The Union Cabinet has decided to provide financial assistance to the State Governments of the North Eastern Region for development of hydroelectric projects.
The Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Energy Ministry in this regard.
Four thousand 136 crore rupees have been sanctioned for this scheme, which will be implemented from 2024-25 to 2031-32.
Science & Technology
3. Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), recently seen in the news, is caused by which pathogen? – Virus
Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st edition of the Indian National Championship by scoring 9/11 points in the event organised by the Haryana Chess Association.
This is the second win at the National Championship for Karthik, who also won the tournament in the year 2022.
6. David Malan has recently announced his retirement from international cricket, he is a player of which country? – England
The Appointment Committee of the Union Cabinet approved the appointment of senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) on August 27, 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance.
B. Srinivasan replaced CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh, who temporarily led the NSG. Srinivasan’s term as NSG Director General will last until his retirement on August 31, 2027.
A 1992 batch IPS officer from the Bihar Cadre, Srinivasan currently directs the Bihar Police Academy.
The NSG, established in 1986, is an elite counter-terrorism force under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Awards & Honours
8. Recently ‘Anubhav Puraskar‘ award was given by whom? –Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
Recently, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) organised the 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony to recognize the contributions made by Central Government employees during their service.
Established in March 2015, the Anubhav Portal serves as an online platform for retired and retired government employees to share their experiences.
Important Days & Weeks
9. When is National Sports Day celebrated every year? – 29 August
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) organizes World Water Week annually, and has been doing so since 1991.
The 2024 event will take place from August 25–29, both online and in-person at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre.
The theme for 2024 is “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future”.
World Water Week is a leading conference that focuses on global water issues, and brings together a diverse group of people from around the world, including decision-makers, business leaders, city planners, activists, and researchers.
12. Recently, Spices Board of India launched SPICED scheme, where is the headquarters of Spices Board of India located? – Kochi
13. From which ocean did the storm start recently? – Pacific Ocean
