Current Affairs One - Liner : 31st July 2024

National: The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has indeed expanded the definition of “love jihad” and introduced stricter penalties for unlawful religious conversions in t…

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NSDC Launches Women Entrepreneurship Program to Empower Women

Current Context: On July 31, 2024, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) unveiled the Women Entrepreneurship Program. This initiative is designed to address the distinct challenges that women face when start…

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ICICI Lombard & Karnataka Bank Announces Strategic Bancassurance Partnership

Current Context: On 26th July 2024, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company joined hands with Karnataka Bank Limited in a strategic bancassurance partnership. This collaboration aims to expand the reach of ICICI Lombard…

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India Hosts Historic 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting

Current Context: The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee took place from 21st to 31st July 2024 at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Here are the key highlights: Purpose and Participants: The session w…

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The 4th anniversary of National Education Policy 2020 celebrated with campaign, “Shiksha Saptah”

Current Context: The 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was celebrated by the Ministry of Education with a week-long campaign called “Shiksha Saptah”. This event took place from July 22 to 28, 2…

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SEBI Launches AI Chatbot ‘SEVA’ for Investors

Current Context: On 29th July 2024, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has recently introduced SEVA—an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to assist investors in the securities market. Here’s…

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Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 was organised from 30-31 July

Current Context: The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 was a significant event held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from July 30 to 31. Organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Advanced Materials and…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 30th July 2024

National: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched the One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) on July 29, 2024. This initiative provides all DAE units with access to national and international research papers and journals…

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“Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24” released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Current Context: “Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24” released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This comprehensive report provides insights into India’s economic performance, financial sectors, and policy measure…

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3 Indian Destinations Listed in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024’

Current Context: TIME magazine has unveiled its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places for 2024, highlighting 100 remarkable destinations. Among those featured are three Indian locations: Museum of Solutions (MuSo) in…

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Tech Leaders Forum of India has been launched at the World Education Conference 2024

Current Context: The Tech Leaders Forum of India was indeed launched at the World Education Conference 2024, held in Dubai on 29th July 2024. Here's the details: Launched by: The Federation of Economic Development Ass…

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Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued new directives regarding the treatment of wilful and large defaulters. These guidelines apply to all regulated entities, including asset reconstructio…

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: 30 July

Current Context: On July 30, 2024, we observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.” The campaign emphasizes the urgent need to end …

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Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final guidelines on cyber resilience and digital payment security controls for non-bank payment system operators (PSOs) on 30th July 2024. Here are the key poin…

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Guidelines on treatment of Dividend Equalisation Fund (DEF)- Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) regarding the treatment of Dividend Equalisation Funds (DEF). Previously, UCBs could not use accumu…

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Government Launched Vaccination Portal ‘U-WIN’ For Pregnant Women & Children

Current Context: The Indian government has launched a new vaccination portal called U-WIN specifically designed for pregnant women and children. This is a significant step towards improving immunization rates and ensuri…

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BIS and GBPUAT Sign MoU for India’s First Standardized Agricultural Demonstration Farm

Current Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) have partnered to advance Indian agriculture. On July 24, 2024, the two institutions signed …

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 28th & 29th July 2024

National: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is launching a massive tree plantation drive across India on the 78th Independence Day, August 15, 2024. As part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign…

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DGFT Enhanced EPCG Scheme to Boost Efficiency and Competitiveness

Current Context: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) recently announced significant enhancements to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, aimed at simplifying processes, reducing transaction cost…

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HLC Approves Disaster Mitigation and Capacity Building Projects For States

Current Context: A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states on 25th July 2024. Key Points: Urban Flood …

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