Assam government announces removal of Rajiv Gandhi’s name from Orang National Park
The Assam government has announced the removal of Rajiv Gandhi’s name from the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park’ situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra.
Now this park will be known as ‘Orang National Park’.
Orang National Park: This park was declared a sanctuary in the year 1985.
In 1999 it was recognized as a national park.
India’s first national park to be equipped with satellite phones: Kaziranga National Park (Assam)
National Parks of Assam: There are total 07 national parks in Assam.
1. Kaziranga National Park
2. Manas National Park
3. Nameri National Park
4. Orang National Park
5. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
6. Dehing Patkai National Park
7. Raimona National Park
Recently, the Assam government has declared Dehing Patkai and Raimona as a national park.
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The Dehing Patkai region is also known as the ‘Amazon of the East’.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addresses the 61st Foundation Day of NCERT
On 01 September 2021, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the nation on the 61st Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) established: 1961
Headquarters: New Delhi
Director: Hrishikesh Senapati
First Chairman of NCERT: Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi
National Education Policy (NEP): The New Education Policy 2020 was announced by the Government of India on 29th July 2020.
This policy was made and headed by by space scientist K. Kasturirangan committee.
This is the third National Education Policy of India.
For the first time in the year 1968 and again in the year 1986, the National Policy on Education was formulated.
Under the new education policy, a target of public expenditure of 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been set.
Under this, instead of 10 + 2, 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 format will be included in schools.
First state in the country to implement NEP-2020: Karnataka
Second State: Madhya Pradesh
India is the host country of the 8th meeting of agricultural experts of BIMSTEC countries.
India hosted the 8th meeting of agricultural experts from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries in virtual mode.
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, Indian Agricultural Research and Education Department and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) presided over the meeting.
BIMSTEC Established: 1997
Headquarters: Kathmandu
Member Countries: 07 (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand)
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PM Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs 125 on the 125th birth anniversary of Swami Prabhupada
On 01 September 2021, Prime Minister Narendra PM Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs 125 on the 125th birth anniversary of Swami Prabhupada.
Swami Prabhupada: Was the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
ISKCON Founded: 1966
ISKCON is also known as “Hare Krishna Movement”.
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic literature have been translated into 89 languages by ISKCON.
English magazine launched by Swami Prabhupada: ‘Back to Godhead’
Sri Lanka declares ‘food emergency’
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared food emergency on August 31, 2021 over the food crisis in the country.
The reason for this is that the private banks of Sri Lanka have become short of foreign exchange, due to which they are unable to pay the imports.
The Sri Lankan currency has depreciated by 7.5% against the US dollar in the year 2021.
Emergency (Part 18 of the Constitution, Article 352 to 360): There are 3 types of emergency have been provided in the Indian Constitution.
National Emergency (Article 352)
State Emergency (Article 356)
Financial Emergency (Article 360)
Emergency is declared by the President under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
The principle of emergency in the Indian Constitution has been taken from the country of Germany.
India In Tokyo Olympic 2020-21
Rajasthan government appoints Avni Lakhera as brand ambassador of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign
Tokyo Paralympics 2020 gold medalist Avani Lakhera has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign by the Rajasthan government.
19-year-old Avani Lekhara from Jaipur has won a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1 event.
This is India’s first gold medal in shooting at the Paralympics.
“Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan” was launched on January 22, 2015 in Panipat, Haryana.
brand ambassador of Uttarakhand’s “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign”: Vandana Kataria, a member of the Indian women’s hockey team
Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the app ‘Y-Break’
Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal launched ‘Y-Break Mobile App’ under ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav’.
This is a five minute Yoga Protocol mobile application which covers important Yogasanas.
Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav: It is an 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.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit was given additional charge of Punjab and Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has been given additional charge as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Banwari Lal will succeed V P Singh Badnore as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
Whose term ended on 22 August 2021.
RBI imposes fine of Rs 25 lakh on Axis Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on Axis Bank.
This penalty has been imposed by Axis Bank for violating the ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ rules.
Establishment of Axis Bank: 3 December 1993
Headquarters: Mumbai
CEO: Amitabh Choudhary
Formation of Reserve Bank of India: 1 April 1935
Headquarters: Mumbai
25th Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Punjab government launched ‘Mera Kaam Mera Man’ scheme
Punjab government has started a new scheme named ‘Mera Kaam Mera Mann’ to provide employment to unemployed youth.
Under this scheme, free short-term skill training will be given to the youth.
Along with this, employment assistance allowance of Rs 2500 per month will also be provided for 12 months.
South African cricketer Dale Steyn retires from all forms of cricket
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Del Steyn played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Famous Indian cricket coach Vasu Paranjpe passed away
Former Indian cricketer and coach Vasu Paranjpe has passed away at the age of 82.
He was the mentor of legendary players like Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma.
It was Vasu Paranjpe who gave Sunil Gavaskar the nickname ‘Sunny’.
Current coach of Indian men’s cricket team: Ravi Shastri
Current coach of Indian women’s cricket team: Ramesh Pawar
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