Daily Current Affairs 02nd Aug 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

India Ranked 2nd Largest Aluminium Producer in the World

India has become a major player in the global mineral production industry. The country is now the 2nd largest producer of aluminium, the 3rd largest producer of lime, and the 4th largest producer of iron ore in the world. These rankings show India’s growing importance in the global mineral sector.

Introduction of Electronic Human Resource Management System

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced in the Rajya Sabha that the Union Government has introduced a new Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS). This system aims to make the management of government employees’ service matters more efficient through digital means.

Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024: Promoting Scientific Research in Hindi

The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 was held on July 30-31. This conference aims to promote scientific research in Hindi. It was organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal, along with other institutions like 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.

State in News

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

Agreements News

India 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.

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 honoured by their alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. The ceremony was held in San Francisco and marked a significant milestone in their careers, highlighting the global impact of India’s premier technological institutes.

Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage

Several iconic South African sites associated with Nelson Mandela have been inscribed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. This recognition was announced during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. It celebrates the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and marks a significant milestone in preserving 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, former Indian cricketer and coach Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at the age of 71. He succumbed to blood cancer after a prolonged battle with the disease. His 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 the nation’s capital.

Kashmir City Receives World Craft City Certificate from World Crafts Council

In a grand ceremony held in Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International. The event was attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, President of the World Crafts Council, and other notable personalities. This recognition came after the World Crafts Council announced its decision in June 2024 to include Kashmir in its World Craft City list.