Daily Current Affairs 2024: Key News Highlights and Important Updates

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One-Liner Questions:

1. What is the amount approved by the World Bank for India’s low-carbon energy development?
2. What is the purpose of the World Bank’s $1.5 billion financing for India?
3. How does the World Bank’s funding align with India’s energy goals?
4. What is India’s target for installed renewable energy capacity by 2030?
5. By what year does India aim to achieve net zero emissions?
6. What are the names of the three New Criminal Laws in India?
7. When will the new Criminal Laws come into force in India?
8. What preparations has the Indian government made for implementing the new Criminal Laws?
9. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
10. Who did Ravi Agrawal succeed as the chairman of the CBDT?
11. Until when is Ravi Agrawal’s appointment as CBDT chairman valid?
12. What are “Union Premier” branches launched by Union Bank of India?
13. In which markets are the “Union Premier” branches targeted?
14. What services do “Union Premier” branches offer?
15. Who has been selected as the next chairman of State Bank of India (SBI)?
16. Who were the other contenders for the SBI chairman post?
17. When will Challa Sreenivasulu Setty succeed the current chairman of SBI?
18. What is the value of Tata Group as India’s most valuable brand?
19. Which company ranks second after Tata Group in India’s most valuable brands?
20. What has been the impact of the merger between HDFC Ltd. and HDFC Group on brand rankings?
21. What is the Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of Taj?
22. Which sector experienced the highest growth in brand value in India?
23. How much growth did the banking sector report in brand value in India?
24. What is the purpose of the eSankhyiki portal introduced by MoSPI?
25. Who will benefit from the eSankhyiki portal?
26. What major announcement did Ravindra Jadeja make after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory?
27. Which event does GST Day commemorate in India?
28. Why is GST Day significant for India’s economy?
29. What is the purpose of National Chartered Accountant Day in India?
30. On which date is National Doctor’s Day observed in India?

Answers:

1. The World Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing.
2. The funding aims to promote the market for green hydrogen, electrolysers, and increased renewable energy penetration.
3. The funding aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and energy transition targets.
4. India aims to achieve 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.
5. India aims to reach net zero by 2070.
6. The three New Criminal Laws are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
7. The new Criminal Laws will come into force on July 1, 2024.
8. The Indian government has held regular meetings with States and Union Territories and prepared in terms of technology, capacity building, and awareness generation.
9. Ravi Agrawal has been appointed as the new chairman of CBDT.
10. Ravi Agrawal succeeded Nitin Gupta as the chairman of CBDT.
11. Ravi Agrawal’s appointment as chairman extends until June 2025.
12. “Union Premier” branches are special branches launched for high-value customers.
13. “Union Premier” branches are targeted at rural and semi-urban (RUSU) markets.
14. These branches offer personalized banking services and a comprehensive range of products under one roof.
15. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has been selected as the next chairman of SBI.
16. Ashwini Tiwari and Vinay Tonse were the other contenders for the SBI chairman post.
17. Setty will succeed Dinesh Khara when he turns 63, the upper age limit for the position of SBI Chairman.
18. Tata Group’s value is US$ 28.6 billion.
19. Infosys ranks second after Tata Group.
20. HDFC Group surged to third place following its merger with HDFC Ltd.
21. Taj has a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 92.9 out of 100.
22. The telecom sector experienced the highest growth in brand value, with a 61% increase.
23. The banking sector reported a 26% increase in brand value, with SBI as India’s second most valuable bank.
24. The eSankhyiki portal aims to centralize and streamline access to key national statistical data.
25. The eSankhyiki portal will benefit planners, policymakers, researchers, and the public.
26. Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 internationals.
27. GST Day commemorates the implementation of India’s transformative tax system.
28. GST Day is significant as it marks the revolutionization of India’s fiscal landscape.
29. National Chartered Accountant Day recognizes the crucial role of chartered accountants in India’s economy.
30. National Doctor’s Day is observed on 1st July every year in India.

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