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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 15-16, 2024

1. Who chaired India’s fourth ‘National Conference of Chief Secretaries’ in 2024? [A] Defence Minister of India[B] Home Minister of India[C] Prime Minister of India[D] President of India...

December 16, 2024

How have geographical features like the Himalayas and major rivers influenced the themes and styles of Indian visual arts? Provide specific examples to illustrate your answer.

The geographical features of India, particularly the Himalayas and its major rivers, have significantly influenced Indian visual arts by inspiring themes, motifs, and styles rooted in spirituality, culture,...

December 14, 2024

How have ancient Indian texts like the Vedas and epics influenced the visual arts of the Indian subcontinent? With suitable example, examine their relevance in contemporary artistic practices.

Ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and epics such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana have deeply influenced Indian visual arts. Their narratives and philosophies inspired traditional and...

December 14, 2024

Switzerland Suspends ‘Most Favoured Nation Status’ to India

Switzerland has announced the removal of the most-favored-nation (MFN) clause from its tax agreement with India. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 concerning Nestle, which...

December 14, 2024

3rd India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue

Senior officials from India’s Ministry of Finance and the UK’s HM Treasury convened to discuss financial cooperation. This dialogue involved key regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of...

December 14, 2024

National Energy Conservation Day Observed on December 14

India observes National Energy Conservation Day on December 14 each year, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation in daily life. It has been...

December 14, 2024

4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries 2024

The fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries is taking place in New Delhi, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which aims to enhance cooperation between Central and State...

December 14, 2024

ADB Approves $500 Million Loan for India’s Sustainable Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a substantial loan aimed at boosting India’s economic growth through sustainable infrastructure. This initiative targets critical sectors requiring investment and...

December 14, 2024

India Becomes First Nation to Define ‘Green Steel’ Standards

India has recently become the first nation to officially define “green steel,” which includes steel produced with carbon dioxide emissions of less than 2.2 tonnes per tonne of...

December 14, 2024

eCourts Mission Mode Project

The eCourts Mission Mode Project aims to modernize the Indian Judiciary through improved Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The project is being implemented in phases, with ongoing collaboration...

December 14, 2024

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