International
- NASA is investigating the first crime committed in outer space against - Astronaut Anne McClain (accused of identity theft).
- On 24 August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Bahrain Order- First Class by - Bahrain’s King, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
- Indonesia's capital city is to be relocated to the province of East Kalimantan on the island of - Borneo.
Persons in News
- Author of the book ‘The Truth About Us – The Politics of Information from Manu to Modi’ - Sanjoy Chakravorty.
- Winner of the ‘Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2019’ by the Institution of Engineers (India) - Prabhakar Singh(Director General, Central Public Works Department).
Sports
- First Indian who won gold at BWF World Championships - P. V. Sindhu.
- Winner of the Men’s singles final at BWF World Championships 2019 - Kento Momota (Japan).
State Current Affairs
- The first ever V. Abdulla memorial award for translation presented to - Geetha Krishnankutty.
- State government which launched "Kalvi Tholaikkatchi" TV, exclusive education channel for students - Tamil Nadu.
- Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi - Anil Baijal.
- 'QR Code Scheme' (Himmat Plus) for women's safety launched in - Delhi.
Science and Technology
- Towards the end of October or early November, ISRO will launch its advanced cartography satellite, named - “Cartosat-3”.
- ‘Little sun’ Project, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, is being implemented in - France.
General Knowledge
- Kingdom of Bahrain – Capital: Manama; Currency: Bahraini dinar.
- Currency of Indonesia - Indonesian rupiah.
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) – Established in: 1969; Headquarter: Bangalore.
- Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) was founded in – 1952 (04 March).
- Badminton World Federation (BWF) - Founded in: 1934; Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
