Daily Current Affairs August 19 2022
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World Humanitarian Day- August 19:
- World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.
Daily Current Affairs August 18 2022
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First 3D-printed human cornea developed in India:
- The first artificial cornea to be 3D printed in India was successfully implanted in a rabbit eye by researchers in Hyderabad.
- Researchers from the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have developed a human cornea that is 3D printed using corneal tissue from a human donor.
Daily Current Affairs August 17 2022
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Kolkata will host the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show:
- The Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will collaborate to host the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Kolkata, the City of Joy.
- During 2021-22, India exported 13,69,264 tonnes of marine goods for US$ 7.76 billion, an all-time high i
Daily Current Affairs August 16 2022
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The Ministry of Social Justice has launched the SMILE-75 initiative:
- The Government of India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of people engaged in begging under the “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” initiative, known as the “SMILE-75 Initiative.”
- The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated a total budget of Rs. 100 crore for the SMILE project for the coming years till 2025-26.
Daily Current Affairs August 14 & 15 2022
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Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU):
- The Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution.
- The amendments to the Constitution of UPU were signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan.
Daily Current Affairs August 13 2022
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Left-handers Day-13 August:
- Every year on August 13, the world celebrates International Left-Handers Day to recognize the distinctiveness and distinctions of left-handers and to spread awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of having a left hand in a world that is largely right-handed.
- According to a 2019 Oxford University study, left-handers are likely to have stronger linguistic abilities than their right-handed counterparts.
Daily Current Affairs August 12 2022
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International Youth Day- August 12
- August 12 marks the annual celebration of International Youth Day as an awareness day, designated by the United Nations (UN).
- The first Youth Day was observed in 1999 after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon.
Daily Current Affairs August 11 2022
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The government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022, in the Lok-Sabha:
- A Bill to modify the Electricity Act to provide non-discriminatory open access to power suppliers’ distribution networks was submitted in Lok Sabha, prompting concerns from the Opposition, who said it sought to take away certain powers from the state governments.
- When introducing the Bill, RK Singh requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit it to a parliamentary standing committee for further consultations to resolve Opposition concerns.
Daily Current Affairs August 10 2022
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World Biofuel Day
- World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
- Any fuel that is derived from biomass, like plants, agricultural wastes, crops, algae, or animal wastes, is known as biofuel.
Daily Current Affairs August 09 2022
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Nagasaki Day- August 9
- Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki.
- The historical nuclear attack took place in the year 1945 with an atomic bomb on August 6 in the city of Hiroshima and later on August 9 in Nagasaki.
- Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of life instantly.
- It is the 77th annive
- rsary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
- It is the second city after Hiroshima to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.
Daily Current Affairs August 07 & 08 2022
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National Handloom Day- August 7, 2022
- In India, National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to promote wearing clothing manufactured by hand by indigenous tribes.
- Events are planned all around the country this year as well to increase public understanding and the contribution of citizens to the socioeconomic development of handloom weavers.
Daily Current Affairs August 06 2022
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Hiroshima Day- August 6
- Hiroshima Day is observed every year on August 6 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Hiroshima.
- Hiroshima city was attacked by an atomic weapon that killed thousands of lives instantly on August 6, 1945.
- Today is the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
- It was the first city to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.
Daily Current Affairs August 05 2022
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Union Minister launches six national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh:
- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation stone for six National Highway projects totaling 119 kilometers and costing Rs. 2300 crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Shri Gadkari noted at the ceremony that the projects being unveiled will assist growth by boosting connectivity in Indore and the state.
- The villages in the Indore-Harda segment will be better connected to Indore
- The State Government and NHAI signed a memorandum of understanding during this initiative to build ropeways at 14 designated locations in Madhya Pradesh.
Daily Current Affairs August 04 2022
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U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4th:
- Every year, August 4 is celebrated as S. Coast Guard Day, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline.
- Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.
- The day honors the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard and the courageous work of the service members of the Coast Guard.
Daily Current Affairs August 03 2022
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Mr. Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai:
- Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai
- Representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan took part in the conference.
- Chabahar port will be part of the International North-South Transport Corridor network connecting India.
Major Highlights of 92nd Union-Budget of India- (2022 – 2023)
Budgetary Allocation to Ministries in India’s Union Budget 2022-23 :
| Ministry | Amount (INR billion) |
| Ministry of Communications | INR 1054.07 billion |
| Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers | INR 1077.15 billion |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare | INR 1325.13 billion |
| Ministry of Railways | INR 1403.67 billion |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | INR 1857.76 billion |
| Ministry of Road Transport and Highways | INR 1991.07 billion |
| Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | INR 2176.84 billion |
| Ministry of Defense | INR 5251.66 billion |
Key highlights of the budget 2022-23 :
India’s economic growth is estimated at 2% to be the highest among all large economies.
60 lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors.
PLI Schemes have the potential to create an additional production of Rs 30 lakh crore.
Union Budget 2022-23 consists of four pillars :
PM GatiShakti
Inclusive Development
Productivity Enhancement & Investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy Transition, and Climate Action.
Daily Current Affairs August 02 2022
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1-7 August – World Breastfeeding Week
- World Breastfeeding Week or WBW is observed from August 1 to 7 every year.
- It was first started in 1992 to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and the baby.
- World Breastfeeding Week’s annual themes include healthcare systems, women and work, community support, ecology, economy, science, education, and human rights.
- Since 2016, World Breastfeeding Week is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy.
Daily Current Affairs July 31 & Aug 01 2022
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World Ranger Day: 31 July
- Every year on July 31st, World Ranger Day is commemorated.
- To recognize Park Rangers’ contributions to the protection of the environment, the International Ranger Federation created this day.
- Supporting their essential work, which includes environmental advocacy and education, is possible on World Ranger Day.
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