Daily Current Affairs 24 August 2024
(A) Inauguration of GST Bhawan in Udaipur, Rajasthan
On August 23, 2024, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, inaugurated the GST Bhawan in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Important Points Related to Rajasthan:
- Chief Minister: Bhajan Lal Sharma
- Governor: Haribhau Bagade
- Capital: Jaipur
- GST Full Form: Goods and Services Tax
- GST Implementation Date in India: July 1, 2017
- Head of GST Council: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
- First State to Pass GST Bill: Assam
(B) National Space Day 2024
India celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024.
Why National Space Day is Celebrated on August 23? On August 23, 2023, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved a soft landing of the Pragyan rover on the moon. India became the fourth country to soft-land a rover on the moon and the first to land near the lunar South Pole.
Theme of National Space Day 2024: “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”
Multimedia Exhibition in New Delhi: A three-day multimedia exhibition has been started by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. On the occasion of the First National Space Day. The exhibition is being organized at the National Rail Museum, New Delhi.
Additional Information:
- Chandrayaan-3 Launch Date: July 14, 2023
- Landing Site: Shiv Shakti Point
- Lander Name: Vikram
- Rover Name: Pragyan
- Indian Space Agency (ISRO) Full Form: Indian Space Research Organisation
- Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
- Launch Vehicle: LVM-3
(C) India Gifts BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine.
What are BHISHM Cubes?
- Purpose: Compact, portable medical units for first-line care in emergencies.
- Medical Supplies: Equipped with essential medicines and equipment for trauma, bleeding, burns, and fractures.
- Surgical Capability: Includes tools for a basic Operation Room, able to perform 10-15 surgeries per day.
- Capacity: Manages approximately 200 cases, addressing diverse medical needs.
- Self-Sufficiency: Generates its power and produces limited oxygen.
(D) SUBHADRA Yojana SOP Announced by Odisha Government
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced the guidelines for the SUBHADRA Yojana in the Odisha Assembly on Friday. This scheme will benefit women aged 21-60, providing them with an annual financial assistance of Rs 10,000 for five years.
About SUBHADRA Yojana:
- Annual Amount: Rs 10,000
- Payment Phases: Rs 5,000 on Rakhi Purnima & Rs 5,000 on International Women’s Day
- Payment Method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiaries’ accounts
(E) US Becomes Top Trading Partner of India
According to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the US has emerged as India’s top trading partner during the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, India has recorded its highest trade deficit with China, amounting to $41.6 billion during January-June 2024.
(F) Peter Lundgren Passes Away
Former Swedish tennis player Peter Lundgren has passed away at the age of 59. He was the former coach of Roger Federer.
FAQ’s
1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a/an:
Ans: Indirect Tax
2. The first state in India to pass the GST legislation in the Assembly was:
Ans: Assam
3. What is the Full form of GST?
Ans: Goods and Services Tax
4. When is the National Space Day celebrated in India?
Ans: 23 August
5. What is the theme of National Space Day in 2024?
Ans: The theme for National Space Day 2024 is “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”
6. Which state has launched Subhadra Yojana?
Ans: Odisha
7. Who declared 23rd August as National Space Day in India?
Ans: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
8. What are BHISHM Cubes?
Ans: The BHISHM Cubes are portable medical units to provide first-line care in emergencies.
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