SCO ‘Peace Mission 2018’3. SCO ‘Peace Mission 2018’

� SCO Peace Mission 2018 was conducted by Russia at Chelyabinsk in

Russia.

� India has participating for the first time in the exercise after joining the

full time membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization in June

2017.

4. New Chief Justices Of High Courts:4. New Chief Justices Of High Courts:4. New Chief Justices Of High Courts:4. New Chief Justices Of High Courts:

� Madras High Court – Vijaya Kamalesh Tahilramani.

� Jammu & Kashmir High Court – Gitta Mittal.

� Jharkhand High Court – Aniruddha Bose.

� Delhi High Court – Rajendra Menon

� Patna High Court – M.R. Shan

� Odisha High Court – K.S Jhaveri

5. Inward Remittances In 2016 5. Inward Remittances In 2016 5. Inward Remittances In 2016 5. Inward Remittances In 2016 ---- 2017201720172017

� The UAE is the top source of inward remittances of India.

� The Kerala has received the maximum funds from abroad.

6. PMGSY Continue:6. PMGSY Continue:6. PMGSY Continue:6. PMGSY Continue:

� The Union Government has approved the continuation of Pradhanmantre

Gram Sadak Yojana beyond the 12th five year plan.

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� It is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all – weather road

connectivity to unconnected villages.

� This Scheme was introduced in 2000 by Attal Bihari Vajpayee

Government.

7. First Phase Of UP Defence Corridor:7. First Phase Of UP Defence Corridor:7. First Phase Of UP Defence Corridor:7. First Phase Of UP Defence Corridor:

� The Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanth inaugurated the first phase of Defense

Industrial corridor in Aligarh, UP.

8. Toronto Masters Tennis:8. Toronto Masters Tennis:8. Toronto Masters Tennis:8. Toronto Masters Tennis:

� Fafael Nadal won the Toronto masters tennis against

Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)

9. Hindu Play 9. Hindu Play 9. Hindu Play 9. Hindu Play Wright Award Wright Award Wright Award Wright Award –––– 2018:2018:2018:2018:

� Annie Zaidi was awarded the Hindu playwright Award for her play

Untitled – 1

10. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit:10. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit:10. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit:10. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit:

� The 9th edition of vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 is to be held in

Gandhi Nagar.

� Theme: Shaping of a New India.

11. 11. 11. 11. Repurpose Used Cooking Oil Intiative:Repurpose Used Cooking Oil Intiative:Repurpose Used Cooking Oil Intiative:Repurpose Used Cooking Oil Intiative:

� The Food Safety and standards authority of India launched the initiative

repurpose used cooking oil that will enable collection and conversion of

used cooking oil to biodiesel.

12. New Hots Ports For HIV:12. New Hots Ports For HIV:12. New Hots Ports For HIV:12. New Hots Ports For HIV:

� According to the Ministry of Health and family welfare, Meghalaya,

Mizoram and Tripura have emerged as the New hotsport for HIV

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Highets Number Highets Number Highets Number Highets Number Of Of Of Of HIVHIVHIVHIV Affected StatesAffected StatesAffected StatesAffected States::::

� I Maharashtra

� II Andhra Pradesh

� III Karnataka

12. Indian Flag Bearer For Asian Games:12. Indian Flag Bearer For Asian Games:12. Indian Flag Bearer For Asian Games:12. Indian Flag Bearer For Asian Games:

� Javelin thrower Nearaj Chopra has been handed the honor of being the

Indian flag bearer at 2018 Asian Games.

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1. Israel’s Visa Application Centre.1. Israel’s Visa Application Centre.1. Israel’s Visa Application Centre.1. Israel’s Visa Application Centre.

� Israel has opened a visa application centre in Kolkata for tourist from

West Bengal and northeastern states.

2. 2. 2. 2. Parker Solar Probe:Parker Solar Probe:Parker Solar Probe:Parker Solar Probe:

� NASA’s Parker Solar probe, the world’s first Mission to the sun, was

launched from cape Canaveral Air Force station in USA.

� It is carried by United Launch Alliancce Delta IV Heavy rocket.

� It has been sent on a 7 year long mission to study the sun’s outer

atmosphere of Corona.

3. V.S.Naipaul Passed Away:3. V.S.Naipaul Passed Away:3. V.S.Naipaul Passed Away:3. V.S.Naipaul Passed Away:

� Indian origin British author VS Naipaul died in London.

� He received Booker Prize in 1971 and Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001.

� He was born in Trinidad.

4. Most Runs Scored In 20184. Most Runs Scored In 20184. Most Runs Scored In 20184. Most Runs Scored In 2018

� Virat Kohli has secured the top spot in the list of highest run scorers in

International Cricket in 2018.

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� He has total of 1404 runs in 25 innings in 2018.

5. ‘Women Who Change The World’ List:5. ‘Women Who Change The World’ List:5. ‘Women Who Change The World’ List:5. ‘Women Who Change The World’ List:

� Mari Curie has topped the ‘Women Who Changed the World’ list

� BBC History Magazine conducted a reader’s poll of 100 women who

changed the world.

6. Exim and BRICS Banks 6. Exim and BRICS Banks 6. Exim and BRICS Banks 6. Exim and BRICS Banks CollaborationCollaborationCollaborationCollaboration::::

� Exim Bank of India Signed with BRICS Bank on collaboration in Block

chain Technology.

7. Youngest Indian Golfer To Win On Asian Tour:7. Youngest Indian Golfer To Win On Asian Tour:7. Youngest Indian Golfer To Win On Asian Tour:7. Youngest Indian Golfer To Win On Asian Tour:

� Indian Golfer Viraj Madappa became the youngest Indian to win on the

Asian Tour in Bangaluru.

8. 100 Wickets At Lord’s Stadium:8. 100 Wickets At Lord’s Stadium:8. 100 Wickets At Lord’s Stadium:8. 100 Wickets At Lord’s Stadium:

� England’s Cricketer James Anderson became the first player to take 100

wickets at Lord’s stadium in London.

9. ‘Tatkal Sewa’9. ‘Tatkal Sewa’9. ‘Tatkal Sewa’9. ‘Tatkal Sewa’

� The Punjap Government has started ‘Tatkal Sewa Scheme’ for property

registration instantly.

10. TNPL 10. TNPL 10. TNPL 10. TNPL ---- 2018201820182018

� Winner – Mdurai Panthers

� Runner – Dindigal Dragon’s

11. Cameos App:11. Cameos App:11. Cameos App:11. Cameos App:

� Google has launched a new video based Question and Answer App

Cameos on the App store.

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1111. India’s First Tribal Language Get WikiPedia:. India’s First Tribal Language Get WikiPedia:. India’s First Tribal Language Get WikiPedia:. India’s First Tribal Language Get WikiPedia:

� Santhali become India’s first Tribal language to get own Wikipedia

edition.

2. Ease Of Living Index 20182. Ease Of Living Index 20182. Ease Of Living Index 20182. Ease Of Living Index 2018

� The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has released the ‘‘‘‘Ease of

Living Index – 2018.”

� 1st Place – Pune

� 2nd Place – Navi Mumbai

� 3rd Place – Greater Mumbai

� 12th Place – Trichy

� 14th Place – Chennai

� 25th Place - Coimbatore

3. Right To Skills Development To Youth:3. Right To Skills Development To Youth:3. Right To Skills Development To Youth:3. Right To Skills Development To Youth:

� The Chhattisgarh has become the first state in India to provide Right to

Skills Development to the Youth.

4. India’s First All Women ‘SWAT’ Teame:4. India’s First All Women ‘SWAT’ Teame:4. India’s First All Women ‘SWAT’ Teame:4. India’s First All Women ‘SWAT’ Teame:

� The Delhi police has inducted India’s first all – women special weapons

and Tactics (SWAT) team for anti terrorist operations.

5. Two New Space Research Technology Centres:5. Two New Space Research Technology Centres:5. Two New Space Research Technology Centres:5. Two New Space Research Technology Centres:

� The Jammu will be the first city in North India to get a full – fledge of

Space Technology Research Centre.

� The another space research centre will be set up at Agartala in

Tripura.

6. Cleanest 6. Cleanest 6. Cleanest 6. Cleanest Railway Station In India:Railway Station In India:Railway Station In India:Railway Station In India:

� 1st Place – Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

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� 2nd Place – Jaipur (Rajasthan)

� 3re Place – Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)

7. Somnath Chatterjee Passed Away:7. Somnath Chatterjee Passed Away:7. Somnath Chatterjee Passed Away:7. Somnath Chatterjee Passed Away:

� Former speaker of Lok Sabha Shri Somnath Chatterjee died in Kolkata.

� He was the first communist leader to elected as speaker of Lok

Sabha. He held that position from 2004 to 2009.

8. 2018 Vietnam Open Badminton Winners:8. 2018 Vietnam Open Badminton Winners:8. 2018 Vietnam Open Badminton Winners:8. 2018 Vietnam Open Badminton Winners:

� Men’s Singles – Shesar Hiren Rhustavito (Indonesia) Vs

Ajay Jayaraman (India)

� Women’s Singles – Yeo Jia Min (Singapore) Vs Han Yue (China).

9. India’s Moon Lander to be named ‘Vikram’9. India’s Moon Lander to be named ‘Vikram’9. India’s Moon Lander to be named ‘Vikram’9. India’s Moon Lander to be named ‘Vikram’

� ISRO proposed to naming of the Chandrayan – 2 Lander as ‘Vikram’

� It is honour to Vikram Sarabhai, the father of Indian space programme.

10. 10. 10. 10. Water Aerodromes:Water Aerodromes:Water Aerodromes:Water Aerodromes:

� Civil Aviation Ministry has approved a proposal for water aerodromes.

� Its aim to enhance air connectivity through amphibian plans.

� In the first places chosen are chilka Lake (Odisha),

Sardar Sarovar Dam and Sabarmati River Front in Gujarat.

11. Operation Sahyog:11. Operation Sahyog:11. Operation Sahyog:11. Operation Sahyog:

� Indian Army has launched the major flood rescue and relief operation

‘Operation Sahyog’ at Kannur, Kozhikode and ludkki districts in Kerala.

12. Good Governance Award:12. Good Governance Award:12. Good Governance Award:12. Good Governance Award:

� Department – Registration

� Corporation – Tripur

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� Municipality – Kovilpatti, Kampan, Seerkali

� Town Panchayat – Jalagandapuram (Salem)

13. 13. 13. 13. Mahadayi (or) Mandovi Water Sharing AllocatesMahadayi (or) Mandovi Water Sharing AllocatesMahadayi (or) Mandovi Water Sharing AllocatesMahadayi (or) Mandovi Water Sharing Allocates::::

� Mahadayi water sharing dispute tribunal has allocated the water as

fallows.

� Goa – 24 TMC

� Karnataka – 13.42 TMC

� Maharashtra – 1.33 TMC

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1. Genetic Bank For Wildlife:1. Genetic Bank For Wildlife:1. Genetic Bank For Wildlife:1. Genetic Bank For Wildlife:

� India’s first Genetic bank for wildlife conservation ‘National Wildlife

Genetic Resource Bank’ (NWGRB) was inaugurated in Hyderabad.

2. Chhattisgarh Governor Passed Away:2. Chhattisgarh Governor Passed Away:2. Chhattisgarh Governor Passed Away:2. Chhattisgarh Governor Passed Away:

� The Chhattisgarh Governor Shri Balramji Dass Tandon died in Rajpur.

3. Women Grandmaster:3. Women Grandmaster:3. Women Grandmaster:3. Women Grandmaster:

� R.Vaishali became the India’s new women Grandmaster in chess

� She is the elder sister of R.Praggnanandhaa who became the second

youngest grand master in the world.

4. 4. 4. 4. Fateh Mobin Missile:Fateh Mobin Missile:Fateh Mobin Missile:Fateh Mobin Missile:

� Iran has successfully test fired the latest generation ballistic missile

named Fateh Mobin (or) Bright Conqueror.

5. President’s Police Medal:5. President’s Police Medal:5. President’s Police Medal:5. President’s Police Medal:

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� Constable Sharief – Ud – din Genaie and head constable Mohd

Tafail of the CRPE have been conferred the presidents police medal for

Gallantry.

6. Literature Festival:6. Literature Festival:6. Literature Festival:6. Literature Festival:

� Nepal – India Literature festival – 2018 was held in Birgunj, Nepal.

7. Global Livability Index 7. Global Livability Index 7. Global Livability Index 7. Global Livability Index ---- 2018201820182018

� 1st Place – Vienna

� 2nd Place – Melbourne

� 3rd Place – Osaka

� 112th Place – New Delhi (First Place in India)

� 117th Place – Mumbai.

8. Dismissed:8. Dismissed:8. Dismissed:8. Dismissed:

� The Central Government has dismissed

Usha Ananthasabramanian, former CEO of Allahabad Bank for scam hit

Punjab National Bank from Service.

9. New Chari Person:9. New Chari Person:9. New Chari Person:9. New Chari Person:

� Justice Manjula Chellar has been appointed as Chairperson of Appellate

Tribunal for electricity for period of three years.

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1. Double Crosses In Bangla Channel:1. Double Crosses In Bangla Channel:1. Double Crosses In Bangla Channel:1. Double Crosses In Bangla Channel:

� Sampanna Ramesh Shelar has set a record as first person in the world to

crosses double time in Bangla channel.

� He was born in Pune.

2. Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award:2. Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award:2. Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award:2. Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award:

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� Actor Dharmendra will be conferred Raj Kapoor Life time Achievement

Award by Maharashtra Government.

3. 3. 3. 3. Road Safety trust Fund:Road Safety trust Fund:Road Safety trust Fund:Road Safety trust Fund:

� UN has launched a UN ‘Road Safety Trust Fund’ to spur action that

could save lives and prevent loss of opportunity associated with road

accidents.

4. Pradhan Mantri 4. Pradhan Mantri 4. Pradhan Mantri 4. Pradhan Mantri UjUjUjUjwala Yojana In Telangana:wala Yojana In Telangana:wala Yojana In Telangana:wala Yojana In Telangana:

� Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched Pradhan Mantri

Ujwala Yojan (PMUY) in Telangana.

� PMUY was launched in 2016, to provide deposit free LPG connection with

monetary assistance to women from below poverty line house holds.

5. Mobile Congress:5. Mobile Congress:5. Mobile Congress:5. Mobile Congress:

� Second edition of India Mobile congress will be held in New Delhi from

25th – 27th October.

� First edition of IMC was held in September 2017 in New Delhi.

6. Jan Aarogya Abhiyan:6. Jan Aarogya Abhiyan:6. Jan Aarogya Abhiyan:6. Jan Aarogya Abhiyan:

� Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced that the Prime

Minister’s Jan Aarogya Abhiyan (or) Modi care for health insurance

Coverage of Rs.5 lakhs each to 10 crore families.

� It will be launched on September 25th on the 102nd birth anniversary of

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sang.

7. India’s Manned Mission Into Space:7. India’s Manned Mission Into Space:7. India’s Manned Mission Into Space:7. India’s Manned Mission Into Space:

� The Indian Prime Minister has announced that India would launch a

manned mission in space by 2022.

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8. Tamil Nadu Government’s Awards:8. Tamil Nadu Government’s Awards:8. Tamil Nadu Government’s Awards:8. Tamil Nadu Government’s Awards:

� Kalpana Chawla Award

� Muthu Mari (Covai)

� Abdul Kalam Award –

� Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Research team Dhaksha

State Youth Award

� Bashkaran (Theni)

� Mahesh (Cuddalur)

� Ashveetha (Thirunelveli)

Best Doctor’s Award

� P.Senthil Kumar (Tirupur)

� Social Service Award

� Latha Rajendran

9. ‘Pitch to Move’ Compatition:9. ‘Pitch to Move’ Compatition:9. ‘Pitch to Move’ Compatition:9. ‘Pitch to Move’ Compatition:

� NITI Aayog has launched mobility pitch competition ‘Pitch to Move’ to

provide budding entrepreneurs of India Unique opportunity to pitch their

business ideas.

10. Illegally withdrawn:10. Illegally withdrawn:10. Illegally withdrawn:10. Illegally withdrawn:

� Recently hackers have stolen Rs.94 crore from pune’s Cosmos

Cooperative Bank Via ATM in 28 Countries.

11. Indian Rupee Hit Historic Low:11. Indian Rupee Hit Historic Low:11. Indian Rupee Hit Historic Low:11. Indian Rupee Hit Historic Low:

� Indian Rupee for first time in history downed the record low of Rs.70.07

against US Dollor on 14th August 2018.

12. New Brand Ambassador:12. New Brand Ambassador:12. New Brand Ambassador:12. New Brand Ambassador:

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� The Union Ministry of Road Transport and highways has appointed

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador of its Road Safety

Campaigns.

13. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme:13. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme:13. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme:13. Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme:

� West Bengal Government has announced to remove annual family

income ceiling in eligibility criteria to be beneficiary under Kanyashree

Prakalpa scheme.

� It is UN award winning scheme.

� This will help more girls to chase their dreams with government support.

� It was aimed at increasing educational attainment of girls, prevention of

child marriage and financial inclusion.