5 April 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 5th April
Important Current Affairs 5th April 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 5th April including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 5th April 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 5th April – National News
1. Power Finance gives the government an interim dividend of Rs 2,033 crore for FY24.
◉ For the fiscal year 2023–2024, the government received a dividend of ₹2,033 crore from the state-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
◉ The corporation has paid the dividend in three installments of Rs. 554 crore, Rs. 832 crore, and Rs. 647 crore.
◉ PFC gives the Indian government a record-breaking ₹2,033 crore interim dividend for FY24.
◉ For the fiscal year 2023–2024, PFC has distributed an interim dividend to its shareholders totaling ₹3,630 crore, which is the largest amount the business has ever paid out.
2. India gets the health tracking software NutriPlus from Britannia NutriChoice.
◉ The health-tech app “NutriPlus” was released by biscuit company Britannia NutriChoice to increase customer involvement.
◉ The software allows for tracking wellness and health parameters and was created in collaboration with Aktivo Labs.
◉ The NutriPlus app was developed to democratize health monitoring throughout the nation by utilizing evidence-based technologies.
◉ People from different backgrounds, languages, and places can live long, healthy lives thanks to quantified health.
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International News
3. The Indian delegation at the SCO Meeting is led by Ajit Doval.
◉ The Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Security Council Secretaries’ meeting was led by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.
◉ Astana, Kazakhstan hosted the 19th annual meeting of the SCO member states’ secretaries of security councils.
◉ Additionally, he met the current Chairman of the SCO, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan.
4. Japan offers Indian tourists an e-Visa.
◉ Japan has formally started accepting e-Visas from several nations, including India.
◉ This single-entry visa, which is intended exclusively for passengers with regular passports who intend to visit Japan by air, has a maximum validity of 90 days.
◉ The Japan e-Visa system offers electronic visas (e-Visas), which have simplified the application procedure for anyone looking to visit Japan for a brief period.
5. Romania Unveils the Most Potent Laser in the World
◉ Recently, “The World’s Most Powerful Laser” was exhibited at a research center in Romania. It is based on the creations of Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland, the 2018 Nobel Physics Prize winners.
◉ According to the Romanian research center, the laser is predicted to completely transform every industry, including space exploration and the medical field.
◉ The French corporation Thales uses ideas that have won Nobel prizes to run the laser at the research center, which is located close to Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
◉ Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada were awarded the 2018 Nobel Physics Prize for their work using lasers to create cutting-edge precision equipment used in industry and corrective eye surgery.
Banking
6. PhonePe and Star Health Insurance work together to offer the “Star Comprehensive Insurance Policy.”
◉ The top retail health insurance provider in India, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), teams up with PhonePe.
◉ According to the agreement, Star Health’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Policy, which offers coverage up to Rs. 1 crore, would be accessible via the PhonePe app with a monthly and annual payment option. This is a first for the industry.
◉ Customers can now choose from a variety of high-quality health insurance plans with flexible payment options, granting them access to high-quality healthcare across the nation.
7. Canara Bank introduces savings accounts and loans for healthcare for women.
◉ Several new services and products from Canara Bank have been released to improve customer satisfaction and simplify banking procedures.
◉ To cover the shortfall in hospitalization costs while resolving Third Party Administrator (TPA) healthcare insurance claims of self and/or dependents, the bank introduced the “Canara Heal” loan product.
◉ The Cancer Care policy, the pre-approved personal loan Canara ReadyCash, and the online loan against term deposit product Canara MyMoney are just a few of the advantages offered by the specially designed savings account for women called “Canara Angel.”
Appointment
8. A new member of the World Bank’s economic advisory panel is Rakesh Mohan.
◉ The Centre for Social and Economic Progress, a think tank based in New Delhi, released a statement announcing the appointment of former RBI deputy governor Rakesh Mohan as a member of the World Bank Group’s Economic Advisory Panel.
◉ At the moment, Mohan holds the positions of distinguished fellow and president emeritus at CSEP. He also participates in the PM Economic Advisory Council on a part-time basis.
◉ Indermit Gill, the chief economist for the World Bank Group, will co-chair the discussion with Lord Nicholas Stern, the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics.
9. Generali India Insurance Future names Ramit Goyal as its CDO.
◉ Chief Distribution Officer Ramit Goyal was appointed by Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGII) (CDO).
◉ Ramit takes over for Raghavendra Rao, who served for 14 years before retiring on March 31st.
◉ Ramit has an amazing 25 years of sales experience, which includes more than 10 years working with Future Generali. He has excellent relationships with distributors and channels and a sincere passion for client delight in the insurance sector.
◉ Ramit is notable for his ability to function well in rapidly evolving environments and for accomplishing organizational goals across numerous nations, verticals, and linkages.
Sports
10. Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi wins bronze at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Phuket, Thailand.
◉ Bindyarani Devi is a Commonwealth Games medallist in weightlifting.
◉ Devi became the first Indian to win a bronze medal in the 55kg weightlifting World Cup.
◉ Bindyarani Devi placed third in the standings with a total lift of 196 kg (83 kg snatch + 113 kg clean and jerk) while competing in the non-Olympic women’s 55 kg class.
◉ With a lift of 234 kg (103 kg snatch + 131 kg clean and jerk), Kang Hyon Gyong of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea took home the gold medal in Phuket.
Important day
11. The International Day of Conscience is on April 5.
◉ Every year on April 5th, people mark the International Day of Conscience.
◉ This day was declared by the UN to raise awareness of the value of acting morally and doing introspection.
◉ The day provides a chance to evaluate the advancements made in the causes of social justice and peace as well as to pinpoint areas that still require attention.
◉ Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience is the theme for 2024.
12. National Maritime Day is April 5th.
◉ Every year on April 5th, people commemorate National Maritime Day.
◉ The purpose of the day’s celebration is to raise awareness of the issues and acknowledge the contributions made by India’s maritime industry to the advancement of the nation’s economic development.
◉ Theme 2024: Safety First as we navigate the future
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