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India, China Commit to Peace in Border Areas
India and China have agreed to work together to maintain peace and calm along their shared border, especially in the Ladakh region, where tensions have been high. This agreement was reached during the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
2nd Joint Russian-Indian Commission Held in Moscow
The second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management recently took place in Moscow. The Indian delegation, led by Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, aimed to strengthen how both countries handle emergencies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 30, 2024
31. Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news, is situated on which river? [A] Ganga[B] Kaveri[C] Krishna[D] Godavari Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ganga] Notes:Bangladesh is facing severe floods due to ongoing monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. The country partly ..
B Srinivasan Appointed New NSG Director General
The Indian government has named B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), following Nalin Prabhat’s reassignment. Prabhat has been moved to the role of Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Appointment of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Union Cabinet Approves 12 New Industrial Smart Cities
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to build 12 new industrial smart cities across different states, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. This plan, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to boost domestic manufacturing. Objective The goal ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Controversial Social Media Policy
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new policy to encourage social media influencers to promote its programs and achievements. Influencers will be paid for their posts, but the policy has received significant criticism from opposition parties and other groups. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission to Feature Humanoid Vyomitra in 2025
In 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the Gaganyaan mission, featuring an uncrewed robot called Vyomitra. This robot, known as a half-humanoid, is designed to help with tasks in space. What Are Humanoids? Humanoids, or half-humanoids, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Himachal Pradesh Raises Minimum Marriage Age for Women to 21
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a new law called the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This law raises the minimum age for women to get married from 18 to 21 years. It updates the Prohibition of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Pacific Islands Forum’s Annual Meeting Begins
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) began its meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on August 26, 2024, with over 1,500 delegates from around 40 countries. This year, the main topics are climate change and the growing competition between China and the US. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Karnataka Launches Ovitrap Baskets to Combat Rising Dengue Cases
Karnataka has reported around 24,028 dengue cases and five deaths. To tackle this outbreak, the state’s health department started a pilot project on August 26, 2024, using Ovitrap baskets to attract and monitor mosquitoes. What Are Ovitrap Baskets? Ovitrap baskets ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs