IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Main Current Affairs Questions: 18th August

Former all-rounder Ravi Shastri has been appointed as the head coach of Indian cricket team for another two years.

Renowned Bangladeshi novelist Rizia Rahman passed away.

National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” has begun in Leh-Ladakh with the theme “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce”.

Indian cyclists team have won the gold medal in the Team Sprint event at World Junior Track Cycling Championships held in Frankfurt, Germany.

Damodar Ganesh Bapat from Chhattisgarh, a noted social worker and Padma Shri award winner, passed away.

Union government has constituted a 12-member high-level committee to revise and align the procedure of Defence procurement with the aim of strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The panel will be headed by the Director-General (Acquisitions).

As per the latest RBI data, India’s Forex reserves has reached the highest ever valuation of $430.57 bn.

India has won the inaugural T20 Physical Disability World Cricket Series 2019 held in England.

India has contributed $1 million to the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident Coordinator System.

Tirur betel vine from Kerala has been bestowed with the Geographical Indication tag. It is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties.