Page-29 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

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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Tree Cover Increase Threatens Grassland Bird Populations

August 1, 2024

Increasing tree cover is usually seen as good for protecting nature and fighting climate change. But new research shows that trees spreading into places that have always been open, like savannahs and grasslands, can harm native animals, especially birds that ..

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46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) – Recent Updates

August 1, 2024

In July 2024, India hosted the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi. This event was a key moment in India’s efforts to protect its heritage. During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $1 ..

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