Important Current Affairs Daily (11 August 2024)

1. Bangladesh Judiciary Resignations Amid Protests
   - Bangladesh's Chief Justice, Obaidul Hassan, and two other Appellate Division judges, Justice Mohammad Abu Zafor Siddique and Justice Kashefa Hussain, resigned following widespread student protests demanding reforms in the judiciary.

2. University Vice-Chancellors Resign in Bangladesh
   - The Vice-Chancellors of Dhaka University and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology resigned amidst the same protests, reflecting growing unrest in Bangladesh's academic institutions.

3. Minority Protection Appeals in Bangladesh
   - Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government, called for the protection of minorities, urging an end to attacks on Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families amid escalating violence.

4. Deadly Israeli Air Strike in Gaza
   - An Israeli airstrike targeted a school-turned-shelter in Gaza, killing at least 93 people. The strike, intended to hit militants, resulted in one of the deadliest incidents in the 10-month conflict between Israel and Hamas.

5. International Condemnation of Gaza Strike
   - Qatar condemned the airstrike in Gaza and called for an urgent international investigation into the incident.

6. Manish Sisodia Returns to AAP Headquarters
   - After spending 17 months in prison, Manish Sisodia returned to AAP headquarters, where he urged opposition parties to unite and work toward securing the release of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

7. Political Statements by Manish Sisodia
   - Sisodia emphasized that the Constitution would ultimately prevail over what he described as a politically motivated crackdown by the BJP, referring to the charges against Kejriwal and other party leaders.

8. Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill
   - The formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been met with criticism due to unclear terms of reference, raising concerns about the committee's effectiveness.

9. Criticism of JPC’s Mandate
   - Experts and former parliamentary officials have questioned the government's decision to form the JPC, suggesting that the lack of clarity in its mandate could limit its ability to address broader Waqf property issues.

10. South China Sea Tensions: 
The South China Sea remains a flashpoint, with China conducting military exercises and neighboring countries expressing concerns over territorial disputes. The U.S. has reiterated its commitment to freedom of navigation in the region.

11. SEBI Chief Faces Allegations
    - Hindenburg Research has alleged that SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch held stakes in offshore funds linked to the Adani group, raising concerns about conflicts of interest amidst ongoing investigations into the Adani group.

12. PM Modi Visits Wayanad
    - Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Wayanad to oversee relief efforts following devastating landslides in Kerala, assuring the central government’s support for recovery and rehabilitation.

13. Kolkata Doctor’s Murder Investigation
    - A civic police volunteer was arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata, an incident that has sparked widespread protests across West Bengal's medical community.

14. BJP’s Stance on Muslim Reservation in Karnataka
    - BJP leader B.L. Santhosh opposed the Congress government’s decision to restore a 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka, arguing that such reservations should be based on economic criteria rather than religion.

15. No-Confidence Motion Debate in Lok Sabha
    - Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during the no-confidence motion debate, focusing on development initiatives and downplaying the opposition's allegations of government failures.

16. India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Update
    - ISRO provided an update on the Chandrayaan-3 mission, confirming that the lander and rover were on course for a planned soft landing on the Moon's surface by August 23, 2024.

17. Maharashtra’s Flood Situation
    - Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra has led to widespread flooding, particularly in the Vidarbha region. The state government has initiated relief operations, including evacuations and the distribution of essential supplies.

18. India-Pakistan Diplomatic Tensions
    - Diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following cross-border shelling in the Jammu and Kashmir region, with both countries accusing each other of violating ceasefire agreements.

19. Economic Growth Forecast for India
    - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest economic forecast, projecting a growth rate of 6.5% for the fiscal year 2024-25, driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in manufacturing.

20. Global Oil Prices and Impact on India
    - Global oil prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to concerns about inflationary pressures in India, which is heavily reliant on oil imports.

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