Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

What is the Karnataka MUDA scam?

August 2, 2024

The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is under investigation for possible unfair practices in giving out land as compensation for taking over private property. The issue became more serious when it was alleged that Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief ..

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NCERT Proposes 10 Bagless Days for School Students 6 – 8

August 2, 2024

To reduce academic pressure on students in Classes 6 to 8, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed 10 ‘bagless days’. These days are meant to encourage hands-on learning and vocational experiences. Purpose of Bagless Days ..

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ADB Loans $200 Million for India’s Waste Management Improvement

August 2, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to improve how solid waste and sanitation are handled in 100 cities across India. This project is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, which aims to create cleaner ..

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KIIT University Granted UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status

August 2, 2024

KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) has received a special honor from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). This recognition, given on July 23, 2024, in New York, puts KIIT DU in a special group of ..

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Who is Preeti Sudan, the New Chairperson of UPSC?

August 1, 2024

On August 1, 2024, Preeti Sudan will start her role as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. She is taking over from Manoj Soni, who resigned for personal reasons. Preeti Sudan will hold this position ..

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India Elected Vice-Chair Of IPEF Supply Chain Council

August 1, 2024

India has been elected as the vice-chair of the Supply Chain Council (SCC) under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). This council is focused on making supply chains stronger and more reliable for its 14 member countries. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ..

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International Conference of Agricultural Economists

August 1, 2024

On October 25, 2023, Prof. Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, announced that the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists will be held from August 2-7, 2024, at the Pusa Institute in New Delhi. This is the first time ..

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National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal

August 1, 2024

On July 30, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal and announced Rs 100 crore in stipends for apprentices. This money will be given directly to apprentices through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ..

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India and China Hold 30th Round of Border Issues

August 1, 2024

On October 25, 2023, India and China held their 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi. They described their discussions as “in-depth, constructive, and forward-looking.” The main focus was ..

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Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC) Initiative

August 1, 2024

Safe City Projects are organized efforts by local police and city authorities to make cities safer, especially for women, and to fix problems with infrastructure. These projects are part of national plans to prevent cyber crimes against women and children, ..

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