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DAC Approves Procurement of Equipment Worth Rs 9,100 Crores

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister approved procurement of equipment, valued at over Rs 9100 crore, for the defence forces. It includes Akash Missile Systems and Individual Underwater Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA).

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Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) established in 2001.

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Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib

The leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib region, the last major stronghold of anti-government rebels. The deal marked a significant step as it would help to resolve a humanitarian crisis.

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Capital City of Turkey is Ankara

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One manual scavenging death every five days

One person has died every five days, on an average, while cleaning sewers and septic tanks across the country, according to numbers collated by the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), the statutory body for the welfare of sanitation worker.

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Campaigner for eradication of manual scavenging is Bezwada Wilson

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Independent India’s first woman IAS officer Anna Malhotra passed away

India’s first woman IAS officer post-Independence Anna Rajam Malhotra passed away. She is also known for her contribution in setting up the country’s modern port Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai.

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First IPS Lady officer is Kiran Bedi

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US-China trade war intensifies

The trade war between the US and China has intensified. US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 10 percent tariffs on about 200 billion dollar worth of Chinese imports. Trump said tariffs was in response to China's unfair trade practices.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) established in 1995.

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Household debt almost doubles in 2017-18: Reserve Bank data

The indebtedness of Indian households nearly doubled in the year to March 2018, with their financial liabilities rising around 80 percent to Rs 6.74 lakh crore. The trends reflect the aspirational lifestyles of consumers who are accessing cheap loans.

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Monetary Policy Committee meetings are held min. 4 times a year

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Indo-Bangla pipeline project Flagged off

Prime Minister of India and Bangladesh flagged off Indo-Bangla Pipeline project. It is implemented by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation. The project replaces the existing practice of sending diesel by rail covering a distance of 510 kilometres.

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Bangla and India share the 5th-longest land border in the world.

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Medical Cyclotron Facility Cyclone-30 Becomes Operational in Kolkata

Cyclone-30, the biggest cyclotron in India for medical application became operational this month when 30 MeV beam reached the Faraday Cup. Cyclotrons are used to produce radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic use for cancer care.

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World Cancer Day is observed on 4th August

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Union Home Secretary launches ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance

The Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba launched an online ‘e-Sahaj’ portal which will facilitate an applicant to submit an application online. MHA is the nodal Ministry for security clearances in certain sensitive sectors before the issue of license/permit

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Department Of Official Language works under Min. of Home Affairs

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MC Mary Kom clinches her 3rd gold medal

MC Mary Kom won her 3rd gold medal of the year at Silesian Open boxing in Poland. Mary Kom was up against Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassanayeva and prevailed 5-0 with a fine tactical performance. MC Mary Kom played in the 48kg weight group.

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MC Mary Kom is a five-time world boxing champion