Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs   /   Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

Change Language English Hindi

Category : International Published on: August 18 2024

Share on facebook
  • Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed was arrested by the Pakistan military in connection with a housing scheme scandal.
  • Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa following a massive outbreak, with the disease spreading through close contact and causing severe symptoms.
  • Lei Muzi, a 13-year-old Chinese girl, made history with her Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" performance at the Indian Embassy in China.
Recent Post's
  • SBI Research has projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at around 7.5%, with first advance estimates placing growth at 7.4%.

    Read More....
  • Akasa Air has become India’s fifth airline to join IATA after qualifying for the IATA Operational Safety Audit.

    Read More....
  • The United Nations has projected that India’s GDP growth may moderate to 6.6% in 2026 due to global trade pressures.

    Read More....
  • UIDAI has launched ‘Udai’ as the official Aadhaar mascot to make Aadhaar services more citizen-friendly.

    Read More....
  • Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched the ‘PANKHUDI’ portal to strengthen coordination in women and child welfare schemes.

    Read More....
  • Five sewerage infrastructure projects were commissioned under Namami Gange Phase II, raising total treatment capacity to 3,976 MLD.

    Read More....
  • Somnath Swabhiman Parv will be observed in January 2026 to commemorate 1,000 years of faith and resilience linked to the Somnath Temple.

    Read More....
  • National Youth Day will be celebrated on 12 January 2026 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

    Read More....
  • Asian Games gold medallist and national record-holder Jinson Johnson has announced his retirement from competitive athletics.

    Read More....
  • Kerala has redesignated Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as the State’s first Butterfly Sanctuary.

    Read More....