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Stay updated with the most significant national and international news, developments, and events from August 08, 2024.Daily Current Affairs 8 August 2024
Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Begins in J&K
The 10-day pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath in the Loran Valley of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, commenced today. It will conclude on August 19, coinciding with Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The pilgrimage is under tight security with extensive arrangements for the influx of pilgrims.
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Increases by 165% in a Decade
India’s renewable energy capacity has grown by 165% over the past decade, rising from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 203.1 GW in 2024, as stated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. This growth places India as the fourth largest globally in renewable energy capacity, with notable advancements in solar and wind power.
Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024: Key Highlights
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on August 8. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will present the bill, which proposes over 40 amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995. The amendments aim to revoke several clauses and ensure the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in Waqf boards.
Broadcast Services Bill 2024: An Overview
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has drafted the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, to replace the Television Network Act of 1995. The new bill will classify influencers and social media pages that produce content or report on current affairs as ‘digital news broadcasters.’
China to Launch Satellite Constellation to Compete with Starlink
China is preparing to launch its first batch of satellites for a mega constellation designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink Internet network. State-run Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) has initiated the launch of the first components of the network, named “Thousand Sails.”
Andhra Pradesh Removes 2-Child Policy for Local Body Elections
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to abolish the two-child norm for contesting local body elections due to the state’s declining fertility rate. This decision was made during a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on August 7.
Centre Reshuffles Senior Bureaucrats, Appoints Amit Negi as Additional Secretary
The central government has conducted a significant reshuffle of senior bureaucrats, appointing Amit Singh Negi, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, as additional secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Negi is currently the joint secretary in the Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance.
Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Exercise in Ladakh
The Indian Army has carried out a strategic military exercise named ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations. This exercise is crucial for maintaining the Army’s readiness and effectiveness in the region near the India-China border.
RBI August 2024 MPC Meeting: Repo Rate Remains at 6.5%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) concluded its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, deciding to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 6.5% by a 4:2 majority. This marks the ninth consecutive time the rates have remained unchanged, reflecting the central bank’s cautious stance amid economic challenges.
Deloitte India Forecasts Economic Growth Between 7% and 7.2% for FY25
Deloitte’s India Economic Outlook for August 2024 projects robust economic growth between 7.0% and 7.2% for FY25, driven by strong economic fundamentals. This forecast surpasses the Economic Survey’s prediction but aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s outlook. Deloitte also estimates FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%, revising its FY24 prediction upwards.
RBI Increases UPI Limit for Tax Payments to Rs 5 Lakh per Transaction
To enhance digital payments and facilitate larger transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the upper limit for tax payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to Rs 5 lakh per transaction, up from the previous limit of Rs 1 lakh. This move aims to provide convenience for taxpayers, especially for high-value transactions, and is part of the RBI’s ongoing efforts to promote digital payments and reduce cash dependency.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 Announced: Full List of Awardees
In a significant initiative to recognize outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation, the Indian government has announced the inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskars. This new award system, replacing over 300 previous awards from various science departments, aims to honor the achievements of academics, technologists, and inventors across the country.
Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat, one of India’s leading wrestlers, has announced her retirement from the sport following a series of unfortunate events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her decision came after a challenging phase during the final stages of the Olympic wrestling competition.
Quit India Movement Day: A Look at India’s Freedom Struggle
Quit India Movement Day, also known as August Kranti Day, commemorates the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942. This pivotal moment in India’s fight for independence from British colonial rule called for the immediate withdrawal of British forces from India. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, the movement mobilized millions of Indians in a non-violent civil disobedience campaign against British colonialism.
Gandhian Shobhana Ranade Passes Away at 99
Shobhana Ranade, a renowned Gandhian and Padma Bhushan recipient, passed away at the age of 99 in Pune. She dedicated her life to uplifting the underprivileged, especially women and children, leaving a lasting impact on India’s social reform movement.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Passes Away
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former chief minister of West Bengal and veteran CPIM leader, passed away on August 8 at his residence in Kolkata’s Palm Avenue. He had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for several years and was 80 years old.
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Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Begins in J&K
1. Where is the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage located?
Answer: Loran Valley of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
2. How long is the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage?
Answer: 10 days
3. When does the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage conclude?
Answer: August 19
4. Which festivals coincide with the conclusion of the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage?
Answer: Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan
5. What measures are in place for the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath pilgrimage?
Answer: Tight security and extensive arrangements
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Increases by 165% in a Decade
6. By what percentage has India’s renewable energy capacity increased over the past decade?
Answer: 165%
7. What was India’s renewable energy capacity in 2014?
Answer: 76.38 GW
8. What is India’s renewable energy capacity in 2024?
Answer: 203.1 GW
9. Who provided the information about India’s renewable energy capacity growth?
Answer: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
10. Where does India rank globally in renewable energy capacity as of 2024?
Answer: Fourth largest
11. Which sectors have seen significant advancements in India’s renewable energy?
Answer: Solar and wind power
Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024: Key Highlights
12. Who is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha?
Answer: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
13. How many amendments does the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 propose?
Answer: Over 40 amendments
14. What is one of the key changes proposed in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
Answer: Ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in Waqf boards
15. Which act is being amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
Answer: Waqf Act, 1995
Broadcast Services Bill 2024: An Overview
16. Which ministry has drafted the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024?
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
17. What will the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 replace?
Answer: Television Network Act of 1995
18. How will the new bill classify influencers and social media pages?
Answer: As ‘digital news broadcasters’
China to Launch Satellite Constellation to Compete with Starlink
19. Which country is launching a satellite constellation to compete with Starlink?
Answer: China
20. What is the name of the state-run company launching the satellite constellation?
Answer: Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST)
21. What is the name of the satellite constellation being launched by China?
Answer: Thousand Sails
Andhra Pradesh Removes 2-Child Policy for Local Body Elections
1. Why did the Andhra Pradesh government decide to abolish the two-child norm for local body elections?
Answer: Due to the state’s declining fertility rate
2. When was the decision to abolish the two-child norm made?
Answer: August 7
3. Who chaired the state Cabinet meeting where the decision was made?
Answer: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
Centre Reshuffles Senior Bureaucrats, Appoints Amit Negi as Additional Secretary
4. Who has been appointed as the additional secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)?
Answer: Amit Singh Negi
5. Which batch of IAS officers does Amit Singh Negi belong to?
Answer: 1999-batch
6. From which cadre is Amit Singh Negi?
Answer: Uttarakhand cadre
7. What was Amit Singh Negi’s position before being appointed as additional secretary in the PMO?
Answer: Joint secretary in the Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance
Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Exercise in Ladakh
8. What is the name of the military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh?
Answer: ‘Parvat Prahaar’
9. What is the focus of the ‘Parvat Prahaar’ exercise?
Answer: High-altitude warfare and operations
10. Why is the ‘Parvat Prahaar’ exercise important for the Indian Army?
Answer: It is crucial for maintaining the Army’s readiness and effectiveness in the region near the India-China border
RBI August 2024 MPC Meeting: Repo Rate Remains at 6.5%
11. What was the decision of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) regarding the repo rate in August 2024?
Answer: The repo rate remains at 6.5%
12. How many consecutive times has the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged as of August 2024?
Answer: Nine times
13. What was the majority vote in the MPC for keeping the repo rate unchanged?
Answer: 4:2 majority
14. What does the unchanged repo rate reflect about the RBI’s approach?
Answer: A cautious stance amid economic challenges
Deloitte India Forecasts Economic Growth Between 7% and 7.2% for FY25
15. What is Deloitte India’s predicted economic growth rate for FY25?
Answer: Between 7.0% and 7.2%
16. What drives Deloitte India’s forecast for strong economic growth in FY25?
Answer: Robust economic fundamentals
17. How does Deloitte’s forecast compare to the Economic Survey’s prediction?
Answer: It surpasses the Economic Survey’s prediction
18. What is Deloitte’s revised GDP growth estimate for FY25?
Answer: 6.6%
RBI Increases UPI Limit for Tax Payments to Rs 5 Lakh per Transaction
19. What new upper limit has the RBI set for tax payments through UPI as of August 2024?
Answer: Rs 5 lakh per transaction
20. What was the previous limit for tax payments through UPI before the increase?
Answer: Rs 1 lakh
21. What is the purpose of increasing the UPI limit for tax payments?
Answer: To enhance digital payments and facilitate larger transactions
22. How does this decision align with the RBI’s broader goals?
Answer: It is part of the RBI’s efforts to promote digital payments and reduce cash dependency
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 Announced: Full List of Awardees
1. What is the purpose of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
Answer: To recognize outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation
2. How many previous awards does the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar replace?
Answer: Over 300
3. Who are the recipients of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
Answer: Academics, technologists, and inventors
4. Which government announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
Answer: The Indian government
Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling
5. Which Indian wrestler announced her retirement after the Paris Olympics 2024?
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
6. What event led to Vinesh Phogat’s retirement announcement?
Answer: A series of unfortunate events at the Paris Olympics 2024
7. During which phase of the Olympic wrestling competition did Vinesh Phogat face challenges?
Answer: The final stages
Quit India Movement Day: A Look at India’s Freedom Struggle
8. What is another name for Quit India Movement Day?
Answer: August Kranti Day
9. What does Quit India Movement Day commemorate?
Answer: The launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942
10. Who led the Quit India Movement?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
11. What was the main demand of the Quit India Movement?
Answer: Immediate withdrawal of British forces from India
12. How did the Quit India Movement mobilize Indians?
Answer: Through a non-violent civil disobedience campaign
Gandhian Shobhana Ranade Passes Away at 99
13. At what age did Shobhana Ranade pass away?
Answer: 99
14. In which city did Shobhana Ranade pass away?
Answer: Pune
15. What was Shobhana Ranade known for?
Answer: Being a renowned Gandhian and Padma Bhushan recipient
16. What was Shobhana Ranade’s contribution to society?
Answer: Uplifting the underprivileged, especially women and children
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Passes Away
17. Who was the former Chief Minister of West Bengal that passed away on August 8, 2024?
Answer: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
18. At what age did Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee pass away?
Answer: 80
19. Where did Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee pass away?
Answer: At his residence in Kolkata’s Palm Avenue
20. What illness had Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee been suffering from?
Answer: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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