Aug 25, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Aug 25, 2024

India celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024, marking the anniversary of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission. On August 23, 2023, the Vikram Lander successfully touched down on the Moon's southern polar region.

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, "RHUMI-1," developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up, Space Zone India, in collaboration with the Martin Group, from Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, on August 24, 2024.

Modi became the first Indian prime minister to make a state visit to Ukraine since the two countries established diplomatic relations over three decades ago. During the visit, PM Modi also presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri) Cubes as part of India's humanitarian aid. These compact, rapidly deployable units contain essential medical supplies and equipment designed for emergency care in conflict zones.

Odisha announced the Subhadra scheme, which will provide ₹50,000 to one crore women aged 21 to 60 over five years, with a total budget of ₹55,825 crore. Payments of ₹10,000 annually will be made in two installments each year.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by becoming the first Indian PM in 45 years to visit Poland.

Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO chief scientist, released 'The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering Millions of Women', an autobiography written by activist Kalpana Sankar in Aug, 2024.