Current Affairs One-Liner: 29th August 2020

Published on August 29, 2020
  • Mahindra & Mahindra signs MoU with Israel based startup named as REE Automotive, to develop and manufacture electric commercial vehicles.
  • The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) marked their Golden Jubilee Anniversary on 28th August 2020. BPR&D was formed on 28th August 1970.
  • Static Part: 
    • DG of BPR&D: V S K Kaumudi
  • Assam government made an announcement to set up First Skill University at Mangaldoi with an investment of Rs 900 crore. The financial assistance for this will be provided by the Asian Development Bank. 
Current Affairs One-Liner: 29th August 2020
  • Static Part: 
    • CM of Assam: Sarbananda Sonowol
    • Governor of Assam: Jagdish Mukhi
  • India’s First of its kind International Women trade Centre will be set up in Kerala. This will help to increase women’s participation in becoming independent entrepreneurs. The International Women trade Centre will be based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Static Part: 
    • CM of Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
    • Governor of Kerala: Arif Mohammad Khan
  • NRI Unified Portal: It is developed and launched by Uttar Pradesh Government. With the help of this portal, NRI and Overseas Indians will be able to file their issues and their issues will be resolved by local administrators and state governments.
  • Static Part: 
    • CM of Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath
    • Governor of Uttar Pradesh: Anandiben Patel
  • Important Day and Theme: 29th August 2020— International Day against Nuclear Tests
    • 29th August 2020— National Sports Day
  • Awards and Recognition: Sudha Painuli— She is selected for National Award to Teachers 2020. 
  • Obituaries: Chandwick Boseman- He was Actor by profession.
  • ‘Chunauti’--A Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest
  • 14th India Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD)
  • AIFC signs MoU with FCA- To Develop Football Sport
  • World Urdu Conference 2020
  • ‘Smart Assist’- By Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd

Questions: 

Q.1 When is National Sports Day marked?
a. 29th August 2020
b. 16th August 2020
c. 22nd August 2020
d. 6th August 2020

Q.1 Where will be India’s First of its kind International Women trade Centre set up?
a. Gujarat
b. Kerala
c. Goa
d. West Bengal
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