Daily Current Affairs July 30, 2024

Daily Current Affairs July 30, 2024

1. Parle Remains India’s Top FMCG Brand According to Brand Footprint:
   • Parle, the biscuit brand owned by Parle Products, continues to hold the position of India’s top FMCG brand. The latest edition of Brand Footprint, Kantar Worldpanel’s annual ranking of the most chosen consumer brands in India, reveals that seven of the top 10 brands are owned by homegrown companies.
2. Nicolas Maduro Re-Elected as Venezuela’s President:
   • Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that Nicolas Maduro has won the presidential election once again. He will govern the country from 2025 to 2031.
3. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh Secure Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics:
   • In a remarkable display of skill and precision, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics. The Indian pair triumphed over South Korea’s Oh Ye Jin and Lee Wonho, marking the second medal for India at these Games. Notably, this achievement makes Manu Bhaker the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games since Independence.
4. Observance of World Nature Conservation Day 2024:
   • World Nature Conservation Day, observed annually on July 28, serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility towards the environment. As we approach the 2024 observance, the focus is on innovative approaches to conservation in an increasingly digital world.
5. Inauguration of ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) at Tata Memorial Hospital:
   • The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS enables the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units/subunits (about 60) to access national and international research papers and scientific journals under one umbrella for read and publish purposes.
6. Launch of Ideas4LiFE Portal by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav:
   • Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, launched the Ideas4LiFE portal at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. This initiative aims to gather innovative ideas related to products and services that promote environment-friendly lifestyles. The launch event was attended by Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, and other dignitaries.
7. Tiger Mortality Data in India Over the Past Five Years:
   • According to government data, a total of 628 tigers died in India during the past five years due to natural causes and other reasons, including poaching.
8. Central Water Commission (CWC) Receives Global WaterTech Award:
   • The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been honored with the GEEF Global WaterTech Award in the category ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit – 2024, held by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF) in New Delhi.
9. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Protecting Children:
   • The 30th of July marks the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, emphasizing the ongoing fight against human trafficking. This year’s theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” underscores the urgent need to protect one of society’s most vulnerable groups: children.
10. Book Release: “Breaking Rocks and Barriers” on Sudipta Sengupta:
    • Sudipta Sengupta, known for groundbreaking achievements in geology and mountaineering, is the subject of a new book titled “Breaking Rocks and Barriers.” Set to be released on July 24 by HarperCollins India, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of India’s most remarkable women scientists and adventurers.
11. India to Host Men’s Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in 2025:
    • The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that India will host the next edition of the Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament in 2025. This significant event will be played in the T20 format, serving as a precursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in India in 2026.
12. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Protecting Children from Exploitation:
    • The 30th of July marks the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, bringing global attention to the ongoing fight against human trafficking. This year’s theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” underscores the urgent need to protect children from exploitation.
13. The International Day of Friendship is an annual observance held on July 30th. In 2024, this meaningful day once again emphasizes the significance of friendship in promoting global peace and understanding.