India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Confederation of Indian Industries hosts the 1st BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8, 2024.
The summit, inaugurated by Dr. S. Jaishankar and attended by key leaders, aims to boost regional trade and investment among BIMSTEC countries. Over 300 stakeholders will discuss trade, connectivity, energy security, inclusive growth, and sustainable development.
Government Schemes
2. ‘Nandini Sahakar Yojana’, which was in the news recently, was launched by whom? – NCDC
Nandini Sahakar Yojana launched by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a women-centric scheme of financial assistance, project formulation, hand-holding and capacity development.
It aims to assist women cooperatives under the ambit of NCDC to undertake business model based activities. Please note that there is no minimum or maximum limit of financial assistance to projects by women cooperatives.
International Affairs
3. Recently, where was the 5th meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held? – Jakarta
The fifth ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting in Jakarta from July 29 to August 1, 2024, aimed to enhance economic cooperation between ASEAN and India by reviewing the 2009 AITIGA.
ASEAN is a key trade partner for India, with significant trade volumes and a notable trade deficit. The meeting focused on improving the trade agreement and fostering deeper economic collaboration.
4. Who has been appointed the head of the interim government of Bangladesh – Muhammad Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, the President’s press secretary said in a statement late night.
Let us tell you that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had resigned and left the country after the deadly protests.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has also been released from house arrest.
Science & Technology
5. What is ‘C-130J Super Hercules’, recently seen in news? – Turboprop military transport aircraft
A Bangladesh-registered C-130J Hercules jet became the most tracked flight on Flightradar24.com amid rumors of the Bangladesh Prime Minister leaving the country.
The C-130J Super Hercules, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a four-engine military transport aircraft used for tactical missions.
It has a 19-ton payload capacity, can operate from rough runways, and is primarily used by the US and other nations for airdropping troops and equipment.
Sports
6. In which weight category was Vinesh Phogat disqualified at the Paris Olympics? – 50 kg
August 7 was not a good day at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who reached the Olympic wrestling final for the first time, has been disqualified due to her overweight.
Let us tell you that Phogat had made her place in the gold medal match by defeating Cuba’s Yusnelis Guzman Lopez 5-0.
After Vinesh’s disqualification from the final, the gold medal match will be between Sarah Ann Hildebrandt and Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (Cuba).
Short News
Appointments
7. Who has been appointed as the full-time DGP of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir? – RR Swain
The Home Ministry has recently appointed RR Swain as the full-time DGP of Jammu and Kashmir.
Till now he was holding the additional charge of DGP Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the order issued by Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Swann is appointed as DGP from the date of assuming charge till 30-09-2024 or until further orders.
Awards & Honours
8. Who has been awarded Fiji’s highest civilian honour ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ on 6th August 2024? –Droupadi Murmu
An investigation into 43 tiger deaths between 2021 and 2023, with 34 in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and 9 in Shahdol Forest Circle, revealed poor investigations and missing body parts in 10 cases.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) reported these findings on July 15. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, located in Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its high density of Royal Bengal Tigers and was declared a tiger reserve in 1993.
