Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

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Category : International Published on: August 18 2024

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Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed was arrested by the Pakistan military in connection with a housing scheme scandal.
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa following a massive outbreak, with the disease spreading through close contact and causing severe symptoms.
Lei Muzi, a 13-year-old Chinese girl, made history with her Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" performance at the Indian Embassy in China.

Delhi’s Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after winning his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia.
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Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path will celebrate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with cultural displays, band performances, and 30 tableaux.
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India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on telecommunications cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India.
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From April 1, all national highway toll plazas will accept only FASTag and UPI payments to ensure smooth and faster travel.
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Shri Praveen Vashista was appointed Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission on January 16, 2026.
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Jaipur hosted the second regional conference on labour codes to ensure smooth implementation of the four new labour laws.
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Bill Gates has initiated the closure process of the Gates Foundation, which is set to wind up by 2045 after spending nearly $200 billion.
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Over 100 students were infected by a norovirus outbreak in China’s Guangdong province.
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National Startup Day 2026 marks 10 years of the Startup India initiative launched to promote entrepreneurship.
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MS Dhoni was appointed brand ambassador of the Pune Grand Tour, India’s first international multi-stage cycling race.
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Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)