Today Current Affairs: 18th August 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: August 18, 2022
Udarashakti Exercise
Udarashakti Exercise: A contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Malaysia to participate in a bilateral exercise named ‘Udarashakti’. While Harimau Shakti is Joint military exercises which are held annually between the two countries. The Indian Air Force is participating in the air exercise with Su-30 MKI and C-17 aircraft while Malaysian Air Force […]
National Mission On Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
National Mission On Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems: The Ministry of Science and Technology has organised a workshop to discuss joint research projects under NM-ICPS (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems). A total of 35 joint projects have been identified which will be implemented by TIHs (Technology Innovation Hubs) and research institutions from the USA. This endeavour […]
India-Gabon Relations
India-Gabon Relations: A delegation from Gabon visited India and interacted with the Indian business community, also India congratulated Gabon on its Independence Day (17th August). Earlier, the Vice President of India visited Gabon, where he signed two MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding). Establishment of a Joint Commission between the Governments of India and Gabon. Diplomats’ training […]
Yuan Wang 5
Yuan Wang 5: China’s satellite tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 has arrived at Sri Lanka’s southern Hambantota Port, despite India and the U.S. voicing concern with Colombo over the military ship’s visit. Yuan Wang 5 is a third-generation vessel of the Yuan Wang series that entered service in 2007. This series of ships include “space […]
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
All India Football Federation (AIFF): FIFA has suspended AIFF due to undue legal and political interference in the federation. In May this year, India’s Supreme Court disbanded the AIFF (due to issues of mismanagement) and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport. However, Fifa’s rules say its member federations must be free from legal […]
NeVA
NeVA: One Nation-One Application’ is being implemented using the National eVidhan Application (NeVA) NeVA is a portal to bring all the legislatures of the country together, on one platform. NeVA (previously known as e-Vidhan) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the Digital India Programme, under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA). Key Benefits: Paperless […]
Selection Of Vice Chancellors To State Universities
Selection Of Vice Chancellors To State Universities: The Kerala State Cabinet has approved a Bill that could effectively curtail the Governor’s influence in the selection of Vice Chancellors to State universities. The issue highlights the conflict between democratically elected CM and centre-appointed Governor. Powers of Governor for state Universities: ex-officio chancellor of the universities in […]
CAG Report On Conservation Of Coastal Ecosystem
CAG Report On Conservation Of Coastal Ecosystem: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India tabled a report in Parliament on whether steps taken by the Union Environment Ministry to conserve India’s coastal ecosystems have been successful. Findings of ‘performance audits’ of Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems from 2015-20: National Coastal Zone Management Authorities (NCZMA) is still […]
National Curriculum Framework
National Curriculum Framework: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the citizens to participate in the Citizen Survey for National Curriculum Framework for developing a new curriculum. He said, a dynamic National Curriculum Framework in line with the National Education Policy- 2020 will play a major role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat. […]
