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Stay updated with the most significant national and international news, developments, and events from August 10, 2024.Daily Current Affairs 10 August 2024
National News
Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Foundation Day Celebration
The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) celebrated its Foundation Day in New Delhi with the theme ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’. The event underscored the vital role of ICoAS officers in shaping India’s economic future by 2047. Dr. T. V. Somanathan, Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure), was the Chief Guest and highlighted the importance of ICoAS officers in achieving the vision of a developed India.
Government Approves Eight New Railway Line Projects
On August 9, the Union Cabinet approved eight new railway projects with an estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to enhance connectivity, ease travel, reduce logistics costs, cut oil imports, and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
International News
Bill Gates Foundation to Establish FSTP at Sarovaram
Kozhikode in Kerala is set to receive a major upgrade to its waste management infrastructure. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in collaboration with the Habitat Charitable Trust, has proposed the construction of a state-of-the-art faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at Sarovaram. This initiative is a significant step towards improving sanitation and water hygiene in the region.
States News
Chhattisgarh Approves Country’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve
Chhattisgarh has approved a long-pending proposal to notify a new tiger reserve, the third largest in the country, on August 7. The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, which combines an existing national park with a wildlife sanctuary, is Chhattisgarh’s fourth reserve for tigers. It covers 2,829 square kilometers across four northern districts of the state.
Odisha Launches India’s First ‘Rice ATM’
Odisha has introduced India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine, known as the Annapurti Grain ATM, aimed at transforming the Public Distribution System (PDS) for ration cardholders. Launched by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, this innovative machine is located at a warehouse in Mancheswar and developed in collaboration with the World Food Programme.
Banking News
RBI Announces Continuous Clearing of Cheques Under CTS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revamped the cheque truncation system (CTS) to process cheques with a clearing cycle of up to two working days. This change aims to improve the efficiency of cheque clearing, reduce settlement risk for participants, and enhance customer experience.
Schemes and Committees News
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation
In response to the volatile situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has formed a committee to monitor the Indo-Bangladesh border and ensure the safety of Indian nationals and minority communities in the neighboring country. The committee will maintain communication with Bangladeshi authorities and oversee security measures at the border.
Sports News
Sreejesh and Bhaker to Co-Flag Bear for India at Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will be the co-flag bearers for India at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This decision highlights Sreejesh’s distinguished career and Bhaker’s recent accomplishments.
Important Days
World Steelpan Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance
As August 11th nears, the world is set to celebrate the first-ever World Steelpan Day in 2024. This significant event highlights the cultural and historical importance of the steelpan, a unique musical instrument from Trinidad and Tobago. The United Nations’ recognition of this day emphasizes the steelpan’s contribution to music, cultural diversity, and sustainable development.
World Lion Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance
World Lion Day, observed annually on August 10th, is a pivotal moment for wildlife conservation. As we approach the 2024 celebration, the need to protect these majestic animals is more urgent than ever. Lions, known scientifically as Panthera leo, are not only symbols of strength and courage but also play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. This day underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to ensure the survival of these magnificent big cats.
Obituaries News
Former Vice-Chairman of UGC H. Devaraj Passes Away at 71
The academic community is mourning the loss of H. Devaraj, former Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), who passed away at the age of 71. His passing marks the end of a distinguished career that significantly impacted India’s higher education landscape12.
Daily Current Affairs 10 August 2024:MCQ
National News
Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Foundation Day Celebration
1. Where was the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Foundation Day celebrated?
Answer: New Delhi
2. What was the theme of the ICoAS Foundation Day celebration?
Answer: ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’
3. Who was the Chief Guest at the ICoAS Foundation Day event?
Answer: Dr. T. V. Somanathan
4. What role does Dr. T. V. Somanathan hold?
Answer: Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure)
5. What vision did the ICoAS Foundation Day event emphasize for India by 2047?
Answer: Achieving the vision of a developed India
Government Approves Eight New Railway Line Projects
6. How many new railway projects did the Union Cabinet approve on August 9?
Answer: Eight
7. What is the estimated cost of the new railway projects approved by the Union Cabinet?
Answer: ₹24,657 crore
8. What are the aims of the new railway projects approved by the Union Cabinet?
Answer: Enhance connectivity, ease travel, reduce logistics costs, cut oil imports, and lower carbon dioxide emissions
International News
Bill Gates Foundation to Establish FSTP at Sarovaram
9. Which city in Kerala is set to receive a major upgrade to its waste management infrastructure?
Answer: Kozhikode
10. Which organizations are collaborating to establish the faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at Sarovaram?
Answer: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Habitat Charitable Trust
11. What is the purpose of the faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at Sarovaram?
Answer: To improve sanitation and water hygiene in the region
States News
Chhattisgarh Approves Country’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve
12. Which state has approved a new tiger reserve, the third largest in the country?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
13. What is the name of the new tiger reserve approved in Chhattisgarh?
Answer: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
14. When was the new tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh approved?
Answer: August 7
15. How many tiger reserves does Chhattisgarh have including the new one?
Answer: Four
16. What is the total area covered by the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve?
Answer: 2,829 square kilometers
17. How many districts does the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve span across?
Answer: Four northern districts
Odisha Launches India’s First ‘Rice ATM’
18. Which state has introduced India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine?
Answer: Odisha
19. What is the name of the grain dispensing machine introduced in Odisha?
Answer: Annapurti Grain ATM
20. What is the purpose of the Annapurti Grain ATM?
Answer: To transform the Public Distribution System (PDS) for ration cardholders
21. Who launched the Annapurti Grain ATM in Odisha?
Answer: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra
22. Where is the Annapurti Grain ATM located?
Answer: At a warehouse in Mancheswar
23. Which organization collaborated with Odisha to develop the Annapurti Grain ATM?
Answer: World Food Programme
Banking News
RBI Announces Continuous Clearing of Cheques Under CTS
24. What system has the RBI revamped to improve cheque clearing?
Answer: Cheque truncation system (CTS)
25. What is the new clearing cycle for cheques under the revamped CTS?
Answer: Up to two working days
26. What are the aims of the RBI’s revamped cheque truncation system (CTS)?
Answer: To improve efficiency of cheque clearing, reduce settlement risk, and enhance customer experience
Schemes and Committees News
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation
27. Why has the Indian government formed a committee to monitor the Indo-Bangladesh border?
Answer: To ensure the safety of Indian nationals and minority communities in Bangladesh
28. What will the committee formed by the Indian government do?
Answer: Maintain communication with Bangladeshi authorities and oversee security measures at the border
Sports News
Sreejesh and Bhaker to Co-Flag Bear for India at Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
29. Who has been announced as the co-flag bearers for India at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony?
Answer: PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker
30. What sport does PR Sreejesh play?
Answer: Hockey (goalkeeper)
31. What sport does Manu Bhaker compete in?
Answer: Pistol shooting
32. What does the selection of Sreejesh and Bhaker as co-flag bearers highlight?
Answer: Sreejesh’s distinguished career and Bhaker’s recent accomplishments
Important Days
World Steelpan Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance
33. When is the first-ever World Steelpan Day being celebrated?
Answer: August 11, 2024
34. What is the significance of World Steelpan Day?
Answer: To recognize the cultural and historical importance of the steelpan
35. Where did the steelpan originate?
Answer: Trinidad and Tobago
36. Which organization recognized World Steelpan Day?
Answer: The United Nations
37. What does World Steelpan Day emphasize about the steelpan?
Answer: Its contribution to music, cultural diversity, and sustainable development
World Lion Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance
1. When is World Lion Day observed annually?
Answer: August 10th
2. What is the scientific name of lions?
Answer: Panthera leo
3. What does World Lion Day emphasize about lions?
Answer: Their role as symbols of strength and courage
4. Why is World Lion Day important for wildlife conservation?
Answer: It underscores the need to protect lions and ensure their survival
5. What crucial role do lions play in the ecosystem?
Answer: Maintaining ecological balance
6. What is the significance of the 2024 celebration of World Lion Day?
Answer: The urgency to protect lions is more pressing than ever
Obituaries News
Former Vice-Chairman of UGC H. Devaraj Passes Away at 71
7. Who was H. Devaraj?
Answer: Former Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC)
8. At what age did H. Devaraj pass away?
Answer: 71
9. What impact did H. Devaraj have on India’s higher education landscape?
Answer: He significantly impacted India’s higher education landscape
10. What is the academic community doing in response to H. Devaraj’s passing?
Answer: Mourning his loss
