Page-23 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

Union Cabinet Approves ₹24,657 Crore Railway Projects for Connectivity

August 10, 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet in India approved eight new railway projects, with a total investment of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, make travel more efficient, and be environmentally friendly by reducing logistics costs and ..

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Africa Faces Urgent Mpox Outbreak, WHO Holds Emergency Meeting

August 10, 2024

Africa is facing a serious outbreak of mpox, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has held an urgent meeting to decide if this situation should be declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Currently, 15 African countries, including Burundi, ..

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Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2024

August 10, 2024

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. The purpose of this Bill is to give customers more options and to improve the way banks are governed. Key Provisions of ..

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Chhattisgarh Establishes Third Largest Tiger Reserve Amid Decline

August 10, 2024

Chhattisgarh has recently approved the creation of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve to address a sharp decline in the state’s tiger population. The new reserve combines an existing national park and a wildlife sanctuary, to improve conservation efforts despite ..

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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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