Daily Current Affairs 29th Aug, 2024
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National News
- PM Presides Over 44th PRAGATI Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 44th PRAGATI session, focusing on Centre-State coordination.
- India Commissions Its Second Nuclear Missile Submarine: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered SSBN.
- Cabinet Approves 12 New Industrial Smart Cities: The Cabinet approved the development of 12 new industrial smart cities across 10 states under NICDP.
International News
- Typhoon Shanshan Hits Japan’s Kyushu Island: Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Kyushu, Japan, causing injuries and power outages.
- Iran Appoints First Female Government Spokesperson: Fatemeh Mohajerani was appointed as Iran’s first female government spokesperson.
States News
- Uttar Pradesh Introduces Digital Media Policy: Uttar Pradesh launched the Digital Media Policy, 2024, to boost influencer participation in promoting state initiatives.
- First Pakistani Christian Goan Receives Indian Citizenship: Joseph Francis Pereira, a Pakistani Christian, became the first Goan to obtain Indian citizenship under the CAA.
Appointments News
- Satish Kumar Named Chairman and CEO of Railway Board: Satish Kumar was appointed Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board.
- Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar Takes Charge of Project Seabird: Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar assumed the role of Director General of Project Seabird.
- Subhasri Appointed MD & CEO of Shriram Capital: Subhasri was named the new MD and CEO of Shriram Capital, effective September 1.
Banking News
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Launches Inori RuPay Platinum Credit Card: ESAF Small Finance Bank launched the Inori RuPay Platinum Credit Card in partnership with NPCI.
Summits and Conferences News
- 2nd Meeting of Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Emergency Management: The second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Emergency Management took place in Moscow.
Sports News
- Dawid Malan Announces Retirement from International Cricket: England’s Dawid Malan retired from international cricket at age 36.
- Karthik Venkataraman Wins Second Indian National Chess Title: Karthik Venkataraman won his second Indian National Chess Championship title.
Important Days
- International Day Against Nuclear Tests 2024: The world observed International Day Against Nuclear Tests on August 29.
- National Sports Day 2024: India celebrated National Sports Day on August 29, commemorating Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy.
