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What is the duration of India's financial commitment to the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre?
Which institution was involved in developing the bagless days initiative for school students?
Which university has been granted Special Consultative Status by the UN ECOSOC?
What is the primary goal of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) established by India?
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What educational policy prompted the implementation of bagless days in schools?
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What amount has India committed to support the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre?
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What type of activities will students engage in during the ten bagless days?
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What is the overarching theme recognized by KIIT in its achievement of UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status?
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What is the primary theme of the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE)?
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How often is the International Conference of Agricultural Economists held?
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What significant role does the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) play?
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What is the historical significance of the Assam Rifles?
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Who officially assumed the role of the Director General of the Assam Rifles recently?
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How many countries are expected to participate in the ICAE 2024?
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What is one of the pressing challenges that ICAE 2024 aims to address?
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What is the recognition given to Nikhat Zareen and Mohammed Siraj by the Telangana government?
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In what year was the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) originally established?
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What recent sporting achievement is mentioned concerning Mohammed Siraj?
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Which medal did Nikhat Zareen win at the 2022 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships?
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What legislative change did the Telangana government make to enable the appointments of Nikhat Zareen and Mohammed Siraj?
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What does the term 'Group-I posts' refer to in the context of the Telangana government?
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What international events has Mohammed Siraj participated in?
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How does the Telangana government publicly acknowledge the achievements of local athletes like Nikhat Zareen and Mohammed Siraj?
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Which major sporting event did India recently win, with Siraj being part of the winning team?
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Study Notes
Daily Updates & Events
- Shravan month, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi coincides with Vikram Samvat 2081 and Shaka Samvat 1946.
- Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Summer Olympics.
International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE)
- Scheduled for August 3, 2024, in New Delhi, marking the first such event in India in 65 years.
- Organized by the International Association of Agricultural Economists.
- Theme: "Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems."
- Approximately 1,000 delegates from around 75 countries expected to participate.
- The conference will focus on sustainable agriculture amidst global challenges like climate change and resource degradation.
Assam Rifles Leadership Change
- Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera has taken charge as the 22nd Director General of Assam Rifles.
- Assam Rifles, founded in 1835, is noted as India’s oldest paramilitary force.
- Headquarters are located in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Karnataka MUDA Scam
- The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), previously the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB), was established in 1904 for urban planning in Mysuru.
- MUDA is responsible for acquiring land for residential development.
Telangana Government Initiatives
- Group-I posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police created for Boxer Nikhat Zareen and cricketer Mohammed Siraj in recognition of their achievements.
- Nikhat Zareen secured gold medals at the 2022 and 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships.
- Mohammed Siraj has played in high-profile cricket tournaments, including the T20 World Cup.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- NEP 2020 grants students in classes 6 to 8 a bagless period of ten days.
- This initiative aims to enhance experiential learning and reduce stress in education.
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
- India commits $85 million over ten years (2022-2032) to support the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre.
- The Centre, established in March 2022 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is the first of its kind globally.
- Investment of $250 million aims to integrate traditional medicine with modern science.
Bagless Days for Students
- NCERT proposes guidelines for ten bagless days for students in grades 6 to 8 to promote experiential learning.
- Activities to include visits to historical monuments, local artists, and higher educational institutions.
KIIT's UN Status
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, gains Special Consultative Status from UN ECOSOC.
- Recognition based on substantial contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Test your knowledge of recent events with this Current Affairs quiz for August 2024. Today's question focuses on Swapnil Kusale's achievement in the 50m rifle event at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Challenge yourself and see how well you keep up with the latest news!
