Daily Current Affairs 11th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Intzroduces Diamond Imprest Licence at IIJS 2024
- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced the introduction of the Diamond Imprest Licence during an interactive session at the 40th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2024.
- The event, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Goregaon, from August 9 to 13, 2024.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Introduces Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha.
- This Bill aims to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and enhance its functioning and independence.
Home Ministry Clarifies Document Requirements for Citizenship Amendment Rules
- The Home Ministry has issued a clarification regarding Schedule-IA of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, which specifies the documents applicants can use to prove their citizenship status from Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan.
- This clarification was communicated to the Directorate of Census via a letter dated July 8.Document Acceptance Clarification:
- Applicants can now use any document issued by the state or central government, or by any judicial or quasi-judicial authority in India, to prove that they or their ancestors were citizens of Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan.
Union Cabinet Approves PMAY-U-2 and PMAY-G Extension for Enhanced Housing
- The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)-2, which aims to construct 1 crore houses for urban poor and middle-class families over the next five years.
- The scheme also includes an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) for rural housing.
Mous And Agreement
India and Nepal Collaborate to Launch Munal Satellite
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, signed an agreement to assist in launching the Nepal-built Munal satellite.
- Munal is an indigenous satellite developed in Nepal under the guidance of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
GAIL and RRVUNL Sign MoU to Explore Joint Venture for Gas-Based Power Plants and Renewable Projects
- State-run GAIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RRVUNL) to explore the transfer of RRVUNL’s gas-based power plants into a proposed joint venture company (JVC).
- This development is crucial for enhancing power reliability during peak consumption periods.
Banking & Finance News
Reserve Bank of India Proposes Public Repository for Digital Lending Apps to Tackle Unauthorised Players
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed to create a public repository of digital lending apps (DLAs) in a bid to address the problems arising from mushrooming unauthorised players in the segment.
- Aim : To help customers verify the legitimacy of DLAs and their association with Regulated Entities (REs)
Appointments & Resignations
Senior IAS Officer T.V. Somanathan Appointed as Cabinet Secretary for a Two-Year Term
- The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet appointed senior bureaucrat T V Somanathan as the cabinet secretary of India.
- He will remain in office for a tenure of two years, starting August 30, 2024.
- He will succeed Rajiv Gauba, who is completing his five-year term in the position.
Sports News
PARIS OLYMPICS 2024:
Aman Sehrawat clinches 57kg wrestling bronze at Paris Olympics
- Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat showcased his potential by clinching the men’s 57kg freestyle bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
- His decisive 13-5 victory over Darian Toi Cruz in the bronze play-off injected hope into the Indian wrestling team, facing recent controversies.
PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker Announced as Flag-Bearers for Closing Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics
- Hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and pistol shooter Manu Bhaker have been named as the joint flag-bearers for the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- This announcement was confirmed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Obituaries
Former External Affairs Minister and Padma Vibhushan Honoree K Natwar Singh Passed Away
- Veteran Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh passed away at the age of 93 in Gurugram, near Delhi.
- He also authored several books including, ‘The Legacy of Nehru: A Memorial Tribute’ and ‘My China Diary 1956-88′ and his autobiography titled ‘One Life is Not Enough’.
- He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the highest civilian award in India after he served as the head of the preparatory committee of the Non-Alignment Summit in New Delhi in 1983.
