5th August 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Recently, which institute has received the distinguished Special Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
[B] KIIT DU
[C] BITS
[D] IIT Delhi
Correct Answer: B [KIIT DU]
Notes:
KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) received special recognition from the UN Economic and Social Council, for its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Out of 476 global applicants, only 19 were honored, enhancing KIIT’s international reputation. KIIT signed an agreement with UN Volunteers, enabling students to join UN development projects. Additionally, KIIT partnered with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) for student exchange programs. KIIT joins its sister institution, KISS, in holding Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC.
2. Recently, where was the ’52nd Conference of Governors’ held?
[A] Hyderabad[B] New Delhi
[C] Chennai
[D] Bengaluru
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
On August 2, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 52nd Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, her first time leading the event. The conference, attended by key leaders like Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, also included state governors, lieutenant governors, and administrators of union territories. The two-day event featured participation from NITI Aayog officials and senior government members. The Conference of Governors, first held in 1949, addresses governance and administrative issues in India.
