Daily Current Affairs 20th Aug, 2024
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National News
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releases centenary commemorative coin for Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi on August 18, 2024.
International News
- China approves the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors across five sites with a $31 billion investment.
- Nepal to export 1,000 MW of electricity to India, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
States News
- Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 16 industrial projects worth Rs 3,683 crore in Sri City.
- Rajasthan government secures Rs 5.21 trillion in investment proposals ahead of the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Investment Summit 2024.
Appointments News
- Ashok Kumar Singh takes over as Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
Defence News
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi chairs a high-level meeting on Indian Army’s transformational initiatives.
Business News
- Net FDI in India rises to $6.9 billion in Q1 FY25, driven by a significant increase in gross inward FDI.
- NCLT approves the merger of fintech company Slice with North East Small Finance Bank.
Summits and Conferences News
- India-Japan Ministerial Dialogue held in Delhi to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and economic partnerships.
Sports News
- India to participate in the 2024 Paris Paralympics as announced by the Paralympic Committee of India.
Obituaries News
- Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal passes away due to cardiac arrest in Chennai.
