Important Daily Current Affairs of 21st August 2021

In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 21st August 2021 in detail.

National

1. FM Nirmala Sitharaman has established the ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’ for export-oriented businesses and startups.

In a ceremony in Lucknow, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the ambitious ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’ -USF for export-oriented enterprises and startups. The Fund’s goal is to raise cash for the promotion of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. Exim Bank and SIDBI established the fund.
The minister stated on this occasion that this scheme will be effective in Uttar Pradesh because the state has the largest number of MSMEs.

2. Thiruvonam, Kerala’s biggest festival, is celebrated all over the world by Keralites.

Thiruvonam, the most important day of the Onam festival, was celebrated by Keralites all over the world on August 21st. The festivities remained modest as Covid 19 cases showed no signs of abating.
Kerala celebrated Onam for the second year in a row in the middle of a pandemic. The event generally provides a kaleidoscope of colours and flavours, but this year’s exuberance and grandeur were conspicuously absent.

3. In Andhra Pradesh, NTPC commissions the world’s largest floating solar PV project.

On the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, NTPC Limited has commissioned the world’s largest floating solar PV project, with a capacity of 25 megawatts.
This is also the first solar project to be built under the Government of India’s Flexibilisation Scheme, which was announced in 2018. According to the Power Ministry, this will not only help to light roughly 7,000 houses, but it will also ensure that at least 46 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide are not emitted each year over the project’s lifetime.

4. Chacha Chaudhary, a comic book legend, has been enlisted by Faridabad Smart City to assist with the objective.

The red-turbaned Chacha Chaudhary, created by cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, is one of India’s most popular comic characters, with strips available in multiple languages.
Comic book hero Chacha Chaudhary, an unlikely collaborator, will help promote Faridabad Smart City Limited’s efforts on social media.

5. Mt Manirang is summited by a Tri-Services all-women mountaineering team.

On August 15, an all-women team from the three armed forces successfully scaled Mt Manirang in Himachal Pradesh and unfurled the national flag to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence, according to the Defense Ministry.
Wing Commander Bhavana Mehra of the Indian Air Force led the 15-member trip (IAF).

6. In India, Facebook has launched a lending programme for small enterprises in 200 locations.

In cooperation with online lending platform Indifi, Facebook India unveiled a new programme called the “Small Business Loans Initiative” to allow small and medium businesses (SMBs) who advertise on Facebook obtain quick access to financing through independent lending partners.
Facebook is launching this initiative in India for the first time. It is open to firms registered in any of India’s 200 towns and cities.

International News

7. In India, Amazon Echo’s Alexa now has Amitabh Bachchan’s voice.

Amazon announced actor Samuel L Jackson of Pulp Fiction fame as Alexa’s voice in late 2020 in the US and other Western regions, and now it’s bringing Amitabh Bachchan’s legendary deep baritone voice to smart speakers. The Amazon for Android app, in addition to Echo devices, would be able to respond to requests in Bachchan’s voice.
Customers can ask Amazon Alexa to respond in Amitabh Bachchan’s voice to hear personal anecdotes, poems written by his father, tongue twisters, motivational phrases, and more.

Banking & Finance News

8. The DIY Digital Repayment platform ‘Neo Collections’ has been launched by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

For delayed loan repayments, Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced a platform called ‘Neo Collections,’ which is a Do It Yourself Digital Repayment Platform.
In collaboration with Creditas Solutions, Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced the Neo Collections platform.

9. In order to implement UPI in the UAE, NPCI has partnered with Mashreq Bank.

In the UAE, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has teamed with Mashreq Bank to implement the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment system.
Mashreq Bank is the United Arab Emirates’ oldest privately-owned bank.

Business & Economy News

10. In India, Facebook has launched a “Small Business Loans Initiative.”

In India, Facebook has partnered with online lending provider Indifi to establish the “Small Business Loans Initiative.” Facebook is launching this initiative in India for the first time.
The goal of this programme is to assist small and medium businesses (SMBs) who advertise on Facebook in obtaining credit/loans quickly from independent lending partners.

Appointments News

11. Indian Bank’s new MD and CEO is Shanti Lal Jain.

For the next three years, Shanti Lal Jain will serve as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank. Ms. Padmaja Chunduru, the current MD and CEO of Indian Bank, will be replaced by him.
Shanti Lal Jain is the Executive Director (ED) of Bank of Baroda at the moment. After September 1, 2021, he will assume command.

Sports News

12. In the field of sports, the MP government has launched a comprehensive talent search campaign.

The state government of Madhya Pradesh has begun a thorough talent search campaign in the sports field. The state administration has chosen to look for new talented athletes and train them at one of the state’s 18 sports academies.
Promising athletes will be fostered through coaching and training in 18 academies with world-class sports facilities, based on their physical strength and sports proficiency.

Important Days

13. India Celebrates Sanskrit Week 2021 From August 19 To 25

In 2021, India is observing the Sanskrit Week from August 19 to August 25, 2021.
Aim: to promote, popularise and cherish the importance of ancient language.

14. 21st August: World Senior Citizen Day

Every year on August 21, World Senior Citizen Day is commemorated around the world to raise awareness about issues affecting older people, such as deterioration with age and elder abuse, as well as to support, honour, and show gratitude for seniors and their accomplishments.
On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly declared the day.

15. 21^st August: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Terrorism Victims

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is a United Nations-designated day held on August 21 to honour those who have been attacked, injured, traumatised, or lost their lives as a result of terrorist actions around the world.
The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in 2017, and it was honoured for the first time in 2018.

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