Daily Current Affairs - August 23, 2024: Key updates for APSC CCE, UPSC CSE, and govt. job exam preparation

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PM Modi Advocates Peace in Ukraine, Travels to Kyiv for Talks with Zelenskyy

  • PM Modi stresses India's commitment to peaceful conflict resolution.

  • India-Poland ties elevated to strategic partnership in talks with Polish PM Tusk.


Source: The Assam Tribune, PTI

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UNICEF Appeals for $16.5 Million to Combat Mpox Outbreak in East and Southern Africa

  • The new strain of MPOX (clade Ib) poses a significant threat, particularly to vulnerable children and families, with children under 20 accounting for nearly 60% of cases, and those under five making up 21%.


Source: The Assam Tribune, IANS

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Cambodia Celebrates Return of 70 Stolen Khmer Artefacts from Abroad

  • PM Hun Manet highlights the significance of reclaiming these cultural treasures, calling them "priceless" for the Cambodian people.


Source: The Assam Tribune,IANS

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President Murmu Confers First Vigyan Ratna Puraskar and Other Science Awards

  • President Droupadi Murmu awards the inaugural Vigyan Ratna Puraskar to biochemist Govindrajan Padmanabhan.

  • 13 Vigyan Shri Puraskars, 18 Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes, and a Vigyan Team award for Chandrayaan-3 were also conferred.

  • The awards mark the first investiture under the newly instituted Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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NASA Astronauts' Return from ISS Delayed Amid Starliner Issues, Possible Extension Until February 2025

  • NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the ISS on June 6, face an uncertain return as NASA evaluates options due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.


Source: The Assam Tribune, IANS

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Assam CM Announces Land Ownership Rights and Welfare Initiatives for Tea Garden Workers

  • Government to introduce 3% job reservation, build model schools, and establish new colleges in tea regions.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Assam Assembly Sees Opposition Walkout Over Rejected Adjournment Motions

  • Adjournment motions temporarily pause a legislative session.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Assam Government to Restructure Vehicle Tax under The Assam Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2024.


  • 10% OTT for vehicles priced between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, 6% for two-wheelers priced between Rs 70,000 and Rs 3 lakh.

  • Tax on vehicles above Rs 10 lakh remains unchanged; e-rickshaws and three-wheelers included in OTT regime.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Assam's Cabinet Takes Historic Steps to Protect Indigenous Land Rights

  • The Assam State Cabinet has decided to declare notable areas, including Majuli Island and buffer zones at Batadrava and Barpeta, as ‘protected belts and blocks,’ restricting land purchases to Assamese individuals.

  • Will amends Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Act of 1886

  • Additionally, the Cabinet approved the creation of micro tribal belts and blocks, supplementing the existing 12 in the state.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024 Final Round Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Innovative Ideas

  • The Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024, a business idea competition to promote women's entrepreneurship in Assam.

  • Organiser: Industries and Commerce department, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd.

  • Aims:  provide recognition, support, and resources to women entrepreneurs aged 18 to 50 from Assam.


Source: The Assam Tribune

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