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Current Affairs August 2019

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is celebrated every year on 21st August around the world In 2017, It was established b....

Former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur passes away

Former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur passes away

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh- Babulal Gaur died at the age of 89 due to a heart attack at Narmada Hospital in Bhopal. During 2004-05, he served as the ....

Ravinder Takkar became New MD & CEO of Vodafone Idea

Ravinder Takkar became New MD & CEO of Vodafone Idea

Ravinder Takkar takes charge as MD & CEO of Vodafone-Idea. He replaced Balesh Sharma, who resigns as CEO of Idea-Vodafone (VIL). Prior to taki....

IAS Officer- Rajiv Gauba Took Over As Cabinet Secretary

IAS Officer- Rajiv Gauba Took Over As Cabinet Secretary

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Rajiv Gauba (IAS Officer: 1982 batch) as the next Secretary (Cabinet) for a period of 2-years. Prior to t....

Padma Bhushan awardee Khayyam passes away

Padma Bhushan awardee Khayyam passes away

Renowned Indian music director Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi passed away at Sujay Hospital, Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was 92-years. Khayyam awarded w....

20th August: Sadbhavana Diwas observed today

20th August: Sadbhavana Diwas observed today

Sadbhavana Diwas is observed annually on 20th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi. During 1984-89, Rajiv Gandhi served as the youngest 6th ....

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