Daily Current Affairs 19th Aug, 2024
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National News
Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme in UP: UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana.
Banking & Finance News
Bank of Baroda Phygital Branch: BoB launched its second ‘phygital’ branch in ChandaNagar, Hyderabad.
Top 10 Wealthy Central Banks: RBI ranks 12th globally by assets; U.S. Federal Reserve ranks 1st.
Business News
Boeing CEO Appointment: Kelly Ortberg appointed as Boeing’s new CEO.
IndiaAI Mission: India to procure 1,000 GPUs under the IndiaAI Mission.
BPCL’s Biofuel Blend: BPCL launches India’s first biofuel blend HFHSD bunker at Mumbai Port.
Awards & Honours
70th National Film Awards: Rishabh Shetty wins Best Actor for Kantara; A.R. Rahman wins Best Music Director (Background) for Ponniyin Selvan-Part 1.
International News
Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister: Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest and second female PM.
Sports News
Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav named joint flag-bearers for India.
Important Days
World Photography Day 2024: Celebrated on August 19 with the theme “An Entire Day”.
World Humanitarian Day 2024: Observed on August 19, highlighting increased risks for humanitarian workers.
