Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Projection to 6.8% for FY 2024-25:
- The International Monetary Fund, raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection to 6.8% for the financial year (FY) 2024-25.
- In its update to the World Economic Outlook, the IMF has raised 30 basis points from its January forecast of 6.5%.
World Hemophilia Day 2024:
- World Hemophilia Day, a special day for people dealing with hemophilia.
- This day is all about making more people aware of hemophilia, helping those who have it, and working towards a better future for them.
- The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2024 is “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders.
India’s outward FDI rises to $3.91 billion in March: RBI data:
- India’s outward foreign direct investment commitments rose significantly to $3.91 billion in March 2024, compared to $2.63 billion in March 2023.
- Sequentially, they were also higher than $3.67 billion in February 2024, according to Reserve Bank of India data.
Kannada poet Mamta G. Sagar wins international award:
- Mamta G. Sagar, a Bengaluru-based Kannada poet, writer, academic, and activist, has recently won the World Literary Prize from the World Organization of Writers (WOW) for her contributions to the world of literature.
- Dr Sagar is a facilitator at the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology.
Dharamsala to get India’s first ‘hybrid pitch’:
- The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install a state-of-the-art ‘hybrid pitch’.
Ram Charan Honored with Honorary Doctorate in Literature from Vels University:
- Vels University in Chennai conferred an honorary doctorate in literature upon renowned Indian actor Ram Charan.
- This distinguished recognition celebrates Charan’s remarkable contributions to the world of cinema and his profound impact on audiences across the globe.
2024 Young Global Leader:
- The World Economic Forum has named Adwaita Nayar, the co-founder of Nykaa and CEO of Nykaa Fashion, as a ‘2024 Young Global Leader’.
Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in Maharashtra:
- Mahindra Susten, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, enters the hybrid renewable energy sector with a ₹1,200-Crore project in Maharashtra, combining 101 MW wind and 52 MW solar capacity.
BharatPe Appoints Nalin Negi as Chief Executive Officer:
- BharatPe, the fintech company that has been making waves in the Indian payments landscape, has officially elevated Nalin Negi as its chief executive officer.
