Daily Current Affairs 4th March 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 4th March 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 4th March 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 March 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates First Made-In-India ASTDS Tug
- Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH, virtually inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU).
- The Ocean Grace is the first Make-in-India ASTDS Tug developed by Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW. The MMU is part of the port’s commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- The MMU, dedicated alongside the Ocean Grace, offers a diverse range of healthcare services, underscoring the port’s dedication to community well-being.
Business News
Amit Shah Launches National Urban Cooperative Finance And Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)
- Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) in New Delhi.
- This umbrella organization aims to modernize and strengthen the Urban Cooperative Banking secto, benefiting banks and customers alike.
- It highlights the objective of establishing an Urban Cooperative Bank in every town as part of the One Town-One Urban Cooperative Bank initiative.
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, PB Fintech’s Subsidiary, Receives IRDAI Approval For Composite Insurance Broker License
- PB Fintech’s subsidiary, Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, has secured approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to transition from a direct insurance broker to a composite insurance broker.
Flipkart Introduces Its Digital Payments Solution, Flipkart UPI
- Ecommerce giant Flipkart has made a significant move in the digital payments space by introducing its own UPI services, Flipkart UPI, in partnership with Axis Bank.
- Flipkart UPI, initially exclusive to Android users, facilitates both online and offline transactions within and outside the Flipkart app.
BPCL Teams Up With Neeraj Chopra As Brand Ambassador For ‘Speed’ Petrol
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), one of India’s leading petroleum companies, has recently announced its partnership with Olympic and World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra.
- Neeraj Chopra will serve as the brand ambassador for BPCL’s premium petrol variant, ‘Speed.’ This collaboration adds to BPCL’s list of esteemed brand ambassadors.
Google Unveils Genie AI: Revolutionizing Video Game Creation
- Google’s DeepMind team introduces “Genie,” a groundbreaking AI platform poised to transform the gaming industry and creative endeavors.
- This innovative project signifies a fusion of cutting-edge technology and imaginative potential, offering the capability to craft interactive 2D video games from single image prompts or text descriptions.
Important Days News
World Hearing Day 2024
- Observed every year on March 3, World Hearing Day 2024 fall on a Sunday. The theme for this year, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all.”
- World Hearing Day stands as a global call to action, focusing on the prevention of deafness, hearing loss, and the promotion of ear and hearing care across the globe.
National Safety Day 2024
- National Safety Day is celebrated each year on March 4. In India, this date also signals the commencement of National Safety Week, extending the focus on safety measures beyond just a day.
- The theme for National Safety Day 2024, “Safety for a Sustainable Future,” brings to light the intrinsic link between safety measures and sustainability.
Schemes News
Haj Suvidha App Launched And Haj Guide Released For Haj-2024 By Union Minister Smriti Irani
- Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the Haj pilgrimage experience for 2024.
- The Haj Suvidha App was launched to provide essential information and access to crucial services, while the Haj Guide-2024 was released to educate pilgrims about various aspects of the journey, with a focus on utilizing the app effectively.
Awards News
Dr Pradeep Mahajan Receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024
- Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, the Founder and Chairman and Managing Director of StemRx Hospital and Research Centre, along with StemRx Bioscience Solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024.
- This accolade is a testament to his pioneering efforts and substantial impact in advancing regenerative medicine
