1. 75 Vande Bharat trains to be started in 75 weeks to connect every corner of the country
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s Red Fort , from the ramparts of nectar Festival of Independence of 75 weeks for connecting every corner of the country 75 new Vande India Express has announced the launch of trains. Prime Minister Modi, in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th anniversary of independence, said that weak infrastructure causes the country to suffer, so the country is working at an extraordinary level. It is noteworthy that the country’s first Vande Bharat train was started from New Delhi to Varanasi in February 2019. The second Vande Bharat train was run between New Delhi to Katra in October 2019. Vande Bharat semi high speed trains are being prepared under the Make in India campaign.
2. President approves 144 Gallantry Awards to Army, Police and Para Military Forces personnel
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On the occasion of Independence Day, several jawans of the Armed Forces, Police and Paramilitary Forces will be honored with gallantry awards . President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 144 such gallantry awards . These include one Ashoka Chakra, one Kirti Chakra, 15 Shaurya Chakras, four times Two Sena Medals for gallantry, 116 Sena Medals, five Navy Medals and two Vayu Sena Medals . J&K Police ‘s ASI Babu Ram is being awarded the Ashok Chakra posthumously , while J&K PoliceAltaf Hussain Bhat, who was a constable in the same year, is being awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously. Three of the 15 Shaurya Chakra awardees are being given this honor posthumously. The President has also approved 28 Mention-in-Dispatch honors for military personnel who have made significant contributions to various military operations. In this, ‘Operation Rakshak’ is being given posthumously to three army personnel.
3. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani leaves the country
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left the country. The media has given this news quoting Afghan officials. Taliban fighters enter Kabul , the capital of Afghanistan . Meanwhile, official sources have confirmed that President Ashraf Ghani has left the city and moved to Tajikistan. Earlier, there were reports that Vice President Amarullah Saleh had fled the country. Diplomats of various countries have also evacuated embassies.
4. All Sainik Schools in the country will be opened for girls: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modisaid the Red Fort to the nation from the ramparts of military schools doors of girls declared open. Presently 33 Sainik Schools are running in the country . He said that two-and-a-half years ago , efforts were made in this direction in Mizoram . Girls get admission for the first time in Mizoram’s Sainik Schoolgiving was used. The Prime Minister announced that now all Sainik Schools in the country will be opened for girls. Now the government has decided that all the Sainik Schools in the country will also be opened for the daughters of the country. It is noteworthy that Sainik Schools are run by the Sainik Schools Society which is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. The aim of establishing Sainik Schools is to prepare the students for entry into the Indian Armed Forces from an early age.
5. PM Modi announces setting up of ‘National Hydrogen Mission’
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of a National Hydrogen Mission from the Red Fort to make India the new global hub of Green Hydrogen . Along with this, he also set the goal of making India independent in the energy sector by the year 2047 . PM Modi said that to meet the energy needs of India, 12 lakh crore rupees every year spends more than Adding further, he said that therefore India will have to take a resolution that before the completion of 100 years of the country’s independence, India will be made energy independent. This means that the country will have to become self-reliant in the energy sector in the next 25 years after completing 100 years of independence. Hydrogen is the first and lightest element on the periodic table. Since hydrogen weighs less than air, it rises up into the atmosphere. Therefore it is rarely found in pure form. Hydrogen is a non-toxic, non-metallic, odourless, tasteless, colorless and highly flammable diatomic gas at standard temperature and pressure. Hydrogen fuel is a zero-emission fuel when combusted with oxygen. It can be used in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. It is also used as fuel for spacecraft propulsion.
6. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar flagged off ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ to set a world record in Siachen Glacier
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India’s 75th Independence Day,Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment on the occasion of Virender Kumar New Delhi ‘s Dr. Ambedkar International Center hoisted the national flag. Participating in a series of events organized by Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Dr. Virendra Kumar flagged off the important campaign ‘ Operation Blue Freedom ‘. A team of ex-armed forces personnel, trained by ‘ Team Claw ‘ , a team of physically challenged people , attacked Kumar Chowki ( Siachen Glacier).) to set a new world record for the largest team of disabled people to reach the world’s highest battlefield. Recently, the Indian government allowed a team of physically challenged people to climb the Siachen Glacier.
7. Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurates the exhibition of Katha Krantiveers at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi
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Union Culture Minister Kishan Reddy said in New Delhi Ravindra building the elixir of freedom festival under the 75th year of independence on the occasion of the Krantiviron legend inaugurated an exhibition. The exhibition featured over a hundred artifacts recognizing unsung heroes such as Alluri Sitarama Raju and artwork created during the Martyrdom Day, Champaran Satyagraha and Jallianwala Bagh camp. The exhibition will be open to the general public on 30th August from 11.00 am to 7.00 pm.
8. Mizoram signs USD 400 million project with World Bank
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The 75th Independence Day was celebrated in Mizoram with the spirit of patriotism. Chief Minister Zoramthanga unfurled the national flag and took salute from the combined contingents of the Armed Forces, State Police and Home Guards at the main function held in the capital Aizawl . In his address on the occasion, he expressed his gratitude to the doctors and health workers for their contribution and sacrifice in the fight against the COVID pandemic. He informed that the government has signed a project worth USD 400 million with the World Bank to improve the quality of health services in the state . The Chief Minister also presented awards to policemen and citizens for their distinguished services on the occasion.
9. Indian Bank signs MoU with Paralympic Committee
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Public sector Indian Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as one of the banking partners of the Paralympic Games to begin in Tokyo , Japan from August 24 . The Bank, through its year-long collaboration with PCI, will provide financial assistance to Paralympic athletes. Deepa Malik is the chairperson of the Paralympic Committee of India. In a year-long association, the bank will provide financial assistance to Paralympic athletes to prepare for prestigious sporting events in the home arena as well as in global platforms. The timely financial assistance provided to these players will encourage them to focus their efforts on the game and win respect for the country.
10. HCL Technologies becomes 4th IT firm to reach 3 trillion market cap
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The market capitalization (market-cap) of HCL Technologiesreached Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time . HCL is the fourth Indian Information Technology (IT) firm to achieve this feat after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) , Infosys and Wipro .has become. Shares of HCL Tech surged 2 per cent to new high of Rs 1,118.55 on BSE in intra-day trade, surpassing the previous high of Rs 1,101 reached on August 12 in intra-day trade. HCL Tech is the third largest Indian IT services company by revenue after TCS and Infosys. The company has a globally diversified presence and provides comprehensive IT services to an established customer base. It has strong expertise in engineering and R&D services and its end customers are spread across industry sectors.
11. Indian Navy signs MoU with IDFC First Bank to launch ‘Honor FIRST’
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Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) First Bank to launch ‘ Honor FIRST ‘ . ‘Honor First’ is a premium banking solution for serving personnel and ex-servicemen of the Indian Navy. Specifically keeping in mind the needs of the Armed Forces and its veterans, the Honor First Defense Account has been designed by a dedicated team of defense veterans. The MoU of Honor FIRST was signed between senior officers of Commodore Neeraj Malhotra, Commodore – Pay & Allowances, Indian Navy and IDFC First Bank at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
12. World Cup winning U19 Indian captain Unmukt Chand announces retirement
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Unmukt Chand, who was the captain of India’s Under-19 World Cup winning team , has announced his retirement from all forms of the game . He scored an unbeaten 111, leading to a tense win over Australia in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup final in Townsville, Australia. At 28, he led India A in domestic cricket as well as Delhi and Uttarakhand, representing Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Since his debut in 2010, Chand has played 67 first-class matches, scoring 3379 runs at an average of 31.57. In 120 List A matches, Chand scored 4505 runs at an average of 41.33. In 77 T20s, he scored 1565 runs at an average of 22.35.
13. India organizes IBSA tourism ministers’ meeting through virtual platform
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India organized IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) tourism ministers‘ meeting through virtual platform . The Union Minister of Tourism of India, Shri G Kishan Reddy presided over the meeting. The Minister of Tourism of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Gilson Machado Neto and the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, Fish Amos Mahlalela, participated in the videoconference under the IBSA Presidency of India. The meeting provided a platform to promote tourism cooperation among member states and recognized the importance of strengthening cooperation in tourism to address the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the tourism sector. The meeting ended with the adoption of the IBSA Tourism Ministers’ Joint Statement – a document on cooperation and promotion for the accelerated recovery of travel and tourism.
14. Indian Navy participates in US Navy-led multinational SEACAT exercise
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The Indian Navy conducted the US Navy -led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in Singapore to showcase its maritime maneuvers .participated in. The main objective of SEACAT 2021 was to enhance interoperability and shared maritime security concerns and to preserve the rules-based international order. Around 400 personnel and 10 ships were involved in this exercise. The 20th edition of the exercise was conducted by the US Navy in a hybrid format, and involved 20 other participating nations from the Indo-Pacific region, including India. Other countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Kingdom and Vietnam. Huh.
15. Vice President releases a book titled ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years Of Modi Government’
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Vice President . M. Venkaiah Naidu told Akselreting India: 7 years of Modi Government ( Accelerating India: 7 Years Of Modi Government released) ‘book. The book is a reminder of the achievement and evaluation of PM Modi ‘s two elected terms as Parliamentary Head . Releasing the book, VP Naidu said that India is celebrating 75 years of independence and it is also time for a constitutional progress appraisal of ‘a dignified life for the common man’.
India’s Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August . On August 15, 2021 75th Independence Day ( 75th Independence Day ) is observed. India became independent from Britain on 15 August 1947 . Pakistan came into existence after the partition of India, Independence Day is celebrated on 14 August in Pakistan . The Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. South KoreaIndependence Day is also celebrated on 15th August. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 was a law passed and enacted by the British Parliament that officially declared India’s independence. The Parliament of the United Kingdom passed this act which divided British India into 2 separate and independent countries, India and Pakistan. The Indian Independence Act of Law was designed by Prime Minister Clement Attlee as Indian political parties agreed on the transfer of power from the British government to the independent Indian government and the partition of India. The act received royal assent on July 18,
