Current Affairs - August 7, 2023 Current Affairs

Commencing from November 1, 2023, a valid license will be required for the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers, as per the Union Government's announcement.

The anti-dumping duty targets the imports of Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) from China, South Korea, and Indonesia. This measure aims to counter the adverse effects of substandard and inexpensive imports on the domestic optical fibre industry.

Iraq has earned the World Health Organization's (WHO) recognition as the 18th nation to successfully eliminate trachoma as a public health concern. This achievement also marks Iraq as the 50th country to eliminate at least one Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) on a global scale.

Neerakshi, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for mine detection, is a collaborative effort between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and the MSME entity AEPL. This innovative AUV is a pioneering advancement for India.

In the first quarter of FY24, the State Bank of India's standalone net profit witnessed a remarkable 178% year-on-year (YoY) growth, driven by a substantial rise in other income, robust net interest income, and reduced loan loss provisions.

The 31st edition of the World University Games, formerly known as the Universiade, is taking place in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China.

The death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate and prominent figure in Bengali literature, falls on August 7. This annual observance honours his significant contributions to various artistic fields.

The state of emergency has been declared in the Amhara region of Ethiopia to address the growing security concerns posed by extremist groups.

The Valmiki Tiger Reserve has been chosen as a potential site for rhino reintroduction under the National Rhino Conservation Scheme. The establishment of a 'Rhino Task Force' by the Bihar government is also anticipated.

Following the decisive victory of the Cambodian People's Party in the July 2023 elections, Hun Manet, the son of incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen, has been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister by King Norodom Sihamoni.

August 7 has been proclaimed as National Javelin Day in India, a tribute to Neeraj Chopra's remarkable gold medal victory in the men's Javelin Throw event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

In July, the FAO All Rice Price Index experienced a 2.8% rise in comparison to the previous month.

The Rajasthan Cabinet's decision to create 19 additional districts resulted in a total of 50 districts in the state. This move also introduces three new divisions: Banswara, Pali, and Sikar.

In the fiscal year 2023, Sashidhar Jagdishan, CEO of HDFC Bank, stands out as the highest-paid bank CEO. His total remuneration for the fiscal year exceeds Rs. 10.55 crore.

The core focus of the Organ Donation Registry is to enhance service efficiency by facilitating immediate and updated information, particularly by streamlining the process of allocating organs to patients with urgent requirements.

'Swadesh Darshan 2.0' aims to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Tourism has selected 'Prayagraj' and 'Naimisharanya' in Uttar Pradesh for development.

IRDAI has granted permission for insurance companies to classify their bond holdings in HDFC as 'housing and infrastructure' investments until they mature.

The novel COVID variant that is gaining prevalence in the UK is identified as EG.5.1 or the Eris variant. This variant has rapidly become a notable contributor to COVID-19 cases in the region.

The ranking of the world's wealthiest countries often hinges on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which represents the total value of their goods and services. As of August 7, 2023, the USA holds the first position on this list, with a GDP of $26.854 trillion followed by China, Japan, and Germany.

Gaddar, also known as Gummadi Vittal Rao, achieved prominence for his folk songs that addressed societal issues and his activism.