Friday, 10 August 2018

Important Current Affairs 10/08/2018



History –  Today’s Personality-


Yusuf Meher ali
He was an Indian freedom fighter and socialist leader.
He coined the term "quit India and  ‘Simon Go Back'.
Along with Mahatma Gandhi he participated in Quit India Movement.

Postage stamp between India and South Africa

Postage depicts image of DeendayalUpadhyaya and Oliver Reginald Tambo of South Africa.

Global Innovation Index
India’s rank on the Global Innovation Index is  57 this Year.
Switzerland tops Global Innovation Index 2018.

Who released Global Innovation Index ?
Answer -Cornell University, INSEAD and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). 

World Bio-Fuel Day 
It is observed every year on 10th August to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
On 10th August 1893, Sir Rudolph Diesel (inventor of the diesel engine) for the first time successfully ran mechanical engine with Peanut Oil. 

One District One Product’ (Uttar Pradesh)
Organized by Uttar Pradesh Government.
The Concept One District One Product’ is basically from  Japanese business development.
Aim
To promote micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). Also it is the first of its kind in the country and is expected to give a big boost to the MSME and handicraft in the state.
Uttar Pradesh famous Districts –
Moradabad ----brassware
Meerut sports--goods
Saharanpur ----wooden products
Varanasi --------Banarasi silk sari
Bhadohi-------- carpet
Lucknow --------chikan
Kanpur ----------leather goods
Agra -------------leather footwear
Aligarh ----------locks




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