Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch EOS-8 on August 15
EOS-8 Satellite will be launched by SSLV-D3 rocket from Sriharikot
It is a Remote Sensing Satellite, the weight of the Satellite is 175.5 Kg, the Satellite will orbit in the low Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 475 Km and will generate about 420 watts of power.
Sports
3. Recently, which country won “CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2024”? – India
India won the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League final, defeating Nepal 3-2 in Kathmandu.
This victory marked India’s second title in the league.
Despite a previous loss to Nepal in the league stage, India secured the championship in the finals.
The final match displayed high competition and skill between both teams. India took Gold, Nepal secured Silver, and Iran settled for Bronze in the tournament.
4. Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in Paris Olympics 2024? – Silver
In the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Neeraj Chopra performed brilliantly and won the silver medal with his season’s best throw (89.45m).
Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won the gold medal with an Olympic record.
Anderson Peters of Grenada won the bronze medal with a throw of 88.54 metres.
5. Indian men’s hockey team won bronze medal in Paris Olympics, who is the captain of this team? – Harmanpreet Singh
The Indian Army conducted the ‘Parvat Prahaar’ exercise in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare.
The exercise highlights operations in rugged terrains near the India-China border.
It involves real-world combat simulations to train soldiers for unique challenges.
This fortnight-long drill involves various Army units, including infantry, artillery, and armoured forces, and showcases military assets like tanks, K-9 Vajra artillery, and UAVs.
The exercise, involving the Mountain Strike Corps, is crucial for maintaining readiness in this sensitive region amid the ongoing India-China standoff.
Important Days & Weeks
8. Which day is celebrated on 9th August? – World Indigenous Day
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav has recently declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Chulannuar in Kerala as peacock sanctuaries.
He also said that many measures are being taken for the conservation of the national bird and the ministry has also established breeding and conservation centres for peacocks.
10. On August 8, 2024, former Chief Minister of which state Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away? – West Bengal
Recently, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Hemant Soren has launched the Upasthiti Portal under the Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare.
The aim of this initiative is to accurately track the daily attendance of all health department employees including doctors and paramedical staff.
12. Recently, which state government has approved Logistic Policy 2024 to create five lakhs job opportunities? – Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has approved Logistics Policy 2024. It aims to establish more than 200 logistics parks, complexes, and terminals, which is expected to generate approximately 5,00,000 new job opportunities.
The policy targets developing 10,000+ acres of logistics infrastructure, including 25 district nodes, five regional hubs, and state, national, and international logistics hubs.
It incentivizes hi-tech logistics, promoting AI, Blockchain, robotics, automation, IoT, and drones, generating tech-savvy jobs for local youth.
Miscellaneous
13. What is Waqf, recently seen in news? – A property dedicated in the name of God for religious and charitable purposes
A contentious bill to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, aiming to include non-Muslim individuals and Muslim women in Waqf bodies, is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha.
The Waqf Act of 1954 defines a Waqf as a property dedicated for religious and charitable purposes.
It can be established by deed or long-term usage and fund institutions like mosques and schools.
Waqfs are non-transferable, perpetual, and managed by a mutawali under the Waqf Act, 1995.
