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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/08/2024 India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergencies / भारत और रूस ने आपात स्थितियों से निपटने के लिए कार्य योजना पर हस्ताक्षर किए Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training. This agreement builds on past collaborations and aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in emergency preparedness and response, with the next meeting scheduled in India. India-Russia Emergency Management Cooperation Working Plan Agreement India and Russia signed…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/08/2024 SC stays AYUSH Ministry’s notification omitting key rule prohibiting misleading advertisements/ सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने भ्रामक विज्ञापनों पर रोक लगाने वाले प्रमुख नियम को हटाने वाली आयुष मंत्रालय की अधिसूचना पर रोक लगाई Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court of India stayed a notification issued by the Ministry of AYUSH in which Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 was omitted. The Rule deals with the power to take action against objectionable or misleading advertisements about Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs. Drug Regulation in India: The Drugs…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/08/2024 Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy / शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने वयस्क साक्षरता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए ‘साक्षरता’, ‘पूर्ण साक्षरता’ को परिभाषित किया Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Indian government has redefined literacy to include reading, writing, computation, and critical life skills.The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) aims to onboard one crore learners annually. Despite progress, significant literacy challenges persist, with 25.76 crore non-literate individuals, highlighting the need for continued efforts and funding. New Definition of Literacy The government defines literacy as the ability to read, write,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/08/2024 Warship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka today / युद्धपोत आईएनएस मुंबई आज श्रीलंका की पहली यात्रा पर जाएगा Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu INS Mumbai, a frontline Indian Navy warship, will visit Colombo for three days starting Monday, marking its first visit to Sri Lanka. The ship will deliver spares for Sri Lankan Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and support their maintenance. INS Mumbai: INS Mumbai is an Indian Navy warship, commissioned on January 22, 2001. It is the third ship of the Delhi-class destroyers, designed and built indigenously by…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/08/2024 Not neutral, India on the side of peace, says Modi in Ukraine / यूक्रेन में मोदी ने कहा, भारत तटस्थ नहीं, शांति का पक्षधर Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, the first by an Indian leader since its independence, highlights India’s balancing role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit focused on peace efforts, humanitarian cooperation, and strengthening bilateral relations, amidst concerns over India’s trade with Russia and its global influence on the crisis. Peace Efforts: Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s commitment to supporting peace…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/08/2024 India, Poland formulate action plan, upgrade ties to strategic partnership / भारत और पोलैंड ने कार्ययोजना तैयार की, संबंधों को रणनीतिक साझेदारी में उन्नत किया Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu During his visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. They agreed on a five-year action plan focusing on trade, technology, clean energy, and space exploration, and introduced initiatives like a youth exchange program and a social security agreement. Advancements in India-Poland Relations Strategic Partnership: India and…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/08/2024 Centre plans to take caste count during Census / जनगणना के दौरान जाति गणना करने की केंद्र की योजना Syllabus : GS 2 : Governance Source : The Hindu The Union government is considering whether to include caste enumeration in the next Census amid demands from political parties. While a caste-wise population count hasn’t been conducted since independence, past attempts, like the 2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census, were found to be inaccurate, delaying the Census further. Ongoing Discussions for Caste Enumeration in Census The Union government is actively discussing whether to include caste enumeration in the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/08/2024 SC forms task force to ensure doctors’ safety / डॉक्टरों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने टास्क फोर्स का गठन किया Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a National Task Force to work out the modalities of safety measures for medical professionals. The NTF will recommend security measures on hospital premises; infrastructure development, including separate restrooms; technological interventions to limit access to critical hospital areas; CCTV cameras; provision of night transport; counselling services; crisis workshops; quarterly safety audits; and enhanced police presence…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/08/2024 Sexual abuse rampant in Malayalam filmdom, says Hema Committee report / हेमा समिति की रिपोर्ट में कहा गया है कि मलयालम फिल्म जगत में यौन शोषण की घटनाएं बहुत अधिक हैं। Syllabus : GS 2 : Social Justice Source : The Hindu The K. Hema Committee report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry has revealed horrid tales of sexual exploitation, illegal bans, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse, wage disparity and in some cases, inhuman working conditions. Key findings of the report: The committee confirms the rumoured existence of the practice of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/08/2024 Aattam top film, Kantara’s Rishab the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards /आट्टम शीर्ष फिल्म, कंतारा के ऋषभ सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभिनेता, क्षेत्रीय फिल्मों ने राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कारों में बाजी मारी Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The National Film Awards for 2022 were announced on Friday, with films like Aattam, Kantara, and PS-1 dominating major categories. The awards recognized outstanding performances, technical excellence, and creative achievements across languages, highlighting the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. About the news: The National Film Awards for 2022 highlighted the success of…