India hosted the 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in New Delhi on August 1, 2024.
The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral defence ties and coincided with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit.
It was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Hoang Xuan Chien.
Both sides reviewed cooperation areas and signed a Letter of Intent to enhance training exchanges.
Economic Affairs
2. According to the report of World Trade Organization, what is the rank of India in the world in terms of global agricultural exports? – Eighth
3. Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan for solid waste management in India. Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB) located? – Manila
4. How many National High-SpeedRoad Corridor projects have been approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024? – 8
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Appointments
5. Who has India selected as the ‘Chief Astronaut‘ for the India-US space station mission? – Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla
6. Who has been given the additional charge of Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) by the Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Nitin Agarwal? – Daljit Singh Chaudhary
7. Who is the new Managing Director of National Housing Bank (NHB)? – Sanjay Shukla
Exercises & Operations
8. What is ‘INS Shalki’, recently seen in news? – Diesel electric submarine
Jharkhand’s government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has launched Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana.
This scheme provides financial aid to women for their empowerment, education, health, and nutrition.
Seen as a pre-election move before the legislative assembly elections in late 2024, the government will hold enrollment camps across the state from August 3-10, 2024.
11. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? – Madhya Pradesh
Alarming tiger deaths and hunting incidents have been reported in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Located in Umaria district between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges, it became a national park in 1968 and a tiger reserve in 1993.
Known for its valleys, hills, plains, and the historic Bandhavgarh fort, the reserve has tropical moist, deciduous forests with sal, mixed forest, grasslands, and bamboo.
12. The 4th National Hindi Science Conference 2024 was organized in which state? – Madhya Pradesh
Miscellaneous
13. Legionnaires’ disease, recently seen in the news, is caused by which agent? – Bacteria
