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What was the main outcome of the 46th session of the committee?
What was the main outcome of the 46th session of the committee?
How many commodities does the monitoring now cover after the recent updates?
How many commodities does the monitoring now cover after the recent updates?
Which high-ranking official visited India from the UK in July 2024?
Which high-ranking official visited India from the UK in July 2024?
What meeting was reviewed during David Lammy's visit to India?
What meeting was reviewed during David Lammy's visit to India?
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What type of call did M Scindia make on the BSNL live network?
What type of call did M Scindia make on the BSNL live network?
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What initiative was launched by India and the UK to promote economic growth?
What initiative was launched by India and the UK to promote economic growth?
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Which ministry is responsible for the Network Operations Centre (NOC) inaugurated by Union Minister M Scindia?
Which ministry is responsible for the Network Operations Centre (NOC) inaugurated by Union Minister M Scindia?
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What technology did M Scindia use to make the 5G call?
What technology did M Scindia use to make the 5G call?
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What is the primary reason the Indian Air Force (IAF) granted clearance to DRDO and BDL?
What is the primary reason the Indian Air Force (IAF) granted clearance to DRDO and BDL?
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Which company launched the first batch of satellites for the ‘Qianfan Thousand Sails Constellation’?
Which company launched the first batch of satellites for the ‘Qianfan Thousand Sails Constellation’?
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How many satellites are planned to be launched by the end of 2025?
How many satellites are planned to be launched by the end of 2025?
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What is the maximum speed of the Astra Mark-1 missile?
What is the maximum speed of the Astra Mark-1 missile?
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Which altitude range does the Astra Mark-1 missile operate at?
Which altitude range does the Astra Mark-1 missile operate at?
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How many new species of bent-toed gecko were discovered in Northeastern India?
How many new species of bent-toed gecko were discovered in Northeastern India?
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What was the former name of the SSST's satellite project before it was renamed?
What was the former name of the SSST's satellite project before it was renamed?
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What is the primary goal of the ‘G60 Project’?
What is the primary goal of the ‘G60 Project’?
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Which company ranks 86th in terms of revenue in USD?
Which company ranks 86th in terms of revenue in USD?
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What is the total number of members in CARICOM after Curaçao joined?
What is the total number of members in CARICOM after Curaçao joined?
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Which company is ranked 178th and is located in Mumbai?
Which company is ranked 178th and is located in Mumbai?
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What is the revenue of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited?
What is the revenue of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited?
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Which country joined the United Nations Command as the 18th member state?
Which country joined the United Nations Command as the 18th member state?
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Where is the headquarters of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited located?
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited located?
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What percentage of revenue does the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation have compared to State Bank of India?
What percentage of revenue does the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation have compared to State Bank of India?
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Which corporation ranks 180th and is also located in New Delhi?
Which corporation ranks 180th and is also located in New Delhi?
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What is the primary purpose of the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) signed by the Government of Nagaland?
What is the primary purpose of the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) signed by the Government of Nagaland?
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When was the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) implemented in Nagaland?
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Which institution is responsible for directing Mutual Funds to value AT-1 bonds based on a Yield-to-Call (YTC) basis?
Which institution is responsible for directing Mutual Funds to value AT-1 bonds based on a Yield-to-Call (YTC) basis?
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What significant development occurred regarding the Yuva Credit Life/Digi Credit Life insurance plans?
What significant development occurred regarding the Yuva Credit Life/Digi Credit Life insurance plans?
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What financial product does LIC provide that can be purchased offline through various agents?
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What will Cooperative Banks be required to do starting from March 31, 2024, regarding their net profits?
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For what duration will the DRTPS be implemented with the support of the InsuResilience Solution Fund?
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What is guaranteed under the Yuva Term plan provided by LIC?
What is guaranteed under the Yuva Term plan provided by LIC?
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What is the primary purpose of the Nuclear Power Plant to be built in the Gobi Desert?
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Which organization announced the selection of astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission?
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Which two astronauts were selected for the Axiom-4 mission?
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What was the stakeholding percentage of the Carlyle group in PNB Housing Finance after the decline?
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Where was the WHG-02 satellite launched from?
Where was the WHG-02 satellite launched from?
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What is the name of the high-orbit internet-services satellite launched by China?
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What year is construction set to begin for the thorium molten salt nuclear power plant?
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What role has Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla been assigned for the Axiom-4 mission?
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Who received the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for 'Water Department of the Year' in 2024?
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Which two IRS officers were appointed as members of the CBDT?
Which two IRS officers were appointed as members of the CBDT?
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Who succeeded Manoj Soni as the Chairperson of UPSC?
Who succeeded Manoj Soni as the Chairperson of UPSC?
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Which position did Robert Keith Rae hold at the UN for the year 2024-2025?
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What is the primary function of the CBDT?
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Until what date will Preeti Sudan serve as Chairperson of UPSC?
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How many members are there typically in the CBDT?
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Which former position did Preeti Sudan hold before becoming Chairperson of UPSC?
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Study Notes
Current Affairs Weekly Content 2024 (August 1-8)
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National Affairs:
- Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals to enhance capabilities of the Indian Army (IA) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Proposals included Advanced Land Navigational System (ALNS) for Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), and 22 interceptor boats.
- DAC also reviewed and approved amendments to a deal for 31 MQ-9B high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned vehicles (UAVs).
- Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Stock Exchange (NSE) to facilitate capital market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated 18th Foundation Day and released important publications on public utility and benefit. Publications included standard operating procedures on cyclone warnings and competency frameworks for monitoring and forecasting high-impact weather events.
- Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) signed an MoU with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). The MoU focuses on launching Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA).
- Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre on REC Limited's 55th Foundation Day in Gurugram, Haryana.
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Other Affairs:
- Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary raised the loan limit for skill development courses to 7.5 lakh rupees.
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the NATS 2.0 Portal.
- Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an MoU with UPEIDA to establish 3 testing facilities in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
- First STI Conclave on ‘Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods’ was jointly organised by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR.
- India has been elected as vice-chair of the Supply Chain Council in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) initiative.
- 46th World Heritage Committee meeting was held in New Delhi, India, inscribing 26 new heritage sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile Application with 16 additional commodities (totaling 38).
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union MoS Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar inaugurated a network operations center (NOC) at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
- India and the UK launched a new Technology Security Initiative (TSI)
- A series of significant amendments to banking laws were approved by the Union Cabinet, including increasing the number of nominees per deposit account to 4, and introducing "successive and simultaneous" nominations for joint accounts to allow heirs access to funds after an account holder's death.
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2024) in New Delhi.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 4 applications (e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon) for the new criminal laws in Chandigarh.
- India and Saint Kitts and Nevis signed an MoU on cooperation in sports.
- MoHFW issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for transporting human organs.
- The government declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala as Peacock Sanctuaries.
- 'Tarang Shakti (Wave of Power) 2024', the largest multilateral air exercise, started in Sulur, Tamil Nadu.
- Government extended the deadline for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (Fls) to adhere to the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms until August 2026.
- Union Cabinet approved eight National High-Speed Road Corridor projects.
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Test your knowledge on current affairs from the week of August 1-8, 2024. This quiz covers significant national developments, including decisions by the Defence Acquisition Council and initiatives by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Earth Sciences. Stay updated on crucial events that shape our nation.
