Daily Current Affairs 26th July, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Ministry of Steel Launches ‘Steel Import Monitoring System’ 2.0 Portal
Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, has launched the upgraded Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) 2.0. The event was attended by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, and other senior government officials.
Renaming of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Halls to Reflect Indian Values
President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two prominent halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ‘Durbar Hall’ is now ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ is now ‘Ashok Mandap.’ This renaming effort aims to better reflect Indian cultural values and ethos within the President’s official residence.
India’s Installed Nuclear Power Capacity to Triple by 2031-32
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India’s installed nuclear power capacity will increase from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32. This announcement was made in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha. Dr. Singh emphasized India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, with a projected national nuclear capacity need of approximately 100,000 MW by 2047.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates India’s 500th Community Radio Station in Aizawl
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s 500th community radio station, Apna Radio 90.0 FM, at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Aizawl, Mizoram. This milestone highlights the government’s dedication to the Act East policy and the enhancement of local communication and information dissemination.
Banking News
AU Small Finance Bank Seeks Universal Banking License
AU Small Finance Bank’s board has approved a plan to transition from a Small Finance Bank (SFB) to a universal bank. This move aligns with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines issued on August 1, 2016, and the circular on the voluntary transition of SFBs to universal banks dated April 26, 2024. A four-member Committee of Directors has been formed to oversee the application process, with HR Khan, the bank’s part-time Chairman and Independent Director, serving as Chairperson.
Schemes News
Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 Launch in Dhanbad
Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, launched the Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Dhanbad on July 25, 2024. This initiative, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, was conducted simultaneously at 300 locations in 47 districts across 11 coal/lignite-bearing states.
Awards News
10th National Community Radio Awards Announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards on July 25, 2024. He also inaugurated India’s 500th Community Radio Station at the event, which was attended by Mizoram’s Chief Minister, Lalduhoma. This event underscored the significance of community radio for both national and regional development in communications.
Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award Ceremony
The Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) awarded the ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ for the year 2023-24 to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Visakhapatnam. The event, hosted by NTPC, was presided over by Atul Bhatt, Chairman of TOLIC and CMD of RINL.
Defence News
Indian Army Departs for Multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024
An Indian Army contingent has departed to participate in the multinational military exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024. This event will take place from July 27 to August 9, 2024, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise aims to foster collaboration and enhance peacekeeping capabilities among military forces worldwide.
Science and Technology News
Discovery of Lithium Resources in Mandya and Yadgiri Districts, Karnataka by AMD
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has discovered lithium resources in Karnataka’s Mandya and Yadgiri districts. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the discovery of 1,600 tonnes (G3 stage) of lithium in the Marlagalla area of Mandya district. Preliminary surveys and limited subsurface exploration were also conducted in Yadgiri district.
Mankind Pharma Acquires Bharat Serums and Vaccines For Rs 13,600 Crore
Mankind Pharma has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100 percent stake in Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) from Advent International for an enterprise value of Rs 13,630 crore, subject to closing adjustments. Advent International is one of the world’s largest and most experienced private equity investors.
Important Days
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024, Remembering India’s Triumph in the Kargil War
India observes Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 every year to honor the brave soldiers of the Indian Army and commemorate their victory over Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil Conflict. This day holds significant importance in India’s military history, marking the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay.
Obituaries News
Former Indonesia Vice President Hamzah Haz Dies at 84
Hamzah Haz, who served as Indonesia’s vice-president from 2001 to 2004 under President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has passed away at the age of 84. He died at a hospital in Jakarta on July 24, as confirmed by a politician from the Development Planning Party (PPP) in a televised interview.
Veteran Marathi Writer Father Francis D’Britto Dies At 81
Father Francis D’Britto, a Vasai-based Catholic priest, writer, and environmentalist known for translating the Bible into Marathi, passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. He died at his home in Vasai, located in Palghar district.
