12 to 17 August Weekly Current Affairs for CUET 2025 | Important Static GK

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The CT by Atta 247 session covers weekly current affairs in MCQ form for competitive exams, offering benefits like live classes and mock tests in the Adda 247 app. Recent events include the formation of a committee to monitor the Bangladesh border situation, the launch of the country's first Rice ATM in Odisha, and the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Yojana till 2028, along with the passing of former Foreign Minister K. Natwar Singh and the launch of an Inclusive Braille Debit Card by SBI.

Insights

  • The Barclays Run India Report states that the Ambani family's wealth accounts for 10% of India's GDP, showcasing a significant concentration of economic power within a single entity.
  • Various rankings such as NIRF highlight the academic prowess of institutions like BHU, DU, and Anna University, shedding light on the educational landscape in India and the competitive nature of higher education institutions in the country.

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Recent questions

  • What is the purpose of the weekly current affairs session?

    To analyze and revise current affairs for competitive exams.

  • What benefits does the Adda 247 app offer?

    Live classes, mock tests, and daily quizzes for subscribers.

  • What recent development has occurred at the Bangladesh border?

    Formation of a monitoring committee by the Central Government.

  • What significant event is observed on August 12th?

    World Elephant Day.

  • What recent technological development has IIT Indore achieved?

    Live location tracking issues.

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Summary

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Weekly Current Affairs Session at Atta 247

  • Vaishal ji Kan's instructor welcomes everyone to CT by Atta 247 for the weekly current affairs session.
  • Participants are encouraged to have a pen and paper ready to analyze and revise the current affairs covered throughout the week.
  • Congratulations are extended to students who have secured admission to prestigious colleges like Miranda House, Hansraj, and SRCC.
  • The instructor expresses pride in students who achieved success through online learning.
  • The session covers weekly current affairs in MCQ form, relevant for various competitive exams.
  • The Adda 247 app offers live classes, recorded lectures, mock tests, daily quizzes, and other benefits for paid batch subscribers.
  • Participants are instructed on the scoring system for correct and incorrect answers during the session.
  • The Ambani family's wealth is reported to be 10% of India's GDP according to the Barclays Run India Report.
  • A committee with six members has been formed by the Central Government to monitor the situation on the Bangladesh border.
  • The country's first Rice ATM has been launched in Odisha, allowing people to withdraw rice.

18:07

Recent News Highlights in Brief

  • World Elephant Day is observed on the 12th of August.
  • The city hosting the 34th Summer Olympics will be Los Angeles.
  • T.V. Somanathan has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary.
  • The Punjab Assistance Center has been recently launched at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
  • IIT Indore has developed issues for live location tracking.
  • The Cabinet has extended the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Yojana till 2028.
  • Former Foreign Minister K. Natwar Singh passed away at the age of 93.
  • SBI has recently launched an Inclusive Braille Debit Card for the visually impaired.
  • The first state to provide cash assistance for sanitary napkins is Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs will grant NSIL for launching the Manal satellite of Nepal.

40:56

Indian Universities Rankings and International Agreements

  • BHU is ranked fifth, while DU is ranked sixth in the NIRF ranking.
  • Anna University is ranked first among state universities, followed by Jadavpur University at second place.
  • Savitri Bhai Pule University is at fourth place, with Kalka University at fifth and Punjab University at sixth.
  • Osmania University is ranked sixth, followed by Andhra University at seventh and Bharatiyar University at eighth.
  • Kerala University is at ninth place, with CU Set at tenth in the state universities ranking.
  • Indonesia is the country with which India signed a Bilateral Customs Cooperation Agreement.
  • Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia.
  • Haryana is where the Global Women's Kabaddi League was launched for the first time.
  • Bihar made the registration of temples and trusts compulsory recently.
  • Namo Bharat Trains have been started for Indian Railways and NCRTC.

58:30

Bhavana Kant in Pitch Black; Divyang University.

  • Bhavana Kant is the pilot who participated in the Pitch Black military exercise.
  • The first Divyang University of Eastern India will be opened in Jharkhand.
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in Manila and has approved a loan of 170 for the Indian Health System implementation.
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