National
- An all-women expedition to this mountain (6593Mt/21631 ft) in Himachal Pradesh started - Mt. Manirang.
- The government withdrew the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) bill which contain this controversial provision for financial institution - “bail-in”.
- Chinese consulate is set to organize a three-day Chinese film festival in - Kolkata.
International
- During 31 July-07 August 2018, India was conducted A joint Cycling cum Trekking Expedition with - Bhutan.
- The 3rd India-Nepal Coordination meeting held in - New Delhi.
Sports
- In August-18, position of Indian Women’s hockey team on FIH’s World Ranking – Ninth.
- In August-18, position of Indian men’s hockey team on FIH’s World Ranking - fifth.
- In August-18, First place on FIH’s World Ranking – Australia.
- This country's goalkeeper, Isam El Hadri, who was recognized as the oldest player in the worldcup, announced his retirement from international football - Egypt.
- 2018 World Cup hockey tournament Final won by – Holland.
Person in News
- Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch passed away at the age of 94 - M Karunanidhi.
- US food and beverage giant, Pepsico's Indian-origin CEO - Indra Nooyi.
General Knowledge
- National Handloom Day in India - August 7.
- Swadeshi Movement started in India on dated - 7 August 1905.
- The first Everest expedition with all women team headed by Babendri Pal was conducted in – 1993.
- Capital of Nepal – Kathmandu.
- Headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) - Lausanne (Switzerland).
- Capital of Bhutan – Thimphu.
- National Currency for Bhutan - Bhutani Ngultrum.
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