Daily Current Affairs 30th Aug, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 30th Aug, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 30th 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 30th Aug, 2024 Current affairs test.
Sports News
Bangladesh Wins SAFF U-20 Championship 2024, A Historic Victory
- Bangladesh has claimed the championship title in the 2024 SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-20 Championship football tournament.
- This achievement marks a historic moment for Bangladesh’s football history, as it is the nation’s first time winning this prestigious title.
- The tournament, showcasing young football talent from South Asia, concluded with a thrilling final where Bangladesh defeated the host nation, Nepal.
Paris 2024 Paralympics
- India have won four medals with Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal winning gold and bronze in shooting.
- Manish Narwal wins Silver in Shooting.
- Preethi Pal secured a bronze in Women’s 100m T35 final.
Ranks and Reports News
Hurun India Rich List 2024: Mumbai Declared Asia’s New Billionaire Hub
- The Hurun India Rich List 2024 has revealed a notable transformation in the distribution of wealth across Asia, with Mumbai being recognized as the new “billionaire capital of Asia.”
- This shift signifies a crucial development in the economic story of both India and Asia, highlighting the increasing financial strength of Mumbai, India’s key commercial center.
Agreements News
Infosys Partners with NVIDIA to Transform Telecom Industry Using GenAI Solutions
- Infosys has strengthened its collaboration with NVIDIA to create generative AI solutions specifically designed for telecom operators.
- By utilizing NVIDIA’s NIM inference microservices, along with NeMo Retriever models, NeMo Guardrails, and Riva, Infosys aims to significantly enhance telecommunications operations and customer service experiences. Initial outcomes have demonstrated notable improvements in both latency and accuracy.
Schemes News
Union Minister Unveils SHe-Box Portal to Boost Workplace Safety for Women
The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, has introduced the SHe-Box portal, a centralized platform designed to improve workplace safety for women by addressing complaints of sexual harassment. The launch event, held in New Delhi, also featured the unveiling of an updated ministry website.
Summits and Conferences News
INDUS-X Summit 2024 Announced for September at Stanford University
- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced the third edition of the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit, scheduled to take place at Stanford University on September 9-10, 2024.
- This summit will focus on harnessing private investment to drive innovation in defense and will include participation from top policymakers, panel discussions, and a technology expo.
Important Days
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2024: A Global Reflection
- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, observed annually on August 30th, brings attention to a grave practice that continues to afflict societies worldwide.
- Enforced disappearances involve the arrest or abduction of individuals by state authorities, followed by a denial of their whereabouts or fate, serving as a tool of oppression and terror. This observance highlights the history, impact, and global presence of this severe human rights violation.
