Daily Current Affairs- 28 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 28th July 2024

INTERNATIONAL

EAM Jaishankar Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Tokyo

• A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Tokyo's Edogawa ward by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, who described the father of the nation as a global icon whose achievements have far outlived his own times. Edogawa ward includes the Nishi-Kasai district, which is home to some 3,000 Indians. 

NATIONAL

V.K. Singh Flags off Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024

• Former Army Chief and Union Minister General V K Singh launched the Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024 on Sunday, July 28, at Military Station Colaba, marking the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Lakshman Acharya appointed Assam Governor, and more

• Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been made the governor of Assam with the additional charge of Manipur while Gulab Chand Kataria has replaced Banwarilal Purohit as the governor of Punjab under major gubernatorial appointments, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Hepatitis Day

• Every year on 28th June World Hepatitis Day is observed as a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about hepatitis, promoting prevention, testing, and treatment, and advocating for better public health policies to combat the disease, The theme for this year's World Hepatitis Day is - Take Action. Test, treat, vaccinate. 

National Parent’s Day

• National Parents' Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of July every year and this year it will be celebrated on July 28. National Parents' Day was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional resolution declaring the fourth Sunday in July as a day to honor parents. Since its inception, this yearly event has featured parades, speeches, award ceremonies, and special activities to acknowledge and celebrate the crucial role parents play in our li 

SUMMITS & MOUs

Ajit Doval leads India at the 4th BIMSTEC Security Chief meeting

• The 4th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Security Chiefs meeting was held in the capital city of Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw, on 27 July 2024, At the meeting, India was represented by the National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, During his visit to Myanmar, Ajit Doval also met the Prime Minister of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, as part of the delegation of the BIMSTEC Security Chiefs. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

UltraTech to obtain 32.72% stake in India Cements, deal triggers open offer

• India’s largest cement maker, UltraTech Cement, announced on Sunday that it will acquire a 32.72 per cent stake in India Cements from the southern entity’s promoters. The deal, valued at Rs 3,954 crore, will trigger an open offer which, if fully subscribed, will raise the total cost for UltraTech to Rs 7,100 crore. 

RBI imposes penalties on 3 payment system operators

• The RBI has imposed penalties on payment system operators Visa Worldwide, Ola Financial Services and Manappuram Finance for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
• A penalty of Rs 2.4 crore has been imposed on Visa Worldwide Pte Limited and Rs 41.5 lakh on Manappuram Finance Limited, A fine of Rs 87.55 lakh has been slapped on Ola Financial Services in two cases.