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Mon 26 Aug, 2024
National News
Zonal Unit Office of NCB, Raipur
- Union Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the Zonal Unit Office of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He also chaired a review meeting on the Narcotics scenario in Chhattisgarh.
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South India's first adivasi library, 'Kaanu'
- South India's first adivasi library, 'Kaanu', was inaugurated at BR Hills in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka.
- 'Kaanu' means evergreen forest in Soliga language. It will be the first South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre.
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39th Eye Donation Fortnight
- The 39th National Eye Donation Fortnight is being observed from 25th August to 8th September across India, to raise awareness of the importance of eye donation.
About National Eye Donation Fortnight
| Launched by: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | Launched in: 1985 |
Certificates to 11 lakh New Lakhpati Didis
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed certificates to 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis in a function organised at Jalgaon in Maharashtra.
About Lakhpati Didi Scheme
| Aim: To create two crore "lakhpati didis" (prosperous sisters) in villages. | Women will be provided skill training so that they can earn over Rs 1 lakh per year. |
State Special
Maharashtra approved UPS
- The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the central government's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), becoming the first state to do so.
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Hare Krishna Tower
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for Hare Krishna Heritage Tower with a height of 430 feet in Kokapet, Telangana.
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Ladakh Aero Festival and Pre-Paragliding Accuracy World Cup
- The Ladakh Aero Festival and Pre-Paragliding Accuracy World Cup have kicked off in Leh. Taking place from August 25-28, against the backdrop of the world’s highest paragliding accuracy site at 14,400 feet.
- The festival aims to establish Ladakh as a premier destination for adventure tourism and aero sports enthusiasts.
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International News
US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce Meeting
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has chaired a bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce in New Delhi, to deepen cooperation between the two nations in critical areas including science, technology, and clean energy.
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Economy and Banking
Alkami Report
- According to the Alkami report, about 78% of consumers now prefer to do most of their banking digitally through mobile apps or websites.
Science and Tech
Huntington’s Disease
- Researchers in Berlin and Düsseldorf have identified a novel gene linked to the development of Huntington’s disease (HD) in a brain organoid model.
About Huntington’s Disease
| Caused by: Mutation in the gene for a protein called huntingtin. | Genetic, incurable brain disorder that damages nerve cells and causes them to break down. |
Sports
Asian Surfing Championships 2024
- Japan won the gold medal and India won a silver medal at the Maruhaba Cup, a team event, at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024 at Thulusdhoo, Maldives.
- Both the Indian men’s and women’s surfing teams will compete at the Asian Games 2026, set to be hosted in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan.
Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Junior Championships
- India’s badminton player, Tanvi Patri, clinched the U-15 girl’s singles title at championships in Chengdu, China.
Badminton Federation of India
| Estb: 1934 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Himanta Biswa Sarma |
Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win against Pakistan
- Bangladesh made history, clinching their first-ever Test win against Pakistan with a dominant 10-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
About ICC
| Estb: 1909 | HQ: Dubai, UAE | Chairman: Greg Barclay |
Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Lando Norris triumphed at the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming his second career victory.
Silesia Diamond League Meet
- Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen broke the 3,000m world record, while Olympic champion Armand Duplantis of Sweden improved his own pole vault world record at the Silesia Diamond League meet in Poland.
Japan Open
- French teenager Alex Lanier clinched his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open, defeating the Taiwanese Chou Tien Chen.
Person in News
Mother Teresa
- Mother Teresa 's birth anniversary is observed on August 26, providing an opportunity to commemorate her extraordinary life and lasting impact.
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Arun Agarwal
- Arun Agarwal, CEO of Nextt, appointed as the chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation's board.