
Current Affairs for August 7, 2024
Topic | Details |
---|---|
Madras High Court Ruling | The Madras High Court declared Section 77-A of the Registration Act unconstitutional. This section permitted district registrars to annul property documents if obtained through fraud or forged records . |
Haryana’s MSP Policy | Haryana has implemented a policy to purchase all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making it the first state in India to do so comprehensively. |
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera’s Appointment | Lt General Vikas Lakhera has assumed the role of Director General of the Assam Rifles, a key paramilitary force in India’s . |
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as SBI Chairman | Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet as the new Chairman of the State Bank of India, effective from August 28, 2024. |
Israeli Military Technology Use | Reports indicate the Israeli military uses Amazon, Google, and Microsoft’s cloud services and AI tools for surveillance in Gaza. These technologies are critical in their operations . |
Muhammad Yunus Leading Bangladesh’s Interim Government | Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid protests . |
Thai Opposition Party Disbanded | Thailand’s Constitutional Court disbanded the largest opposition party for election rule violations, reshaping the country’s political dynamics . |
UN and Sudan Famine | The UN declared a famine in parts of Sudan’s Darfur region, urging international aid amidst ongoing conflict. The situation highlights a significant humanitarian crisis . |
Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympics | Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for not meeting the weight requirement for her category . |
National Javelin Day | August 7 is celebrated as National Javelin Day in India, commemorating Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal in javelin at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics . |