Daily Current Affairs 21th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
India’s First Constitution Museum Commemorates 75 Years of the Indian Constitution
- India is set to inaugurate its first-ever Constitution Museum, titled “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum,” on November 26, 2024, at OP Jindal Global University.
- This initiative is a significant milestone, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution’s adoption.
Manohar Lal Khattar Introduces Three Online Platforms
- Union Minister for Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, launched the Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects Thermal (PROMPT) on August 20 in New Delhi.
- In his remarks at the event, the Union Minister emphasized the crucial role of electricity as a key driver of the nation’s ongoing economic activities.
International News
Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises Underway
- For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is integrating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24.
- This exercise commenced on August 19 and is set to continue until August 23, 2024.
Appointments News
Satya Prakash Sangwan Named Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024
- The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has announced the appointment of Satya Prakash Sangwan, the Vice President of PCI, as the Chef de Mission (CDM) for the Indian team at the upcoming Paris Paralympics.
M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India
- M Suresh has been named the interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- This appointment, effective from Tuesday, marks a significant transition in the leadership of one of India’s key aviation bodies.
Banking News
Airtel Payments Bank Strengthens Security with AI-Driven Face Match
- Airtel Payments Bank has rolled out a new security feature named Face Match, which employs artificial intelligence to enhance account security.
- This advanced tool utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect potential threats and initiates facial recognition verification as needed.
Summits and Conferences News
India-EU Regional Conference on Emerging Threats
- The European Union (EU) in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs is organizing a regional conference in New Delhi to address the growing threats of online radicalization.
- The conference aims to devise strategies to jointly counter the exploitation of online spaces by terrorist groups.
Ranks and Reports News
Amul Tops Global Food Brand Rankings in 2024
- Amul has been recognized as the strongest food brand globally in Brand Finance’s Global Food & Drinks Report 2024.
- With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 and a valuation of $3.3 billion, Amul has seen an 11% increase in its brand value since 2023.
- The company’s dominance in India’s dairy sector, along with strong performance in metrics like familiarity, consideration, and recommendation, contributed to its AAA+ rating.
- Hershey’s, which also earned an AAA+ rating, experienced a slight decline in brand value, positioning it second.
Awards News
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Wins Best Airport Award for the Third Year
- The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been awarded the Best Airport title at the prestigious India Travel Awards, marking its third consecutive win in this category.
Sports News
ICC Relocates Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to UAE Due to Unrest in Bangladesh
- The ICC has decided to move the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to severe safety concerns.
- Initially scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, the tournament will now take place in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 20.
- This decision follows a period of political turmoil in Bangladesh, including unrest and the departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting travel advisories from several participating nations.
Sinner and Sabalenka Win Cincinnati Open Titles
- Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka claimed their first Cincinnati Open titles with straight-set victories. Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, while Sinner overcame Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2.
- This achievement marks a significant milestone in their careers, with Sinner becoming the youngest Cincinnati champion since Andy Murray in 2008.
Science and Technology News
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission to Feature First Private Spacewalk
- SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history with the first-ever private spacewalk.
- Scheduled to launch on August 26, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 GMT), this five-day mission will be led by American billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously funded the Inspiration4 mission in 2021.
- The mission will utilize the Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule, Resilience, for its third flight.
Important Days
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2024
- The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, observed annually on August 21, serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing global challenge of terrorism.
- This day aims to honor and support the victims and survivors of terrorist acts while promoting the protection of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Obituaries News
Indian Army Mourns the Loss of General S Padmanabhan
- Former Chief of Army Staff General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, who passed away at his residence in Chennai on August 19, was cremated with full military honors at Besant Nagar on August 20.
- The Indian Army paid a solemn tribute to the late General S Padmanabhan, who passed away at the age of 83 due to age-related health issues.
