Nagasaki Day: On August 9th, 1945, America dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese industrial city of Nagasaki during the final stages of World War II and 74,000 – 80,000 people were killed. Every year, Nagasaki Day is observed on 09 August in memory of the people killed in this tragedy. The atomic ...

Gujarat is implementing the scheme “One District One Product (ODOP)”: On August 7th, 2023, The Gujarat Government launched the scheme named “One District One Product (ODOP)” with a grant estimate of Rs 58 crores to promote its domestic products internationally. The scheme is being implemented by ...

Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilpa Kosh Portal: PM Modi launched the website (e-portal) called ‘Bhartiya Vastra Evam Shilpa Kosh – A Repository of Textiles and Handicrafts’, has been developed by the National Institute while presiding over the 9th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Bharat ...

Amazon and Gujarat Govt signed an MoU to boost e-commerce exports: On August 8th, 2023, Amazon India signed an MoU with the Department of Industries and Mines, Government of Gujarat, aimed at boosting e-commerce exports from the state of Gujarat. The deal will create and promote training, and ...

IndiaFirst Life Insurance launches new G.O.L.D. plan: In a move to provide enhanced financial security and stable income to its policyholders, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company has recently launched a groundbreaking insurance product – the Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D.) Plan. This non-linked ...

Chhattisgarh CM transfers Rs 15 crore as part of Godhan Nyay Yojana: As part of the flagship Godhan Nyay Yojna (GNY) initiated by the Chhattisgarh government, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel conducted online transfers exceeding Rs 15 crore to support cattle rearers, women’s self-help groups (SHGs), ...

Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new Prime Minister: Cambodia’s King appointed Hun Sen’s son the country’s new leader, beginning a handover of power that ends nearly four decades of rule, but the outgoing Premier promised this was “not the end” of his political career. King Norodom ...

Indian wrestlers win 11 medals at World u­17 championships: India won 11 medals, including a gold, at the 2023 World Cadet Wrestling Championships for under-17 wrestlers in Istanbul, Turkey. Savita, who entered the event as the defending champion, won the only gold medal for India at Istanbul in ...

World Lion Day 2023: Date, Significance and History Every year on August 10th, people all across the world observe World Lion Day. This global observance aims to raise awareness about lion conservation and protection. It provides an opportunity to educate people about the challenges these ...

World Biofuel Day 2023 Observed Globally On 10 August: Every year on August 10th, World Biofuel Day is commemorated to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels and to highlight the different efforts made by the government in the biofuel ...

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 8 August 2023, we have tried to cover ...

Renowned singer Gaddar, known as Battleship, passed away at 77: On August 6th, 2023, Famous Telugu singer Gaddar popularly called Battleship passed away at the age of 77 in Hyderabad due to severe heart disease. His birth name was G Vithal Rao. Gaddar, who was shot by assailants in the 1990s, had ...