Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win: Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on August 11, for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99% of the vote.
Month: August 2024
RBI Sets Up 10-Member Expert Committee On Benchmarking Of Its Statistics
RBI Sets Up 10-Member Expert Committee On Benchmarking Of Its Statistics: The RBI on August 12, announced setting up a committee under deputy governor Michael Debabrata Patra on benchmarking the statistics regularly disseminated by it against global standards.
Amazon India And Gentari Partner To Expand EV Delivery Fleet
Amazon India And Gentari Partner To Expand EV Delivery Fleet: Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Amazon’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet for last-mile deliveries. This collaboration aligns with Amazon’s goal of scaling up its EV adoption across more than 400 cities in India and increasing […]
Protected Monument
Protected Monument: The Maharashtra government has recently declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.
One India-One Ticket Initiative
One India-One Ticket Initiative: Indian Railways and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have partnered to promote the ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative, aiming to streamline travel for passengers using both mainline railway services and Namo Bharat trains.
PNB Launches Special Braille Debit Card For Visually Impaired Customers
PNB Launches Special Braille Debit Card For Visually Impaired Customers: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card, a new initiative aimed at enhancing financial accessibility for visually impaired individuals.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation: In response to the volatile situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has established 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 […]
Sreejesh and Bhaker to Co-Flag Bear for India at Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
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.
Fast Tracking BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Fast Tracking BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement: BIMSTEC members should re-examine the priorities of member nations with regards to trade negotiations so that the delayed Free Trade Agreement can be finalized. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal while delivering his speech at the inaugural edition of the Bay of […]
