Daily Current Affairs - August 25, 2024: Key updates for APSC CCE, UPSC CSE, and govt. job exam preparation

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UN Expresses Alarm Over Rohingya Casualties in Myanmar Conflict

  • Hundreds of Rohingya civilians have reportedly been killed amidst fighting between the military and the Arakan Army.

  • Both sides are accused of serious human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and drone attacks.


Source: AP

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India and US Strengthen Defence Partnership to Promote Free and Open Indo-Pacific

  • The meeting celebrated progress in bilateral defence initiatives, including co-production projects like jet engines and unmanned platforms under the U.S.-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation.

  • The two sides also reviewed the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative, aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indian Ocean.


Source: IANS

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India Aims to Eleminate Left-Wing Extremism by March, 2026: Amit Shah

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a goal to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026.

  • A "strong and ruthless" strategy is planned for the final assault.

  • Shah noted a 53% reduction in Naxal incidents from 2014-24 compared to the previous decade.


Source: PTI

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Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Health Risks: Study

  • Study highlights the importance of good sleep habits for overall health.

  • Men with poor sleep showed worse metabolic health markers; women experienced higher heart rates and body fat.


Source: IANS

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Indian Space Sector Contributes $60 Billion to GDP, Generates 4.7 Million Jobs

  • The report, released by Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh on National Space Day, noted that nearly $13 billion was invested in the sector in recent years.

  • Estimated revenues in the space sector grew from $3.8 billion in 2014 to $6.3 billion in 2023.

  • The sector directly employs 96,000 people in both public and private sectors and supports around 800,000 fishermen daily, along with providing satellite-based weather forecasts for 1.4 billion Indians.

  • India ranks as the eighth-largest space nation globally in terms of funding, with a growing number of startups in the field.


Source: IANS

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Awareness Campaign Against Harmful Parthenium Weed Launched

  • Parthenium weed, harmful to human and livestock health.


Source: Correspondent


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