19 August 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 19th August
Important Current Affairs 19th August 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 19th August about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 19th August 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 19th August – National News
1. Goa becomes the first state in the nation to obtain “Har Ghar Jal” approved.
◉ Goa and “Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu” have been accredited as the nation’s first “Har Ghar Jal” States and UTs, respectively.
◉ Over 10 crore rural households in the nation have pipe connections to clean water, with 7 crores of those connections occurring in the last three years.
◉ The visionary Prime Minister of India unveiled the Jal Jeevan Mission, the nation’s main program, from the Red Fort’s ramparts on August 15, 2019.
2. In New Delhi, Amit Shah opened the National Security Strategies Conference.
◉ The two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference has begun in New Delhi under the auspices of Home Minister Amit Shah.
◉ The goal is to make the national security system stronger overall in order to provide a safe and secure country.
600 officers from across the nation are present at the Conference both physically and virtually.
◉ He also launched the NCRB-developed National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) at the conference.
3. An MoU was signed between the Thai Public Broadcasting Service and Prasar Bharati.
◉ An MoU has been struck between the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and Prasar Bharati, the public broadcaster in India.
◉ The Department of Medical Sciences in Thailand and the Indian Council of Medical Research also inked an MoU on cooperation in health and medical research.
◉ They were signed at the 9th Joint Commission Meeting between India and Thailand.
4. HAL will establish its first marketing office abroad in Malaysia.
◉ In order to open its first international marketing and sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
◉ By having an office in Kuala Lumpur, HAL will be better able to close the sale and meet other needs of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), such as the upgrading and maintenance of the Russian Su-30s and British Hawk trainer aircraft.
◉ By opening an office in Malaysia, HAL will be able to take advantage of new commercial prospects for FLIT (Fighter Lead in Trainer) LCA.
5. Manila hosts the fourth India-Philippines Strategic Dialogue.
◉ Manila hosted the 4th India-Philippines Strategic Dialogue.
◉ Both nations also exchanged opinions on issues pertaining to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during this discussion of defence and security cooperation.
◉ S Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, traveled to the Philippines in February 2022 to promote closer connections between the two countries.
Banking
6. RBI revoked Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank’s license.
◉ Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank’s license in Karnataka has been revoked by the RBI because the institution lacks sufficient capital and growth opportunities.
◉ More than 99% of depositors are eligible to receive the full value of their savings from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, according to information provided by the bank (DICGC).
◉ The bank’s current financial situation prevents it from fully compensating its depositors.
7. ‘Vigil Aunty,’ a new advertising campaign from HDFC Bank,
◉ A new advertising campaign from HDFC Bank is called “Vigil Aunty.”
◉ It attempts to motivate citizens all around the nation to adopt secure banking practices.
◉ This will go along with the bank’s “Mooh Band Rakho” campaign, which implores consumers to keep their banking information private.
◉ For four to six weeks, a promotion effort will be undertaken to highlight Vigil Aunty and encourage people to follow her on social media and/or WhatsApp.
Appointment
8. Alkesh Kumar Sharma is chosen to serve on a high-level UN internet panel.
◉ Alkesh Kumar Sharma, the secretary for electronics and information technology in India, has been added to the Internet Governance Forum’s (IGF) Leadership Panel, which has ten members.
◉ Amandeep Singh Gill, Guterres’ representative for technology, was also added to the panel.
◉ The panel’s responsibility is to address “strategic and urgent issues” related to the Internet and offer the IGF strategic counsel.
Science
9. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has given the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) the Crew Module Fairing (CMF) and High-altitude Escape Motor Thrust-transfer Structure (HTS) for Gaganyaan (ISRO).
◉ The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center received the two major Gaganyaan mission components.
◉ As Isro works to polish the systems and has declared that it would not take any chances since this is the first time it is attempting to send humans into space from India, the Gaganyaan mission, which was scheduled to undertake the first uncrewed flight this year, has been delayed until 2023.
Sports
10. Kevin O’Brien made his international cricket retirement known.
◉ Kevin O’Brien of Ireland has announced his decision to stop playing international cricket.
◉ He currently holds the record for the quickest century in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
◉ In three Tests, 153 ODIs, and 110 T20 matches, he played for Ireland, accumulating 5850 runs and taking 172 wickets.
◉ He first gained widespread recognition at the 2011 ICC World Cup when he defeated England with a game-winning 113 runs off just 63 balls.
Important day
11. World Humanitarian Day is on August 19.
◉ Every August 19, World Humanitarian Day is honored.
◉ Goal: To honor those who, despite all obstacles, gave their lives in service to humanity.
◉ In 2009, it was honored for the first time.
◉ It is marked in honor of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN Special Representative for Iraq, who died in a bombing in Baghdad in 2003.
◉ 2022’s theme is “It Takes a Village.”
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