Daily Current Affairs 16th Aug, 2024
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National News
- Union Jal Shakti Ministry launches FloodWatch India 2.0 App.
- PM Modi advocates for a ‘Secular Civil Code’ in Independence Day speech.
- Government introduces ‘Kisan Ki Baat’ radio program to connect farmers with science.
- PM Modi to headline the ET World Leaders Forum.
- Centre launches AI-based National Pest Surveillance System.
International News
- Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces resignation.
- Germany joins United Nations Command in South Korea as the 18th member state.
Banking News
- RBL Bank introduces Vijay Fixed Deposits scheme for Independence Day.
- Axis Bank and Visa launch exclusive ‘PRIMUS’ credit card for UHNWIs.
Business News
- L&T Finance receives NBFC-ICC status from RBI after merging subsidiaries.
Summits and Conferences
- India to host the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit on August 17, 2024.
Obituaries
- Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal, Father of Agni Missiles, passes away at 84.
- India observes Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death anniversary on August 16th.