Daily Current Affairs 27th August 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Union Government Launches New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal

The Union Government has introduced new 2024 guidelines aimed at improving the handling of public grievances, focusing on citizen empowerment and streamlining the redressal process. These guidelines are designed to enhance clarity and efficiency in addressing grievances and incorporate technological advancements through a 10-step reform process.

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates GST Bhawan at Udaipur

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the new GST Bhawan in Udaipur, located in the Hiran Magri area. The inauguration ceremony included Vedic chanting and the unveiling of the plaque to officially open the complex. The construction, which began in 2020, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now been completed.

International News

India and Indonesia Resolve to Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation

India and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism, including addressing the misuse of new and emerging technologies by terrorists. During the sixth meeting of the India-Indonesia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism held in Jakarta, both nations condemned the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, particularly in light of Pakistan’s support to terror groups targeting Jammu and Kashmir.

24th International Mother Teresa Awards Celebrated in Dubai

The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony took place on August 26, 2024, at Millennium Plaza Dubai, marking the 114th birth anniversary of the esteemed humanitarian. Organized by the All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council, this event was held outside.

Appointment News

Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson

The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), India’s premier IT industry body, has announced a significant change in its leadership. Sindhu Gangadharan, the Managing Director of SAP Labs India, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Nasscom. This appointment marks a crucial moment in the organization’s history and sets the stage for new directions in India’s technology sector.

Business News

Tata AIA Life Launches ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’

Tata AIA Life Insurance has recently unveiled its latest offering in the term insurance segment – Sampoorna Raksha Promise. This innovative product is designed to provide enhanced financial security to policyholders and their families, addressing various aspects of life insurance needs.

Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India Partner to Reach Underserved Markets

Piramal Finance, a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, has partnered with the Central Bank of India to expand co-lending operations aimed at supporting underserved markets. This collaboration merges the Central Bank of India’s extensive branch network with Piramal Finance’s technological approach to lending, focusing on digital efficiency and personalized service.

Schemes News

Spices Board Launches SPICED Scheme to Boost Spice Exports and Productivity

The Spices Board of India has introduced the SPICED scheme, a strategic initiative to enhance spice exports and productivity. This scheme, officially named ‘Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development,’ will be implemented throughout the remainder of the 15th Finance Commission cycle.

Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls

In a significant move ahead of the October 2024 Legislative Assembly election, Maharashtra has become the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, just hours after the central government introduced the scheme. This decision is poised to benefit approximately 13.5 lakh state employees across various sectors, including recognized and grant-aided educational institutions, non-agricultural universities, and zilla parishads. The scheme will take effect from March 2024.

State News

Mithun Recorded for the First Time in Assam

In a groundbreaking development, the state of Assam has officially recorded the presence of mithun (Bos frontalis) for the first time. This discovery comes generations after the semi-wild, gaur-like animal began to be reared by tribal communities in the state’s hill district of Dima Hasao.

BPCL Launches Drone-Aided Aerial Seeding for Bihar Hills

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has introduced an advanced afforestation initiative named “Aranya” in Bihar, utilizing drone technology for aerial seeding. This project aims to enhance the state’s green cover by deploying 100,000 seedballs across 50 hectares in three targeted forest regions.

Sports News

India Shines at Asian Surfing Championships 2024: A Milestone for Indian Surfing

In a significant achievement for Indian surfing, the national team secured a silver medal at the prestigious Maruhaba Cup, a team event at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024. The competition, held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives, concluded on Sunday, marking a new chapter in India’s surfing history.

Indian Prodigy Triumphs at Asian U-15 Junior Badminton Championships 2024

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 14-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha, India, has etched her name in the annals of badminton history. Patri clinched the women’s singles title at the prestigious Asian U-15 Junior Championships 2024, held in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China, from August 20-25, 2024.

Important Days

World Water Week 2024: 25-29 August

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is organising the next World Water Week on 25-29 August 2024. World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues, held every year since 1991.

Obituaries News

Olympic Cyclist Daniela Chirinos Passes Away at 51

The cycling world mourns the loss of Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a celebrated Venezuelan Olympic cyclist who passed away at the age of 51. Chirinos, known for her remarkable career spanning over a decade, left an indelible mark on the sport of track cycling and represented her nation with distinction on the global stage.