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06-August-2019 Current Affairs

World's Tallest Statue 'Statue of Unity' shortlisted for Structural Award

World's Tallest Statue 'Statue of Unity' shortlisted for Structural Award

  • The world's tallest statue 'Statue of Unity' shortlisted for UK-based Structural Awards 2019. The height of this statue is 182m and was unveiled by PM Modi on 31st October 2018.
  • The Structural Awards 2019 will be announced at a function in London on 15th November 2019. The main objective of the Structural Award is to increase awareness of the important work that engineers do.
  • The Sydney Opera House in Australia, Pompidou Centre in Paris, and Severn Bridge in England are the past winners of this award.
Brendon McCullum Takes Retirement from Cricket

Brendon McCullum Takes Retirement from Cricket

New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum (age 37 years) will take retirement from all forms of cricket after T20 Canada match. In 2016, McCullum had retired from all....
Lalit Kala Akademi celebrates 65th Foundation Day

Lalit Kala Akademi celebrates 65th Foundation Day

On 5th August, Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 65th Foundation Day in New Delhi. The event was unveiled by Ministry of Culture and Tourism Minister ....
Renowned cricket commentator Anant Setalvad dies at 84

Renowned cricket commentator Anant Setalvad dies at 84

Renowned radio cricket commentator Anant Setalvad died at his residence in Mumbai last night. He was 84-years. He started his career as a Radio Commentary on ....
India’s Largest Education Brainstorm Event held in Udaipur, Rajasthan

India’s Largest Education Brainstorm Event held in Udaipur, Rajasthan

The third edition of India’s Largest Education Brainstorming event will be held in Udaipur city of Rajasthan state form 9th to 10th August 2019. ....
Indian Space Agency-ISRO sets up SSAM at Peenya in Bengaluru

Indian Space Agency-ISRO sets up SSAM at Peenya in Bengaluru

The Indian Space Agency-ISRO sets up Space Situational Awareness Control Centre (SSAM) at Peenya in Bengaluru. The Chairma....
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