Daily Current Affairs- 6th May 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 6th May 2024

NATIONAL

Bengaluru’s Flying Wedge Defence Unveils India’s First Indigenous Bomber UAV

• Flying Wedge Defence, a Bengaluru-based defense and aerospace technology firm, recently revealed the FWD-200B, India’s inaugural indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft.
• The company plans rigorous flight testing followed by certification from the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC). 

Preventing Child Marriage in Rajasthan: Rajasthan High Court’s Directive

• In response to a public interest litigation (PIL) on child marriage, the Rajasthan High Court has issued a directive aimed at curbing the practice in the state.
• India’s Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 establishes the minimum marriage age for girls and boys as 18 and 21 years, respectively.
• According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, India has seen a decline in child marriage from 47.4% in 2005–06 to 26.8% in 2015–16. 

The Hindu Triumphs at 6th International Newspaper Design Competition

• The Hindu secured three prestigious awards at the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition organized by newspaperdesign.in.
• The Hindu clinched the highest honor, the ‘Best of Show’ award, recognizing its outstanding contribution to newspaper design excellence. 

SPORTS

Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: China secure both men’s and women’s crowns

• The People’s Republic of China has reclaimed its throne as the top badminton nation, clinching both the men’s and women’s titles at the prestigious 2024 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Chengdu. 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

UNICEF India Welcomes Kareena as National Ambassador

• Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India. 

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Command as AOC-in-C, Training Command

• Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has taken charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command (TC) in the Indian Air Force. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

REC Receives RBI Approval to Establish Subsidiary in GIFT City

• In a significant development, REC Ltd., under the Ministry of Power, has obtained approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT), Gandhinagar.
• REC Limited has received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the RBI for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat, dated May 3, 2024. 

India and Ghana Strengthen Financial Integration for Enhanced Trade

• India and Ghana are poised to integrate their payment systems, UPI and GHIPSS, to facilitate instant and cost-effective fund transfers between the two nations. 

RBI Report: 97.76% of Rs 2000 Currency Notes Returned

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has disclosed that 97.76% of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have been reabsorbed into the banking system, leaving only Rs 7,961 crore in circulation with the public.
• Since the announcement of their withdrawal from circulation on May 19, 2023, the total value of Rs 2000 banknotes has significantly decreased.