Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

'Swadesh Darshan 2.0' aims to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Tourism has selected 'Prayagraj' and 'Naimisharanya' in Uttar Pradesh for development.

IRDAI has granted permission for insurance companies to classify their bond holdings in HDFC as 'housing and infrastructure' investments until they mature.

The ranking of the world's wealthiest countries often hinges on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which represents the total value of their goods and services. As of August 7, 2023, the USA holds the first position on this list, with a GDP of $26.854 trillion followed by China, Japan, and Germany.

The 'Naya Savera' scheme, also known as the 'Free Coaching and Allied' scheme, aims to provide specialized coaching to students from recognized minority communities for qualifying exams and competitive recruitment. The 'Naya Savera' scheme supports students from the Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi minority communities.

The implementation of import restrictions has been deferred until November 1, 2023. The move aims to promote domestic manufacturing of these products and reduce inbound shipments from countries like China and Korea.