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August 8 , 2024 19 hrs 0 min 14 0
  • India and China held the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi.
  • Bike-taxi startup Rapido is the latest Indian startup to become a unicorn, meaning it reached $1 billion in valuation.
  • The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has unveiled the Women Entrepreneurship Program.
    • It aims to tackle the challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship by offering crucial skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities.
  • The Union Education Ministry launched the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal.
    • It allows people looking for apprenticeships to register and apply for opportunities, and it helps industries manage job openings and contracts more effectively.
  • The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2024 report.
    • Out of the 15 ports, 9 ports have witnessed a reduction in the average release time in 2024 vis-a-vis previous year.
  • “The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites” in South Africa are recognized as World Heritage property by the UNESCO.
    • It encompasses 14 locations intricately linked to Nelson Mandela’s life and South Africa’s liberation struggle.

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