22 August 2021 Current Affairs which will be helpful for the upcoming SSC, UPSC, Bank Railway, Clerk, PO Exams.
How many years old Diksha Sinde was recently selected as the panelist of NASA who is from Aurangabad, India?
14-year-old Diksha Sinde, 14, from Aurangabad, India, has been selected as a panelist in the virtual panel of the US space agency NASA's MSI Fellowship. 14-year-old Diksha Sinde has won a research competition organized by the International Astronomical Search Collaboration.
Which company's ZyCoV-D vaccine has been approved by DigiCity for emergency use authorization?
Zydus Cadila - Drug Control General of India has recently approved ZyCoV-D vaccine of Zydus Cadila for emergency use authorization. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, this vaccine is the world's first and India's indigenously developed DNA-based vaccine for corona virus. This vaccine can be given to children and adults 12 years of age and older.
Which state government of India has announced a COVID relief package for helpers, drivers and priests?
Government of Assam - The Government of Assam has recently announced a COVID relief package for helpers, drivers and priests. Under which a lump sum of Rs 10,000 will be given to the drivers and assistants of private buses and Rs 15,000 to the priests of the temple and the head of the Namghars. Also, the state government has made it mandatory to teach history and geography in schools.
"Small Business Loans Initiative" IndiFi company and which social media company have started a new initiative in partnership?
Facebook India - Facebook India and online lending platform Indifi have recently launched a new initiative "Small Business Loans Initiative" in partnership. Which will provide assistance to small and medium businesses. This is Facebook's first initiative in India. This facility is open to these businesses which are registered in 200 towns and cities of India.
When is the "International Day in Commemoration of the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief" observed across the world?
August 22 - August 22 is observed "International Day in Commemoration of the Victims of Acts of Violence on the Ground of Religion or Belief" across the world. The day is observed to strongly condemn acts that target violence and terrorism, based on religious violence or belief.
Ismail Sabri Yacob has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country by King Al-Sultal Abdullah?
Malaysia - Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah recently appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yacoub as the new Prime Minister of the country. He will serve in this position for 3 years. He has got the support of 114 out of 222 members of parliament. He will now replace Ismail Mohideen Yasin.
Which country has recently passed a new online privacy law?
China - China recently passed a new online privacy law aimed at preventing businesses from collecting any sensitive personal data. In the past few months, companies like ride-hailing company 'Didi' and gaming company Tencent have been accused of misusing personal data.
Which country has approved the ratification of the Kigali Agreement for the Monitriyal Protocol?
India – India has recently approved the ratification of the Kigali Agreement for the monitriyal protocol to phase out hydrofluorocarbons. Due to which the country now needs to reduce its HFC usage by 80% by the year 2047.
According to the World Food Program, in which country 14 million people out of 39 million people are currently facing severe starvation?
Afghanistan - According to the World Food Program, 14 million of the 39 million people in Afghanistan currently face severe starvation. Hunger is increasing rapidly in Afghanistan. This is the second drought in three years that Afghanistan is facing. Drought affected Afghanistan long before the Taliban took over the country on 15 August.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh passed away.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and former Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh passed away on Saturday. He had been ill for a long time, due to which he was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. He was 89 years old.
Kalyan Singh won the first election from Atrauli assembly constituency in 1967. In 1991, Kalyan became the CM of Uttar Pradesh. He also became the Governor of Rajasthan in 2014.
Launched the "Mission Shakti 3.0" program of Uttar Pradesh.
Today the third phase of Mission Shakti program done by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath 2 years ago with the aim of empowering the women of the state started in Lucknow. The event was attended by several dignitaries including Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
In this program, 75 women from 47 districts of Uttar Pradesh, who have done excellent work in their field, were honored and apart from this many new announcements were made.
Mike Hesson has been appointed as the head coach of RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday announced that head coach Simon Katich has stepped down due to personal reasons. He will be replaced by Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson as head coach until the end of the season.
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