Current Affairs - August 4, 2023 Current Affairs

D. Gukesh, the 17-year-old chess prodigy, has overtaken Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand to become India's top-ranked chess player in the live world rankings.

Mukesh Ambani is currently the richest man in India with a net worth of $90.8 billion. He is ranked 13th on the global list of richest individuals as of August 2023. Gautam Adani is ranked second on the list with a net worth of $54.9 billion.

The report forecasts that India will grow at an average rate of 6.7% per year from FY24 to FY31, making it the fastest-growing large economy. India aims to increase its share of global manufacturing exports and raise manufacturing's contribution to GDP to 25% by 2025, as stated in the report by S&P Global.

The Assam State Zoo recently achieved the successful breeding of a Himalayan Vulture in captivity, which is a significant achievement for wildlife conservation. Successful breeding is the second instance in the world, after France, where these vultures have been bred in captivity. The Himalayan Vulture is categorized as 'Near Threatened' according to its conservation status.

The 'Rajmargyatra' app introduced by NHAI aims to provide a seamless travel experience for highway users on Indian National Highways by offering comprehensive information and efficient complaint redressal. Also, the app sends over-speeding notifications to users to promote responsible driving behaviour and reduce accidents on national highways.

The partnership aims to provide customers with the convenience of UPI's fast and secure payments while enjoying the benefits of credit and card rewards, merging UPI's convenience with credit card features.

NABARD has sanctioned a total amount of Rs 1,974.07 crore to the Rajasthan government under the RIDF for the financial year 2023-24. NABARD has sanctioned Rs 926.48 crore for the improvement of rural roads in Rajasthan.

The Ayush (AY) visa category introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs aims to allow foreign nationals to receive medical treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine, including therapeutic care, wellness, and Yoga.

The Asian Games takes place every four years and is organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). China has been selected as the host country for the upcoming Asian Games in 2023.

Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was noted for his poems and lyrics for Marathi movies, showcasing his significant contributions to Marathi literature and the arts. Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 for his notable contributions to the field of literature and his impact on Marathi culture.

The new security pact that Pakistan has approved with the United States is called the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA). The primary purpose of the CIS-MOA is to facilitate military hardware procurement and enhance defence ties between Pakistan and the United States.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 'Unmesha' International Literature Festival and the 'Utkarsh' Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The 'Unmesha' festival celebrates international literature, while the 'Utkarsh' festival celebrates folk and tribal performing arts. The 'Unmesha' festival is organized by Sahitya Akademi, and the 'Utkarsh' festival is organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi.

The new logo of NMDC was unveiled by Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation. The new logo of NMDC symbolizes the company's past achievements, present commitment, and future aspirations. The headquarters of NMDC is in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The Indian National Cricket team won the ICC T20 World Cup in the year 2007.

Shohini Sinha, an Indian-American, has been selected as the new special agent in charge of the Salt Lake City Field Office by FBI Director Christopher Wray.

The S&P Global India Services PMI reached a record high of 62.3 in July, indicating a significant expansion in the services sector. An S&P Global India Services PMI reading above 50 indicates economic expansion in the services sector.

RBI has directed authorized dealer banks to cease outward remittances or financial commitments by individuals towards foreign entities until the reporting issues are regularized.

Companies aspiring for Maharatna status must maintain an average annual net profit exceeding Rs 2,500 crore over the last three years, among other criteria.

Cases are eligible for consideration under the Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme if the arbitral award was issued up to January 31, 2023, or the court award was passed on or before April 30, 2023, in an arbitral proceeding or court proceeding involving the government or its undertakings.

Entities recognized as startups under the Startup India initiative receive various benefits, including access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and incubation facilities to help them refine their business models and strategies.