Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 8 August to 13 August 2022

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India ki Udan Initiative-

The "India Ki Udaan" program was started by the Union Culture Ministry and Google with the intention of documenting the landmarks the nation has attained along its 75-year journey toward independence. The initiative, which was started in partnership with Google, intends to highlight India's accomplishments through an online gallery of artistic and cultural memorabilia.

India’s 75th Grandmaster-

On August 7, 2022, chess prodigy V Pranav, who won the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania, became the 75th Grand Master of India. The Romanian competition was won by the chess prodigy, who earned 7 out of a possible 9 points, which was enough to pass the GM norm. By winning the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania, the 16-year-old Pranav achieved his third and last standard to become a Grandmaster.

Jagdeep Dhankhar is the 14th Vice President of India-

India's 14th vice president has been chosen, and his name is Jagdeep Dhankhar. He had previously held the position of governor of West Bengal. Margaret Alva, the candidate for the opposition, received 182 votes against Jagdeep Dhankhar's 528.

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion-

Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, added 18 new ministers to his State Cabinet today, nine from each of the BJP and Shiv Sena. The new Chief Minister of Maharashtra was sworn in roughly 40 days prior to the enlargement of the state cabinet.

First Woman Director General of CSIR-

Dr. Kalaiselvi N. has broken the glass ceiling by becoming the first female director-general of the CSIR. The major research agency in India is called the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and it is operated by a group of 38 state-sponsored research institutions spread around the nation.

2G Ethanol Plant inaugurated in Haryana-

On World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the newly constructed 2, G Ethanol Plant, at Panipat Refinery in Haryana. Through video conference, PM Modi dedicated the 2G Ethanol Plant to the country. The invention occurred at a time when India has prioritised the manufacture and domestic use of biofuels.

Corbevax approved as Booster dose-

The Corbevax vaccine from Biological E has received approval from the Health Ministry of India as a preventative dose for adults who have already received the COVID-19 vaccination utilizing Covaxin and Covishield. Adults who are above the age of 18 can now choose to get the Corbevax vaccination as a preventative dose.

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Chief Minister of Bihar-

On August 10, 2022, in the Rajendra Mandapam inside Raj Bhavan, Nitish Kumar, the leader of the Janata Dal (United), took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the eighth time. Tejashwi Yadav, the head of the RJD, also took an oath to serve as the state's deputy chief minister. On August 9, the NDA coalition government led by the JD (U) and BJP received his letter of resignation as Chief Minister.

Serena Williams announces retirement-

On August 9, 2022, tennis pro-Serena Williams announced her retirement. After the US Open is over, she will stop playing competitive tennis. Williams made the decision to formally announce her retirement through an essay that was printed in Vogue Magazine.

Shashi Tharoor was honored with the highest French Civilian honour-

Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress politician and member of the French parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, has been awarded the highest civilian distinction bestowed by France, the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. The French government has reportedly chosen to honor Congress leaders for their publications and speeches.

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