1. India’s
First World Peace University Inaugurated in MIT, Pune
i. MIT
World Peace University, the first of its kind in India, was
inaugurated by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis.
ii. Following
the celebrations, a two-day ‘Global Summit Science and Spirituality for
World Peace’ was organized on the next day discussing issues of
national and international importance and how a different outlook towards
education could solve many of them.
2. Sadbhavana
Diwas: 20 August
i. The
Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth
anniversary (August 20) of Rajiv Gandhi.
ii. On this day national integration, peace, love, affection and communal
harmony among all Indians is encouraged. Shri Rajiv Gandhi was born
on August 20, 1944, in Bombay. At 40, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest
Prime Minister of India.
3. 'Champions
of Change' Initiative Organised by NITI Aayog
i. PM
Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of young entrepreneurs and CEOs startups
at an event organised by NITI Aayog. The event called 'Champions
of Change' was organised by India’s policy think-tank, was
aimed at bringing together young businessmen at a place and share ideas.
ii. The
"Champions of Change" initiative is one effort to bring together
diverse strengths for the benefit of the nation and society.
4. Rs
50 Note to be Launched Soon
i. The
Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 50 denomination banknotes
in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series signed by Governor of
RBI Dr. Urjit Patel. The base colour of the note is
fluorescent blue.
ii. The
new Rs 50 banknote has a motif of Hampi with a chariot, depicting the country’s
cultural heritage, and the Swachh Bharat logo with slogan on the
reverse. All the banknotes in the denomination of Rs 50 issued by the Reserve
Bank in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender.
5. Telangana
CM Chosen for Agriculture Leadership Award
i.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has been selected for
the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award-2017. The award will
be presented on September 5 at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
ii. The
Chief Minister has been selected for the award for his innovative services
rendered to the welfare of farmers and the farm sector.
6. Indian
Athletes Bag Record 37 Medals at World Dwarf Games
i. The
Indian contingent created history in the World Dwarf Games by
winning a record haul of medals.
ii. The
21-men Indian team won 37 medals including 15 golds, 10 silver and 12
bronze medals in the 7th edition of the World Dwarf Games. It was held
in Toronto, Canada. Arunachalam Nalini, who won five medals, including one gold.
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