Daily Current Affairs 6 August 2024
- National Javelin Day 2024: Celebrating India’s Athletic Triumph: On August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra made history by winning India’s first Olympic gold medal in track and field.
- IAF Approves Astra Missile Production: The Indian Air Force has authorized the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-30 and LCA Tejas fighter jets. This approval was granted during a recent visit by Deputy Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to Hyderabad.
- India and Saint Christopher & Nevis Sign Sports MoU: India and Saint Christopher & Nevis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in sports. The agreement, signed by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Dr. Denzil Douglas, focuses on improving sports infrastructure, training, and management between the two nations.
- Launch of e-Sankhyiki Portal: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the e-Sankhyiki portal on June 29, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance data management and dissemination in India, making official statistics more accessible and easier to analyze.
- Tata Group’s Semiconductor Facility in Assam: The Tata Group has inaugurated a ₹27,000 crore semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam, which aims to produce 15 billion chips annually. This project, set to be operational by next year, aligns with India’s semiconductor mission and is expected to transform Assam into a significant player in the global semiconductor industry.
- ITBP to Acquire Russian KAMAZ Typhoon Vehicle: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully demonstrated and trialed the Russian KAMAZ Typhoon vehicle at its Transport Battalion in Chandigarh.
- Launch of “India@100” by Piyush Goyal: Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled “India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse,” a book by Prof. K V Subramanian, at a high-profile event in New Delhi. This publication outlines India’s economic trajectory towards 2047.
- Reliance Industries Advances in Fortune Global 500: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has moved up two positions to secure the 86th spot on the 2024 Fortune Global 500 list, marking its highest ranking ever and highlighting its growth and stability in the global business arena.
- President Murmu Honored in Fiji: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the “Companion of the Order of Fiji” during her significant two-day state visit to Fiji, marking a milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
- State Government and SBI General Insurance MoU for DRTPS: The State Government and SBI General Insurance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), enhancing disaster preparedness.
- Passing of Graham Thorpe: Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55.
- India to Host BIMSTEC Business Summit: The Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), will host the 1st BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi on August 6, 2024.
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