9, 10, 11 August
Headlines
Punjab Launches ‘Baaj Akh’ Anti-Drone System to Curb Cross-Border Drug Smuggling
Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session on Escalating Gaza Crisis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Launches ‘Garuda Drishti’ to Detect Fraudulent Activities Through Social Media
China Welcomes PM Modi’s Visit to Attend SCO Summit in Tianjin
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China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, with participation from over 20 countries.
About SCO
Full Name: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
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Established: 15 June 2001 (Shanghai, China)
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Headquarters: Beijing, China
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Type: Intergovernmental Organisation
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Main Language: Chinese & Russian
Members (as of 2025):
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Founding Members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
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Later Joined: India (2017), Pakistan (2017), Iran (2023)
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Observer States: Afghanistan, Belarus, Mongolia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on World Sanskrit Day which falls on the occasion of Shravan Poornima.
About World sankrit Day
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World Sanskrit Day (Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam) is celebrated annually to promote and preserve the Sanskrit language
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It is observed on Shravana Purnima , which usually falls in August.
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In 1969, the Ministry of Education of Government of India issued instructions to celebrate Sanskrit Day at the Central and State levels
PM Modi Extends Greetings on World Sanskrit Day
WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) certified Kenya as having eliminated Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health challenge, making it the 10th country to reach this critical milestone.
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Human African trypanosomiasis is the second neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in Kenya, following the country’s certification as Guinea worm disease-free in 2018.
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The disease is caused by protozoan parasites Trypanosoma brucei transmitted by infected tsetse flies, according to the WHO. Symptoms include fever, headaches, joint pain, and, in advanced stages, neurological symptoms like confusion, disrupted sleep patterns, and behavioral changes.
Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’
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The Indian Railway has achieved a new milestone by successfully conduct a trial run of Asia’s largest, a 4.5 km long freight train ‘Rudrastra’.
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The trial run was conducted from the Ganjkhwaja railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh to Garhwa in Jharkhand covering a distance of 209 km in 5 hours 10 minutes.
Punjab Launches ‘Baaj Akh’ Anti-Drone System to Curb Cross-Border Drug Smuggling
To check the supply of drugs from across the border, Punjab has launched a new Anti-Drone System (ADS) named ‘Baaj Akh’ from the border district of Tarn Taran.
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session on Escalating Gaza Crisis
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session in response to Israel’s decision to intensify its military operations and assume control of Gaza City.
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Requested by several European member states, the meeting centered on the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the risks faced by Gaza’s two million residents and remaining hostages.
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The move has sparked widespread international criticism, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling it a “dangerous escalation.”
UNSC
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1945, following the end of World War II, as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
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Its primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and security. The UN Security Council is headquartered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Launches ‘Garuda Drishti’ to Detect Fraudulent Activities Through Social Media
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched the ‘Garuda Drishti’ initiative, aimed at identifying fraudulent activities through monitoring social media platforms.
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Additionally, the state has introduced the ‘Disha Abhiyan’ program to ensure uniform education for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Developed by the Jai Vakil Foundation and approved by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), this initiative reflects Maharashtra’s commitment to inclusivity.
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CM Fadnavis stated that Maharashtra is the first state in the country to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities. He emphasized that this effort aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant and inclusive ‘Developed India 2047’.
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Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched ‘Nari Adalat’ today on the occasion of the first Amma Samman Diwas at Rongpo.
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‘Nari Adalat’ is a community-based forum run by women to provide accessible and informal justice, especially in rural and semi-urban areas of Sikkim.