Weekly Current Affairs( 6 August to 12 August 2023)

Weekly Current Affairs( 6 August to 12 August 2023)

Weekly Current Affairs   /   Weekly Current Affairs( 6 August to 12 August 2023)

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Category : National Published on: August 13 2023

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  1. On the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi all the people of South India celebrated Aadi Perukku, the monsoon festival in a grand way.
  2. The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to seven products from various regions of India, including four from Rajasthan.
  3. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched Port Health Organisation (PHO) module under Sagar Setu - National Logistics Portal (Marine).
  4. Parliament passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023.
  5. 31.14 lakhs handicraft artisans have been registered under PEHCHAN scheme across the country to benefit of this programme.
  6. Parliament has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which seeks to give control over Delhi's administrative services to the Centre.
  7. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for an archaeological museum in Adichanallur in the Thoothukudi district.
  8. The Ministry of Tourism has identified ‘Prayag raj’ and ‘Naimisharanya’ in Uttar Pradesh as destinations for development under ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
  9. PM Modi inaugurates 9th National Handloom Day, launching 'Textiles and Crafts Fund' e-portal and uniting stakeholders for handloom sector growth.
  10. PM Modi initiates Rs 24,470 crore redevelopment of 508 railway stations for enhanced passenger experience and modern amenities.
  11. Study In India portal launched to boost global appeal of Indian education and enhance convenience for international students.
  12. India's Ministry of Minority Affairs initiated the 'Free Coaching and Allied' scheme, offering free coaching to economically disadvantaged minority students for technical, professional, and competitive entrance exams.
  13. The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) concluded its 2-week training for the 26th batch of Maldivian civil servants, aiming to enhance skills and governance capabilities under a MoU with the Government of Maldives.
  14. Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first 'RF Seeker of Akash-NG Missile' to DRDO
  15. President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the Library Festival 2023 in New Delhi.
  16. "Bihar forms 'Rhino Task Force' to reintroduce rhino conservation in Valmiki Tiger Reserve and boost the rhino population."
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