Page-19 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

August 10, 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a new version of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) program. This program is designed to help one crore (10 million) urban poor and middle-class families find housing. PMAY-U, also known as ..

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India Names Three Underwater Structures in Indian Ocean

August 10, 2024

Three underwater geographical features in the Indian Ocean have been officially named, following proposals from India. These are the Ashoka Seamount, Chandragupt Ridge, and Kalpataru Ridge, recently recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). ..

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US to Release $3.5 Billion Military Aid to Israel

August 10, 2024

The U.S. State Department announced the release of $3.5 billion in military assistance to Israel after Congress approved the funds amidst rising tensions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This money is part of a larger $14 billion supplemental ..

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India Plans LLP Act Changes to Boost Domestic Audit Firms

August 10, 2024

India’s government is considering changes to the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act and related rules to strengthen domestic accounting firms. The goal is to make it easier for these firms to merge and grow larger, potentially creating big domestic audit ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 10, 2024

August 10, 2024

1. Lake Turkana, recently seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] Nigeria[B] Kenya[C] Russia[D] Ukraine Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kenya] Notes:Recently, scientists conducted a comprehensive survey of Lake Turkana in Kenya’s remote northern region. Lake Turkana ..

India’s First Grain ATM Launched in Odisha

August 9, 2024

Odisha government introduced the state’s first Grain ATM, a new technology designed to improve food distribution under the National Food Security Programme on August 08, 2024. This machine is part of the central government’s Annapurti programme and was developed with ..

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Logistics Policy 2024

August 9, 2024

The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has approved the Maharashtra Logistics Policy 2024. This policy is designed to boost the state’s economy by generating about ₹30,573 crore in revenue and creating around 500,000 jobs over the next ..

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Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Military Exercise in Ladakh

August 9, 2024

The Indian Army recently conducted a military exercise called ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in the Ladakh region, which is located near the India-China border. This exercise focuses on preparing soldiers for high-altitude warfare, which involves fighting in the difficult and mountainous terrains ..

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India Men’s Hockey Team Wins Bronze at Paris 2024

August 9, 2024

India’s men’s hockey team won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain. This is a significant achievement because it marks India’s first time winning consecutive Olympic medals in hockey since the 1972 Munich ..

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IIT Guwahati Develops ML Framework LEAP for IC Design Efficiency

August 9, 2024

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a new machine learning framework called ‘LEAP’ that significantly improves the process of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for Integrated Circuits (ICs). EDA is a critical process in the ..

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