Important National Current Affairs in India -July 2nd week 2024

Important National Current Affairs in India (July 2^nd week 2024)

1.      Hemant Soren Reinstated as Jharkhand Chief Minister

• Hemant Soren returned as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after a five-month hiatus following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate​​.

2.      Justice Sheel Nagu Appointed Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court

• Justice Sheel Nagu has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court​​.

3.      RBI Appoints Charulatha S Kar as Executive Director

• Charulatha S Kar has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)​ ​.

4.      Indiabulls Housing Finance Rebrands as Sammaan Capital Limited

• Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd rebranded itself as Sammaan Capital Ltd to reflect its transition from a promoter-led entity to a board-run financial institution​​.

5.      India Unveils Indigenous Light Tank ‘Zorawar’

• India has unveiled the ‘Zorawar’ light tank, developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro, for high-altitude operations​ ​.

6.      ADB and AHFL Partner to Expand Housing Loans for Low-Income Women

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) to provide $60 million in housing loans for low-income women​ ​.

7.      Smart Cities Mission Extended to 2025

• The Government of India has extended the Smart Cities Mission to March 31, 2025​ ​.

8.      World Bank Approves $1.5 Billion Loan for India’s Green Hydrogen Initiatives

• The World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to support India’s green hydrogen and renewable energy projects​ ​.

9.      India-Taiwan Mutual Recognition Agreement on Organic Products

• India and Taiwan signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement for organic products, effective from July 8, 2024​ ​.

10.  Dhirendra Ojha Appointed Principal Spokesperson of Government

• Senior IIS officer Dhirendra K Ojha has been appointed as the principal spokesperson of the central government​ ​.

11.  Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 Held in New Delhi

• The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi, focusing on responsible AI development and adoption​ ​.

12.  NITI Aayog Releases SDG India Index 2023-24

• NITI Aayog released the SDG India Index for 2023-24, assessing the progress of states and union territories towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals​ ​.

13.  J&K National Panthers Party Chief Bhim Singh Passes Away

• Bhim Singh, the chief of J&K National Panthers Party, passed away​ ​.

14.  PM Modi Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar​ ​.

15.  India’s Industrial Production Growth Hits 5.9% in May 2024

• India’s industrial output grew by 5.9% in May 2024, marking the highest growth in seven months​ ​.

16.  NHAI Signs MoU with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety Using AI

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an MoU with IIIT Delhi to develop AI tools for road safety​ ​.

17.  Former IAS Officer P K Mishra to Continue as Principal Secretary to PM Modi

• P K Mishra has been reappointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi​​.

18.  Haryana Cabinet Approves IT Saksham Yuva Scheme

• The Haryana government approved the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, which aims to provide 5,000 jobs in its first phase​​.

19.  India Advances in Drone Warfare with Nagastra-1 Deployment

• India has deployed the Nagastra-1 drone, enhancing its capabilities in drone warfare​​.

20.  Oracle Partners with Tamil Nadu to Empower Youth with IT Skills

• Oracle has partnered with Tamil Nadu to provide IT skills to youth in the state​​.

21.  Cabinet Approves National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)

• The Indian cabinet approved the NFIES to enhance forensic infrastructure across the country​​.

22.  East India’s First Disabled Varsity Opens in Ranchi

• East India’s first university for disabled individuals was inaugurated in Ranchi, Jharkhand​​.

23.  NCRB Launches Mobile App ‘NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws’

• The National Crime Record Bureau launched a mobile app for better dissemination of criminal laws​​.

24.  Vice President Inaugurates ‘Prerna Sthal’ at Parliament House Complex

• The Vice President inaugurated a new monument, ‘Prerna Sthal,’ at the Parliament House Complex​​.

25.  CERT-In and Mastercard India Sign MoU to Enhance Cyber-Resilience in Financial Sector

• CERT-In and Mastercard India signed an MoU to strengthen cyber-resilience in India’s financial sector​​.