Daily Current Affairs 12th Aug, 2024
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National News
Neelakurinji Listed as Vulnerable:The unique Neelakurinji flower, known for its rare bloom, is now classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
International News
India and New Zealand Sign Customs Agreement:A new Bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement has been established to ease trade between India and New Zealand.
Business News
UPI Transactions in Nepal Surpass 100,000:NPCI International Payments Limited celebrates a milestone with over 100,000 UPI transactions in Nepal.
Appointments News
T.V. Somanathan Appointed Cabinet Secretary:Senior IAS Officer T.V. Somanathan will succeed Rajiv Gauba as Cabinet Secretary from August 30, 2024.
Awards News
Shah Rukh Khan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award:Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was honored at the 77th Locarno Film Festival for his career achievements.
Books and Authors News:
Launch of ‘75 Great Revolutionaries of India’:MP Bhim Singh’s new book highlights lesser-known freedom fighters of India.
Agreements News:
MEA and NSIL MoU for Nepalese Satellite:An MoU has been signed for the launch of Nepal’s Munal satellite by MEA and NewSpace India Limited.
Defence News:
Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 Concludes:The Indo-Malaysian air exercise “Udara Shakti 2024” has successfully concluded in Malaysia.
Obituaries:
Susan Wojcicki Passes Away:Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died at 56 after a battle with cancer.
Natwar Singh Passes Away:Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh has died at 95 after a prolonged illness.
Important Days:
World Biofuel Day 2024: Celebrated on August 10th to highlight the role of biofuels in sustainable energy.
International Youth Day 2024: Observed on August 12th with the theme “From Clicks to Progress” focusing on digital pathways for sustainable development.
