18th August, Current Affairs
Monsoon Rains in Himachal Pradesh
The death toll from monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 74, with 113 landslides reported since the monsoon began, causing significant damage and losses.
Mohit Kumar’s Wrestling Gold
Mohit Kumar became the U20 world champion in the men’s 61kg freestyle wrestling category at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan.
Changes in Mobile SIM Card Regulations
The government has mandated biometric verification for mobile SIM card dealers and discontinued the bulk connection mechanism to enhance security and accountability.