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What is the ‘yen carry trade’?

August 6, 2024

Global equity markets experienced a severe downturn starting on Aug 05, causing significant declines in major markets from Tokyo to London. Japan’s Nikkei had its largest single-day drop since 1987, indicating a major systemic issue. What Happened on August 05, ..

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Maharashtra Approves Prisons and Correctional Services Bill

August 6, 2024

On July 12, 2024, the Maharashtra State government introduced the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Bill during the Legislative Assembly’s monsoon session. Although the Bill was not passed, it has been approved by the State Cabinet to be enacted as ..

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Parliament Introduces Bill for Oil and Gas Policy Stability

August 6, 2024

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha to improve investment in the oil and gas sector. The Bill aims to stabilize policies, facilitate international arbitration, and extend lease durations to address long-standing concerns ..

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Unprecedented Glacier Retreat Observed Across The Andes

August 6, 2024

Recent research published in Science reveals an unprecedented retreat of glaciers in the Andes, surprising scientists who thought these changes would take decades to become apparent. This rapid glacier decline signals troubling climatic changes that could impact global environments. Study ..

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Goa Assembly Bill Introduced for Scheduled Tribe Reservation

August 6, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the Union government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to reserve seats for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Goa Legislative Assembly, where currently no seats are allocated for them. The Bill is called the “Readjustment ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 6, 2024

August 6, 2024

31. What kind of missile is ‘Astra mark-1 (Mk-1) missile’, recently in news? [A] Surface-to-Air missile[B] Air-to-Air beyond visual range (BVR) missile[C] Air-to-Surface missile[D] Surface-to-Surface missile Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Air-to-Air beyond visual range (BVR) missile] Notes:The Indian Air ..

Jharkhand’s Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana – Recent Updates

August 5, 2024

To promote the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, four awareness chariots have been launched by Deputy Development Commissioner Manish Kumar and District Magistrate Ananya Mittal. These chariots will travel across Panchayats and Municipal bodies from August 3 to August 10, ..

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Indian Air Force Approves Production of Astra Mark 1 Missiles

August 5, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently given Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) the go-ahead to manufacture 200 Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missiles. This is a big step forward for India’s homegrown missile production abilities. The decision was made when Air ..

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India-Indonesia Business Chamber Relaunches in Jakarta Ceremony

August 5, 2024

The Embassy of India in Jakarta and IndCham recently restarted the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. This event attracted more than 150 members from important Indian and Indonesian companies, marking a key moment in boosting economic ties between the ..

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Cities Set to Launch Rs 5,000 Crore AMRUT 2.0 Projects

August 5, 2024

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 is an important project started in 2021 by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Its goal is to improve city infrastructure in India with a big investment. Funding and Scope ..

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