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International Day for People of African Descent – observed on Aug 31

• The International Day for People of African Descent will be celebrated for the first time on 31 August 2021.
• Through this Observance the United Nations aims to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent.

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National Sports Day – Observed on Aug 29

• National Sports Day is a public holiday celebrated in various countries to honour the national sports teams and sport it ions of those countries.
• On this day people from different age groups take a part in sports like kabaddi, marathon, basketball, hockey etc.
• Major Dhyan Chand, widely known as the “Hockey Wizard” and “The Magician”, was born on August 29, 1905.

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India elected to CA and POC of 27th Universal Postal Union Congress in Abidjan

• India has been elected to the Council of Administration (CA) at 27th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Abidjan.
• India with 134 votes got highest votes in CA elections from South Asia and Oceania region.
• India was also elected with 106 votes out of 156 countries to the Postal Operations Council (POC) at the 27th UPU Congress in Abidjan.

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International Dog Day 2021 – Observed on Aug 27

• Every year on 26 August, International Dog Day is celebrated across the world.
• It is a day to encourage people to adopt dogs, instead of buying them from pet stores or shops.
• The day is also recognised to celebrate all dogs, irrespective of their shape, size, breed among others.
• The day is significant because there are hundreds of dogs around the world who need to be rescued by local authorities as people do not take proper care of them.

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Women’s Equality Day – Observed on Aug 26

• Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
• The fight for equality never really ends for women regardless of which milieu they may inhabit.
• On this Women’s Equality Day, watch rare films that depict women as beings with agency, self-belief and yes, a hunger for equality.

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NITI Aayog and WRI Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonising Transport’ in India

• NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarburizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project on 23August.
• The launch was held virtually and inaugurated by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

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World Water Week 2021 – Observed on 23-27 August

• World Water Week 2021 will take place 23-27 August under the theme “Building Resilience Faster”.
• It will be held entirely online, in a new, digital format designed to ensure that people across the world can collaborate to find solutions to the world’s greatest water-related challenges.
• The world is changing and so are we.
• World Water Week 2021 will have a new, digital format to meet people where they are – both physically and mentally – and find better ways to bring about the transformation we all know is desperately needed.

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World Sanskrit Day 2021 – Observed on Aug 22 (full moon day in the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar)

• World Sanskrit Day or Sanskrit Diwas is also known as Viswa Samskrita Dinam.
• It is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima, which is the Poornima day that is on full moon day in the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar. 
• As nowadays no one knows the importance of Sanskrit and none choose Sanskrit so this day is celebrated to aware the importance of Sanskrit language and the Sanskrit teachers organize the events where they give a speech on Importance of Sanskrit.

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World Senior Citizen Day – Observed on Aug 21

• The World Senior Citizens’ Day is dedicated to increasing awareness about the issues that affect the elderly.
• Every year, World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated on August 21.
• This year’s theme is, “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”
• This is the theme of International Older Persons Day by the United Nations (UN).
• From age deterioration to elder abuse, each problem is widely discussed, experiences are shared, and possibly some solutions are also offered.
• The day also acknowledges the contribution of elders to society as it only adds to their inclusiveness in society and growth.

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Akshay Urja Diwas 2021 – Observed on Aug 20

• Akshay Urja Diwas is celebrated every year on August 20. 
• The date on which the day is celebrated has another special feather attached to it.
• It is an awareness campaign aimed at enlightening the masses about the benefits of renewable energy resources in their lives as well as that of our blue planet.

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World Humanitarian Day – Observed on Aug 19

• World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August.
• The theme for World Humanitarian Day 2021 focuses on the immediate human cost of the climate crisis.
• The aim is to pressurize world leaders to take meaningful climate action for the world’s most vulnerable people.
• The day is observed around the world to recognize the people who work for a humanitarian cause, and the people who lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.
• The day is listed in United Nation’s observances and it focuses on bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises and for the safety and security of aid workers.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates ‘Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge-2021’

• Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge-2021’ to encourage technology solutions developed by Women Entrepreneurs that facilitate Women’s Safety and Empowerment.
• The aim is to empower women to help them achieve their full potential.
• Minister hoped for enthusiastic participation in the Shri Shakti Challenge.
• Mr Vaishnaw stated that the number of incubators and accelerators which is around 100 at present, is not sufficient for a country of over 130 crore populatio

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AIIMS Delhi became first Indian hospital to house fire station inside premises

• Director Dr Randeep Guleria stated The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi, has become the first hospital in India to house a fire station inside the hospital premises.
• Making the announcement at a function to mark the 75th Independence Day, he informed that the AIIMS has joined hands with the Delhi Fire Service for the purpose.
• The fire station, meant for quick response in case of fire emergency, will have its infrastructure developed by the AIIMS, while the fire tender, equipment, and manpower will be managed by the DFS.

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PM Modi announces August 14 to be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

• PM Modi stated partition and the violence that followed it was a tragic part of history.
• Displacement of millions, killing and rapes during the partition are still vivid and observing this day is recognition of their sacrifices.
• In Red Fort on A day before India’s Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. 

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MoHUA launches ‘SonChiraiya’ to market Urban SHG products      

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched a brand and logo called ‘SonChiraiya, for marketing the products of urban self-help groups (SHGs).

Purpose :

• Helping women to become financially empowered and live a dignified life.

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World Organ Donation Day – Observed on Aug 13

• August 13 of every year is observed as World Organ Donation Day aimed at raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourages people to take a pledge for the same.
• One person can save up to eight lives from chronic illness by pledging to donate their heart, kidney, pancreas, lungs, liver, intestines, hands, face, tissues, bone marrow, and stem cells.
• Hence the day strives to help people in realizing that volunteering to donate their organs after death can be life-changing for many.
• The first-ever organ donation was done in 1954 when Ronald Lee Herrick donated a kidney to his identical twin brother.
• Doctor Joseph Murray conducted the procedure for which he has also won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990 for advances in organ transplantation.

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International Youth Day – observed on Aug 12 

• Every year, International Youth Day is observed on August 12.
• This year’s theme is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”. 
• According to the United Nations, this year’s theme highlights the crucial need for “inclusive support mechanisms that ensure youth continue to amplify efforts collectively and individually to restore the planet and protect life while integrating biodiversity in the transformation of food systems.”
• On this day, governments and citizens across the world come together to recognize and bring attention to the problems faced by the youth.
• In 1999, the United Nations decided to commemorate International Youth Day every year on August 12.

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Twitter in compliance with new IT Rules 

• The Centre told the Delhi High Court that Twitter was prima facie in compliance with the new Information Technology Rules by appointing a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Resident Grievance Officer (RGO) and Nodal Contact Person on permanent basis.
• Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing a petition alleging non-compliance of IT Rules by the US-based microblogging site, sought an affidavit from the Centre to bring its stand on record within two weeks.

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Nagasaki Day Observed on August 9

• Nagasaki Day is observed on 9 August.
• In 2021, the world is observing the 76th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing.

Aim :

• To promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki.
• This day plays an important role as it focuses on anti-war and anti-nuclear demonstrations in many countries.
• The bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki was code-named the ‘Fat Man’, due to the design of the bomb as it had a wide, round shape.
• It is the second city after Hiroshima to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.
• An area of about 5 square miles was completely obliterated and around 65,000 people were killed in the bombing.

World Lion Day Observed On Aug 10, 2021 

• Globally every year on August 10 World Lion Day is observed.

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National Handloom Day – observed on Aug 07

• To raise awareness about the handloom industries and hand-weavers, the Modi Government announced August 7 as the National Handloom Day in the year 2015.
• The first Handloom Day was celebrated on 7 August 2015, the day was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centenary Hall of Madras University, Chennai.
• Every year, handloom day is celebrated with a special theme, and this year the theme of the day is – “Hand Loom – An Indian Legacy.”
• This year, the celebration of the day would revolve around this theme.
• National Handloom Day is celebrated on the day the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905.

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Hiroshima Day – Observed on Aug 06

• August 6, 2021, observed solemnly as Hiroshima Day around the world, will be the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city in the final year of World War II. 
• On this day in 1945, the United States dropped the very first deployed nuclear bomb in the city of Hiroshima, wiping out an estimated 39 per cent of the population, most of whom were civilians.

First Gold Medal For India In Olympics 2021: Neeraj Chopra Wins Historic Gold Medal

First Gold Medal For India In Olympics 2021: This Saturday is a historic day for India. Neeraj Chopra won the first gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 for India in the men’s javelin throw event on 7th August 2021. Neeraj has become the second Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics after shooter Abhinav Bindra. Neeraj serves as Junior Commissioned Officer in Indian Army, will throw the spear as long as possible in the final event. Neeraj won the First Gold Medal For India In Olympics 2021 in the men’s javelin throw event with a remarkable throw of 87.58m in his second attempt. He is the first athlete from India to win an Olympic medal after 120 years.

Neeraj’s gold took India’s medal count to 7 at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 23 years Neeraj satisfied many of the Indian’s dreams to win Gold Medal For India In Olympics 2021. He is a role model for today’s youth. He made us all proud with his incredible performance. As of now, 7 medals were bagged by India with 2 Silver medals and 4 bronze medals, and 1 Gold medal.

Check out the list of medals won by India in today’s Olympics till 7th August 2021 provided below. Mirabai Chanu won the first medal for the country with silver. Now, Neeraj has created history with his tremendous performance in the qualifying as well as the final round in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning the First Gold Medal For India In Olympics 2021.

India’s Medal Chart Tokyo Olympics 2020:

India won a total of 7 Medals on 7th August 2021. With this medals list, India stands at the 47th position. It surpassed the total 6 medals winning in London Olympics. China Stands first in the medal tally with a total of 87 medals. The United States of America is in the second position followed by Japan.

 

Game	Athlete	Medal
Javelin throw	Neeraj Chopra	Gold
Wrestling (57 KG)	Ravi Kumar Dahiya	Silver
Weight Lifting (49 Kg Women)	Mirabai Chanu	Silver
Women’s Singles Badminton	PV Sindhu	Bronze
Women’s Welterweight Boxing	Lovlina Borgohain	Bronze
Hockey	Indian Hockey Team	Bronze
Wrestling (65 Kg)	Bajarang Punia	Bronze

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Defence Secretary unveiled website for 75^th Independence day celebrations

• Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar launched a website on the 75th Independence Day Celebrations 2021 (indianidc2021.mod.gov.in) in New Delhi.
• It is a platform to connect Indians from around the world over to celebrate the National Festival.
• The platform is freely accessible to all and provides updates & information regarding activities centred around the Independence Day Celebrations 2021.
• It encompasses the entire Indian diaspora as if they were a part of the celebrations in person.

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U.S. Coast Guard Day – Observed on Aug 04

• Coast Guard Day is held every August 4 to commemorate the founding of the United States Coast Guard as the Revenue Marine on August 4, 1790, by then-Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.
• On that date, U.S. Congress, guided by Hamilton, authorized the building of a fleet of the first ten Revenue Service cutters, whose responsibility would be enforcement of the first tariff laws enacted by the U.S. Congress under the U.S. Constitution.

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Government introduces digital tools to improve logistics efficiency, sustainability

• The government has launched the Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE) along with a Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emission to improve ease of doing business, logistics efficiency, reduce logistics cost, and promote multi-modality and sustainability.
• “These digital initiatives have been launched to fill the gap areas where no action has yet been taken either by private players or any of the line ministries”.

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Muslim Women Rights Day – Observed on Aug 01

• Muslim Women Rights Day is observed on August 1.
• It was on this very day in 2019, the passage of the triple talaq bill in Parliament proved to be a great milestone as it brought about a ray of hope, a promise to liberate Muslim women from the shackles of social evil that came in the form of the divorce terms.