8 April 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 8th April
Important Current Affairs 8th April 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 8th April including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 8th April 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 8th April – National News
1. GI Tags are given to Miraj’s Tanpuras and Sitars.
◉ Miraj, a small town in Maharashtra’s Sangli district that is renowned for its skill in crafting musical instruments, has been bestowed with the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its sitars and tanpuras.
◉ The makers assert that some of the most well-known musicians, including those in the classical music and cinema industries, strongly demand these Miraj-made instruments.
◉ Over seven generations of craftsmen have worked to create the sitar and tanpura, two string instruments with a history dating back more than 300 years in Miraj.
2. AGEL plans to invest ₹1.5 trillion in Khavda to build the largest RE park in the world.
◉ At the Khavda renewable energy complex in Gujarat, Adani Green Energy Ltd intends to invest over ₹1.5 trillion through 2030 to build the largest renewable energy plant in the world, with a 30-gigawatt capacity.
◉ The project will add 26 GW of solar and 4 GW of wind generation capacity. It is a component of the Adani Group’s renewable energy flagship strategy, which aims to create 45 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in the nation by 2030.
◉ AGEL now operates 10.93 GW of renewable energy across 12 states, including 7.39 GW of solar, 1.4 GW of wind, and 2.14 GW of hybrid.
3. “Parivartan Chintan,” a tri-service conference, took place in New Delhi.
◉ Held in New Delhi, Parivartan Chintan was a groundbreaking Tri-Service Conference that aimed to drive Jointness and Integration efforts by creating new and innovative ideas, initiatives, and reforms.
◉ The Department of Military Affairs, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, and the heads of the three services are meeting for the first time.
◉ Officers with a range of service levels suggested actions to quickly reach the intended “Joint and Integrated” end state based on their different knowledge and expertise.
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International News
4. US and UK Form Partnership to Improve AI Safety
◉ Amid worries about impending advanced AI versions, the United States and Britain have teamed up to support the safety precautions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI).
◉ The goal of this partnership is to jointly create sophisticated AI model testing protocols in line with promises made at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit.
◉ Government-run AI safety institutes are being established in both nations.
◉ The United States established its safety center in November to assess the risks posed by cutting-edge AI models, while Britain announced the establishment of its agency in October to investigate and test new forms of AI. Currently, 200 businesses and organizations work together with the US institute.
Banking
5. SIDBI and fintech company KarmaLife collaborate to provide gig workers with microloans.
◉ The fintech company Onion Life Private Limited and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have teamed up to deploy KarmaLife, their technological platform, for a pilot project that would give gig workers microloans.
◉ This is anticipated to facilitate the financial inclusion of gig workers into official institutional lending.
◉ Through a smartphone app, KarmaLife will make microloans accessible to gig workers and remove the burden of requiring substantial paperwork or physical evidence.
◉ Gig workers will find it simpler to handle the liquidity requirements of their firm activities thanks to this simplified method.
Appointment
6. Slovakia elects Peter Pellegrini as its president.
◉ Successfully unseating a pro-Western career diplomat, a close friend of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico emerged as Slovakia’s next President, replacing Zuzana Čaputová as the nation’s first female head of state.
◉ After the votes from over 98% of polling places were counted by the Statistics Office on Saturday, Parliamentary Speaker Peter Pellegrini received 53.85% of the vote, surpassing the vote of former Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok, who received 46.14%.
◉ Pellegrini takes office as Slovakia’s sixth president since the breakup of Czechoslovakia in 1993 when the nation became independent.
Sports
7. Slovakia elects Peter Pellegrini as its president.
◉ Successfully unseating a pro-Western career diplomat, a close friend of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico emerged as Slovakia’s next President, replacing Zuzana Čaputová as the nation’s first female head of state.
◉ After the votes from over 98% of polling places were counted by the Statistics Office on Saturday, Parliamentary Speaker Peter Pellegrini received 53.85% of the vote, surpassing the vote of former Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok, who received 46.14%.
◉ Pellegrini takes office as Slovakia’s sixth president since the breakup of Czechoslovakia in 1993 when the nation became independent.
8. Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia was named after Thierry Delaporte resigned. Wipro is a multinational IT consultancy firm.
◉ He will no longer be employed by the company as of May 31, 2024, at the end of business hours.
As to his LinkedIn profile, Srinivas Pallia joined Wipro more than 32 years ago, having begun as a Product Manager in 1992.
◉ Throughout his tenure at Wipro, Srinivas Pallia has received numerous honors, including the Chairman’s Club Award and Most Valuable Player awards in April 2004 and the All-STAR Team of the Year award in April 2006.
Awards
9. Raghu Ram was awarded an American Surgical Association (ASA) fellowship.
◉ Dr. Raghu Ram has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American Surgical Association (ASA) in Washington, DC.
◉ This is the greatest honor the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) can give to a foreign-born surgical colleague.
◉ In the 144-year history of the oldest surgical organization in the United States, Dr. Raghu Ram is the third surgeon from South Asia to be bestowed with this honor.
Sports
10. The Japanese Grand Prix is won by Max Verstappen.
◉ Max Verstappen, the triple world champion, easily won the Japanese Grand Prix, guiding teammate Sergio Perez to a commanding one-two finish for Red Bull.
◉ Two weeks ago, Verstappen was not able to finish in Australia, but two weeks ago, he started from pole position in Suzuka and won his third Grand Prix of the season, keeping him in control the entire way.
◉ Third place went to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, who lined up seventh on the grid.
◉ Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin placed sixth, and Lando Norris of McLaren came in fifth.
Important day
11. National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8th.
◉ Every year on April 8th, people celebrate National Zoo Lovers Day.
◉ We are encouraged to visit our local zoos in honor of National Zoo Lovers Day.
◉ Millions of people visit zoos each to learn about the various creatures that call them home. Numerous zoological parks, as they are also called, function as breeding facilities.
12. April 7th is National Brew Day.
◉ Every year on April 7th, people celebrate National Beer Day.
◉ This day is observed to honor the contributions made by the beer business to the national economy and community.
◉ More than 150 countries produce and drink beer, making it the most popular alcoholic beverage worldwide.
13. April 7th is World Health Day.
◉ Every year on April 7, we mark World Health Day 2024.
◉ This day is devoted to promoting both individual health and the welfare of the world community.
◉ 2024’s theme is “My health, my right.”
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