op 10 Current Affairs for August 3, 2024
Rank | Headline | Details |
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1 | India Hosts International Conference of Agricultural Economists | India is hosting the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists at the Pusa Institute, New Delhi, from August 2 to 7, 2024, marking the first time the event has been held in India in 66 years. |
2 | Preeti Sudan Appointed as UPSC Chairperson | Preeti Sudan, a former Union Health Secretary and a 1983 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), succeeding Dr. Manoj Soni. |
3 | India Elected Vice-Chair of Supply Chain Council | India has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), focusing on enhancing supply chain resilience. |
4 | Launch of Ideas4LiFE Initiative | The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change launched the Ideas4LiFE initiative at IIT Delhi to promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles, led by Minister Bhupender Yadav. |
5 | One DAE One Subscription Initiative | The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched the One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) initiative, providing access to a wide range of research papers and journals for scientists, engineers, and students. |
6 | Paris Olympics 2024 Updates | Highlights from the Paris Olympics, including India’s medal tally and notable achievements such as Swapnil Kusale winning a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. |
7 | ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for India | The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support solid waste management projects across India, aiming to improve environmental sustainability. |
8 | First Woman Director General of Medical Services (Army) | The Indian Armed Forces have appointed their first woman Director General of Medical Services, marking a significant milestone in gender equality within the military. |
9 | SERA’s New Space Exploration Partnership | The Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) announced a new partnership with an unspecified nation to advance its human spaceflight program. |
10 | World Bank Loan for India’s Green Hydrogen Initiatives | The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support India’s green hydrogen initiatives, focusing on low-carbon energy development and renewable energy projects. |