Subject: Geography
Why in News?
As Russia threatens ships in the Black Sea, a Romanian route ‘Sulina Channel’ provides a lifeline for Ukraine’s grain exports.
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Important Personalities
Why in News?
The founder of ‘Sulabh International’ Bindeshwar Pathak passed away. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991.
About Sulabh International:-
Areas of Functioning:-
Source: AIR
Subject: Art and Culture
Why in News?
On the occasion of 77th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu on August 15 hosted ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
About Rashtrapati Bhavan:-
Source: AIR
Subject: Government Schemes
Why in News?
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at uplifting artisans and craftsmen in India.
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Polity
Why in News?
The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of schemes ranging from the PMe-Bus Sewa to seven multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 32,500 crore.
PMe-Bus Sewa
PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Other decisions taken by Cabinet
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
The use of air power in Mizoram in 1966 has become a hot topic of discussion after the PM of India mentioned it in the Lok Sabha while replying to the no confidence motion.
Mizoram of 1966:
What was the Government’s Response?
How was the IAF Involved?
What Followed after the Quelling of Operation Jericho?
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
The Odisha government has rescinded a contentious order that declared the discontinuation of the ‘deemed forests’ category under the amended Forest Act.
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued a notification to reverse its decision of merging the following four bodies –
Source: The Hindu
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