Today's Current Affairs 4th April 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Sworn in for Third Term as Egyptian President

• Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, 69, has commenced his third term as the leader of the nation, extending his tenure until 2030.

About Egypt:

Capital: Cairo

Currency: Egyptian Pound

Official language: Arabic

Prime minister: Mostafa Madbouly 

NATIONAL

Bundelkhand Wheat Variety Gets GI Tag

• The indigenous wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, locally known as Kathiya Gehu, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is the first farm produce from Uttar Pradesh to receive this honor.
• Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leader in acquiring GI tags, becoming the first state to achieve a remarkable 69 GI tags. 

SPORTS

Maharashtra Men’s and Women National Kho Kho Champion

• Maharashtra team emerged as the undisputed champion at the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24, clinching both the men’s and women’s titles.
• The championship was held at Delhi’s Karnail Singh Stadium and the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. 

OBITUARY

World’s Oldest Man, Juan Vicente Pérez, Dies at 114

• He was alive for 114 years. Now that Pérez has passed away, the title of “world’s oldest man” is expected to go to a 112-year-old man from Japan named Gisaburo Sonobe. 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Tata International Appoints Rajeev Singhal as MD

• Tata Group’s global trading and distribution arm, Tata International, has announced the appointment of Rajeev Singhal as its new Managing Director (MD).
• Singhal’s appointment to the new position is effective from April 1, 2024.
• He succeeds Anand Sen, who superannuated (retired) on March 31, 2024. 

EC Ropes in Ayushmann Khurrana to Urge Youth to Vote

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has roped in popular actor Ayushmann Khurrana to encourage the youth to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

About Election Commission of India:

Formed: 25 January 1950;

Headquarters: New Delhi;

Chief Election Commissioner of India: Rajiv Kumar. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

United Nations Observes International Mine Awareness Day on 4th April

• The United Nations Observes International Mine Awareness Day on 4th April.
• The theme for International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action 2024 is ‘Protecting Lives, Building Peace’.
• The idea for a Mine Awareness Day was first proposed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1980. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Karthik Kommuri Honoured at National Fame Awards 2024

• In recognition of his efforts, Dr. Kommuri was felicitated with the Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain) title at the National Fame Awards 2024, held at The Club in Mumbai. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

India to Build First Commercial Crude Oil Strategic Storage

• India aims to bolster its strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) by constructing its first privately managed storage facility in partnership with a private company by 2029-30. 

Adani Green Energy Ltd Surpasses 10,000 MW Operating Portfolio: Leading India’s Renewable Energy Sector

• Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in its operational portfolio.
• AGEL has commissioned 2,000 MW of solar capacity at the Khavda solar park in Gujarat.
• This makes AGEL the first company in India to exceed the 10,000 MW mark in renewable energy capacity.