Page-19 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

What is the Upasthiti Portal?

August 8, 2024

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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India to Host First BIMSTEC Business Summit in 2024

August 7, 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

August 7, 2024

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

August 7, 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?

August 7, 2024

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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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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