Daily Current Affairs 20th July, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 20th July, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 20th July, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 20th July, 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
DoT’s NTIPRIT, NICF, and WMTDC Merged into Single Entity
- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has consolidated three of its training institutes—the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF), and the Wireless Monitoring Training & Development Centre (WMTDC)—into a single administrative entity named the ‘National Communications Academy’ (NCA).
- This merger, effective immediately, was approved by the Minister of Communications (MoC) following the recommendations of the Committee for Organisational Reforms.
International News
Ivory Coast Joins UN Water Convention as 10th African Nation
- Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) has recently become the 53rd member of the 1992 UN Water Convention, formally known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
- This makes Ivory Coast the 10th African country to join the treaty, underscoring a trend among African nations to enhance cooperative water management amid growing water stress and climate change impacts.
State News
Madhya Pradesh Tops in PM SVANidhi Scheme as Best Performing State
- Madhya Pradesh has been recognized as the ‘Best Performing State’ under the Prime Minister SVANidhi scheme, which provides urban street vendors with collateral-free loans up to ₹50,000.
- The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry announced this accolade, with Assam securing the second position in the ‘Best Performing States – Innovation and Best Practices Award’ category.
Appointments News
Vinay Kwatra Appointed as India’s New Ambassador to the U.S.
- Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the United States, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- Kwatra will assume his new role shortly, filling the position that has been vacant since Taranjit Sandhu’s retirement in January 2024.
Awards News
Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum Receives Prestigious Gandhi Mandela Award 2020
- Rigoberta Menchú Tum, the renowned Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Guatemalan human rights activist, has been honored with the Gandhi Mandela Award 2020.
- This prestigious award recognizes her lifelong commitment to advocating for Indigenous rights and promoting peace and social justice.
RRR Star Ram Charan to be Honoured at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024
- Ram Charan, the superstar known for his stellar performance in the global blockbuster “RRR”, is set to be the guest of honor at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
- This recognition acknowledges his significant contributions to Indian cinema and his rising international profile.
AIFF Awards 2024, Chhangte, Indumathi Win Top Male and Female Awards
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian football for the 2023-24 season.
- The top honors went to Lallianzuala Chhangte and Indumathi Kathiresan, who were named the male and female Players of the Year, respectively.
CBDT Awards Taxnet 2.0 Project to Bharti Airtel
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has awarded the Taxnet 2.0 project to Bharti Airtel Ltd.
- This project aims to provide advanced network connectivity, facility management services, and video conferencing services to the Income Tax Department (ITD).
- Bharti Airtel was chosen through an open tender process for this critical project, which represents a significant upgrade over the current Taxnet 1.0 project.
- The new system aims to enhance the digital infrastructure of the ITD by providing secure, reliable, and seamless connectivity services.
Science and Technology News
What is Blue Screen of Death?
- A recent update from Crowdstrike has caused widespread issues for Windows 10 users globally, leading to PCs becoming stuck on the recovery screen.
- This problem has resulted in significant outages affecting airports, companies, banks, and government offices worldwide.
Important Days
International Chess Day 2024: A Global Celebration of Strategy and Intellect
- International Chess Day, celebrated annually on July 20th, is a worldwide event that honors the ancient game of chess and its profound impact on global culture, education, and intellectual development.
- Recognized by UNESCO since 1966, this day serves as a platform to promote chess as a powerful tool for education, logical thinking, and cultural exchange across nations.
- As International Chess Day 2024 approaches, it’s an opportune moment to explore the rich history, significance, and global celebrations surrounding this revered game.
International Moon Day 2024: Celebrating Lunar Exploration and Peaceful Space Cooperation
- International Moon Day, observed annually on July 20th, is a United Nations-designated day that commemorates humanity’s achievements in lunar exploration.
- This day marks the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission and aims to raise awareness about sustainable Moon exploration and utilization.
