Daily Current Affairs 2nd Aug, 2024

Daily Current Affairs 2nd Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation

Dear Readers,

This post contains important current affairs of 2nd Aug, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 2nd Aug, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 2nd Aug, 2024 Current affairs test.

National News

India Ranked 2nd Largest Aluminium Producer in the World

- India has solidified its position as a major player in the global mineral industry, ranking as the 2nd largest producer of Aluminium, the 3rd largest producer of lime, and the 4th largest producer of iron ore worldwide.
- These rankings highlight India’s substantial contributions to the global mineral sector and emphasize its growing importance.

Introduction of Electronic Human Resource Management System

- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the implementation of a new Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) in the Rajya Sabha.
- This system is designed to streamline and improve the management of government employees’ service matters through digital means.

Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024: Promoting Scientific Research in Hindi

- The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024, held on July 30-31, continued to serve as a significant conference promoting scientific research in Hindi.
- Organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal, in collaboration with various institutions including Vijnana Bharati Madhya Bharat Province, Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University.
- The event provided a platform for presenting and discussing scientific work in Hindi.

International News

India and Vietnam Partner on Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal

- India and Vietnam have teamed up to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, underscoring their shared maritime heritage.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking a significant step in preserving and celebrating the maritime history of both nations.

State NewsGujarat Unveils GRIT: A New Era in State-Level Policy Planning

- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the creation of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT), a state-level think tank modeled after the NITI Aayog.
- This announcement, made during the NITI Aayog governing council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a new chapter in Gujarat’s approach to policy formulation and implementation.

Banking News

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 stop exchanging ₹2,000 notes on April 1, 2024, due to the Annual Closing of Accounts but will resume on April 2, 2024, at designated RBI offices.
  Economy News

GST Collection Surges 10.3% in July 2024 to ₹1.82 Lakh Crore

- In July 2024, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 10.3%, reaching ₹1,82,075 crore, up from ₹1,65,105 crore in July 2023.
- This growth indicates strong domestic consumption and economic resilience.

Agreements NewsIndia and WHO Sign Landmark Agreement for Global Traditional Medicine Centre

- On July 31, 2024, the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the World Health Organization signed a crucial Donor Agreement at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva.
- This agreement outlines the financial terms for implementing the activities of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

Summits and Conferences News

India International Hospitality Expo 2024: Poised for Great Success

- The India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) 2024, scheduled from August 3rd to 6th at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, is set to be a landmark event in the hospitality sector.
- With over 1000 exhibitors and an anticipated attendance of more than 20,000 B2B buyers, this seventh edition promises to showcase a wide range of products and services from luxury hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

Ranks and Authors News

India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agriculture Exports in 2023

- India maintained 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.
- This stability comes amidst a general decrease in agricultural exports among seven of the top ten exporting nations.

Awards News

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Honored with Honorary Doctorate from IIT-Kharagpur

- Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and his wife Anjali Pichai were honored by their alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, with honorary doctorates.
- The ceremony, held in San Francisco, marked a significant milestone in their careers and underscored the global impact of India’s premier technological institutes.

Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage

- UNESCO has inscribed several iconic South African sites associated with Nelson Mandela as World Heritage Sites.
- This recognition, announced during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, celebrates Mandela’s life and legacy and preserves the memory of South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy.

Obituaries News

Former Indian Cricketer and Coach Anshuman Gaekwad Passes Away

- On July 31, 2024, the cricket world mourned the loss of Anshuman Gaekwad, a respected former Indian cricketer and coach, who died at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.
- Gaekwad’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cricket, leaving behind a legacy as a player, coach, and administrator.

Miscellaneous News

New Delhi Hosts Landmark Event for Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum

- The GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) Division of the Union Ministry of Culture organized a significant three-day event in New Delhi from August 1-3, 2024.
- The ‘State Museum Conclave on the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum’ brought together key stakeholders to discuss the ambitious project of creating the world’s largest museum in the heart of India’s capital.

Kashmir City Receives World Craft City Certificate from World Crafts Council

- In a grand ceremony in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International.
- The event, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and World Crafts Council President Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, celebrated Kashmir’s inclusion in the World Craft City list, as announced by the council in June 2024.

Daily Current Affairs 2nd Aug, 2024

Daily Current Affairs 2nd Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation

National News

India has solidified its position as a major player in the global mineral industry, ranking as the 2nd largest producer of Aluminium, the 3rd largest producer of lime, and the 4th largest producer of iron ore worldwide.

These rankings highlight India’s substantial contributions to the global mineral sector and emphasize its growing importance.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the implementation of a new Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) in the Rajya Sabha.

This system is designed to streamline and improve the management of government employees’ service matters through digital means.

The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024, held on July 30-31, continued to serve as a significant conference promoting scientific research in Hindi.

The event provided a platform for presenting and discussing scientific work in Hindi.

India and Vietnam have teamed up to develop the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, underscoring their shared maritime heritage.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking a significant step in preserving and celebrating the maritime history of both nations.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the creation of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT), a state-level think tank modeled after the NITI Aayog.

This announcement, made during the NITI Aayog governing council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a new chapter in Gujarat’s approach to policy formulation and implementation.

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 stop exchanging ₹2,000 notes on April 1, 2024, due to the Annual Closing of Accounts but will resume on April 2, 2024, at designated RBI offices.

In July 2024, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 10.3%, reaching ₹1,82,075 crore, up from ₹1,65,105 crore in July 2023.

This growth indicates strong domestic consumption and economic resilience.

On July 31, 2024, the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the World Health Organization signed a crucial Donor Agreement at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva.

This agreement outlines the financial terms for implementing the activities of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

The India International Hospitality Expo (IHE) 2024, scheduled from August 3rd to 6th at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, is set to be a landmark event in the hospitality sector.

With over 1000 exhibitors and an anticipated attendance of more than 20,000 B2B buyers, this seventh edition promises to showcase a wide range of products and services from luxury hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

India maintained 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.

This stability comes amidst a general decrease in agricultural exports among seven of the top ten exporting nations.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and his wife Anjali Pichai were honored by their alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, with honorary doctorates.

The ceremony, held in San Francisco, marked a significant milestone in their careers and underscored the global impact of India’s premier technological institutes.

UNESCO has inscribed several iconic South African sites associated with Nelson Mandela as World Heritage Sites.

This recognition, announced during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, celebrates Mandela’s life and legacy and preserves the memory of South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy.

On July 31, 2024, the cricket world mourned the loss of Anshuman Gaekwad, a respected former Indian cricketer and coach, who died at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.

Gaekwad’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cricket, leaving behind a legacy as a player, coach, and administrator.

The GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) Division of the Union Ministry of Culture organized a significant three-day event in New Delhi from August 1-3, 2024.

The ‘State Museum Conclave on the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum’ brought together key stakeholders to discuss the ambitious project of creating the world’s largest museum in the heart of India’s capital.

In a grand ceremony in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International.

The event, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and World Crafts Council President Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, celebrated Kashmir’s inclusion in the World Craft City list, as announced by the council in June 2024.

Related articles

Recent articles