Daily Current Affairs 7 August 2024
- NCW Launches Digital Shakti Center: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has inaugurated the Digital Shakti Center in New Delhi to combat the increasing cybercrimes against women. This initiative aims to empower women with cyber safety knowledge, support complaint registration, and create a secure digital environment12.
- CSFB and Edelweiss Life Insurance Partnership: Capital Small Finance Bank (CSFB) and Edelweiss Life Insurance have entered into a bancassurance partnership. This collaboration allows CSFB’s 177 branches to offer Edelweiss Life’s insurance products, enhancing CSFB’s financial solutions and expanding Edelweiss Life’s reach.
- Export of GI-Tagged Fig Juice: Purandar Highlands Farmers Producer Company Ltd has achieved a milestone by exporting India’s first GI-tagged fig juice to Poland. This follows the successful export of GI-tagged Purandar figs to Hong Kong in February 2023.
- Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants: The Australian government has introduced the Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants to foster collaboration with India. These grants cover sustainable manufacturing, energy transition research, and artistic projects, strengthening bilateral ties.
- Appointment of New SBI Chairman: On August 6, 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as the new Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). Setty, currently the senior-most Managing Director (MD) of SBI, will take over on August 28, 2024, succeeding Dinesh Kumar Khara.
- Namami Gange Mission 2.0 Projects: The Government of India has completed and operationalized four major projects under the Namami Gange Mission 2.0 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25. These projects, located in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, are crucial for reducing pollution and improving the ecological health of the Ganga and its tributaries.
- Dinesh Karthik as SA20 League Ambassador: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the SA20 League. This role aims to enhance the league’s global reach and strengthen its position in T20 cricket.
- Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera Takes Charge: Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera has assumed the role of Director General of Assam Rifles.
- Muhammad Yunus to Lead Interim Government: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head Bangladesh’s interim government following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass uprising led by students.
- RBI Maintains Interest Rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) concluded its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, deciding to keep the benchmark interest rates at 6.5% by a 4:2 majority. This marks the ninth consecutive instance of unchanged rates, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary policy amid economic challenges.
- Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling following the Paris Olympics 2024.
