Page-27 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Passes Stricter Anti-Conversion Law

August 7, 2024

On July 30, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed an amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, making the 2021 law stricter. Critics say these changes might be misused, similar to laws introduced by ..

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5th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee held in Jakarta

August 7, 2024

The 5th AITIGA Joint Committee and related meetings took place from July 29 to August 1, 2024, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The goal of these meetings was to strengthen economic cooperation between ASEAN countries and India, emphasizing ..

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Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

August 7, 2024

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and ..

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Who is Noah Lyles, won the greatest ever Olympic 100m Race in Paris?

August 7, 2024

In a historic 100m final, US sprinter Noah Lyles won gold in a dramatic photo finish, beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds. All eight runners finished the race in under 10 seconds, which had never happened before in ..

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President Droupadi Murmu Conferred “Companion of the Order of Fiji”

August 7, 2024

Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s recent two-day state visit to Fiji marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Fiji. This event is a key moment in building stronger partnerships between the two countries. Ceremonial Reception When President ..

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What is e-Sankhyiki Portal?

August 7, 2024

On June 29, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the e-Sankhyiki portal. This new portal is a big step forward for how India manages and shares data. It makes it easier to access and analyze important information. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

1. Recently, where was the 5th meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held? [A] Jakarta [B] New Delhi[C] Moscow[D] Beijing Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jakarta ] Notes:The fifth ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) ..

Haryana Becomes First State to Procure All Crops at MSP

August 6, 2024

On August 4, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state would buy all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first state in India to do this on such a wide scale. This ..

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