26 August 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 26th August
Important Current Affairs 26th August 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 26th August about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 26th August 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 26th August – National News
1. An initiative for 100,000 developers in India was unveiled by Google.
◉ Google has unveiled a program to upskill Indian developers and researchers in cyber security.
◉ The initiative will be a part of the company’s Cyber Security Roadshow, which will visit many Indian cities and provide tools, lessons, and mentorship on security best practices for creating both consumer apps and enterprise programs.
◉ The upskilling program will cover two major program areas, Android and Google Cloud, and will be aimed at 1 lakh engineers in India.
2. In Karnataka, the nation’s first 3D-printed post office will open soon.
◉ The first 3D-printed post office in India is expected to open in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and it will only cost about one-fourth as much as a conventional facility.
◉ Within the next month, the new post office building in Cambridge Layout in Halasuru, Bengaluru, is anticipated to be finished using 3D printing.
◉ The Post Office building is being built by Larsen & Toubro, the only business actively using 3D printing in construction in India.
◉ Construction that would often take months to complete can be completed quickly and at significant cost savings thanks to 3D printing.
3. The Anang Tal location in South Delhi will be centrally safeguarded.
◉ The Anang Tal Lake in South Delhi has just been recognized as a monument of national significance by the Ministry of Culture through a gazette notification. It is thought that the Anang ◉ Tal lake in South Delhi was constructed more than a thousand years ago.
◉ According to the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities’ website, tradition attributes this tank to Lal Kot’s architect, the Tomar King Anang Pal II.
◉ For its intention to deem the site of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the Archaeological Survey of India gave a two-month notice.
4. Launch of the India@100 Roadmap by EAC-PM
◉ The Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100 will be unveiled on the 30th of this month in New ◉ Delhi by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). The EAC-India@100 PM’s report acts as a road map for India’s progress toward its centennial year and will guide and inform the nation’s route to a higher income status by 2047.
◉ The EAC-PM suggests policy goals, concepts, and approaches in India@100 in order to advance India’s economy toward sustainability and resilience, founded on social progress and shared prosperity.
International News
5. The lowest fertility rate in the world is broken by South Korea.
◉ The lowest fertility rate in the history of the world was once again broken by South Korea.
◉ Based on data from 2021, it was predicted that South Korean women would have 0.81 children on average throughout their lifetimes, a decrease from 0.84 in the previous year.
◉ In 2021, fewer babies were born, totaling 260,600, or roughly 0.5% of the population.
6. EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting in Brasilia with his Brazilian counterpart Carlos Franca, who is the Minister of External Affairs for India.
◉ Jaishankar and Carlos Franca, Brazil’s foreign ministers, also inked agreements in the domains of taxation and broadcasting and had discussions about the BRICS, IBSA, UN, G20, and the conflict in Ukraine.
◉ Trade and investments, oil, biofuels, edible oils and minerals, health, pharmaceuticals, etc. were all extensively discussed.
Banking
7. According to the RBI Report, bank credit increased 14.2% in the third quarter of 2022.
◉ According to data issued by the Reserve Bank of India, the growth of bank credit climbed from 6% in the quarter that ended in June 2021 to 14.2% in the quarter that ended in June 2022.
◉ In the three months that ended in March 2022, the Bank credit climbed by 10.8%. A constant 9.5 to 10.2% yearly growth in aggregate deposits has been observed over the previous five quarters.
◉ The Reserve Bank of India released the “Quarterly Statistics on Deposits and Credit of SCBs for June 2022.” (RBI Report).
◉ This information is provided by all scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), including payments banks, small financing banks, and regional rural banks (PBs).
8. Tata Neu and HDFC Bank collaborated to provide two new credit cards.
◉ Tata Neu and HDFC Bank have joined forces to introduce two new credit cards.
◉ Tata Neu Plus HDFC Bank Credit Card and Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card are the two varieties of cards that will be available.
◉ Customers of Tata Neu can access the credit card’s essential information and apply for it using the Tata Neu app. Both the RuPay and Visa networks will support both of the card’s two variations.
Appointment
9. The company names Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. DreamSetGo
◉ Sourav Ganguly has been named as the platform DreamSetGo’s first brand ambassador for sports experiences and travel.
◉ DreamSetGo was established in 2019 to address the issue of fan access to international sporting events and experiences.
◉ The startup’s main goal is to provide Indian sports fans with seamless, world-class, individualized experiences that allow them to fully immerse themselves in the sport.
10. Distinguished scientist Samir V. Kamat named as the new head of DRDO Distinguished scientist
◉ Samir V Kamat has been named as the new head of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
◉ Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, who was chosen to serve as the Defense Minister’s Scientific Adviser, would be replaced by Kamat.
◉ Dr. Kamat previously served as the DRDO’s Director General of Naval Systems & Materials from July 2017.
11. Former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Krishnamurti Subramanian has been appointed to the position of Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (IMF).
◉ His three-year term will start in November 2022 and go through that month.
◉ Between 2018 through 2021, Subramanian served as the finance ministry’s youngest CEA.
◉ Surjit Bhalla, the current Executive Director for India at the IMF, will be succeeded him until October 31, 2022.
Awards News
12. UNESCO presented Angela Merkel with the Peace Prize in 2022.
◉ The UNESCO Peace Prize 2022 has been given to former German chancellor Angela Merkel in recognition of “her efforts to welcome migrants.”
◉ As refugees poured into Europe in 2015, Merkel opened her nation’s borders and famously told the German people, “We can do this.”
◉ Since 1989, the Felix Houphout-Boigny-UNESCO Peace Prize has been given out annually to people and groups who have made a remarkable effort to advance peace.
Science
13. Taken by the James Webb Space Telescope beautiful new pictures of Jupiter
◉ New, stunning images of Jupiter have recently been taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. ◉ Launched in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has already produced beautiful images of vibrant galaxies, gorgeous nebulae, and other breathtaking celestial bodies in the farthest reaches of the universe.
◉ The James Webb Space Telescope must convert the infrared light data—which the camera acquired from Jupiter but the human eye cannot see—onto the visible spectrum in order to produce the images.
Sports
14. For the 2022 Asia Cup, VVS Laxman will serve as India’s interim head coach.
◉ For the next Asia Cup 2022, which will take place in the UAE, VVS Laxman has been designated the interim head coach.
◉ Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be absent from the team, therefore he will be in charge of their preparation.
◉ Rahul Dravid left his position as NCA director in November 2021, and Laxman was just appointed to fill the vacancy.
◉ He had already been appointed head coach of the Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, that was traveling to Ireland.
15. Arjun Erigaisi, a grandmaster, won the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters.
◉ Arjun Erigaisi, a grandmaster, defeated David Anton Guijarro, a player from Spain, in the ninth and final round of the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters Chess Tournament. The 28th Dhabi Masters Chess ◉ Tournament was won by Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi with 7.5 points.
◉ After the most recent Chess Olympiad in India, Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi moved up an incredible 35 Elo rating points to take third place in the live rating list. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi competed in the 28th Dhabi Masters Chess Tournament, winning six matches and drawing three others.
Important day
16. The date for International Dog Day in 2022 is August 26.
◉ Every year on August 26, International Dog Day is observed to encourage dog adoption over pet store purchases. Collen Paige, a specialist in pet lifestyle and an advocate for animal welfare, launched the day.
◉ The purpose of promoting this day is to increase public awareness of the adoption of animals that are currently housed in shelters. Promote the ownership of dogs of all breeds, both pure and mixed, on this day. Accept National Dog Day as a chance for all dogs to lead healthy, happy lives free from abuse.
17. 2022 Women’s Equality Day: Background, Theme, and Importance
◉ The goal of Women’s Equality Day 2022 is to raise awareness of women’s equality and empowerment. Women’s Equality Day will be observed this year on August 26, 2022.
◉ The first Women’s Equality Day was observed globally in 1973. Because the United States granted women the right to vote on August 26, every year, this day is recognized as Women’s Equality Day.
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