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Which institution ranked first in the Medical category of NIRF 2024?
Which institution ranked first in the Medical category of NIRF 2024?
What was the year-on-year percentage increase in direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25?
What was the year-on-year percentage increase in direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2024-25?
When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?
When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?
Where did the Indian Air Force participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024?
Where did the Indian Air Force participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024?
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Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary starting August 30th, 2024?
Who was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary starting August 30th, 2024?
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Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024?
Which award was conferred upon President Droupadi Murmu by Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024?
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What is the primary purpose of World Lion Day?
What is the primary purpose of World Lion Day?
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Which country hosted the Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 involving the Indian Air Force?
Which country hosted the Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 involving the Indian Air Force?
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Who became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics?
Who became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics?
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What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?
What is the primary role of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?
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What does the term “sine die” mean in parliamentary sessions?
What does the term “sine die” mean in parliamentary sessions?
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Who holds the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Who holds the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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What significant achievement did Aman Sehrawat accomplish?
What significant achievement did Aman Sehrawat accomplish?
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Which economic function does the CCEA primarily perform?
Which economic function does the CCEA primarily perform?
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What does ‘sine die’ indicate about a parliamentary session?
What does ‘sine die’ indicate about a parliamentary session?
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What does the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign aim to achieve?
What does the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign aim to achieve?
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Which major sporting event is India aspiring to host in 2036?
Which major sporting event is India aspiring to host in 2036?
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Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics?
Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics?
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What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024?
What is the name of the earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on 16 August 2024?
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What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after three more were added in August 2024?
What is the total number of Ramsar sites in India after three more were added in August 2024?
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Which Ramsar site in India is recognized as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?
Which Ramsar site in India is recognized as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon?
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Who was appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024?
Who was appointed as the new Union Home Secretary of India in August 2024?
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When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed in India?
When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed in India?
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What is the main focus of the newly launched EOS-08 earth observation satellite?
What is the main focus of the newly launched EOS-08 earth observation satellite?
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Which team will receive the Vigyan Team Award for their work in space science?
Which team will receive the Vigyan Team Award for their work in space science?
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For which field will Professor G.Padmanabhan receive the Vigyan Ratna Award?
For which field will Professor G.Padmanabhan receive the Vigyan Ratna Award?
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Who was released from house arrest following the dissolution of the Bangladeshi parliament on August 7, 2024?
Who was released from house arrest following the dissolution of the Bangladeshi parliament on August 7, 2024?
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What is the main objective of the Namami Gange Mission?
What is the main objective of the Namami Gange Mission?
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Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final on August 6, 2024?
Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final on August 6, 2024?
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Who announced the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation?
Who announced the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation?
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What significant event occurred on August 5, 2024, in Bangladesh?
What significant event occurred on August 5, 2024, in Bangladesh?
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What was the outcome of Vinesh Phogat's semi-final match in the Olympic wrestling event?
What was the outcome of Vinesh Phogat's semi-final match in the Olympic wrestling event?
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What date is Indian Organ Donation Day observed annually?
What date is Indian Organ Donation Day observed annually?
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Who was the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics?
Who was the first male Indian shuttler to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics?
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Who chaired the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects on 2 August 2024?
Who chaired the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that approved the development of 8 National High-Speed Corridor projects on 2 August 2024?
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Pingali Venkayya is best known for designing which of the following?
Pingali Venkayya is best known for designing which of the following?
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When was the national flag formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
When was the national flag formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
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What significant achievement is associated with Lakshya Sen during the 2024 Olympics?
What significant achievement is associated with Lakshya Sen during the 2024 Olympics?
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What is the primary goal of Indian Organ Donation Day?
What is the primary goal of Indian Organ Donation Day?
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Which organization developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
Which organization developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
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Study Notes
Major Upcoming Events
- FIFA World Cup 2030: Significant upcoming global sporting event.
- Commonwealth Games 2026: Another major international sports competition in the line-up.
- Olympics 2036: PM Modi expressed aspirations for India to host through his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2024.
- Asian Games 2034: Future multisport event contributing to India's sporting calendar.
Sports Highlights
- Vinesh Phogat disqualified from women's 50kg final at Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams.
- EOS-08: Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on August 16, 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
- Ramsar Sites: Total increased to 85 after three wetlands were added in August 2024; Chilika Lake is noted as Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon.
- New Union Home Secretary: Govind Mohan appointed on August 14, 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14th annually.
Olympic Achievements
- Aman Sehrawat became the youngest medal winner for India at the Olympics, securing bronze in Men's 57kg freestyle at the age of 21 years and 24 days.
- Vinesh Phogat reached the Olympic final for the first time on August 6, 2024, by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-final.
Financial and Administrative Developments
- Indian government's gross direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 rose 24% year-on-year, totaling Rs.8.13 lakh crore.
- New Cabinet Secretary: T.V. Somanathan appointed for a two-year term starting August 30, 2024.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved significant economic projects, impacting national policies.
International Relations and Honors
- Bangladesh: Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia freed from house arrest following parliamentary dissolution on August 7, 2024.
- Droupadi Murmu, President of India, awarded the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste on August 10, 2024.
Awareness and Celebrations
- World Lion Day celebrated on August 10th annually to promote lion conservation.
- Namami Gange Mission aims to rejuvenate and conserve the River Ganga.
Important Terms
- "Sine die" means to adjourn without setting a future date, often used in parliamentary contexts.
- Pingali Venkayya recognized for designing the Indian national flag, which was formally adopted on July 22, 1947.
Current and Relevant Figures
- Lakshya Sen: First Indian male shuttler to qualify for Olympics semi-finals on August 2, 2024.
- UPI Transactions reached 20.64 lakh crore in July 2024; UPI system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
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Test your knowledge on the latest current affairs for 2024. This quiz covers a range of topics including NIRF rankings, tax collections, significant dates, military exercises, and appointments. Challenge yourself and see how updated you are with the happenings of the year!
