Sri Lanka bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana retires from international cricket

Sri Lanka bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana retires from international cricket

August 2, 2021

Sri Lanka left-arm seam bowling all-rounder, Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Udana had a very modest international career with sporadic appearances over 12 years in which he played only 21 ODIS and 35 T20 Internationals with just 45 wickets to show for his efforts. Buy Prime Test Series …

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Esteban Ocon wins Hungarian GP 2021

August 2, 2021

Esteban Ocon, Alpine-Renault/ France, has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021, held on August 01, 2021, at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary. This is the maiden F1 race win for Esteban Ocon. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin-Mercedes/Germany) came second. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) finished third. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other …

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Deepak Das takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts

August 2, 2021

Deepak Das has taken over as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on August 01, 2021. Prior to assuming charge of CGA, Mr Das served as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Deepak Das, a 1986-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is the 25th officer to …

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PV Sindhu Wins Bronze in Women’s Badminton at Tokyo Olympics

August 2, 2021

Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu defeated China’s He Bingjiao to win the bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Tokyo Olympics on August 01, 2021. With this win, Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman and the only second Indian athlete to win two Olympic medals in individual events. Buy …

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India takes over UNSC presidency for August 2021

August 2, 2021

India took over from France to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August 2021. This is the first presidency for India during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian PM to preside over a …

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Vice Admiral SN Ghormade takes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

August 2, 2021

Vice Admiral SN Ghormade has assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff at a formal ceremony in New Delhi. He succeeds Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar who retired on July 31, 2021, after more than 39 years of illustrious service. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams The …

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Cyrus Poonawalla wins Lokmanya Tilak National Award

August 2, 2021

Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII), has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021. He has been named for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic, by manufacturing the Covishield vaccine. He will receive the award on August 13. The award comprises a cash …

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World Breastfeeding Week 2021: 01 – 07 August

August 2, 2021

The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August, to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”. The annual week is organized by WABA, WHO and …

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Monthly Archives: August 2021

Sri Lanka bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana retires from international cricket

Esteban Ocon wins Hungarian GP 2021

Deepak Das takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts

PV Sindhu Wins Bronze in Women’s Badminton at Tokyo Olympics

India takes over UNSC presidency for August 2021

Vice Admiral SN Ghormade takes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Cyrus Poonawalla wins Lokmanya Tilak National Award

World Breastfeeding Week 2021: 01 – 07 August

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