Veteran actor Smriti Biswas died on July 3 at the age of 100. The actor, best known for her work in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi films, breathed her last at her house in Nashik due to age-related illness. Social media too is flooded with condolence posts for Smriti Biswas with many sharing pictures of the …
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and Fortune Global 500 Company, has proudly announced its role as the official Principal Partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for four years, spanning from the Paris Olympics in 2024 to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Supporting Indian Athletes’ Grit and Determination BPCL’s partnership aims to …
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Uttar Pradesh, known for its diverse culture and unique traditions, is home to numerous historical sites. It is the most populous state in India and has the highest number of districts. Each district in Uttar Pradesh has its unique features, contributing to the state’s distinct identity. Among these, one district stands out as the Cyber …
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The National Pension System (NPS) witnessed a robust 40.1% year-on-year growth, reaching ₹2.47-lakh crore by June 29, fueled largely by buoyant equity markets and expanding private sector subscriptions. Overall NPS assets, including Atal Pension Yojana (APY), approached ₹12.5-lakh crore, marking a 28.64% increase, as per PFRDA data. Private Sector Activity Rebounds, Manufacturing Leads In June, …
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Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, succeeding Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra who retired on December 28, 2023. His appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium in December last year and officially announced by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on July 3. Swearing-In …
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A 28-member Indian athletics team, led by men’s javelin throw defending champion Neeraj Chopra, will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced on June 04. Chopra made history three years ago by becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win a medal at the Olympics, that too a gold. This time, the …
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched Bajaj Auto’s new bike, Freedom, the world’s first CNG motorcycle. He praised it as “eco-friendly” and “sustainable,” highlighting the significant issues of air, sound, and water pollution, and the high cost of fossil fuel imports in India. Innovation and Impact Gadkari called the bike a “groundbreaking innovation” on social media, …
On July 5, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2024 (Phase-I) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, presenting Gallantry Awards to distinguished servicemen and women. Key Highlights of the Ceremony High-Profile Attendees The ceremony was graced by several top government officials, including: The Vice President of India The Prime Minister of India The Union Minister …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 5 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.32 crore on Punjab National Bank (PNB) for violations related to loans and advances and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. Violation Details The penalty was imposed due to PNB sanctioning working capital demand loans to two state government-owned corporations against amounts …
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India’s defence sector has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fiscal year 2023-24, with total annual defence production reaching an all-time high of Rs 1,26,887 crore. This unprecedented achievement, announced by the Union Ministry of Defence on July 5, 2024, marks a significant leap in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Comparing the Numbers: …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2024 article.
