Sumit Antil, shooter Avani Lekhara won gold medals in javelin throw event at Tokyo Paralympics

1. Sumit Antil, shooter Avani Lekhara won gold medals in javelin throw event at Tokyo Paralympics

• India has created history by winning two gold medalsat the Tokyo Paralympics . In the F-64 javelin throw event , Sumit Antil made a world record and won the gold medal . He set a world record by throwing 68 decimal 5-5 meters Sumit has broken the world record for the third time. Before shooting in the 10 meter air rifle event of the women in Avni Lekhara the gold medal won. Avani became the first Indian female athlete to win a gold medal at the Paralympics . Avani Lekhara was born on November 8, 2021 in Jaipur , Rajasthan .Happened in. He is a rifle shooter, he is currently ranked fifth in the world. Yogesh Kathunia of India won the silver medal in the men’s discus throw event. Devendra Jhajharia was successful in winning the silver medal in the F-56 javelin throw event. On the other hand, Sunder Singh Gurjar won the bronze medal. India is now ranked 26th in the table with a total of seven medals with two gold, four silver and one bronze.

2. Web version of e-GOPALA application launched

• The web version of the e-GOPALA application was launched on August 28, 2021. Web version of the e-Gopala National Dairy Development Board ( National Dairy Development Board – NDDB has been developed). This portal was launched to help dairy farmers. NDDB also launched IMAP web portal which provides real time information to dairy farmers for better productivity of dairy animals. This web portal was launched in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Digital India’. e-Gopala App is a comprehensive breed improvement market and information portal, directly accessible by farmers.

3. Indian Railways floats tender for 58 Vande Bharat trains

• Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s announcement on August 15 , Indian Railways has floated a tender for 58 Vande Bharat train Tender has been floated for running 75 such trains during 75 weeks of “ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ” . Presently, two Vande Bharat trains are running:

1. Delhi to Katra and
2. Delhi to Varanasi.

According to the tender, 102 Vande Bharat trains will be given to the Railways by March 2024. 75 out of 102 will be available by 15 August 2022. The new coaches will be manufactured at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rae Bareli and Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala. ICF will manufacture 30 rakes, while MCF and RCF will manufacture 14 rakes each. Vande Bharat Express Indian semi-high-speed, intercity, EMU train, also known as Train 18, was designed and manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai. It was constructed in 18 months under the Make in India initiative. Train 18 was launched on February 15, 2019. It was renamed as ‘Vande Bharat Express’ on January 27, 2019.

4. First consignment of Ladakhi Apricots leaves for Dubai export

• Ladakh in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in a historic program Sukdeve Chief Executive Councilor Firoz Ahmed Khan, Deputy Commissioner Kargil satisfaction Dubai for Ladakhi apricots off the first batch of exports. This program has become a milestone for Kargil after the creation of a Union Territory of Ladakh. Krishak Agritech is not only making this fruit available to the Indian markets but has also made it available in the international market. The first demand for one hundred and 50 kg of apricots has been received from Dubai.

5. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched nutritious ‘Laddus Distribution Scheme’ for pregnant women in his Lok Sabha constituency, Gandhinagar.

• Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched nutritious ‘ Laddus Distribution Scheme ‘ for pregnant women in his Lok Sabha constituency, Gandhinagar . In Gandhinagar area, about seven thousand pregnant women will get 15 nutritious laddus free of cost every month till the child is born, through voluntary organizations to fight malnutrition. He said that not a single penny of the government would be involved in this scheme as the responsibility has been taken by the voluntary organizations. Shri Amit Shah said that the Prime Minister had started the Poshan Abhiyan from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan on 8 March 2018 and worked to spread awareness across the country on the issues of malnutrition.

6. Ministry of AYUSH launched Y-Break App

• The Union Ministryof AYUSH launched the Y-Break App on August 29, 2021 from Vigyan Bhawan . It was launched by Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal . On this occasion, several activities and campaigns were launched by the Ministry of AYUSH to celebrate the Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi. Apart from Y-Break App, one year campaigns like cultivation of medicinal plants in agricultural land, distribution of medicinal plants in homes and sensitization of school and college going students on AYUSH system were started. These week long activities and campaigns will start from 30th August to 5th September.

7. Nutrition Month will be celebrated in September

• Union Women and Child Development Ministry in September 2021 in Nutrition Month is highlighted conducting and home plans. POSHAN Abhiyaan is the flagship program of the Government of India to improve nutritional outcomes for pregnant women, lactating mothers, children and adolescent girls . This mission March 8, 2018 on International Women’s Day on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was launched by. Meaning of POSHAN “ Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition“It’s a campaign. This mission was announced in the budget for 2021-2022. POSHAN Abhiyaan draws the nation’s attention to the problem of malnutrition and addresses it in a mission-mode. This Mission POSHAN Abhiyaan focuses on the objectives of Mission POSHAN 2.0. It seeks to strengthen nutritional content, delivery and outcomes so as to provide adequate attention to diseases as well as malnutrition, health, wellness and immunity.

8. RBI hikes transfer limit under India-Nepal remittance facility to Rs 2 lakh

• The Reserve Bank of India has increased the money transfer limit under the India-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme from Rs 50,000 per transaction to Rs 2 lakh per transaction . Earlier there was a maximum limit of 12 transactions in a year. Now this limit has also been removed . However, for cash-based transfers under the Indo-Nepal remittance facility, the per transaction limit of Rs 50,000 will still exist with a maximum of 12 transfers in a year. The India-Nepal Remittance Facility is a fund transfer mechanism from India to Nepal that operates on NEFT. It was started by RBI in the year 2008 . It is managed by SBI in India and Nepal SBI Bank Limited (NSBL) in Nepal.

9. SpaceX Launches Ants, Avocado and Robotic Arm to Space Station

• SpaceX August 29, 2021 at the International Space Station for the ants, avocado, human-sized robotic arm launched shipments. This will be SpaceX’s 23rd mission for NASA in a decade. Dragon is carrying more than 2,170 kilograms of supplies and experiments as well as fresh food such as avocado, lemon and ice cream for the space station’s seven astronauts. Girl Scouts sent ants, brine shrimp and plants as test subjects. A recycled Falcon rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center was launched into the sky. After launch, the booster of the first stage landed on SpaceX’s “A Shortfall of Gravitas” ocean platform.

10. SP Sethuraman wins 2021 Barcelona Open Chess Tournament

• In Chess, Indian Grandmaster SP Sethuraman has won the 2021 Barcelona Open Chess Tournament title, being ajar in nine rounds, winning six matches and drawing three. Chennai-born Sethuraman scored 7.5 points after the ninth and final round to level with Daniil Yufa of Russia. However, the Indian player emerged as the winner on the basis of a better tie-break score. India’s Karthikeyan Murali finished third.

11. Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix 2021

• Max Vrstapen (Red Bull – Netherlands) at the Belgian Grand Prix in 2021 has been declared the winner. The Belgian Grand Prix was called off due to rain and only two laps were completed. The winner was decided based on the progress made in these two laps. George Russell Williams finished second and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes third.

12. International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance: 30 August

• International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearancesie International Day of the Victims of the Forced Missing is observed globally on 30 August every year by the United Nations . The day is observed to express serious concern about people being forced or unintentionally disappeared in different regions of the world, including incidents of arrest, detention and kidnapping. All of the above incidents result in an increasing number of reports of harassment, including those who have gone missing or whose families have suffered harassment, abuse or been bullied, etc.

13. National Small Industries Day: 30 August

• National Small Industries Day is celebrated every year across the country on 30th August to support and promote small scale industries for their overall growth potential and the opportunities they get for their development in the year . Udyog Diwas is a medium to provide assistance to existing small, medium and large scale enterprises in setting up new industries to provide balanced growth and boost the financial health of the state. Small scale industries and cottage industries have played an important role in the Indian economy. Produced from the best quality advantage in India based and cottage manufacturers. Although the region experienced a steep decline under British rule like other Indian businesses, it grew rapidly after independence.

14. International Day Against Nuclear Testing: 29 August

• Every year on August 29 globally International Day against Nuclear Tests ( International Day Against Nuclear Tests ) is observed. The day aims to raise awareness of the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need for their elimination as one of the means to achieve the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. Is. On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through its unanimous acceptance of Resolution 64/35, declared 29 August as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. International Day Against Nuclear Testing was observed for the first time in 2010.

15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the death of eminent writer Buddhadeb Guha

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned writer Buddhadeb Guha . Buddhadeb Guha, the author of many famous works like Madhukari, passed away at the age of 85. Buddhadeb Guha, who exposed the natural beauty of the eastern states of India with his works, was suffering from many problems even after recovering from corona infection. Buddhadeb Guha was born on 29 June 1936 in Kolkata . His childhood was spent in Rangpur and Barisal districts of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) . His childhood experiences and travels had a huge impact on his life. Its imprint is visible in his work. He has also been awarded with many awards for his excellent writing. In 1976 he received the Anand Award, followed by the Shiroman Award and the Sharat Award.