Daily Current Affairs 23rd Aug, 2024
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National News
- Health Ministry Forms National Task Force on Healthcare Worker Safety: A 14-member NTF is formed to improve safety and working conditions for healthcare workers in India.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils ‘Create In India Challenge-Season One’: Launched to reflect India’s economic evolution with 25 challenges ahead of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit.
- KAPS-4 Nuclear Reactor Reaches Full Capacity: Gujarat’s Kakrapar Atomic Power Station’s KAPS-4 reactor achieves full operational capacity of 700 MW.
International News
- India and Denmark Collaborate on Clean River Initiative: Joint efforts to rejuvenate rivers using sustainable approaches, involving the government, academic institutions, and local communities.
- Diana Pundole: First Indian Woman to Win National Car Racing Championship: Diana Pundole wins the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024, breaking gender barriers in the sport.
States News
- Strategic Alliance for Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) in Varanasi: A collaboration between India and Denmark to revitalize the Varuna River through sustainable practices.
- Launch of South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre in B.R. Hills: Kaanu, meaning evergreen forest, aims to preserve indigenous knowledge, set to launch in Karnataka’s B.R. Hills.
Agreements News
- MoU Exchanged Between MSDE and Flipkart’s SCOA: Aimed at upskilling youth across India, enhancing employability in the supply chain sector.
Appointments News
- Deepti Gaur Mukherjee Assumes Role as MCA Secretary: She takes over as Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, succeeding Manoj Govil.
Sports News
- Rohit Sharma Wins CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award: Recognized for his outstanding cricket performance during the 2023-24 season.
- Neeraj Chopra Secures Second Place at Lausanne Diamond League: The javelin thrower adds another achievement to his career by finishing second.
Books and Authors News
- Tarun Chugh’s Book ‘Modi’s Governance Triumph’ Released: The book highlights India’s path to prosperity under Modi’s leadership, launched in New Delhi.
Important Days
- National Space Day 2024: Celebrating India’s Space Achievements: ISRO leads the celebration of India’s space exploration milestones.
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 2024: Commemorating the uprising that played a key role in abolishing the transatlantic slave trade.
