22 August 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 22nd August
Important Current Affairs 22nd August 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 22nd August including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 22nd August 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 22nd August – National News
1. On Janmashtami, the Maharashtra government will host a “Pro Govinda” League.
◉ In Mumbai, the Maharashtra government will organize the inaugural Pro Govinda League.
◉ On August 31, the Pro Govinda League, which is modeled after the Pro Kabaddi League, will take place.
◉ In Mumbai’s Worli neighborhood, the National Sports Club of India will host the Pro Govinda League.
◉ There would be about 50,000 Govindas present, including 3,500 from Mumbai.
◉ The first reward is a massive Rs 11 lakh, followed by Rs 7 lakh, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 3 lakh as the runner-up prizes.
◉ On the festival of Janmashtami in 2022, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared Dahi-Handi as a sport in the state.
2. NLC India signs agreement to provide 300 MW of solar energy to Rajasthan State-owned NLC India (NLCIL) has signed an agreement to provide 300 MW of solar energy to Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam for 25 years under the CPSU program.
◉ Currently, NLCIL has a 1,421 MW capacity for renewable energy.
◉ According to its corporate plan, it intends to build 6,031 MW of capacity by 2030.
◉ Through competitive bidding, the company was able to secure 510 MW of solar project capacity for the CPSU Scheme Phase-II Tranche-III. This project was floated by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).
◉ At Barsingsar in Rajasthan’s Bikaner District, a 300 MW solar project is now being carried out.
3. 9 industrial projects totaling Rs. 873 crore have been approved by the Odisha government.
◉ Nine industrial projects totaling Rs 873.57 crore have been authorized by the Odisha government, and they would provide 251,600 state residents with jobs.
◉ The Fermented Organic Manure and Compressed Bio Gas Plants of Petronet LNG Limited are among the projects.
◉ This project promises a combined benefit of chemical production and renewable energy, with an annual capacity of 33,065 MT. This project, which is in Deogarh, aims to change the surroundings.
◉ With their plan for a cutting-edge Plastic Faucet, Water Tank, Pipes, and Fittings manufacturing facility, Pearl Precision Products Pvt Ltd joins the group. This project will be developed in Jagatsinghpur’s Paradeep Plastic Park.
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Banking
4. To introduce KCCs and MSME loans, Axis Bank collaborates with the RBI innovation hub.
◉ Individual lender Axis Bank has created two loan products that are supported by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub’s (RBIH) Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit (PTPFC).
◉ Totally controlled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), RBIH is a division of the RBI.
Customers using the platform will be able to apply for unsecured micro, small, and medium-sized company (MSME) loans from Axis Bank as well as the Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
◉ Both goods will only be available digitally, with no paper forms for clients to fill out.
Kisan Credit Cards will be made accessible to clients in Madhya Pradesh as a pilot program and would initially cost up to Rs 1,60,000.
5. In order to provide digital banking services in India, YES BANK introduced “iris.”
◉ The cutting-edge mobile banking app “iris” from YES Bank has been introduced by private lender YES Bank.
◉ For customers of all ages and backgrounds, the iris app’s slick and simple user design strives to provide a streamlined banking experience.
◉ The app provides access to over 100 features and services in just a few clicks on a single platform and was created to serve both current and potential clients.
◉ Additionally, it incorporates the best security measures available, such as 2-factor verification, biometric authentication, and sim-binding, to guarantee the highest security of the customers’ financial information.
Appointment
6. Executive Vice President at Tata Projects Sandeep Navlakhe resigns.
◉ Sandeep Navlakhe, the executive vice president of Tata Projects and a key player in the building of the new Parliament, has left his position at the top of the organization.
◉ He oversaw the company’s business segment for buildings, factories, and airports.
◉ Navlakhe, a BITS Pilani alumnus, has 32 years of expertise in the building sector and was previously employed by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) for more than 20 years.
◉ He possesses strong planning and execution skills as well as business sense.
Sports
7. Silver is won by a Tirupati boy at the Singapore Math Olympiad.
◉ Raja Anirudh Sriram, a fourth-grade student from Tirupati, achieved a tremendous feat of intellectual power by winning a silver medal at the famous Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC).
◉ Raja Anirudh stood out as the lone representative from Andhra Pradesh among the 23 Indians who were there to represent the country at the SIMOC. Over 2000 students from 32 different nations took part in the event, which provided a platform for young mathematicians to demonstrate their abilities and expertise.
◉ The local community and government have taken note of the young mathematical sensation’s accomplishments. K. Venkataramana Reddy, the district collector for Tirupati, used the occasion to congratulate Raja Anirudh on his outstanding achievement.
Important Day
8. World Mosquito Day is on August 20.
◉ On August 20, people around the world celebrate World Mosquito Day.
◉ The day is set aside to recognize how crucial it is to safeguard both ourselves and our communities from the potentially fatal diseases spread by the insects that are frequently found inside homes around the globe.
◉ Theme 2023: Combating the mosquito, the world’s deadliest killer
9. The Sadbhavana Diwas on August 20.
◉ Rajiv Gandhi, India’s sixth prime minister, was born on August 20, which is recognized as Sadbhavana Diwas.
◉ The English word “sadbhavana” denotes goodwill. This day, often referred to as Harmony Day, strives to promote harmony among all religions, national integration, and world peace.
◉ Numerous cultural activities and competitions are held across the nation to commemorate the occasion. Additionally, people cooperate and swear to create harmony and tranquility in their immediate surroundings.
10. Day of Akshay Urja, August 20
◉ The 20th of August is designated as Akshay Urja Day each year.
◉ Objective: To increase understanding of the value of renewable energy.
◉ The primary objective of the holiday is to raise public awareness of the energy produced by using natural resources, such as hydroelectric power, solar power, wind power, and biogas.
◉ The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy first instituted the Akshay Urja Day in 2004.
11. International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 22.
◉ Every year on August 23, people around the world commemorate the slave trade and call for its abolition.
◉ This day educates people about the abhorrent nature of the slave trade and serves as a reminder of the effects of the transatlantic slave trade.
◉ It honors the day on which a revolt against the slave trade started in Saint Domingue, now known as Haiti, on August 23, 1791.
◉ French colonists established Haiti as a hub for the transatlantic slave trade. A revolution against the nation’s rulers resulted from the revolt.
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