7 August Current Affairs 2024 Daily Current Affairs Current Affair Today Current Affairs 2024

Summary

The script discusses various current affairs, primarily focusing on the Paris Olympics 2024, where Avinash Sable becomes the first Indian to qualify for the men's 3000m steeplechase final. It also touches on India's achievements in shooting, national events like National Handloom Day, and the inclusion of new sports in the Olympics. The script further covers topics such as the launch of the 'e-Sakshyata' portal by the Election Commission of India, the declaration of new 'Important Current Affairs' questions, and updates on India's international relations and domestic developments.

Takeaways

• 🏃 Avinash Sable has made history as the first Indian athlete to qualify for the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics 2024.
• 🏅 Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a single Olympic Games.
• 🎉 The Paris Olympics, officially the XXXIII Olympiad, started on July 26th and will run until August 11th, featuring mascots and the Olympic freeze, a French tradition.
• 🚩 Indian flag bearers at the opening ceremony included badminton player PV Sindhu and table tennis player Sharath Kamal, with Adani Group as a sponsor.
• 🦅 Four new sports have been included in the Paris Olympics, namely Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, and Surfing.
• 📅 The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028, and the Winter Olympics will take place in France in 2030 and 2034 in the USA.
• 🥇 India has won three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, all in shooting events, with Manu Bhaker contributing two of them.
• 📆 National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7th every year to commemorate the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, promoting the use of indigenous products.
• 🏦 The DCC Bank has been included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time, ranking companies based on their revenue from the previous fiscal year.
• 🏆 The highest honor in Fiji, the 'Companion of the Order of Fiji,' has been conferred upon the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to Fiji.

Q & A

Who became the first Indian athlete to qualify for the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics 2024?

Avinesh Sambhal has become the first Indian athlete to qualify for the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics 2024, making history.

What is the significance of the date August 7th in India?

August 7th is celebrated as National Handloom Day in India, marking the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, which encouraged the use of indigenous products and the boycott of foreign goods.

Which Indian company has been included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time?

Axis Bank has been included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time, based on the company's profits from the previous financial year.

What is the name of the highest honor bestowed upon the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, by the country of Fiji?

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has been honored with the 'Companion of the Order of Fiji' by the country of Fiji.

Which Indian athlete has been announced as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024?

Gagan Narang has been announced as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.

What are the three new sports included in the Paris Olympics 2024?

The three new sports included in the Paris Olympics 2024 are Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, and Surfing.

When did India first celebrate National Handloom Day?

India first celebrated National Handloom Day on August 7th, 2015, in Chennai.

What is the theme of the National Handloom Day celebrated in 2024?

The theme for the National Handloom Day in 2024 is 'Sustainable Handloom: Green and Rich Future'.

Which Indian shooter won the first medal for India in the Paris Olympics 2024?

Manu Bhaker won the first medal for India in the Paris Olympics 2024 in the 10-meter Air Pistol event.

Which Indian state has been declared as an 'Ecologically Sensitive Area' by the central government?

The central government has declared Adi Chunchun Giri in Karnataka and Chunu in Kerala as 'Ecologically Sensitive Areas'.