Aug 08, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Aug 08, 2024

The Government of India and the World Bank have joined forces to construct the Green National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP). This project aims to build 781 km of eco-friendly highways across four states (Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh) with a focus on safety and climate resilience.

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) has started its first executive training program for the aviation sector at the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD) at Dwaraka, New Delhi. The three-day program focused on “Safety Management Systems” for working professionals, is conducted in collaboration with Airbus.

The Australian government has unveiled the Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants. It promote collaboration between Australian and Indian organizations in research, business, and the creative sector.

Dinesh Karthik has been named the brand ambassador for the SA20 League.

Celebrated biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan has been selected for first Vigyan Ratna Puraskar, the top most science award instituted by the government in 2024. The Vigyan Team Award at the 2024 Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar was given to the Chandrayaan-3 team.

The post of Chief Advisor in Bangladesh is equivalent to that of the Prime Minister. Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as Chief Advisor by Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin, replacing Sheikh Hasina.

The interim government was formed after the then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned following a massive movement by students against reservation.