Page-26 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

Australia Adds 13 Species to Threatened List Amid Crisis

Australia has added 13 new species to its threatened list. This has led to urgent calls to reform the country’s environmental laws. Among the newly listed species are the vulnerable pig-nosed turtle, the critically endangered Dalhousie catfish, and the Coffs ..

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Broadcast Services Bill 2024

The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed a new law called the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. This law aims to put strict rules on independent news creators who share content on digital platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and ..

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What is the Upasthiti Portal?

Chief Minister Hemant Soren has recently introduced the Upasthiti Portal under the Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare Department. This initiative aims to accurately track the daily attendance of all health department staff, including doctors and paramedical workers. It shows ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 8, 2024

1. Recently, which state has become the first in country to implement a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS)? [A] Manipur[B] Assam[C] Nagaland[D] Mizoram Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Nagaland] Notes:The Government of Nagaland signed a Memorandum of Understanding ..

India to Host First BIMSTEC Business Summit in 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs of India, together with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), is organizing the first BIMSTEC Business Summit on August 6, 2024, in New Delhi. This summit aims to improve cooperation among the countries that are ..

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India Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise in Eastern Ladakh

India is currently holding a big military exercise in Eastern Ladakh, involving all main parts of its armed forces. This exercise is very important because of the ongoing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Purpose of ..

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Boilers Bill 2024

On 2nd August 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the introduction of the Boilers Bill, 2024, in the Rajya Sabha. This new Bill aims to replace the old Boilers Act of 1923. The main purpose of the Bill is to update ..

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Who is Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh Interim Government?

Muhammad Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, has been appointed as the chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government. This happened after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned due to growing protests. The announcement was made by Army Chief ..

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