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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is B-Ready Index?

India is preparing for the World Bank’s new Business-Ready (B-Ready) index, which will evaluate the global business environment and investment climate. This new index replaces the Doing Business index and focuses on key factors that affect how businesses operate. Transition ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

When ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, it sparked a lot of discussion in the field of education. Many people were worried about the impact it would have on the honesty and originality of student work. Teachers found it challenging ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue

The 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in New Delhi, showing the commitment to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries, especially with growing security concerns in the region. The meeting was led by India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is Legionnaires’ Disease?

A rising outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Victoria, Australia has caused concern among health officials. The number of confirmed cases has increased from 22 to 33, with an additional 10 cases suspected. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker has noted a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Turkey Blocks Instagram Access Amid Ongoing Political Tensions

On August 2, 2024, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority announced a block on Instagram, affecting about 85 million people. More than 50 million users in Turkey actively use Instagram. The Turkish government has not disclosed the reason for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 4-5, 2024

41. Which state government recently launched ‘Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana’? [A] Bihar[B] Jharkhand[C] Odisha[D] Haryana Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand] Notes:Jharkhand’s government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has launched Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana. This scheme provides financial aid ..

India Host 3rd Edition of Global South Summit

India will host the third Voice of the Global South Summit on August 17, 2024. This virtual event will address major global issues like conflicts, development challenges, and climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the summit, which will ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional

The Madras High Court has recently ruled that Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, is unconstitutional. This section, added through a 2022 State amendment, gave District Registrars too much power to cancel property documents if there were accusations of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India Shortlists Astronauts For Axiom-4 ISS Mission

India has chosen two astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the main mission pilot, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will be the backup pilot. This mission is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs