Today’s Current Affairs: 17th July 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
SBI launches Amrit Vrishti 444-Days Term Deposit With 7.25% Interest Rate:
- State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a 444-day term deposit scheme, “Amrit Vrishti”, with an interest rate of 7.25 per cent. This scheme is available to domestic and non-resident Indian customers and will be effective July 15, 2024.
MP Govt Plants 11 Lakh Trees In Single Day, Sets World Record:
- A new Guinness World Record in the category of “the most trees planted by a team in 24 hours” by planting more than 11 lakh saplings.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that Indore, already the cleanest city in India and the economic capital of Madhya Pradesh
Rwandan President:
- President Paul Kagame has secured a decisive victory in Rwanda’s 2024 presidential election, capturing 99.15% of the votes, as reported by the National Electoral Commission. This marks his fourth consecutive term in office.
35th International Biology Olympiad 2024 In Kazakhstan:
- The Indian team, which participated at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024 achieved remarkable success, with one student winning a GOLD medal and three students securing SILVER medals.
Manoj Saunik as MahaRERA Chairman:
- Former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Manoj Saunik, has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). He will succeed Ajoy Mehta, whose term ends in September 2024.
IMF Raises India’s GDP Forecast to 7% for 2024-25:
- In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the ongoing fiscal year to 7%, up by 20 basis points from earlier projections.
- This upward revision reflects improved consumption prospects, particularly in rural areas, supporting India’s economic trajectory.
Uttarakhand’s eSwasthya Dham Portal Integrates with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:
- The Uttarakhand government has successfully integrated its eSwasthya Dham portal with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Pre-Clinical Network Facility Inaugurated in Faridabad:
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inaugurated Asia’s inaugural health research-related “Pre-clinical Network Facility” at Faridabad’s Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI).
New High Efficacy Malaria Vaccine In Africa:
- A new high-quality malaria vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford is officially being rolled out in Africa.
- With this, Côte d’Ivoire has become the first country in West Africa to start administering R21/Matrix-M.
Subhash Dandekar, the Visionary Behind Camlin’s Success Passes Away at 86:
- The stationery industry in India lost a pioneer with the passing of Subhash Dandekar, the founder of the iconic brand Camlin.
- At the age of 86, Dandekar left behind a legacy that transformed the landscape of stationery and art supplies in the country.
India Releases $2.5 Million In Aid For Palestine Refugees:
- The Indian government has released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as part of its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25.
First National Toll-Free Anti-Narcotics Helpline:
- India is set to launch its first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline, ‘1933’, alongside an email service under the name MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra).
- Scheduled for launch by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the seventh Narco-Coordination Centre meeting on July 18.
Yellow-Legged Buttonquail : Spotted
- An elusive and an uncommon breeding migrant bird Yellow legged Buttonquail bird was recently spotted in urban areas of Bopal-Ghuma in Ahmedabad city.
- Yellow-Legged Buttonquail is a small bird species that belongs to the family Turnicidae.
APSTAR-6E Satellite:
- China’s APSTAR-6E satellite has officially begun operating after successfully passing technical reviews both in orbit and on the ground in Hong Kong.
- APSTAR-6E Satellite is China’s first all-electric propulsion communication satellite.
International Civil Aviation Organization:
- India is set to host the second Asia Pacific (APAC) ministerial conference on civil aviation, which will be jointly organised by the Indian government and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- ICAO is an intergovernmental specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
Vishalgad Fort : Anti Enchroachment Drive
- The anti-encroachment drive at Vishalgad Fort took an ugly turn recently after miscreants resorted to violence, roughed up the local shopkeepers, and pelted stones at policemen on duty at the fort premises.
World Heritage Young Professionals Forum:
- As an integral part of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Ministry of Culture is hosting the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum.
U-WIN Portal:
- The U-WIN portal, a replication of the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN, is set for a pan-India launch likely by the end of August.
FishMIP Initiative:
- The report produced by the Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) projects that exploitable fish biomass declined more than 10 per cent, particularly under the high-emissions scenario, by mid-century for many regions of the world.
Kashmir Willow : Global Attention
- Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearance in international games.
- Kashmir willow is mainly grown in Kashmir region of India.
- It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet).
- It has slender trunks and a narrow, conical canopy and it takes 20 to 25 years to mature.