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Current Affairs – August 19 2023
1. Indian Women Wrestlers Won Team Title 2023 At U20 Wrestling World Championship
India’s female junior wrestlers created history in Amman, Jordan by clinching the gold medal at the U-20 World Championships. It is the first time an Indian female team has topped the standings at a world championship – across age categories.
On Friday, Antim Panghal won her second world championship gold medal to become the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back U20 titles. The 53kg category grappler beat Ukraine’s Mariia Yefremova 4-0 for the top spot.
2. World Mosquito Day 2023 is observed on Aug 20
Every year, World Mosquito Day is celebrated on August 20. This is done to commemorate the contributions of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross who was the first person to discover the connection between malaria and female anopheline mosquitoes.
Every year, World Mosquito Day is celebrated to create awareness about the dangers of mosquitoes, the ways by which we can protect ourselves from these diseases, and to rise together to combat these insects. As we gear up to celebrate this day, here are a few facts to keep in mind.
3. PR Seshadri appointed new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank
PR Seshadri is an accomplished banker with experiences spanning multiple businesses, functional lines, and geographies.
He has significant experience in enterprise-level management and in the management of all key commercial banking business lines and he has substantial experience in successfully managing investors, boards, and regulatory relationships in multiple geographies.
4. Maharashtra Government Launches Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme to Connect Tribal Villages with Main Roads
The Maharashtra government has taken a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and improving the lives of tribal communities in the state.
The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme aims to link all tribal villages in 17 districts of Maharashtra with main roads, effectively addressing the challenges faced by these communities in accessing essential services.
The project, estimated at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore, will involve the construction of approximately 6,838 kilometers of roads.
5. Trinidad And Tobago Inks Pact For Sharing Indian Technology Stack
India and Trinidad and Tobago have recently entered into a significant partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share the renowned INDIA STACK technology.
This collection of open APIs and digital public goods, pioneered by India, is designed to enhance identity, data, and payment services on a large scale.
This move reflects India’s commitment to aiding the digital transformation of nations through collaboration and technology sharing.
6. AICTE and Jio Institute FDP on Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has taken a significant step toward advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) within the realm of education.
Partnering with the renowned Jio Institute, AICTE has unveiled a comprehensive faculty development program aimed at equipping academic leaders and senior faculty members with an in-depth understanding of AI and DS.
With the program set to commence on August 21, 2023, this collaboration holds the potential to reshape the educational landscape in India and beyond.
7. India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office Inaugurated In Bengaluru
Bengaluru, often hailed as the nation’s tech capital, has welcomed India’s first 3D-printed post office. Located in Cambridge Layout near Ulsoor, this post office has set a new benchmark for efficiency, sustainability, and design.
Union Minister Unveils Bengaluru’s Remarkable 3D-Printed Post Office
Inaugurating the post office, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, commended Bengaluru’s innovative spirit.
The post office, encompassing an area of 1,021 square feet, was swiftly completed in just 43 days – a remarkable departure from the conventional construction period of around 10 months.
8. Parminder Chopra appointed as CMD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has appointed Parminder Chopra as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD); she becomes the first woman to lead India’s largest NBFC. Chopra assumed the top job at the power sector lender with effect from August 14, 2023.
She earlier held additional charge as CMD from June 1, and was Director (Finance) from July 1, 2020. She also played a key role in the successful implementation of a Rs 1.12 lakh crore Liquidity Infusion Scheme (LIS) for the power distribution sector, which was rolled out as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
9. AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla elected to World Athletics Executive Board
Adille Sumariwalla has been elected as one of the four vice presidents of World Athletics, the highest post ever held by an Indian in the global track and field governing body.
The 65-year-old Sumariwalla, who is the president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), received the third-highest number of votes cast during the WA elections held on Thursday in Budapest, Hungary. He will serve a four-year term.
10. World Photography Day 2023 is observed on Aug 19
World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19, marks the celebration of photography’s rich history and its role as both an art form and a scientific achievement. This day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, an early photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre in 1837, which paved the way for modern photography.
World Photography Day highlights photography as a legitimate form of art, encouraging photographers to experiment with different techniques, compositions and styles. It encourages people to appreciate the power of photography in telling stories, capturing emotions and preserving memories.
