Daily Current Affairs 19th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Introduces Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Scheme to Foster Youth Entrepreneurship
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the national flag at an event to mark the nation’s 78th Independence Day in front of Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow, UP.
- During this, Mr. Adityanath announced the launch of a new initiative, the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana, aimed at empowering youth.
- Under the scheme, financial support will be provided to young individuals interested in entrepreneurship, with a target of establishing one million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) units across the state.
Banking & Finance News
Bank of Baroda Launches ‘Phygital’ Branch in Hyderabad
- Sanjay Vinayak Mudaliar, Executive Director of Bank of Baroda (BoB), inaugurated the ‘phygital’ branch at ChandaNagar, Hyderabad.
- The branch integrates self-service and assisted service models to cater to the diverse requirements of customers.
- This branch in ChandaNagar is the second ‘phygital’ branch opened by Bank of Baroda.
- The first phygital branch was launched on July 20 at Horniman Circle, Mumbai,Maharashtra coinciding with the bank’s 117th foundation day.
Top 10 Most Wealthy Central Banks Worldwide in 2024
- According to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central banking institution, ranks 12th among the world’s central banks by total assets.
- According to the SWFI report, the Federal Reserve System of the United States of America ranks as the world’s richest central bank, with assets worth $7.84 trillion.
- It is followed by People’s Bank of China, Bank of Japan, Deutsche.
Business News
Boeing Appoints Industry Veteran Kelly Ortberg as New Chief Executive Officer
- Kelly Ortberg, an aerospace industry veteran, has been named as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boeing.
- Boeing is facing significant financial difficulties, having reported a $1.4 billion loss.
- Ortberg’s role includes addressing the company’s current crisis, which involves rebuilding trust with regulators, the industry, and the public.
Government to Procure 1,000 GPUs to Boost India’s AI Capabilities under IndiaAI Mission
- The government has finalized a tender to procure 1,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) as part of the IndiaAI Mission.
- The initiative aims to offer computing capacity to Indian start-ups, researchers, public sector agencies, and other approved entities.
- Objective: The procurement of GPUs is part of the broader Rs 10,370 crore IndiaAI Mission, which aims to establish a computing infrastructure with more than 10,000 GPUs.
- The mission seeks to develop foundational AI models with over 100 billion parameters, trained on datasets encompassing major Indian languages, to be used in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and governance.
BPCL Introduces India’s First Biofuel Blend HFHSD Bunker at Mumbai Port
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched India’s first biofuel blend High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker facility at Mumbai Port.
- This initiative represents a significant leap towards environmental sustainability in the maritime industry.
Awards And Honours
Highlights from the 70th National Film Awards
- Best Feature Film: Aattam: The Play (Malayalam), directed by Anand Ekarshi.
- Best Actor: Rishabh Shetty for Kantara (Kannada).
- Best Actress: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express (Gujarati).
- Best Director: Sooraj R Barjatya for Uunchai (Bollywood).
- Best Supporting Actress: Nina Gupta for Uunchai.
- Best Supporting Actor: Pavan Malhotra for Fouja (Haryanvi).
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara (Kannada).
- Best Female Playback Singer: Padma Shri Jayashri Ramnath for “Chaayum Veyil” from Saudi Vellaka CC 225/2009 (Malayalam).
- Best Music Director (Background Music): A.R. Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan-Part 1 (Tamil).
- Best Music Director (Songs): Pritam for Brahmastra-Part 1 (Hindi).
International News
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Appointed as Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a 37-year-old billionaire heiress, is set to become Thailand’s youngest-ever Prime Minister.
- Paetongtarn becomes the kingdom’s second female Prime Minister, following her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra.
- She is the 31st Prime Minister of Thailand and the youngest in the country’s history.
Sports News
Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav Named Joint Flag-Bearers for Paris 2024 Paralympics
- Indian para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav have been named joint flag-bearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, scheduled for August 28.
- India will send their largest Paralympics contingent to Paris 2024, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports.
- For the first time, India will compete in para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo.
- Paris 2024 Paralympics:
- The games will begin on August 28 and conclude on September 8.
Ashutosh Singh to coach Indian Davis Cup team former national champion
- Ashutosh Singh will serve as the new national coach for India’s Davis Cup team.
- He replaces long-time coach Zeeshan Ali, who recently stepped down from the position.
Important Days
World Photography Day 2024 – August 19
- World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 every year.
- The theme for World Photography Day 2024 is “An Entire Day”.
World Humanitarian Day 2024
- World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19th.
- It takes on a somber tone in 2024 as the global community faces a grim reality: humanitarian workers are increasingly becoming targets in conflict zones.
