Japan Commemorates 81st Anniversary of Nagasaki Atomic Bombing
An annual Peace Memorial Ceremony was conducted at the Peace Park in Nagasaki to honour the victims.
The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, three days after Hiroshima was targeted on August 6, 1945.
These events led to Japan announcing its unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, ending World War II.
Exam Perspective: World War II history and international memorial observances form a core part of static general awareness.
Key Facts / Static GK
Nagasaki Bombing Date: 9 August 1945 (Bomb name: Fat Man)
World War II End Date: 15 August 1945 (Japan Surrender)
Practice Quiz — 10 August 2026
Q1. Up to which date has the Central Government extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin?
Q2. Which specific section of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 is proposed to be amended under the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026?
Q3. What is the monthly pension amount announced in West Bengal for individuals recognized as 'Loktantra Senani' who were jailed during the Emergency?
Q4. Which police force was recently awarded the prestigious President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?
Q5. Which country received the first-ever commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana facilitated by APEDA?
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