Daily Current Affairs 28th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
ICAR-CIFE and VAMNICOM Collaborate to Boost Fisheries Cooperative Management
- On August 26, 2024, the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE) and the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- This partnership is aimed at improving cooperative management within the fisheries sector and aligns with the broader goal of establishing 200,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) along with dairy and fishery cooperatives in every Panchayat.
International News
Singapore Hosts Second India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
- In an effort to strengthen strategic partnerships, Singapore held the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 26, 2024.
- This platform, which was first convened in New Delhi on September 17, 2022, serves to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.
- The inaugural roundtable set the stage for deeper discussions, involving key Singaporean ministers and officials from India.
State News
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to Establish ‘Shri Krishna Gaman Path’
- To promote religious tourism and preserve cultural heritage, the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have announced plans to develop the ‘Shri Krishna Gaman Path,’ a religious circuit that will connect Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, to Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, following the spiritual journey of the revered deity.
Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in Pipili Town, Odisha
- An outbreak of bird flu caused by the H5N1 avian influenza virus has been confirmed in Pipili town, located in Puri district, Odisha.
- Authorities have culled over 11,700 chickens to contain the virus.
- Tests conducted at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Disease in Bhopal confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain.
Himachal Pradesh Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana’
- The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana,’ allocating Rs 53.21 crore annually to support the education and welfare of children from vulnerable families.
- This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to widows, destitute women, divorced women, and parents with disabilities.
Appointments News
Jay Shah Elected as International Cricket Council Chairman
- Jay Shah has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), succeeding Greg Barclay.
- His appointment is notable as Shah becomes the youngest individual ever to assume this influential role in cricket administration.
B Srinivasan Appointed as Director General of NSG
- Senior IPS officer B Srinivasan has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), as per a Personnel Ministry order issued on August 27.
- Srinivasan, who belongs to the 1992 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) from the Bihar cadre, will serve in this role until his retirement on August 31, 2027.
- He is currently serving as the director of the Bihar Police Academy in Rajgir.
Banking News
SBI Research Forecasts Q1 GDP Growth of 7.1%
- According to the latest SBI Ecowrap report released on August 26, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by 7.0% to 7.1% in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year (Q1FY25).
- However, the report cautions that there could be a slight downside risk to this estimate, with manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) anticipated to be lower, ranging between 6.7% and 6.8%.
Jana Small Finance Bank Wins Four Awards at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave
- Jana Small Finance Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in the Indian banking sector by winning four prestigious awards at the 2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards.
- The bank was recognized as the Best Small Finance Bank in India and received accolades for Best Performance on Profitability (Runners-up), Best Performance on Asset Quality, and Best Performance on Risk Management.
Business News
Bharti Airtel Partners with Apple for Exclusive Content Deals
- Bharti Airtel has announced a content partnership with Apple, which will provide customers in India with exclusive offers on Apple Music and Apple TV+ later this year.
- As part of the collaboration, Apple TV+ will be integrated into Airtel’s Xstream video-streaming service, accessible through premium Wi-Fi and postpaid plans.
- Additionally, Airtel’s Wynk Premium music-streaming service will offer special promotions for Apple Music subscribers.
Defence News
Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Team to Perform at Egypt International Airshow
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to participate in the inaugural Egypt International Airshow, where its Sarang Helicopter Display Team will showcase its skills.
- The event, scheduled from September 3 to 5, 2023, at Al-Alamein International Airport in Egypt’s El Dabaa region, highlights India’s growing role in international aviation diplomacy.
India to Place Repeat Order for 73,000 SiG 716 Rifles from the US
- The Indian Defence Ministry is preparing to finalize a repeat order for 73,000 SiG 716 G2 patrol assault rifles from the United States.
- This procurement follows an initial order of 72,400 SiG 716 rifles (7.62 x 51mm calibre) in 2019, which were distributed among the Army, Air Force, and Navy for frontline deployment.
Schemes News
Celebrating a Decade of the Jan Dhan Yojana
- The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has reached a significant milestone of 10 years today.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged this achievement by congratulating the beneficiaries through social media.
Science and Technology News
Amazon Introduces Rufus, an AI-Powered Shopping Assistant
- Amazon has launched a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant named Rufus, currently in beta testing in India.
- This initiative underscores Amazon’s commitment to incorporating advanced artificial intelligence technologies into its operations, with the aim of transforming the online shopping experience for millions of customers.
India Develops Indigenous RT-PCR Kit for Mpox Detection
- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has approved Siemens Healthineers to manufacture RT-PCR testing kits for the detection of Mpox.
- The kits will be produced at the company’s molecular diagnostics facility in Vadodara, which has a production capacity of one million tests annually.
Bharat Biotech Introduces Oral Cholera Vaccine Amid Global Shortage
- Bharat Biotech International Ltd has launched Hillchol (BBV131), a new single-strain oral cholera vaccine (OCV) developed under license from Hilleman Laboratories.
- This launch comes at a critical time, as global demand for OCVs has surged to over 100 million doses annually, with a shortfall of approximately 40 million doses due to supply constraints.
Miscellaneous News
Five-Year-Old Teghbir Singh Scales Mount Kilimanjaro
- Teghbir Singh, a five-year-old boy from Ropar, Punjab, has made history by becoming the youngest Asian to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, which stands at 5,895 meters above sea level.
