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Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in...

August 7, 2024

Who is Noah Lyles, won the greatest ever Olympic 100m Race in Paris?

In a historic 100m final, US sprinter Noah Lyles won gold in a dramatic photo finish, beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds. All eight runners finished...

August 7, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred “Companion of the Order of Fiji”

Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s recent two-day state visit to Fiji marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Fiji. This event is a key moment...

August 7, 2024

What is e-Sankhyiki Portal?

On June 29, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the e-Sankhyiki portal. This new portal is a big step forward for how India manages and...

August 7, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 7, 2024

1. Recently, where was the 5th meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held? [A] Jakarta [B] New Delhi[C] Moscow[D] Beijing Show Answer Correct...

August 7, 2024

Haryana Becomes First State to Procure All Crops at MSP

On August 4, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state would buy all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first...

August 6, 2024

Bangladesh’s Leadership Transition Poses Risks to India Relations

Since Sheikh Hasina became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2009, the country has built a strong relationship with India. This partnership is based on working together against terrorism...

August 6, 2024

What is Waqf Act?

There are ongoing discussions about a possible government bill to change the Waqf Act of 1995. This bill aims to improve accountability and transparency in Waqf boards and...

August 6, 2024

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill for Financial Year 2024-25

On 26th February 2024, the Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2024, allowing the Indian government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for...

August 6, 2024

What is the ‘yen carry trade’?

Global equity markets experienced a severe downturn starting on Aug 05, causing significant declines in major markets from Tokyo to London. Japan’s Nikkei had its largest single-day drop...

August 6, 2024

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