7 August 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 7th August
Important Current Affairs 7th August 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 7th August about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 7th August 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 7th August – National News
1. IIT Kanpur and NPCI inked an MoU for scientific cooperation.
◉ IIT Kanpur and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange information on creative concepts and work together to promote domestic digital payments.
◉ The partnership will aid in the improvement of cybersecurity safeguards for the goods and services provided by NPCI and its affiliates.
◉ As a result of this partnership, distinguished faculty members from the institute will educate NPCI staff on cybersecurity, as well as the newest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Security Product Roadmaps, and Distributed ledger technologies (DLT).
Banking
2. To draw in international investment, SEBI established a 15-person team under the leadership of K V Subramanian.
◉ To increase foreign investment in the nation, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has assembled a professional group of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
Former Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian will serve as chair of the FPI Advisory Committee (FAC).
◉ There are 14 additional members, including the RBI, depositories for stock exchanges, and international banks.
◉ The FAC has been tasked with providing advice on matters pertaining to FPI operations and investments in the financial markets, including steps to make it easier for FPIs to conduct business in India.
Appointment
3. India elects Jagdeep Dhankar to serve as vice president.
◉ Jagdeep Dhankhar, a candidate for the National Democratic Alliance, has been chosen as India’s fourteenth vice president.
◉ He defeated Margaret Alva, the opponent’s nominee.
◉ Former West Bengal governor Dhankhar received 528 votes to Alva’s 182 votes. His margin of victory was the largest since 1997.
4. Nalin Negi has been named CFO of fintech company BharatPe. Prior to joining BharatPe, Nalin Negi served as CFO of credit card issuer SBI Card.
◉ By March 2023, Negi wants the company to have a positive EBITDA.
◉ Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, or EBITDA
Defence
5. An MoU for data sharing and collaboration on satellite-based naval applications was signed between the Indian Navy and ISRO.
◉ The Indian Navy and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding data sharing and collaboration on satellite-based naval applications in oceanology and meteorology.
◉ According to the agreement, the Indian Navy’s efforts to safeguard the nation’s marine interests will be coordinated with the scientific breakthroughs of the SAC.
Sports
6. India defeated New Zealand to win the women’s hockey bronze medal at the CWG 2022.
◉ India won the bronze medal in women’s hockey at the currently taking place Commonwealth Games 2022 by defeating New Zealand 2-1 in a shootout.
◉ In a thrilling conclusion at the Commonwealth Games 2022, the India women’s hockey team upset New Zealand to win bronze, ending their 16-year medal drought.
7. Sakshi Malik of India won the women’s 62 kg wrestling gold medal.
◉ The women’s 62kg freestyle wrestling competition at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, UK, was won by Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik.
◉ She defeated Ana Godinez Gonzalez of Canada.
◉ The third consecutive medal Sakshi Malik won at the CWG was this one. She earned a bronze in Gold Coast in 2018 and silver at 58 kg in Glasgow in 2014.
8. India’s Bajrang Punia won the men’s 65 kg wrestling gold medal.
◉ Star In the men’s 65 kg division of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia defeated Canadian Lachlan Mcneil to claim the gold medal for his country.
◉ He is currently the first wrestler from India to take home a gold medal from Birmingham. The Indian wrestler won the match after outdueling the Canadian opponent 9-2.
9. Naveen Kumar won the 74 Kg gold medal at CWG 2022. Category
In the 74 kg final at the Commonwealth Games 2022, wrestler Naveen Kumar defeated Muhammad Sharif Tahir of Pakistan to win the gold medal for India.
◉ Naveen defeated Muhammad Sharif Tahir 9-0 on points, extending India’s dominance in wrestling by adding another gold medal to his collection.
◉ The 19-year-old established a strong reputation for himself with a commanding performance in the ongoing Birmingham Games. The teenage wrestler didn’t display any signs of nervousness during any of his matches with the more seasoned competitors.
10. Men’s fours lawn bowling: India took home the silver medal.
◉ India has won their second medal in the lawn bowls competition at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
◉ The men’s fours team, who lost to Northern Ireland in the championship match, received a silver medal. The final result was 18-5 in Northern Ireland’s favour.
◉ Sunil Bahadur was the team’s lead, followed by Navneet Singh, Chandan Kumar Singh, and Dinesh Kumar (skip).
Important day
11. July 6th is Hiroshima Day.
◉ August 6 is designated as Hiroshima Day each year.
to honour the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945 to conclude World War II
◉ In just a few seconds, the explosions killed nearly 200,000 people and injured countless more. A significant portion of the city was completely destroyed by the attack, including a school where more than 80% of the fatalities were youngsters between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.
12. National Handloom Day is on August 7.
◉ Every year on August 7th, India celebrates National Handloom Day.
The handloom is a representation of our illustrious cultural heritage and a significant source of income.
◉ On August 7, 2022, the Ministry of Textiles will host the 8th National Handloom Day.
To honour the Swadeshi Andolan, which started on August 7 of the same year 1905, the Union government designated that day as National Handloom Day in 2015.
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