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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 31, 2024

August 31, 2024

1. Which ministry recently launched the “Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme? [A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports[B] Ministry of Defence[C] Ministry of Home Affairs[D] Ministry of Rural Development Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Youth Affairs and ..

Assam Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Muslim Marriages and Divorces

August 30, 2024

The Assam Legislative Assembly passed a new law called the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024. This law is designed to address serious issues like child marriage, marriages without mutual consent, and polygamy. It replaces an ..

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Oropouche Virus

August 30, 2024

The Oropouche virus is insect-borne, meaning it spreads through insect bites, much like the dengue virus that is spread by mosquitoes. Since August 1, over 8,000 cases have been reported in South America. The virus has also spread to the ..

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India Commissions Second Nuclear Submarine, INS Arighaat

August 30, 2024

India recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) called INS Arighaat. This event took place in Visakhapatnam and was a significant step in strengthening India’s defense capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned that this move is crucial for ..

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New Study Reveals Dire State of Global Fish Stocks

August 30, 2024

A recent study published in the journal Science has found that global fish populations are facing more serious problems than we previously thought, with more fish stocks being overfished or in danger of collapse. Key Findings The study shows that ..

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Berkshire Hathaway First Non-Tech Company to Hit $1 Trillion

August 30, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, made history by becoming the first non-technology company to reach a market value of $1 trillion, on August 28. This achievement came after a key decision to sell nearly half of its shares in ..

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Google DeepMind Launches AI Project for 125 Indian Languages

August 30, 2024

Google DeepMind’s India unit is leading a big AI project called “Morni.” This project is focused on developing AI technologies that can understand and work with 125 different Indian languages and dialects. This is very important because India is a ..

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Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024

August 30, 2024

The Global Fintech Fest 2024 will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event is all about the latest developments in financial technology (fintech). Around 800 experts, including industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, senior bankers, and academics ..

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India, China Commit to Peace in Border Areas

August 30, 2024

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 ..

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2nd Joint Russian-Indian Commission Held in Moscow

August 30, 2024

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. ..

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