Daily Current Affairs 4th April, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 4th April, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 4th April, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 4th April, 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
End of Tenure for Dr. Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha
- Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, is set to retire from his position in the Rajya Sabha.
- His retirement brings an end to his extensive involvement of over thirty years in the Upper House.
Appointments News
Rajeev Singhal Becomes Tata International’s New MD
- Rajeev Singhal has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Tata International, the worldwide trading and distribution division of the Tata Group.
- This appointment, effective from the first of April 2024, follows the retirement of Anand Sen on the last day of March 2024, as announced by the company.
Awards News
National Recognition for Dr. Karthik Kommuri
- At the National Fame Awards 2024, Dr. Karthik Kommuri was honored for his exceptional contributions to orthodontics and dentistry.
- Recognized for his dedication to patient care and excellence in dental practice, Dr. Kommuri received the Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist award in Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain during the ceremony in Mumbai, with Dia Mirza as the chief guest.
Important Days
International Mine Awareness Day Celebrated by the United Nations
- The United Nations marked the 4th of April as International Mine Awareness Day, focusing on the adverse effects of landmines and explosive remnants of war on civilian populations.
- The day emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individuals with disabilities in areas of conflict and peacebuilding.
- The 2024 theme, ‘Protecting Lives, Building Peace,’ underscores the role of mine action in saving lives and fostering peace in affected regions.
Summits and Conferences News
Ajit Doval Represents India at SCO Security Council Meeting
- At the 19th annual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security council secretaries held in Astana, Kazakhstan, India’s representation was led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
- During the event, which took place from April 2 to 3, 2024, Doval also had a meeting with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan and current SCO Chairman.
Ranks and Reports News
Mukesh Ambani Features in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2024
- Mukesh Ambani, the head of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has been ranked 9th on the Forbes 38th Annual World’s Billionaires List 2024, making him the only Indian in the top ten.
- The list is headed by Bernard Arnault and his family, proprietors of the French luxury conglomerate LVMH.
Sports News
Arjun Erigaisi Tops India’s Chess Rankings, Enters World Top 10
- India’s Arjun Erigaisi has emerged as the country’s top chess player, making his entry into the world’s top 10 with a standard rating of 2756, as per the latest rankings by the FIDE, the international chess federation.
Miscellaneous News
Geographical Indication Tag for Bundelkhand Wheat Variety
- The Kathiya Gehu wheat variant, indigenous to the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- This marks the first time an agricultural product from Uttar Pradesh has received such recognition, highlighting its unique regional significance.
