Ministry of Defence signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) to establish three advanced testing facilities in Uttar Pradesh under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS).
These include one facility in Lucknow for Mechanical & Material (M&M) and two in Kanpur for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Communications.
DTIS was launched in May 2020 by Ministry of Defence with a Rs 400 crore budget.
DTIS aims to boost indigenous defence production.
Polity & Governance
2. Indian Aircraft Bill 2024 introduced in Lok Sabha, it will replace which Act? – Aircraft Act, 1934
Short News
Organisations & Institutes
3. Recently, which institute has received the distinguished Special Consultative Status from the United NationsEconomic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)? – KIIT DU
KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) received special recognition from the UN Economic and Social Council, for its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Out of 476 global applicants, only 19 were honored, enhancing KIIT’s international reputation.
KIIT signed an agreement with UN Volunteers, enabling students to join UN development projects.
Additionally, KIIT partnered with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) for student exchange programs.
KIIT joins its sister institution, KISS, in holding Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC.
Books & Authors
4. Who is the author of the book “Call of the Gir“? – Parimal Nathwani
State Current Affairs
5. Recently, where was the ’52nd Conference of Governors’ held? – New Delhi
On August 2, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 52nd Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, her first time leading the event.
The conference, attended by key leaders like Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, also included state governors, lieutenant governors, and administrators of union territories.
The two-day event featured participation from NITI Aayog officials and senior government members.
The Conference of Governors, first held in 1949, addresses governance and administrative issues in India.
Miscellaneous
6. What is rank of India in ‘Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024’? – 39th
India ranks 39th in the 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum, up from an adjusted 38th in 2021.
The country’s scores improved in travel prioritization, safety, and health.
In 2022, India had 14.3 million international tourists, 1.47% of the global market, and 15.66% in Asia-Pacific.
The Ministry of Tourism promotes India domestically and internationally through integrated marketing and participation in travel fairs.
7. Where is the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists being organized? – New Delhi
8. According to the report of August, what is the rank of India in terms of aluminium production in the world? – Second
9. Pingali Venkayya’s birth anniversary was celebrated on 2 August, for what special reason is Pingali Venkayya remembered? – He designed the Indian National Flag
10. Who among the following inaugurated the “State Museum Conference on Epoch-India Museums“? – Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
