Daily Current Affairs 5 August 2024

Daily Current Affairs 5 August 2024

1. Launch of New Criminal Law Apps: On August 4, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, introduced the e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon apps in Chandigarh. The event was attended by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Union Home Secretary.
2. Political Shift in Bangladesh: On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a significant political change as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had been in power for 15 years, unexpectedly resigned and left the country. This surprising development was confirmed by a reliable Army source to Reuters, noting that Hasina departed with her sister.
3. VIRAASAT Exhibition: The “VIRAASAT” exhibition, celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day, commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath on August 3, 2024. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event will run until August 16, 2024.
4. President Murmu’s Diplomatic Visit: President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. This visit is particularly notable as it marks the first time an Indian Head of State has visited Fiji and Timor-Leste.
5. Noah Lyles Wins Olympic Gold: American sprinter Noah Lyles secured the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The race was one of the closest in Olympic history, with Lyles finishing just 0.005 seconds ahead of Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson. Lyles clocked a time of 9.784 seconds, narrowly beating Thompson’s 9.789 seconds, while Team USA’s Fred Kerley took bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.
6. Janet Yang Re-elected as Academy President: Film producer Janet Yang has been re-elected for a third term as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alongside her re-election, several new board officers have been appointed to key positions within the Academy.
7. Special Postage Stamps for Paris Olympics: To commemorate the upcoming Paris Olympics, the Department of Posts will release a special set of postage stamps. The event is scheduled for August 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Rang Bhawan, All India Radio, in New Delhi, celebrating sportsmanship, international unity, and India’s support for the Olympic movement.
8. International Conference of Agricultural Economists: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi on August 3. Around 1,000 delegates from 75 countries participated in the conference, which focused on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.”
9. New Leadership in Border Security Force: Daljit Singh Chawdhary, the Director General of Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB), assumed additional charge as the Director General of the Border Security Force on August 3. This appointment makes him the head of the world’s largest Border Guarding Force.
10. Manu Bhaker as Flagbearer: Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time Olympic bronze medallist, has been selected as India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. According to sources from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Bhaker will represent India as the women’s flagbearer during the event.
11. India’s GDP Growth Forecast: India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in FY25 to 7.5%, up from the previous estimate of 7.1%. This new projection surpasses the RBI’s forecast of 7.2% and the Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey estimate of 6.5-7%. The upward revision is attributed to expected improvements in consumption demand driven by government policies and increased capital expenditure.

12. Passing of Yamini Krishnamurthy: On August 3, 2024, India mourned the loss of Yamini Krishnamurthy, a celebrated classical dancer, who passed away at the age of 83 in Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Renowned for her expertise in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi, Krishnamurthy was instrumental in bringing Indian classical dance to the global stage¹².
13. Indian Organ Donation Day: On August 3, 2024, India marked its 14th Indian Organ Donation Day, a pivotal event in the nation’s healthcare calendar. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about organ donation, honor the selfless contributions of deceased donors and their families, and dispel myths surrounding this life-saving practice³⁴.
14. Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana: The government of Jharkhand, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has introduced the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, a significant welfare initiative aimed at empowering women in the state. Officially launching on August 16, 2024, this program will provide financial assistance to eligible women across Jharkhand⁵⁶.