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Broadcast Services Bill 2024
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed a new law called the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. This law aims to put strict rules on independent news creators who share content on digital platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
What is the Upasthiti Portal?
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 8, 2024
41. Recently, which state has become the first in country to implement a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS)? [A] Manipur[B] Assam[C] Nagaland[D] Mizoram Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Nagaland] Notes:The Government of Nagaland signed a Memorandum of Understanding ..
India to Host First BIMSTEC Business Summit in 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
India Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise in Eastern Ladakh
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Boilers Bill 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Who is Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh Interim Government?
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Passes Stricter Anti-Conversion Law
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
5th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee held in Jakarta
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs