8th August 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS : PRUDHVIINFO

8th August 2024 Current Affairs

International

- Global Economic Slowdown: IMF warns of slowdown, citing trade tensions and Brexit uncertainty.

- Hong Kong Protests: Demonstrators clash with police, flights canceled, and economy suffers.

- US-Iran Tensions: US imposes new sanctions on Iran, Tehran vows to continue nuclear program.

National

- Parliament Session: Government passes key bills, including triple talaq and RTI amendments.

- Kashmir Issue: Article 370 scrapped, Jammu and Kashmir's special status revoked.

- Economic Slowdown: India's GDP growth slows down to 5%, lowest in 6 years.

Economy

- RBI Rate Cut: Repo rate reduced by 35 basis points to boost economy.

- Inflation Rises: June inflation rate increases to 3.18%, above RBI's target.

- Rupee Falls: Currency hits record low against US dollar.

Polity

- Cabinet Reshuffle: Ministers sworn in, portfolios allocated.

- Opposition Unites: Parties come together to protest against government's decisions.

- Supreme Court Verdicts: Landmark judgments on Ayodhya dispute, Karnataka rebel MLAs, and RTI Act.

Science and Tech

- Chandrayaan-3: ISRO announces plans for third lunar mission.

- AI and Jobs: Report highlights impact of automation on employment.

- 5G Network: India prepares for rollout, auction of spectrum expected soon.

 Andhra Pradesh

    - Capital City Controversy: Amaravati farmers protest, demand compensation.

    - Sand Mining Scam: ACB raids, arrests officials.

    - Flood Relief Efforts: Government announces measures, opposition criticizes.

Politics

- Election Analysis

- Government Policies

- Political Parties

- Leadership Changes

- International Relations

Economy

- Budget Analysis

- Economic Reforms

- GDP Growth

- Inflation Rate

- Trade Agreements

Environment

- Climate Change

- Sustainable Development

- Renewable Energy

- Pollution Control

- Conservation Efforts

Science and Technology

- AI Developments

- Space Exploration

- Biotechnology

- Cybersecurity

- Digital Payments

Social Issues

- Education Reforms

- Healthcare Initiatives

- Human Rights

- Gender Equality

- Social Justice

International

- Global Politics

- Conflicts and Resolutions

- International Organizations

- Treaties and Agreements

- Global Economy

Business

- Startups and Entrepreneurship

- Mergers and Acquisitions

- IPOs and Stock Market

- E-commerce and Digital Payments

- Global Trade

Miscellaneous

- Global Trade

Miscellaneous

- Natural Disasters

- Sports and Entertainment

- Culture and Heritage

- Technology Trends

- Innovations and Discoveries