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General Knowledge and Current Affairs are the most important parts of almost every entrance exam. To score well in these sections, one has to stay updated with every recent happening around the world. However if it was tough for you to keep up with the latest news and information this week, don’t worry. We have listed some of the current burning issues which have been debated a lot. From West Bengal cattle smuggling case to Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting Congress, read what you lost here.
UU Lalit appointed 49th CJI
On August 27, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI). The swearing-in ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan under the supervision of President Draupadi Murmu.
west bengal animal smuggling case update
Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mandal is in jail custody and is to remain there for a period of 14 days in connection with the cattle smuggling scam. He was arrested on August 24 and produced in a special CBI court in Asansol. His 14-day CBI custody is going to end on the first Wednesday of next month.
Akali Dal alleges Rs 500 crore scam in Punjab excise policy
Amid AAP-BJP tussle over alleged corruption in Delhi’s liquor policy, Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhbir Singh Badal has claimed Rs 500 crore scam in Punjab excise policy and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). . ) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Akali Dal chief has said that he will reach out to the Punjab governor and ask him to take action.
Ghulam Nabi Azad left Congress
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has resigned. He broke ties with the party by writing a five-page long note to interim president Sonia Gandhi. The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir gave several reasons for his decision. He became a member of Congress in the 1970s.
status of covid-19 in india
According to the data of the Union Health Ministry, 10,256 new cases have been registered in India. coronavirus In the cases on August 26, the total number of persons infected with the virus rose to 4,43,89,176. The country reported 68 deaths, bringing the total death toll to 5,27,556. Currently, the recovery rate of COVID-19 in India is 98.59 percent.
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