Important Daily Current Affairs of 15th August 2021
In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 15th August 2021 in detail.
National
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 14 to be “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.”
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named August 14 as ‘Division Horrors Remembrance Day,’ or ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas,’ in honour of people’s efforts and sacrifices during the country’s 1947 partition.
- The purpose of the day is to motivate us to rid the world of the poisons of prejudice, hatred, and ill will, as well as to strengthen unity, social peace, and human sensibility.
2. TAPAS, an e-study platform for social defence, is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice.
- TAPAS (Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services) is an online platform developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to give filmed lectures/courses and e-study material in the subject of social defence.
- Drug (Substance) Abuse Prevention, Geriatric/Elderly Care, Care and Management of Dementia, Transgender Issues, and a comprehensive course on Social Defense Issues are currently available through TAPAS.
3. MoHUA introduces the ‘SonChiraiya’ brand and logo for urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products.
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched ‘SonChiraiya,’ a brand and logo for the marketing of SHG products in urban areas.
- The ministry has negotiated MoUs with e-Commerce portals like Amazon and Flipkart to make urban SHG products more popular, with an underlying narrative of women empowerment.
4. Dr. Jitendra Singh launched “IndiGau,” India’s first Cow Genomic Chip, to help save India’s indigenous cattle breeds.
- Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the ‘IndiGau’ chip today. It is India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip, designed to preserve pure breeds of indigenous cattle such as Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, and Ongole.
- Scientists at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NAIB), Hyderabad, an autonomous agency under the Department of Biotechnology, developed the IndiGau chip.
5. SAMVAD’s second phase has begun, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- SAMVAD’s second phase has begun, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development (Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress).
- SAMVAD is a national initiative dedicated to child protection, mental health, and psychosocial treatment.
6. Kerala is home to India’s first Drone Forensic Lab.
- Kerala has opened India’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center. Kerala’s Chief Minister, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, presided at the center’s opening.
- The centre will assist in the surveillance of unlicensed drones as well as the development of drones for police usage.
7. Kaziranga becomes the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite phones.
- Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) is India’s first national park to be outfitted with satellite phones.
- Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua presented ten satellite phones to Kaziranga National Park forest rangers.
International News
8. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established the SAGO Advisory Group to research the emergence of future emerging viruses with pandemic potential.
- The International Scientific Advisory Group on Origins of Novel Pathogens, or SAGO, has been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- SAGO’s mission will be to thoroughly investigate the emergence of future emerging viruses with pandemic potential, and to advise WHO on their evolution.
Banking & Finance News
9. Mauritius will receive a $100 million loan from Exim Bank to purchase defence equipment.
- According to a notification from the Reserve Bank of India, the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has agreed to provide a USD 100 million line of credit to Mauritius for the procurement of defence equipment from India.
- India shall export qualifying goods and services to Mauritius under the terms of the agreement. The interest rate on a line of credit or a soft loan is nominal.
10. The Australian Small Finance Bank has launched a new brand campaign called ‘BADLAAV Humse Hai.’
- The AU Small Finance Bank has launched a massive brand campaign dubbed “BADLAAV Humse Hai.”
- This is AU Bank’s first integrated marketing communication campaign since its founding, a creative project that will highlight the bank’s commitment to innovation.
11. Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank, based in Raigad, has had its licence revoked by the RBI.
- The Reserve Bank of India has revoked Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited’s licence in Maharashtra. The bank has been ordered to halt all operations as of August 13th, according to the RBI.
- According to the Reserve Bank of India, Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank’s licence was revoked due to insufficient capital and earning potential, and its continued operation would have harmed depositors.
Business & Economy News
12. IATA and UNCTAD are extending their relationship to make global trade easier.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have expanded their partnership to make international trade, especially e-commerce, easier.
- The expanded alliance will add to their long history of collaboration. This includes UNCTAD’s automated customs management system ASYCUDAWorld successfully integrating air cargo communications standards (Cargo-XML).
Appointments News
13. With effect from October 1, Nadir Godrej will succeed Adi Godrej as Chairman of Godrej Industries.
- On October 1, 2021, Adi Godrej will step down as chairman of Godrej Industries. His younger brother, Nadir Godrej, will take his place.
- Godrej Industries (GIL) is the Godrej group’s holding company. Nadir Godrej now serves as the Managing Director of Godrej Industries.
Sports News
14. India wins three gold medals in compound events at the World Archery Youth Championships.
- In the ongoing World Youth Championships in Wroclaw, India won gold medals in compound cadet women’s and men’s events, as well as mixed team events.
- The women won gold by defeating Turkey 228-216 in the final, while the cadet men followed suit by defeating the United States in the final.
Awards & Honours News
15. Tripura Police Women Sub-Inspector Rita Debnath was given the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation.”
- The ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation’ has been given to Tripura Police Women Sub-Inspector Rita Debnath for the year 2021.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of recipients. The ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation’ for the year 2021 has been awarded to 152 police officers across the country, including 28 female officers.
Important Days
16. The 75th Independence Day of India is observed every year on August 15 to commemorate India’s independence from British control in 1947.
- The anniversary of the partition of undivided India into India and Pakistan is also commemorated on Independence Day.
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