Current Affairs 5th August 2017


Maharashtra Government launched  Online portals MahaDBT, MahaVASTU 

  • Maharashtra Government launched MahaDBT and MahaVASTU, two online portals to streamline the process of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on 3rd August 2017.
  •  Aim of these portals is to bring in more transparency in construction sector and to provide direct benefits with 'Aadhaar' authentication.

Venkaiah Naidu Is New Vice President of India 

current affairs 5th august 2017

Venkaiah Naidu is going to succeed Hamid Ansari as the new Vice-President of India. Naidu’s victory was a foregone conclusion, the NDA candidate having the support of a majority of MPs who ally with the BJP.


Akshay Kumar :Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission in Uttar Pradesh

  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today announced the appointment of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Mission in the state.

Delhi Police Ties Up with Uber for Women Safety

  • Passengers can now access the Delhi Police's women safety mobile application 'Himmat' via cab aggregator Uber's application while travelling in taxis.

 Veteran Actress Sharada Selected for 'Prem Nazir' Award

  • .Veteran actress and national award winner Sharada has been selected for this year's Prem Nazir Award.


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