Daily Current Affairs- 5 August 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 5th August 2024

NATIONAL

VIRAASAT an exhibition to celebrate 10th National Handloom Day begins in New Delhi

• VIRAASAT a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating 10th National Handloom Day (Celebrated on 7th of August every year), began at Handloom Haat in Janpath – New Delhi on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024. National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) is organising the handloom expo under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India which will conclude on 16th August, 2024. 

Jharkhand announces Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana for women

• The Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand has launched the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to provide financial assistance to eligible women in the state. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will officially launch the scheme on 16 August 2024. 

OBITUARY

Iconic Classical Dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy Passes Away

• Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo Hospital here on Saturday. She was 84. She was suffering from age-related issues and was in the ICU for the last seven months. 

SPORTS

Novak Djokovic Beats Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Gold at Olympics

• Serbia's Novak Djokovic clinched gold in the tennis men's singles event at the Paris Olympics 2024, as he beat Spain's Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2), in an enthralling neck-and-neck final. 

Star Shooter Manu Bhaker Set to Be India’s Flagbearer in Closing Ceremony of Paris Olympics

• Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time Olympic bronze medallist, has been chosen to be India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. According the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Bhaker will represent India as the women’s flagbearer during the event. 

Noah Lyles wins men’s 100m gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024

• Team USA's Noah Lyles took the gold in the men's 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics — by five thousandths of a second. Lyles, won with a time of 9.784 seconds, came out just barely ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (who ran in 9.789) and USA's Fred Kerley (whose time was 9.81). 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Janet Yang has been re-elected as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

• Film producer Janet Yang has been re-elected for a third term as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alongside her re-election, several new board officers have been appointed to key positions within the Academy.

Officer Appointments -

• Janet Yang: Re-elected President for a third term.
• Lesley Barber: Vice President (Membership Committee Chair).
• DeVon Franklin: Vice President (Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair).
• Donna Gigliotti: Vice President/Treasurer (Finance Committee Chair).
• Lynette Howell Taylor: Vice President (Awards Committee Chair).
• Howard A Rodman: Vice President/Secretary (Governance Committee Chair). 

SUMMITS & MOUs

India to host first BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8

• India is preparing to host the first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8, marking a significant step towards fostering greater regional collaboration in the Bay of Bengal region. 

BANKING & ECONOMY

HDFC joins hands with Vested Finance to offer access to global investing for Indians & NRIs

• HDFC Securities, a leading stock broking company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has announced a strategic tie-up with Vested Finance, a popular US-based investment platform, for democratizing global investing for Indians and NRIs.