Daily Current Affairs- 4th May 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 4th May 2024

INTERNATIONAL

American Express Announces Inauguration of 1 Million Sq Ft Campus in Gurugram

• American Express is set to inaugurate its expansive new campus in Gurugram, spanning nearly one million square feet.
• The new campus, located in Sector 74A, Gurugram, Haryana, is designed to promote employee well-being and collaboration. 

NATIONAL

Eight Railway Station in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh Renamed

• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has granted approval to the Uttar Pradesh Government’s proposal to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district. 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Sanjaya Kumar Mishra to head GST Appellate Tribunal

• Retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra has been appointed as the President of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) by the Centre. 

RBI Approves Re-appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as HDFC Bank Part-Time Chairman

• Atanu Chakraborty’s re-appointment as part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank for three years, effective from May 5, 2024, to May 4, 2027, has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2024 Observed on May 4th

• The International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed annually on April 4th, serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing threats posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) worldwide.
• The theme for the 2024 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on April 4, is centered on survivors of explosive hazards with disabilities and those living with disabilities in conflict. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Purnima Devi Barman Gets the ‘Green Oscar’ Whitley Gold Award 2024

• Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, has been recognized with the prestigious Whitley Gold Award for her exemplary conservation efforts aimed at protecting the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork and its wetland habitat.
• Barman’s journey in conservation began with her childhood fascination for the Greater Adjutant Stork, locally known as “Hargila” in Assamese. 

UNESCO Guillermo Cano Prize 2024 Awarded to Palestine Journalists in Gaza

• Palestinian journalists covering the crisis in Gaza have been named laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
• Established in 1997, the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the defense and promotion of press freedom, especially in the face of danger. 

RANKING

World Press Freedom Index 2024 Announced, India Ranked 159th Out of 180 Countries

• In the latest edition of the World Press Freedom Index published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India finds itself at a concerning position, ranking 159th out of 180 countries.
• India trails behind its neighboring nation Pakistan, which holds the 152nd position, while Sri Lanka stands at 150th place. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

YES Bank Collaborates with ANQ to Launch Pi and Phi Credit Cards

• YES Bank has partnered with ANQ to introduce two innovative credit cards, Pi and Phi, aiming to blend traditional banking with fintech solutions.
• The Pi card offers digital-only credit on UPI for domestic transactions. 

OECD Raises Indian Economy Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2024-25

• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised India’s GDP growth projection upward to 6.6% for the fiscal year 2024-25.

About The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):

Headquarters: Paris, France

Founded: 30 September 1961

Deputy Secretaries-General: Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen; Yoshiki Takeuchi;