Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on July 27, 2024, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. This year’s theme is ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’, with a central focus on making India a developed nation. Aim of 9th Governing Council Meeting The Governing Council Meeting will discuss …
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India has taken over the Chair of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for the year 2024-25, succeeding China. This transition was formalized on July 25, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The appointment underscores India’s growing global and regional leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leadership Role and …
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The Ahom dynasty’s Moidams in Assam have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 43rd entry. Announced on July 26, 2024, during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, this makes the Moidams the first cultural property from Northeast India to receive this honor. The nomination was …
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The cell phone, one of the most transformative inventions of our time, revolutionized communication by making it possible to connect with others instantly, no matter where you are. Initially a bulky device, cell phones have evolved into sleek, multifunctional gadgets that are indispensable to daily life. Today, there are over 5 billion active cell phone …
On July 26, 2024, India and the United States signed their first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) during the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The agreement aims to combat the illicit trafficking of Indian antiquities to the USA and aligns with the 1970 UNESCO Convention, to which both nations are signatories. …
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 26 prescribed a Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for relatively weak urban co-operative banks (UCBs), with deposits above ₹100 crore (upper tier category), to nurse them back to health. As per the framework, a financially unsound and ill-managed UCB can be brought under PCA if it breaches …
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The Department of Posts has released a commemorative postage stamp at Dras, Kargil in Ladakh, marking the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas. This special edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War, acknowledging the exceptional bravery, determination, and sacrifice of the armed forces. Historical Context On this day twenty-five years …
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Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films such as “Mr India”, “Bandit Queen” and “Elizabeth”, has been appointed festival director for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Mr. Kapur will head the festival, held annually in Goa, for the 55th and 56th editions, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said in a notification. Starting his …
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On July 27, 1939, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established as the Crown Representatives Police in response to political turmoil within princely states. It has since evolved into a key central paramilitary force of India, playing a critical role in maintaining internal security. The force was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force on …
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The Centre has introduced a revised Model Skill Loan Scheme, designed to provide financial support for skill development courses to the nation’s youth. Launched on July 25, by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, the scheme aims to remove financial barriers to advanced skill education. About this scheme The …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2024 article.
