Daily Current Affairs 5th Aug, 2024
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National News
- India Approves Eight New National High-Speed Road Corridors:The Indian government sanctioned the development of eight new national high-speed corridor projects to enhance the nation’s transportation network.
- “VIRAASAT”, 10th National Handloom Day Begins At Handloom Haat, New Delhi:A two-week-long exhibition celebrating National Handloom Day commenced at Handloom Haat, organized by the NHDC under the Ministry of Textiles.
International News
- President Murmu’s Six-Day Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste:President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a diplomatic visit, marking the first by an Indian Head of State to Fiji and Timor-Leste.
- Janet Yang Re-Elected Film Academy’s President:Film producer Janet Yang has been re-elected for a third term as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
States News
- Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana:Chief Minister Hemant Soren introduced a welfare program to empower women in Jharkhand, launching on August 16, 2024.
Banking News
- RBI Cancels Licenses of 78 UCBs Since 2014:The RBI revoked the licenses of 78 Urban Cooperative Banks, with Maharashtra seeing the most cancellations.
Economy News
- India’s Fiscal Deficit Declines to 8.1% of Full-Year Estimate in Q1 FY25:India’s fiscal deficit for the first quarter of FY25 stood at 8.1% of the full-year estimate, a significant reduction from the previous year.
- Ind-Ra Raises FY25 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5%:India Ratings & Research upgraded its GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.5%, surpassing previous estimates.
Appointments News
- DG SSB Daljit Singh Chawdhary Takes Over Additional Charge of Director General, BSF:Daljit Singh Chawdhary assumed additional responsibilities as Director General of the BSF.
Summits and Conferences News
- PM Inaugurates The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd ICAE in New Delhi, with around 1,000 delegates participating.
Important Days
- Commemorating the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day:India observed its 14th Indian Organ Donation Day, raising awareness about organ donation.
Sports News
- Novak Djokovic Clinches First Olympic Gold Medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics:Djokovic won his first Olympic gold in men’s singles tennis at the Paris Olympics.
- Star Shooter Manu Bhaker Set To Be India’s Flagbearer In Closing Ceremony:Manu Bhaker was selected as India’s flagbearer for the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
- Celebration of Paris Olympics 2024: India Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps:A special set of commemorative postage stamps will be released to celebrate the Paris Olympics.
- Noah Lyles Wins U.S. Men’s 100-Meter Olympic Gold in 20 Years:Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics.
Obituaries News
- Iconic Classical Dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy Passes Away:Renowned classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away at 83, leaving a significant legacy in Indian classical dance.
