Daily Current Affairs 15th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 15th Aug, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 15th Aug, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 15th Aug, 2024 Current affairs test.
Banking & Financial News
NPCI incorporates NPCI BHIM Services Ltd as wholly-owned subsidiary
- The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the incorporation of NPCI BHIM Services Ltd (NBSL), formerly known as Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), as a wholly owned subsidiary.
- The move is intended to address the growing demand for digital transactions and evolving market expectations.
- NBSL will focus on promoting financial inclusion and enhancing India’s digital payment ecosystem.
Ather Energy turns unicorn after $71 million funding from NIIF
- Ather Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has secured $71 million in a new funding round led by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), taking its valuation to $1.3 billion, making it a unicorn.
- The company has been actively raising funds since late 2023.
National News
Indian Railways and NCRTC Launch ‘One India – One Ticket’ Initiative for Seamless Travel
- The Indian Railways and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have launched the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative to enhance passenger travel experience using mainline railways and Namo Bharat trains.
- This collaboration aims to offer a unified and seamless travel solution for passengers across both services.
International News
Elon Musk’s Starlink wins satellite broadband services licence in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, to provide satellite broadband services in the country.
- Sri Lanka’s parliament recently passed a new telecommunications bill, the first amendment in 28 years, enabling Starlink Lanka to enter the market.
- The new legislation paves the way for modernized telecommunications services in the country.
Appointments & Resignations News
PM Modi to be chief guest at The ET World Leaders Forum
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 31 in New Delhi.
- The inaugural edition of the ET World Leaders Forum will focus on “Leadership for Global Prosperity,” offering a platform for global investors, policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to engage in dialogue on opportunities arising from India’s rapid economic progress.
Defence News
DRDO carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast
- DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV, from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- Test conducted off the coast of
Science & Technology News
NASA’s InSight Uncovers Vast Reservoir of Liquid Water
- Geophysicists using seismic data from NASA’s Insight lander have uncovered a large underground water reservoir on Mars.
- The reservoir is trapped within the mid-crust of Mars, located between 11.5 and 20 kilometers below the surface.
- This finding challenges previous theories that most of Mars’ water escaped into space.
- The discovery suggests that Mars’ water was absorbed into its crust, potentially altering the understanding of the planet’s aridity.
- The reservoir could have once filled ancient oceans, offering insights into Mars’ history and the possibility of habitats that could support life.
Mous And Agreement News
Assam Government Partners with Prasar Bharati for Documentary Series on Lachit Borphukan
- The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prasar Bharati to produce and broadcast a 52-episode documentary series on the legendary Ahom General Lachit Borphukan.
- This series will be available on Prasar Bharati’s platforms, including Akashwani and Doordarshan, as well as its digital services, Prasar Bharati News Services (PBNS).
Ranking And Index News
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. and Six Other Stocks to Join MSCI India Index; Bandhan Bank Excluded
- Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) Added to the MSCI India Index, part of the MSCI Global Standard Index.
- Other New Additions: Vodafone Idea, Dixon Technologies, Oil India, Prestige Estates, Oracle Financial, and Zydus Lifesciences.
- Exclusions:
- Bandhan Bank: Removed from the MSCI India Index.
Sports News
Sachin Tendulkar Ventures into Entrepreneurship with New Athleisure Brand
- Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic cricketer, is stepping into the world of entrepreneurship by launching a new sports athleisure brand.
- This venture is a joint effort with Karthik Gurumurthy, the former head of Swiggy Instamart, and former Swiggy executive Karan Arora, who will be the third co-founder.
- Sachin Tendulkar is set to launch an athleisure brand with Karthik Gurumurthy and Karan Arora.
- The brand will focus on sports athleisure products.
