International Dog Day: 26 August
International Dog Day is celebrated every year on 26 August with the aim of spreading awareness about the importance of providing a safe environment for dog adoption and dog rescue.
The day was started in the year 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet and family lifestyle expert, animal rescue advocate, conservationist, dog trainer and author.
On August 26, Page’s family adopted their first dog, Sheltie, at the age of ten.
Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021
Recently the Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021 was released by US-based asset advisory Cushman & Wakefield.
In a ranking of 47 countries, India has overtaken the United States to become the second most sought-after manufacturing destination globally.
Top – 03 Countries:
China – 1
India – 2
America – 3
In the year 2020, America was in second place, India was at third place.
Government of India started ‘Operation Devi Shakti’ to rescue Indians trapped in Afghanistan
The relief and rescue operation carried out to rescue the stranded Indians in Afghanistan has been named ‘Operation Devi Shakti’.
Taliban has taken over Afghanistan.
After which the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani has left the country.
Afghanistan’s first Vice President Amrullah Saleh has declared himself the country’s acting President.
Capital of Afghanistan: Kabul
Currency: Afghani
‘Wanchuwa Festival’ 2021 celebrated in Assam
Recently Wanchuwa Festival was celebrated by Tiwa tribals in Assam.
This festival is celebrated to mark a good harvest.
Tiwa tribal is also known as Lalung.
They live exclusively in Assam and Meghalaya.
They are also found in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
Major festivals of Assam:
- Dehing Patkai Festival
- Bihu Festival
- Rajni Gabra
- Ambubachi Festival
- Bohagiao Bishu Festival
- Sit
- Rongkar and Chomankan
- Bashgu
Major Fairs of Assam - Ambubashi Fair
- Ashokashtami Fair
- Parshuram Fair
- Dol Jatra Fair
- Ash Fair
- Road Puja Fair
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Tekchand to be India’s new flag bearer at Tokyo Paralympics
Asian Games gold medalist Tekchand (javelin thrower) will be India’s new flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
Earlier Mariyappan Thangavelu (2016 Rio Paralympic Gold Medalist – High Jump) was the flag bearer.
But being Covid positive, Tekchand will take his place.
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: August 24 to September 05, 2021 (Tokyo, Japan)
Mascot: Someity
India’s 54-member contingent will participate in 9 sports disciplines at the Paralympic Games.
This is the largest party ever in India.
First Indian woman to win a medal at Paralympic Games: Deepa Malik (Silver medalist in shot put at 2016 Rio Paralympics)
President of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI): Deepa Malik
India’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games: Mary Kom (boxer) and Manpreet Singh (hockey)
Flag bearer at closing ceremony: Bajrang Punia (Wrestler)
World Water Week: 23 – 27 August 2021
World Water Week is being organized from 23 August to 27 August 2021.
Theme of World Water Week 2021: ‘Building Resilience Faster’
It is an annual event organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) since 1991.
World Water Day: 22 March
Theme of World Water Day 2021: “Importance of Water”
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Executive Director: Torgney Holmgren
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Ministry of Jal Shakti launches ‘Sujalam’ campaign
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the ‘Sujalam’ campaign on 25 August 2021.
It has been started with an aim to make more and more Open Defecation Free (ODF) villages across the country.
This 100-day long campaign is part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: This is a special initiative launched by the Government of India to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence.
The festival will run for 75 weeks (15 August 2023) starting from 12 March 2021.
Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed as the new Director General of BSF
Senior IPS officer Pankaj Singh has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF).
He will replace IPS officer SS Deswal.
SS Deswal is the Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and holds the additional charge of Director General of BSF.
After his retirement on 31 August 2021, Pankaj Singh will take over as the new Director General of BSF.
Establishment of Border Security Force (BSF): 01 December 1965
Headquarters: New Delhi
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India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise “Kazind-21”
The joint military training exercise “KAZIND-21” between India and Kazakhstan will be conducted from August 30 to September 11, 2021 at Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan.
This is the 5th edition of the exercise.
Capital of Kazakhstan: Nur-Sultan
Currency: Kazakhstani tenge
Prime Minister: Asker Mamin
Harish Parvathaneni appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Germany
Senior diplomat Harish Parvathaneni has been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to Germany.
High Commissioner: Envoys who go to Commonwealth countries to represent their country are called High Commissioners.
Ambassadors: Envoys who go to non-Commonwealth countries to represent their country are called ambassadors.
Commonwealth Countries: These are the countries which were once within the British Empire, 53 countries come in the Commonwealth countries.
Indian Ambassador to the US: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Indian Ambassador to Bhutan: Ruchira Kamboj
Indian Ambassador to Canada: Ajay Bisaria
Indian Ambassador to China: Vikram Misri
Indian Ambassador to Nepal: Vinay Mohan
Indian Ambassador to Japan: Sanjay Kumar Verma
Germany Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro
President: Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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India’s tallest herbal park inaugurated near India-China border
India’s highest herbal park has been inaugurated near the border of India and China in Mana village of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
This park is situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet.
About 40 species of medicinal importance have been preserved in the Herbal Park.
Vice President launches Vaccinate India Program in Karnataka
The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the “Vaccinate India Program” on August 24, 2021 in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka.
The COVID vaccination program in India started on January 16, 2021.
First vaccination: Manish Kumar
Tika Mahotsav: 11 April (Jyotiba Phule Jayanti) to 14 April (Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti)
First city to have 100% vaccination: Bhubaneshwar
First UT to have 100% immunization: Ladakh
First village to get 100% vaccination: Wayan village (J&K)
