21 August 2020 current affairs, daily 61

 

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21 August 2020 current affairs, daily 61

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1. International Day of Remembrance and tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.

The United Nations observes 21st august every year as International Day of Remembrance and tribute to the Victims of Terrorism to pay a tribute to the individuals across the globe who have been attacked, injured, traumatized, or lost their lives because of terrorist attacks. In this year the day will focus on the response to the pandemic and cancellation of many memorials and commemorations,  it is critical to take the time to remember and honor the victims of terrorism.

This day was first designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 and the first time the day was observed in 2018.

2. In India to help people find jobs, Google has launched the "Kormo" app.

In this pandemic situation lots of people in India have lost their jobs for various reasons. For them, Goggle has launched its employment application named "Kormo Jobs" in India. The app Kormo will help to provide entry-level jobs to thousands of people,  to help those who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus and young professionals who are looking for jobs.

3. The official Logo of the "Labour Bureau" launched by Santosh Gangwar.

Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Gangwar has launched the official Logo of "Labour Bureau". This logo displays the three goals that the Labour Bureau aspires to achieve in producing quality data i.e. Accuracy, Validity, and Reliability. 

4. Minister of Tribal Affairs Minister launches the "Trifold Project" of TRIFED.  

The tertiary processing centers of "Trifood Project" of TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been virtually launched by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. The Trifood project has been launched in Raigad, Maharastra, and Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh to help in encouraging tribal entrepreneurship. 

• Chairman of TRIFED: Ramesh Chand Meena.

5. India Post issued stamps on UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

India Post has published a set of five commemorative postage stamps and a miniature sheet on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India on 15th August 2020 on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. These stamps represent five cultural sites of India:

• The Historic City of Ahmedabad.
• Churches and Convents of Goa.
• Group of Monuments at Pattadakal.
• Khajuraho Group of Monuments,
• Qutub Minar.

Important key:

• UNESCO headquarters: Paris, France.
• UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay.
• UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945.

6. Laxmi Vilas Bank launches the "LVB DigiGo" instant account opening facility.

Laxmi Vilas Bank (LVB) has launched LVB DigiGo, a digital initiative to enable the opening of saving account instantly to help people to avail the most required banking services instantly through the website.

• Headquarters of Laxmi Vilas Bank: Chennai.
• Laxmi Vilas Bank MD & CEO: S Sundar (Interim)

7. Yes, Bank has launched a unique facility "Loan against Securities'.

A unique digital solution "Loan against securities" has launched by the YES Bank under its loan in the second platform to avail loan facility against the securities that they hold. The customers are required only to pledge the securities and not selling them.

MD & CEO of Yes Bank: Prashant Kumar.

8. "Pavitrapati" & "Aushada tara" launched to fight against COVID-19.

Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, DIAT (DU) has launched to products namely "Pavitrapati" & "Aushada tarra" to fight against COVID-19. 

"Pavitrapati" is an Ayurvedic based Biodegradable Face Mask which will act as a virus neutralizer in order to provide resistance against the bacteria/ virus. These masks will be made available on online platforms such as Flipkart, Amazon, etc.

"Aushada tara" is an anti-microbial bodysuit which comprises of superhydrophobic, breathing, anti-microbial, comfort feeling properties.

9. Luis Abinader becomes the new President of the Dominican Republic.

Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona has been sworn in as the 54th President of the Dominican Republic. He succeeds in Danilo Medina of the Liberation Party. Abinader's Modern Medina of the Liberation Party.

10. Indian Akshay Urja Day 2020.

Indian Akshay Urja Day of Renewable Energy Day is observed on 20th August every year to mark the importance of renewable energy resources in India. India's government is aware of the importance of development or renewable energy sources to provide the state with a sustainable amount of energy.

This Day was established in 2004 to support renewable energy development programs and promote its use instead of traditional sources of energy.

11. Sadbhavna Diwas: 20th August.

Every year on 20th August, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi is celebrated as Sadbhavna Diwas or Harmony Day. Every year this day is celebrated in the memory of the late Rajiv Gandhi who was the youngest Prime Minister of India at the age of 40 years.

12. A Mobile App has launched to source loan application of Street Vendors.

Minister of State, Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched a mobile app for the Urban Local bodies functionaries to offer source loan application of street vendors under Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi Scheme.

13. Indian Railway launched Drone Based surveillance system.

A new Drone Based Surveillance System has been introduced by the Indian Railways for railway security. The Railway Protection Force has decided to employ a large number of drones for the purpose of Railway security. For that Indian, Railway has procured nine drones at a cost of around Rs 32 lakh at the southeastern railway, central railway, modern coaching factory, Raebareli, and South Western Railway.

14. Flipkart establishes academic collaboration with IIT Patna.

Indian highly growing e-commerce "Flipkart" has been signed a Memorandum of  Understanding with Indian Institutes of Technology Patna. The Mou will encourage Industry-focused applied research in the areas of artificial intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and machine learning.

• CEO of Flipkart: Kalyan Krishnamurthy.

15. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020.

The National Sports Awards selection committee has recommended four sportspersons for India's highest sporting honor. Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Tenis player Manika Batra and Paralympian M Thangavelu are the winners of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020.

• The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was instituted in 1991-92
• The Winners of this award gets a reward of 7.5 lac rupees.
• This award can be given a maximum of three persons in a year.
• Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of this award.

16. Fino Payments Bank launches "Jan BachatKhata".

Fino Payments Bank has launched Jan BachatKhata, which is an Aadhaar Authentication based digital savings account that brings neo-banking experience to consumers. 

• Chairman of Fino Payment Bank: Prof Mahendra Kumar Chouhan.
• Fino Payments Bank established: 13 July 2006.
• MD&CEO of fino Bank: Rishi Gupta.
• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharastra.

17. Satya Pal Malik appointed as the governor of Meghalaya.

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Satya Pal malik as the governor of Meghalaya with effect from 18 August 2020. He is replaced by Tathagata Roy who completed his 5-year term by serving as governor Tripura for 3 years and remaining in Meghalaya.

• Meghalaya National Park: Balpharkram National Park.
• Chief Minister: Conrad Kongkal Sangma.

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