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What is the minimum public shareholding required for CPSEs, PSBs, and FIs by August 1, 2026?
What is the minimum public shareholding required for CPSEs, PSBs, and FIs by August 1, 2026?
What feature does the Nyaya Shruti app provide for judicial hearings?
What feature does the Nyaya Shruti app provide for judicial hearings?
Which of the following applications allows police to save evidence in a cloud-based server?
Which of the following applications allows police to save evidence in a cloud-based server?
Which organization provided an extension for the minimum public shareholding norms?
Which organization provided an extension for the minimum public shareholding norms?
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As of March 31, 2024, how many PSBs are compliant with the Minimum Public Shareholding norm?
As of March 31, 2024, how many PSBs are compliant with the Minimum Public Shareholding norm?
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What is the purpose of the Nyaya Setu application?
What is the purpose of the Nyaya Setu application?
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What exemption has been granted to Life Insurance Corporation of India regarding public shareholding?
What exemption has been granted to Life Insurance Corporation of India regarding public shareholding?
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What types of banks does the revised BDDR instructions from the Reserve Bank of India apply to?
What types of banks does the revised BDDR instructions from the Reserve Bank of India apply to?
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Which type of banks are mandated to identify and quantify BDDR balances by March 31, 2025?
Which type of banks are mandated to identify and quantify BDDR balances by March 31, 2025?
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What significant action did the Government of Nagaland take on August 2, 2024?
What significant action did the Government of Nagaland take on August 2, 2024?
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What is the duration of the MoU signed by Nagaland with SBI General Insurance?
What is the duration of the MoU signed by Nagaland with SBI General Insurance?
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What should the BDDR balances be appropriated from according to the new instructions?
What should the BDDR balances be appropriated from according to the new instructions?
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Which cooperative banking structure is NOT mentioned in the revised instructions on BDDR?
Which cooperative banking structure is NOT mentioned in the revised instructions on BDDR?
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What type of insurance solution is DRTPS classified as?
What type of insurance solution is DRTPS classified as?
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What is one of the main purposes of the DRTPS for Nagaland?
What is one of the main purposes of the DRTPS for Nagaland?
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Which organization did Nagaland sign the MoU with regarding DRTPS?
Which organization did Nagaland sign the MoU with regarding DRTPS?
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Which organization partnered with Thomas Cook (India) Limited to launch the RuPay AED Forex Card for Indian travelers?
Which organization partnered with Thomas Cook (India) Limited to launch the RuPay AED Forex Card for Indian travelers?
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What is the primary function of the RuPay AED Forex Card launched by Thomas Cook (India) Limited?
What is the primary function of the RuPay AED Forex Card launched by Thomas Cook (India) Limited?
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Which institute partnered with IDBI to establish the IDBI – IITM Secure Systems Lab?
Which institute partnered with IDBI to establish the IDBI – IITM Secure Systems Lab?
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Which organization received a defense license to manufacture products for military use in August 2024?
Which organization received a defense license to manufacture products for military use in August 2024?
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What is one of the focuses of the cybersecurity lab established by IIT Madras and IDBI?
What is one of the focuses of the cybersecurity lab established by IIT Madras and IDBI?
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Who took over as the Director General of the Border Security Force in August 2024?
Who took over as the Director General of the Border Security Force in August 2024?
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Which sector is NOT mentioned as a focus area for security solutions by the cybersecurity lab at IIT Madras?
Which sector is NOT mentioned as a focus area for security solutions by the cybersecurity lab at IIT Madras?
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What was the name of the act under which Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited was granted a defense license?
What was the name of the act under which Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited was granted a defense license?
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What technology partner is mentioned as powering the RuPay AED Forex Card?
What technology partner is mentioned as powering the RuPay AED Forex Card?
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Who was the incumbent DG of BSF before Daljit Singh Chawdhary took over in August 2024?
Who was the incumbent DG of BSF before Daljit Singh Chawdhary took over in August 2024?
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Where is Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited based?
Where is Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited based?
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What is the main goal of the IDBI – IITM Secure Systems Lab?
What is the main goal of the IDBI – IITM Secure Systems Lab?
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What event prompted the repatriation of Nitin Agrawal from his position as DG of BSF?
What event prompted the repatriation of Nitin Agrawal from his position as DG of BSF?
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Which of the following statements is true about the RuPay AED Forex Card?
Which of the following statements is true about the RuPay AED Forex Card?
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What subsidiary is Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited a part of?
What subsidiary is Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited a part of?
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Which ministry granted the defense license to Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited?
Which ministry granted the defense license to Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited?
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What significant Indian day is celebrated on August 3rd?
What significant Indian day is celebrated on August 3rd?
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In which year was the first National Bone and Joint Day observed in India?
In which year was the first National Bone and Joint Day observed in India?
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What is the primary aim of National Bone and Joint Day?
What is the primary aim of National Bone and Joint Day?
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Which astronauts were selected for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS?
Which astronauts were selected for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS?
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Which position was assigned to Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission?
Which position was assigned to Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission?
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When is the World Organ Donation Day observed in many parts of the world?
When is the World Organ Donation Day observed in many parts of the world?
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What recognition did Yamini Krishnamurthy receive for her contributions to the arts?
What recognition did Yamini Krishnamurthy receive for her contributions to the arts?
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Which organization leads the annual celebration of National Bone and Joint Day in India?
Which organization leads the annual celebration of National Bone and Joint Day in India?
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At what age did Yamini Krishnamurthy pass away?
At what age did Yamini Krishnamurthy pass away?
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Which growth rate is predicted for India to achieve a USD 55 trillion economy by 2047?
Which growth rate is predicted for India to achieve a USD 55 trillion economy by 2047?
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Who authored the book ‘India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse’?
Who authored the book ‘India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse’?
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What was the venue of the launch event referred to in the content?
What was the venue of the launch event referred to in the content?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Indian Organ Donation Day?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Indian Organ Donation Day?
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What styles of dance was Yamini Krishnamurthy known for?
What styles of dance was Yamini Krishnamurthy known for?
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Which date marks the announcement about the crew for the Axiom-4 mission?
Which date marks the announcement about the crew for the Axiom-4 mission?
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Yamini Krishnamurthy's autobiography is titled:
Yamini Krishnamurthy's autobiography is titled:
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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 6 August 2024
- Covers national affairs.
- Discusses two Lines of Credit extended by India to Vietnam in July 2024.
- Amounting to USD 300 million.
- Focuses on strengthening Vietnam's maritime security.
- Includes details of Indian and Vietnamese PM's meetings and cooperative initiatives.
- Discusses the extension of an USD 50 million Treasury Bill (T-Bill) as budgetary support to Maldives.
- Details on UNDP and GEF launched a USD 135 million program for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
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- Features National High-Speed Road Corridor projects involving Rs 50,655 crore.
International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2024)
- Held in New Delhi, India in August 2024.
- The theme was "Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems"
- A triennial conference returning to India after 65 years
- Previously held in Mysore (Karnataka).
Applications for New Criminal Laws in Chandigarh
- Launched in August 2024
- Four applications: e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti and e-Summon.
- Developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), New Delhi
- 3 new criminal laws were enacted : Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
- Effective from July 1, 2024
- Replaced previous British-era laws (IPC, 1860; CrPc, 1973, and IEA, 1872).
Public Shareholding Increase for CPSEs, PSBs, and FIs
- Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (FIs) are required to increase their public shareholding.
- Deadline extended to at least 25% by August 1, 2026
Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve (BDDR)
- RBI revised its instructions on BDDR for cooperative banks
- Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), and Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs).
- Effective immediately.
- Addresses concerns of policyholders concerning turnaround times (TAT) for motor insurance repairs.
Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS)
- Nagaland became the first Indian state to implement DRTPS by signing an MoU with SBI General Insurance Company Limited.
- Three year agreement (2024-27) covers the entire state.
RuPay AED Forex Card
- Thomas Cook (India) partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
- Launched RuPay AED Forex Card for Indian travelers.
Organization Receiving Defence License
- Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) received a license in August 2024 to manufacture defence products.
- Located in Pune, Maharashtra
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General
- Daljit Singh Chawdhary assumed additional charge as Director General (DG) of BSF.
Indian Astronauts Selected for Axiom-4 Mission
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair selected as crew members.
- For the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Padma Awardee Dancer Passed Away
- Yamini Krishnamurthy, a renowned Indian classical dancer, passed away in August 2024.
Indian Economic Powerhouse Book
- K.V. Subramanian authored the book 'India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow's Economic Powerhouse'.
- Published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
India Organ Donation Day (IODD)
- Celebrated annually on August 3 to commemorate the first successful heart transplant in India.
National Bone and Joint Day
- Celebrated annually on August 4 to raise awareness about bone and joint health.
Puducherry Budget
- Puducherry CM N. Rangasamy presented a tax-free budget of Rs 12,700 crore for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Revenue expenditure: Rs. 10,969.80 crore
- Capital expenditure: Rs.1,730.20
Sikkim Tax Exemption
- Sikkim residents are exempted from income taxes under Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Comet Ejected from Solar System
- Comet A117uUD discovered in June 2024.
- Ejected after a close encounter with Saturn.
Gas Production in India (FY2023-24)
- India achieved gas production of 36.43 billion cubic meters (BCM) in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Smart Saver Plus Add-on for Motor Insurance Policies
- ICICI Lombard General Insurance launched the Smart Saver Plus add-on.
Haryana and MSP Purchases
- Haryana became the first state in India to purchase all 23 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Nokrek Ridge National Park
- Located in Meghalaya.
Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF) Sustainability-Linked Payables Finance Program
- Launched in Asia.
- Deutsche Bank AG partnered with BASF.
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
- Located in Nagaland.
Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary
- Located in Puducherry.
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