- 17th Meet of India-Vietnam Joint Commission: The virtual meet from India was represented by External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar. The delegates discussed the cooperation between two nation on the basis of trade, economy, science and technology.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Vietnam: Hanoi
- Currency of Vietnam: Vietnamese Dong
- KIRAN Helpline Service: A toll-free helpline service with a helpline number is launched for mental health rehabilitation. The helpline service will help to resolve mental health issues of people. It is launched by the ministry of social justice and empowerment.
- Static Part:
- Union minister of social justice and empowerment: Thawar Chang Gehlot
- Pratheeksha- It is the name of first marine ambulance launched by the government of Kerala. The ambulance is deployed to carry out rescue operations in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Static Part:
- CM of Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor of Kerala: Arif Mohammad Khan
- Sports Retirements: Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan: They are the most successful men’s double Tennis players and they have announced their retirement from the sport.
- Poulomi Ghatak: She is Indian Table Tennis Player and has announced her retirement from the sport.
- Books and Author: Title of Book- ‘National Security Challenges: Young Scholars Perspective’
- Released by - Indian Army Chief, General M M Naravane
- Published by – Army Think tank CLAWS (Center for Land Warfare Studies)
- Important Day and Theme: 26th August 2020— Women’s Equality Day
- Awards and Recognition: Marieke Lucas Rijneveld— She is Dutch Author and has won International Booker Prize 2020 for her debut novel ‘The Discomfort of Evening'.
- Obituaries: Arnold Meyer Spielberg- He was Computer designer and an Engineer.
- NITI Aayog launched NDC-TIA Indian Component
- 7 New Circles of Archaeological Survey of India
- National GIS-enabled Land Bank System
- IIT Alumni Council signs MoU with Russia to build Quantum Computers
- HDFC Bank partners with Adobe
Questions:
Q.1 When is Women’s Equality Day marked?
a. 26th August 2020
b. 16th August 2020
c. 22nd August 2020
d. 6th August 2020
Q.2 Which of the following state has launched first marine ambulance?
a. Gujarat
b. Kerala
c. Goa
d. West Bengal
a. 26th August 2020
b. 16th August 2020
c. 22nd August 2020
d. 6th August 2020
Q.2 Which of the following state has launched first marine ambulance?
a. Gujarat
b. Kerala
c. Goa
d. West Bengal
