In a thrilling encounter, the Indian men’s hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics after defeating Spain 2-1 in the third-place match at the Yves du Manoir Stadium in Paris on Thursday. This victory marks a significant milestone for Indian hockey, as the team secured its first back-to-back Olympic medals since …
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“Jaya Jaya Mahārāṣṭra Mājhā, meaning “Victory to My Maharashtra,” is the official state song of Maharashtra. This Marathi patriotic anthem celebrates the pride and cultural heritage of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is prominently featured in official government functions and public events within the state. Lyrics and Composition of State Song of Maharashtra The …
Women led the way in living organ donation, offering patients suffering from end-stage organ failure a new lease of life. Data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare show that the number of women living donors was 9,784 last year compared to 5,651 men. A lone transgender contributed an organ to save the life of another …
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has prepared the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 which will replace the Television Network Act of 1995. According to reports the act will classify influencers or social media pages who make content or write about current affairs or any other news online as ‘digital news broadcaster’. About the …
The United States is home to some of the largest and most breathtaking lakes in North America. From the vast expanse of the Great Lakes to the unique Great Salt Lake, these water bodies play crucial roles in the country’s ecology, economy, and recreational activities. Here’s a guide to the top 10 biggest lakes in …
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In a move aimed at boosting digital payments and facilitating larger transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the upper limit for tax payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to Rs 5 lakh per transaction from the previous limit of Rs 1 lakh. This decision is expected to provide convenience to taxpayers, …
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China is close to launching its first batch of satellites for a mega constellation aimed at rivaling US company SpaceX’s Starlink Internet network. As reported by Xinhua, state-run Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) launched the first components on the network. SSST’s constellation has been named “Thousand Sails.” Project Overview The project, also known as the …
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Deloitte’s India Economic Outlook for August 2024 predicts strong economic growth between 7.0% and 7.2% in FY25, driven by robust economic fundamentals. This surpasses the Economic Survey’s prediction but aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s outlook. However, Deloitte also pegs FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%, raising its FY24 prediction. FY25 GDP Growth Forecast Deloitte …
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The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations. This exercise is crucial for maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of the Army in the region, which is close to the India-China border. Focus on High-Altitude Warfare The ‘Parvat Prahaar’ (Mountain Strike) exercise emphasizes mountainous and …
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The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to scrap the two-child norm for contesting local body elections in view of the declining fertility rate in the state. The decision was taken at the meeting of the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on August 7. Who are barred from urban local body elections? …
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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 2025 article.
