Today’s Current Affairs: 5th August 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Shri Amit Shah Launches E-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti And E-Summon App:
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah launched the e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti and e-Summon apps for the three new criminal laws in Chandigarh on August 4.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Resigns:
- On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh experienced a monumental shift in its political landscape.
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had held power for 15 consecutive years, abruptly tendered her resignation and left the country.
Pakistan’s $3.6 Billion Interest Payment to IMF
- Pakistan has paid over USD 3.6 billion in interest on IMF loans over the past 40 years, as revealed by the finance ministry. This disclosure was made during a recent meeting of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs.
Janet Yang Re-Elected Film Academy’s 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.
Noah Lyles Wins U.S. Men’s 100-Meter Olympic Gold in 20 Years:
- American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched gold 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.
President Murmu’s Six-Day Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste:
- President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste, marking significant diplomatic engagements.
- This visit is notable for being the first by an Indian Head of State to Fiji and Timor-Leste.
“VIRAASAT”, 10th National Handloom Day Begins At Handloom Haat, New Delhi:
- “VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat in Janpath on 3rd August, 2024.
Ind-Ra Raises FY25 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5%:
- India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has increased its forecast for India’s GDP growth in FY25 to 7.5%, up from the previous estimate of 7.1%. This revised projection surpasses the RBI’s forecast of 7.2% and the Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey estimate of 6.5-7%.
Star Shooter Manu Bhaker Set To Be India’s Flagbearer In Closing Ceremony:
- Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time Olympic bronze medallist, has been chosen to be India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
India’s Fiscal Deficit Declines to 8.1% of Full-Year Estimate in Q1 FY25:
- The Ministry of Finance reported that India’s fiscal deficit for the first quarter of FY25 stood at 8.1% of the full-year estimate, a significant improvement from 25.3% in the same period last year.
RBI Cancels Licenses of 78 UCBs Since 2014:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has canceled the licenses of 78 Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) since 2014.
32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists:
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi
Typhoon-K Vehicle:
- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully conducted a demonstration and trial of the formidable Typhoon vehicle at its Transport Battalion in Chandigarh.
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre:
- India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Centre.
Price Monitoring System App:
- The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy launched Version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile app.
Maritime Partnership Exercise:
- A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg.
- Maritime Partnership Exercise was conducted between Russia and India on the occasion of the 328th Russian Navy Day.
Four-Ringed Butterfly:
- A four-ringed butterfly was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years
- Four-ringed butterfly a species of Satyrinae butterfly.
Giant Radio Source:
- A team led by Indian radio astronomers have reported the discovery of 34 new giant radio sources (GRSs) using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).
Standardised Precipitation Index:
- The India Meteorological Department has analysed trends for precipitation and drought-like conditions over India using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI).
