Current Affairs - August 21, 2023 Current Affairs

NTPC Limited, a prominent Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking operating under the Ministry of Power, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture by launching the trial of India’s inaugural hydrogen bus in Leh, situated in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Five youths from India have been named among 17 teen environmental activists from across the globe to receive the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Award who have taken initiatives to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

India won gold medals in both men's and women's team compound events at Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Paris. India finished the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 4 in Paris, France, with five medals - two gold and three bronze.

The eagerly awaited Ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) took place in the historic city of Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan.

India has announced the definition of Green Hydrogen. The Green Hydrogen Standard for India sets a criterion of 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2 as a 12-month average emission threshold.

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) was launched by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari on August 22, 2023, in New Delhi.

Indian shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Championship held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India has launched 2 lending products Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and unsecured Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) loans powered by the Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit (PTPFC), introduced by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub.

The United States has approved the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine.

Viacom18 has welcomed Kiran Mani, a seasoned executive from Google, as the new CEO. He is currently serving as General Manager and MD for Android and Google Play in the Asia Pacific region.

Raja Anirudh Sriram, a fourth-standard student hailing from Tirupati, has clinched a silver medal at the prestigious Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC).

The Matti banana variety native to the Kanniyakumari district has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The hybrid variation of Matti bananas is the Semmati Banana.

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed annually on August 21.

Canara Bank launched the UPI Interoperable Digital Rupee mobile application as part of RBI's CBDC pilot project. The app allows users to pay with digital currency by scanning any merchant's UPI QR code.

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave in Gumla, Jharkhand.

World Senior Citizen Day is celebrated on August 21 every year to raise awareness of the contributions of older adults to society.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently addressed a serious issue concerning the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Balasore district of Odisha. Illegal mining is happening in a sensitive area of the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations take place from August 20 to August 31 this year. The Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations in Kerala commemorate the return of King Mahabali, also known as Maveli.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed four directors namely Ketan Shivji Vikamsey, Mrugank Madhukar Paranjape, Rajesh Kumar Dubey and Dharmendra Singh Shekhawat to the central board of the bank.

The G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur is a significant event focusing on global trade and investment discussions among representatives from G20 nations and beyond.