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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 30, 2024

August 30, 2024

1. Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news, is situated on which river? [A] Ganga[B] Kaveri[C] Krishna[D] Godavari Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ganga] Notes:Bangladesh is facing severe floods due to ongoing monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. The country partly ..

B Srinivasan Appointed New NSG Director General

August 29, 2024

The Indian government has named B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), following Nalin Prabhat’s reassignment. Prabhat has been moved to the role of Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Appointment of ..

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Union Cabinet Approves 12 New Industrial Smart Cities

August 29, 2024

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to build 12 new industrial smart cities across different states, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. This plan, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to boost domestic manufacturing. Objective The goal ..

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Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Controversial Social Media Policy

August 29, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new policy to encourage social media influencers to promote its programs and achievements. Influencers will be paid for their posts, but the policy has received significant criticism from opposition parties and other groups. ..

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ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission to Feature Humanoid Vyomitra in 2025

August 29, 2024

In 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the Gaganyaan mission, featuring an uncrewed robot called Vyomitra. This robot, known as a half-humanoid, is designed to help with tasks in space. What Are Humanoids? Humanoids, or half-humanoids, ..

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Himachal Pradesh Raises Minimum Marriage Age for Women to 21

August 29, 2024

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a new law called the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This law raises the minimum age for women to get married from 18 to 21 years. It updates the Prohibition of ..

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Pacific Islands Forum’s Annual Meeting Begins

August 29, 2024

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) began its meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on August 26, 2024, with over 1,500 delegates from around 40 countries. This year, the main topics are climate change and the growing competition between China and the US. ..

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Karnataka Launches Ovitrap Baskets to Combat Rising Dengue Cases

August 29, 2024

Karnataka has reported around 24,028 dengue cases and five deaths. To tackle this outbreak, the state’s health department started a pilot project on August 26, 2024, using Ovitrap baskets to attract and monitor mosquitoes. What Are Ovitrap Baskets? Ovitrap baskets ..

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What is Whitetopping Technology?

August 29, 2024

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in India is proposing a new policy to repair and upgrade old national highways using a method called Whitetopping Technology. MoRTH is asking for feedback on this idea from stakeholders by September ..

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Who is Kevan Parekh, the new CFO of Apple?

August 29, 2024

Apple announced that Kevan Parekh will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on January 1, 2025, replacing Luca Maestri. This change marks an important moment in Apple’s leadership, as Parekh takes on a key role in managing the ..

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