Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd August 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kashmir City Receives World Craft City Certificate from World Crafts Council:
- In a grand ceremony held in Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International.
UPI Transaction Value Exceeds Rs 20 Lakh Crore for Third Month:
- In July, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transaction values exceeded Rs 20 lakh crore for the third straight month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on August 1.
Former Indian Cricketer and Coach Anshuman Gaekwad Passes Away:
- The cricket world lost one of its most respected figures with the death of Anshuman Gaekwad at the age of 71.
New Delhi Hosts Landmark Event for Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum:
- The GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) Division of the Union Ministry of Culture has orchestrated a significant three-day event in New Delhi from August 1-3, 2024.
India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agriculture Exports in 2023:
- India held onto its position as the world’s eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products in 2023, despite a decline in exports from $55 billion in 2022 to $51 billion.
GST Collection Surges 10.3% in July 2024 to ₹1.82 Lakh Crore:
- India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 10.3% to ₹1,82,075 crore, marking a significant increase from ₹1,65,105 crore in July 2023. This uptick highlights strong domestic consumption and economic resilience.
RBI Update on ₹2,000 Notes Withdrawal:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that nearly 98% of ₹2,000 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation as of July 31, 2024.
- The remaining ₹2,000 notes amount to ₹7,409 crore. The RBI will cease exchanging ₹2,000 notes on April 1, 2024, due to Annual Closing of Accounts, but will resume soon
India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) 2024:
- The India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) 2024, set to take place from August 3rd to 6th at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, is on track to become a landmark event in the hospitality sector.
India and Vietnam Partner on Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal:
- India and Vietnam have partnered to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, reflecting their deep maritime connections.
- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi marks a significant step in this collaborative effort, which aims to preserve and celebrate the shared maritime heritage of both nations.
Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024:
- The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024, held on July 30-31, continued its tradition as a prominent conference aimed at promoting scientific research in Hindi.
Cultural Property Agreement:
- India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin.
- The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.
Genetic Testing In Sports:
- The emergence of genetic testing in sports has gained significant attention, especially with athletes utilising it for performance enhancement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court of India has launched a week-long special week-long Lok Adalat drive to address and resolve long-standing disputes as part of its 75th anniversary (diamond jubilee) celebrations.
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024:
- A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July).
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected
- India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology:
- During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research.
