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National Events & Programs
1. Which ministry has recently launched the ‘VisioNxt web portal’? – Ministry of Textiles
- The Union Ministry of Textiles launched the VisioNxt web portal to make India a global fashion leader.
- The portal provides real-time, India-specific fashion trend insights, reducing reliance on foreign forecasting agencies.
- It was launched by Union Minister Giriraj Singh on 5 September 2024 in New Delhi.
- The India-specific Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24×25’ was also unveiled at the event.
- The VisioNxt portal was developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
- Located at NIFT Chennai, VisioNxt uses AI and emotional intelligence, with a prediction model called “DeepVision” to interpret Indian fashion trends.
International Affairs
2. Michel Barnier has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country? – France
- French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the Prime Minister of the country.
- Michel Barnier is a member of the right-wing Republican Party, who has been appointed in place of former Prime Minister Gabriel Atal.
3. Which country have signed an agreement on submarine rescue operations with India ? – South Africa
4. Which country has officially joined the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as its newest member? – Algeria
5. How many agreements were signed between India and Singapore during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Singapore visit? – 4
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Appointments
6. Who has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission? – Aparna Yadav
Awards & Honors
7. Who has received the prestigious ‘Gender Diversity‘ National Award at the Indian Steel Association Steel Conclave 2024? – Dr. Dasari Radhika
8. Who has felicitated 82 selected teachers with the ‘Teachers Awards 2024‘? – President Droupadi Murmu
Important Days & Weeks
9. Which day will be observed and celebrated as ‘Sootea Day’ by the Assam government? – 20 August
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Sootea Police Station in Biswanath District.
- He paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1942 Quit India Movement.
- He announced that August 20 will be celebrated as Sootea Day. Sarma revealed plans to build a heritage monument at the site.
- Rs 5 crores have been allocated for this project.
State Current Affairs
10. Recently, where was the first ‘International Solar Festival’ organized? – New Delhi
- India’s solar energy capacity has increased 32 times in the last decade.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this during the first International Solar Festival in New Delhi, held via video conferencing.
- India is on track to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and is the first G20 nation to meet Paris Agreement goals on renewable energy.
- The International Solar Alliance (ISA), established in 2015, now has 100 member countries.
- The festival celebrates solar energy’s global impact, with technical sessions, exhibitions, and cultural performances enhancing the event.
11. Recently, the Prime Minister of India launched ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ in which state?- Gujarat
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative in Surat, Gujarat, via video conferencing.
- The program involves constructing around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures to enhance water sustainability.
- He emphasized the importance of public participation in water conservation to secure a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
- He stated that future generations will evaluate us based on our approach to water.
- Water conservation is deeply rooted in India’s culture, with initiatives like Jal Jivan Mission and Atal Bhujal Yojana supporting this cause.
- He called for adopting new technologies to address water scarcity issues.
12. Onam festival is celebrated in which of the following states? – Kerala
- Onam Festival is the main harvest festival of Kerala, Onam Festival is celebrated for 10 days in the honor of Raja Mahabali.
- This year Onam celebrations started from 9th September and will continue for 10 days.
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