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Stay updated with the most crucial national and international news, significant developments, and key events from August 14, 2024. Daily Current Affairs 14 August 2024
International News
China’s Largest Cargo Drone Test
China has made a notable advancement in its low-altitude economy by testing its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date. This initiative underscores China’s efforts to enhance its drone capabilities, aiming to develop a $279-billion industry by 2030.
States News
Madhya Pradesh’s Cash for Sanitary Napkins Initiative
Under the leadership of Dr. Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh has introduced a groundbreaking scheme to address menstrual health and hygiene. The state government is providing cash directly to adolescent girls for purchasing sanitary napkins, setting a precedent in India where other states typically distribute free sanitary napkins.
Appointments News
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh as MD of SBI
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI), overseeing the Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) departments. This appointment was approved by the government last week.
PR Sreejesh as Head Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team
Hockey India has announced that retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will take on the role of head coach for the Indian junior men’s hockey team. This follows India’s recent bronze medal win at the 2024 Olympics.
Business News
NPCI Spins Off BHIM; Lalitha Nataraj Appointed CEO
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is transforming its Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app into a standalone subsidiary to strengthen its position in the digital payments market. Lalitha Nataraj, formerly with IDFC FIRST Bank and ICICI Bank, has been named CEO of this new entity.
BHEL Secures 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), a state-owned enterprise, has secured a contract from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to establish a 1,600 MW thermal power project. The Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP) will be executed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis in Jharkhand’s Koderma district.
Agreements News
NHA and MUHS Sign MoU for Digital Health Education
In a significant move to promote Digital Health education across India, the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 13, in the presence of Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda.
Defence News DRDO Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I
On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) named Gaurav. The test was carried out using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force.
Sports News ICC Announces Players of the Month for July 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the ICC Players of the Month awards for July 2024. England’s Gus Atkinson and Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu have been recognized for their outstanding performances in men’s and women’s cricket, respectively.
Prasar Bharati and BCL Sign Major Agreement to Promote Cricket
The Big Cricket League (BCL) is set to launch in India, featuring a mix of local talent and cricket legends. This T20 franchise-based event aims to provide a platform for emerging players to showcase their skills alongside established stars. In a significant development, BCL has entered into a long-term partnership with Prasar Bharati, India’s national public broadcaster, to ensure wide visibility and accessibility of the league across the country.
Important Days Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2024
Observed annually on August 14th, Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, or “Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas” in Hindi, is a national memorial day in India. Established in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this day commemorates the immense suffering and loss experienced during the 1947 partition of India, honoring the victims and acknowledging the profound impact on millions of lives.
Miscellaneous News Discovery of Ancient Solar Calendar in Turkey
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site in southern Turkey, potentially uncovering the world’s oldest solar calendar. Published in the journal Time and Mind on July 24, this finding provides insight into the advanced astronomical knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Daily Current Affairs 14 August 2024 MCQ
- What significant advancement did China make in its low-altitude economy?
- Answer: Testing its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date.
- What is the goal of China’s drone capabilities expansion?
- Answer: To develop a $279-billion industry by 2030.
- Which state in India introduced a cash scheme for sanitary napkins?
- Answer: Madhya Pradesh.
- Who is leading the sanitary napkins initiative in Madhya Pradesh?
- Answer: Dr. Mohan Yadav.
- What is unique about Madhya Pradesh’s sanitary napkins scheme?
- Answer: It provides cash directly to adolescent girls for purchasing sanitary napkins.
- Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI)?
- Answer: Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh.
- Which departments will Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh oversee at SBI?
- Answer: Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG).
- Who has been appointed as the head coach of India’s junior men’s hockey team?
- Answer: PR Sreejesh.
- What recent achievement did India’s junior men’s hockey team accomplish?
- Answer: Winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.
- What significant change is happening to the BHIM app?
- Answer: It is being spun off into a standalone subsidiary.
- Who has been appointed as the CEO of the new BHIM entity?
- Answer: Lalitha Nataraj.
- Which company secured a contract for a 1,600 MW thermal power project from DVC?
- Answer: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
- Where will the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP) be implemented?
- Answer: In Jharkhand’s Koderma district.
- Which organizations signed an MoU to promote Digital Health education in India?
- Answer: National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
- When did DRDO successfully test the long-range glide bomb ‘GAURAV’?
- Answer: On August 13, 2024.
- Which aircraft was used to test the long-range glide bomb ‘GAURAV’?
- Answer: Su-30 MK-I fighter jet.
- Who were the ICC Players of the Month for July 2024?
- Answer: Gus Atkinson and Chamari Athapaththu.
- What is the Big Cricket League (BCL) aiming to achieve?
- Answer: To provide a platform for emerging players to showcase their skills alongside established stars.
- Which organization has BCL partnered with to promote cricket in India?
- Answer: Prasar Bharati.
- When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed?
- Answer: August 14th.
