Daily Current Affairs - August 22, 2024: Key updates for APSC CCE, UPSC CSE, and govt. job exam preparation

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PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Poland, Set to Travel to Ukraine

  • PM Modi visits Poland, the first Indian PM to do so in 45 years.

  • Bilateral talks with Poland's leaders, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties.

  • Modi to visit Kyiv, marking the first Indian PM visit to Ukraine since independence.

  • The visit aims to strengthen relations with both nations.


Source: PTI, The Assam Tribune

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Congo Faces Surge in MPOX Cases, Africa Calls for Urgent Vaccine Support

  • Congo reported over 1,000 new Mpox cases in the last week, contributing to a total of 17,794 cases in the country this year.

  • Mpox has spread to 12 African countries, but Congo remains the hardest hit, accounting for 94% of Africa's 2024 cases.

  • WHO declared the MPOX outbreak in Africa a global emergency.


Source: AP

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E-Commerce in India Generates 15.8 Million Jobs, Boosts Female Employment

  • E-commerce has created 15.8 million jobs in India, including 3.5 million for women, as per a Pahle India Foundation report.

  • Online vendors employ 54% more people and nearly double the number of women compared to offline vendors.


Source: PTI

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India-Africa Trade Target Set at USD 200 Billion by 2031, Says Piyush Goyal

  • India aims to double trade with Africa to USD 200 billion in seven years.

  • Key sectors for collaboration: agriculture, pharma, mining, tourism, auto, critical minerals, and renewable energy.

  • Potential for increased cooperation in entertainment and sports.


Source: PTI

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Amul Ranked World's Strongest Food Brand, Retains Top Dairy Brand Title

  • Amul ranked as the world’s strongest food brand by Brand Finance, UK, in 2024.

  • Retains the title of strongest dairy brand globally for the fourth consecutive year.

  • Achieved a Brand Strength Index score of 91.0/100 and an AAA+ rating.

  • Amul is the only Indian brand featured among the top 50 global brands.


Source: PTI

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Experts Assess High-Risk Glacial Lakes in Arunachal Pradesh to Prevent GLOF

  • Focus on Tawang and Dibang Valley districts, located over 11,000 feet above sea level.

  • Study aims to install early warning systems and weather stations for mitigation.

  • Initiative follows the 2023 GLOF event in Sikkim.


Source: PTI

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Supreme Court Urges Centre to Consider Mining Ban in Conservation Reserves

  • The court emphasises that reserves should enable free movement between national parks and sanctuaries.

  • The Centre is asked to review the impact of mining and promote eco-tourism.


Source: PTI

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Majuli Declared 'Protected Area'; Assam Govt Introduces Heritage Blocks

  • The Assam government declared Majuli Island, Barpeta Satra, and Bordowa Than as 'heritage blocks.'

  • Land transactions restricted to three-generation residents.

  • New micro tribal belts for SC/ST villages planned.

  • Orunodoi scheme to expand with 10,000 new beneficiaries per constituency.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Concerns Over Liquor Tax Policy: A Call for Better Management and Monitoring

  • The April price hike led to decreased sales, increased smuggling from neighbouring states like Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and chaos in the liquor industry.

  • While the price hike could lead to health benefits by reducing consumption, it also drove consumers to cheaper, lower-quality brands, posing health risks.

  • A consistent and effective excise policy, along with improved monitoring, resource allocation, and qualified personnel, is essential to address the challenges posed by the illicit liquor market and ensure public health safety.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Restoring Harmony in Sivasagar: A Call for Rationality and Economic Empowerment

  • A national-level minor female arm wrestler was allegedly assaulted by businessmen from the Marwari community in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 13, leading to public outrage and protests.

  • The incident highlights underlying tensions due to the increasing presence of non-Assamese in business, posing potential future conflicts.

  • The new generation in Assam is urged to adopt a more enterprising spirit to thrive in today's competitive environment.

  • The Central and State governments are called upon to implement measures that protect and empower the indigenous Assamese population to ensure their continued survival.


Source: The Assam Tribune





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