Monthly Current Affair GK Digest: July 2024

International News

This collaborative initiative aims to prevent and cure metabolic liver diseases by fostering joint research and development between India and France.
Its ultimate goal is to create a fertile ecosystem for collaborative efforts in translational sciences, benefiting individuals affected by these conditions.

Hosted by: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
Focus: Broadening and deepening cooperation among BIMSTEC member nations in areas like security, connectivity, trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts
Outcome: An informal platform for foreign ministers to discuss and strategize on strengthening BIMSTEC cooperation.

This achievement ensures the nation’s food grain sufficiency and benefits more than 22 lakh Indian farmers who participated in wheat sales during this season.
Additionally, approximately Rs. 61 lakh crore have been directly credited to the bank accounts of these farmers under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) program.
The substantial wheat procurement helps maintain a steady flow of food grains into the Public Distribution System (PDS), contributing to food security for all.

This comprehensive three-month campaign, running from July 4th to September 30th, 2024, focuses on themes such as Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Social Development, and Education.
It aims to promote holistic development by addressing critical areas like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and sustainable livelihoods.
The enthusiastic participation of district and block-level officials, frontline workers, community leaders, students, and local representatives underscores the commitment to fulfilling the campaign’s goals and accelerating progress in these key indicators.

This collaborative initiative, known as Project Nexus, aims to interlink the Fast Payment Systems (FPS) of India and four ASEAN nations: Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
By doing so, it will revolutionize cross-border transactions, making them more efficient, faster, and cost-effective.

To address this, the campaign aims to clarify the benefits of life insurance and inform the public about its significance.
Through strategic partnerships and innovative outreach efforts, HDFC Life seeks to educate consumers on the critical role of life insurance.
The initiative includes a combination of on-ground activities and digital initiatives, including informative chat shows in collaboration with ET NOW.
These shows cover various aspects of financial planning with life insurance, such as protection, child plans, and retirement options.

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