Current affairs_Presentation1_18-08-2024.pptx

Current affairs

1. PM Modi to Launch PM Vishwakarma Scheme on Vishwakarma Jayanti to Support Artisans and Craftspeople PM Narendra Modi will launch the PM Vishwakarma Scheme on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti tomorrow at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in New Delhi. The aim of the scheme is to support artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban areas across the country financially. The cheme will also help to keep the age-old tradition, culture, and diverse heritage alive and flourishing, through local products, art, and crafts.

2. Union Health Minister to Lead Organ Donation Pledge in Agra Under Ayushman Bhav Campaign Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the pledge for Organ Donation under the Ayushman Bhav campaign in Agra, Uttar Pradesh today. The 'Ayushman Bhav ' campaign aims to provide saturation coverage of healthcare services, reaching every village and town in the country. The government has taken several steps towards increasing organ donations in the country, including organizing this organ donation pledge event. During the programme, Health Minister Dr. Mandaviya will inaugurate a super specialty block at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, and an organ donation registry. He will also lay the foundation stone for 23 Integrated Public Health Labs, and 87 Block Public Health Units.

3. Infosys Makes History as the Only Indian Company on TIME’s ‘The World’s Best Companies of 2023’ List Infosys, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT services provider, has secured a coveted spot on TIME magazine’s ‘The World’s Best Companies of 2023’ list. Infosys is the only Indian company to make it into the top 100 rankings, claiming the 64th position with an impressive overall score of 88.38. The company has earned a ‘very high’ growth rate, a testament to its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1981 by four engineers, including NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys has grown into India’s second-largest IT company in terms of revenue. The TIME World’s 100 Best Companies list is a prestigious compilation of the world’s leading companies, based on a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including revenue growth, employee-satisfaction surveys, and extensive analysis of environmental, social, and corporate governance data.

4. India's Trade Deficit Narrows to $24.16 Billion in August India's merchandise exports fell by 6.86% to $34.48 billion in August 2023, while imports decreased by 5.23% to $58.64 billion. Consequently, the trade deficit narrowed to $24.16 billion, showing a 2.8% improvement from the $24.86 billion deficit in the same month last year. Notable sectors with substantial growth in merchandise exports in August 2023 included Iron Ore (1556.09%), Oil Meals (57.26%), and Electronic Goods (26.29%). Merchandise imports faced challenges in August 2023, with 15 out of 30 key sectors experiencing negative growth. Notable sectors with declining imports included Silver (-78.15%), Cotton Raw & Waste (-74.67%), and Fertilisers (-55.69%). India's overall exports, including both merchandise and services, stood at $60.87 billion in August 2023, reflecting a 4.17% decline compared to August 2022. Imports for the same period totaled $72.50 billion, decreasing by 5.97% year-on-year, resulting in an overall trade deficit of $11.63 billion for August.

5. World Patient Safety Day 2023 observed on 17 September World Patient Safety Day, observed on the 17th of September every year, serves as a global platform to emphasize the importance of patient safety in healthcare systems worldwide. The day aims to create awareness and inspire countries to make patient safety a top priority, ultimately striving to eliminate avoidable errors and negative practices within healthcare settings. The theme for World Patient Safety Day 2023 is “Engaging patients for patient safety.” This theme highlights the vital role that patients, their families, and caregivers play in ensuring safe healthcare practices. It underscores the importance of involving patients in their care and decision-making processes.

6. Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second In Diamond League Final Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic became the Diamond League champion for the third time Best throw was of 84.24m Came in his sixth and final attempt. Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd with a best effort of 83.80m Neeraj Chopra will now head to the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning later this month where he will defend the gold he had won in 2018 in Indonesia.

7. India Bring Home 8th Asia Cup India outplayed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final of Asia Cup 2023 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday India registered a record-extending 8th Asia Cup title Siraj's 6 for 21 in 7 overs, the Rohit Sharma-led side bundled out Sri Lanka for 50 runs after skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat. Siraj picked his first five wickets in 16 balls which is also the joint fastest in ODI cricket history In the paltry chase, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan comfortably took India home in 6.1 overs

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