Summary of July 2024 Monthly Current Affairs | Current Affairs 2024 | Monthly Current Affairs 2024 | Dewashish
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National Appointments:
- Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the new chairperson of the UPSC, becoming the second woman to hold this position.
- Sanjay Shukla has been appointed as the new MD of the National Housing Bank.
- Lieutenant General Sadhana Saxena Nair has made history as the first woman Director General of Medical Services in the Army.
- Various judicial appointments include Gurmeet Singh as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh and Nitin Jamdar as Chief Justice of Kerala.
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International Appointments:
- Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the director of the International Film Festival of India.
- N. Koteshwar Singh has become the first Supreme Court judge from Manipur.
- The Prime Minister of Nepal and the President of Venezuela have also undergone changes, with significant political developments in Bangladesh.
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Cultural Heritage:
Assam's Ahom dynasty site has been added as India’s first cultural World Heritage Site from the Northeast.
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Sports Achievements:
- Indian shooter Manu Bhakar won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking India's first medal in shooting at the event.
- Other notable performances included bronze medals in mixed team events and individual events in shooting.
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Miscellaneous Updates:
- The video discusses the launch of various government initiatives, including a national anti-narcotics helpline and a new web portal for landslide warnings.
- The video highlights significant events such as the International Tiger Day and the establishment of India's first integrated agriculture export facility.
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Economic Developments:
- The State Bank of India launched the MSME Sahaj Facility to provide quick loans to small businesses based on GST invoices.
- Key economic indicators and budget priorities were also discussed, focusing on employment and infrastructure.
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Recent Deaths:
- The video mentions the passing of notable figures, including Bhupendra Singh Rawat, a former Indian footballer, and Ismail, the political head of Hamas.
Contributors:
- Devshi Awasti
The video serves as a comprehensive summary of current affairs for July 2024, aimed at providing viewers with essential information for academic and competitive exam preparation.
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