Daily Current Affairs 14th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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International News
China Advances Low-Altitude Economy with Largest Cargo Drone Test
- China has made significant progress in its efforts to boost the low-altitude economy by conducting a test flight of its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date.
- This development underscores China’s determination to enhance its drone technology as it aims to establish a $279 billion industry by the year 2030.
States News
Madhya Pradesh Introduces Cash Scheme for Sanitary Napkins
- Madhya Pradesh, under the guidance of Dr. Mohan Yadav, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to improve menstrual health and hygiene among adolescent girls.
- The state has become the first in India to implement a scheme that directly provides cash to young girls for the purchase of sanitary napkins, setting it apart from other states that typically offer free sanitary products.
Appointments News
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh Takes Over as MD at SBI
- Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI), where he will be in charge of the Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) departments.
- This appointment follows the approval from the government that was granted last week.
PR Sreejesh Appointed Head Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team
- Hockey India (HI) has officially appointed PR Sreejesh, the recently retired goalkeeper, as the new head coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team.
- This decision comes after India’s recent success in securing a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
Business News
NPCI Separates BHIM into a New Subsidiary; Lalitha Nataraj Appointed CEO
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has decided to spin off its Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) application into a separate entity to strengthen its foothold in the digital payments sector.
- Lalitha Nataraj, who previously worked with IDFC FIRST Bank and ICICI Bank, has been named the CEO of this newly established subsidiary.
BHEL Secures 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), a state-owned enterprise, has won a major contract from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to develop a 1,600 MW thermal power plant.
- The project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be carried out on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis in Jharkhand’s Koderma district.
Agreements News
NHA and MUHS Collaborate on Digital Health Education with MoU
- The National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Digital Health education across India.
- The agreement was formalized in the presence of Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda on August 13.
Defence News
DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MK-I
- On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight test of the long-range glide bomb, named ‘Gaurav,’ from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force.
Sports News
ICC Announces Players of the Month for July 2024
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the ICC Players of the Month awards for July 2024.
- England’s Gus Atkinson and Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu have been recognized as the top performers in men’s and women’s cricket, respectively, for their outstanding contributions during the month.
Prasar Bharati and BCL Sign Major Agreement to Promote Cricket
- The Big Cricket League (BCL) is set to launch as a new franchise-based T20 event in Indian cricket, blending local talent with cricketing legends.
- This league aims to offer emerging players a unique platform to showcase their skills alongside established stars, potentially transforming the future of Indian cricket.
- In a key development, BCL has entered into a long-term partnership with Prasar Bharati, India’s national public broadcaster, ensuring extensive visibility and accessibility for the league across the country.
Important Days
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2024 Observed on August 14
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, or “Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas,” is a national day of remembrance observed annually on August 14th in India.
- This day is dedicated to recalling the immense suffering and loss experienced during the partition of India in 1947.
- Established in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the day honors the victims and acknowledges the profound impact of partition on millions of lives.
Miscellaneous News
Ancient Solar Calendar Discovered at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey
- In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have potentially unearthed the world’s oldest solar calendar at the famous archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey.
- Published in the journal Time and Mind on July 24, this discovery sheds light on the advanced astronomical knowledge possessed by ancient civilizations.
