- Addressing the nation on the 72nd Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi said, ‘India has registered its name as the sixth largest economy in the world.’ In 2013, India used to be counted as part of the ‘Fragile Five’ in the world. But today, India is seen as a destination for multi-billion dollar investments.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan (PUNJAB) or Ayushman Bharat scheme will be launched on 25th September.
- The Uttar Pradesh government has approached the Centre for its approval to rename Bareilly airport to ‘Nath Nagri’, which is believed to be an ancient name of the city which had worshippers of Lord Shiva.
- Government of India has released 470 Million Rupees grant for Terai road Project in Nepal.
- Special film festival on theme “Freedom Struggle & Freedom Fighters” was conducted in Mumbai.
- Madhya Pradesh Government has observed Shaheed Samman Diwas on 14th August in all districts of the state.
- 2nd meeting of India-Afghanistan Joint Working Group on Development Cooperation (JWG-DC) was held in Kabul.
- Iran has unveiled the next generation Fateh Mobin short-range ballistic missile.
- Former Indian Spinner Ramesh Powar has been named as the head coach of the women’s national team till the ICC World T20.
- Sunil Chhetri has been chosen the ‘Best Sportsperson of the Year’ at the Calcutta Sports Journalists’ Club annual awards.
Current Affairs 16 August 2018
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