Daily Current Affairs 22th Aug, 2024
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National News
- India’s First Constitution Museum: OP Jindal Global University will inaugurate “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum” on November 26, 2024, celebrating 75 years of the Indian Constitution.
- Manohar Lal Khattar Launches PROMPT: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar introduced the Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects Thermal (PROMPT) on August 20 in New Delhi.
International News
- Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises: The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base is integrating its routine exercise into the Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, running from August 19-23, 2024.
Appointments News
- Satya Prakash Sangwan as CDM: Satya Prakash Sangwan is appointed Chef de Mission for the Indian team at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
- M Suresh Appointed Interim AAI Chairman: M Suresh is the new interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India, effective August 20.
Banking News
- Airtel Payments Bank Launches Face Match: Airtel Payments Bank introduces an AI-driven Face Match feature to enhance account security.
Summits and Conferences News
- India-EU Conference on Online Radicalisation: A two-day regional conference in New Delhi addresses online radicalisation threats.
Ranks and Reports News
- Amul Named Top Global Food Brand: Amul tops the Brand Finance Global Food & Drinks Report 2024 with a $3.3 billion valuation and AAA+ rating.
Awards News
- RGIA Wins Best Airport Award: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is named Best Airport at the India Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.
Sports News
- ICC Moves Women’s T20 World Cup: The ICC relocates the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to UAE due to safety concerns.
- Sinner and Sabalenka Win Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka claim their first Cincinnati Open titles.
Science and Technology News
- SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: Polaris Dawn, SpaceX’s upcoming mission, will feature the first private spacewalk, launching on August 26, 2024.
Important Days
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism: Observed on August 21, 2024, this day honors victims of terrorism and emphasizes human rights and freedoms.
Obituaries News
- General S Padmanbham Passes Away: General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, former Chief of Army Staff, passed away on August 19 and was cremated with full military honors.
