Current Affairs

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August - 21

• President Droupadi Murmu has officially granted her assent to two crucial pieces of legislation, namely the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

• At an occasion held at the Raj Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu launched the ‘My Bengal, Addiction-Free Bengal‘ campaign.

• The Indian Navy’s submarine, INS Vagir, has made history by achieving an impressive milestone – it now holds the record for the longest-ever deployment of any scorpene-class submarine.

• Eminent industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred with the first ever ‘Udyog Ratna’ award instituted by the Maharashtra government.

• The Matti banana variety native to Kanniyakumari district has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has announced cricketer Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador.

• Spain secured their first ever Women’s World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Sydney. 

• Indian wrestler Priya Malik has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships held in Jordan. 

• Sadbhavana Diwas, also known as Harmony Day, is an annual celebration observed on 20th August in India.