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1. With which country has India recently partnered for the semiconductor sector ? – Singapore
India and Singapore have signed a number of agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in semiconductors, healthcare and digital economies and elevating their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The agreement focuses on creating a semiconductor ecosystem and providing opportunities for Singapore companies in the Indian market.
2. Deepti Jeevanji won which medal in the women’s 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics ? – Bronze
India’s Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 race at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
She completed the race in 55.82 seconds. Jeevanji secured third place, finishing behind Yuliia Shuliar from Ukraine, who clocked 55.16 seconds.
The second-place finisher was Aysel Onder from Turkey, who holds the world record and finished in 55.23 seconds.
This achievement highlights Jeevanji’s significant performance on an international stage.
3. Which award did Indian club thrower Dharambir win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics ? – Gold
Indian club thrower Dharambir breaks Asian record to win gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics.
While compatriot Pranav Surma won the silver medal.
Dharambir won this medal in the men’s F51 event.
Dharambir won the gold by throwing the club 34.92 metres in his fifth attempt.
4. Who is the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel solo ? – Siddharth Agarwal
Bengaluru’s Siddharth Agarwal has created history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel.
On August 29, at the age of 49, Agarwal completed a 42-km swim in 15 hours and six minutes.
He has surpassed the record set by Srikanth Vishwanathan in the year 2018.
5. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced to build how many football stadiums in the state? – 18
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a plan to build 18 football stadiums in 18 divisions of the state.
The government has taken this decision to boost football infrastructure and encourage more tournaments.
Yogi government will build 18 football stadiums and 827 football grounds in Uttar Pradesh.
6. Which country has scored the highest powerplay total in T20I cricket history ? – Australia
Australia has set the record for scoring the most runs in powerplay overs in T20 International cricket.
Australia made this record against Scotland in the match held at Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh.
Australia scored a record 113 runs in the first six overs. Australia’s star player Travis Head played a brilliant innings of 80 runs in 25 balls.
7. In Para Olympics – 2024 , Sachin Sarjerao won the silver medal by throwing how many meters in shot put ? – 16.32m
8. Which state assembly recently introduced a new legislative practice by launching “Zero Hour ”?- Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly introduced Zero Hour for the first time in its proceedings.
Zero Hour, an Indian parliamentary invention from the Sixties, is gradually being adopted by state assemblies.
It is a convention, not a rule, and is not mentioned in the rules of Parliament or State Assemblies.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, announced its introduction at the start of the monsoon session on 3 September 2024.
Zero Hour begins at 12:30 PM, after the Question Hour, and lasts for 30 minutes.
During Zero Hour, members can raise urgent matters of public importance, with each member getting about a minute to speak.
9. Bandipur Tiger Reserve , recently seen in the news, is located in which state? – Karnataka
An elephant patrol team recently rescued a tusker stuck in a rail barricade in the Maddur range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka, at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
It was established as Venugopala Wildlife Park in 1931 by the Maharaja of Mysore and expanded as Bandipur Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger in 1973.
The reserve is bordered by the Kabini River to the north and the Moyar River to the south.
Bandipur experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
10. Where did President Draupadi Murmu inaugurate Vishva Shanti Buddha Vihar ? – Maharashtra
President of India Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the newly built Vishvashanti Buddha Vihar in Udgir of Latur district.
The newly inaugurated Buddha Vihar in Udgir is a replica of the Buddha Vihar in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.
Vishwashanti Buddha Vihar is spread over 15 hectares.
11. Which state government recently passed ‘Aparajita Women and Child Bill 2024 ’? – West Bengal
In response to a tragic crime of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital on August 9, the West Bengal Assembly passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, to strengthen protections for women and children.
The bill amends several criminal laws, including the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012.
It proposes harsher penalties for rape, including life imprisonment for the convict’s natural life or the death penalty.
The bill mandates time-bound investigations of rape cases within 21 days.
It also imposes penalties for unauthorized publication of court proceedings and ensures convicts bear victims’ medical costs.
12. Which organization recently released “India Development Update: India’s Trade Opportunities in a Changing Global Context ” report? – World Bank
The World Bank stated that India’s medium-term outlook remains positive despite challenging global conditions.
India’s growth is expected to reach 7% in the financial year 2024-25 and stay strong in 2025-26 and 2026-27.
The World Bank released a report ‘India Development Update: India’s Trade Opportunities in a Changing Global Context’ on 3 September 2024.
With strong revenue growth and fiscal consolidation, the debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decrease from 83.9% in 2023-24 to 82% by 2026-27.
The current account deficit is expected to remain around 1 to 1.6% of GDP until 2026-27.
The World Bank emphasized the importance of trade for growth but noted that increased protectionism and barriers could limit trade opportunities.
13. According to the Fortune India – 2024 list , who is the richest woman in India ? – Savitri Jindal
14. Which countries did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit from 3 to 5 September ? – Brunei and Singapore
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