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    UP

    DAILY
    WALLAH

    CURRENT AFFAIRS

    16
    th
    August
     National News 2024
     International News
     Sports
     Agreements & MoUs
     Schemes
     Appointments & Resignations
     Awards & Honours
     Ranks & Reports
     Important Days
     Summit & Conferences
     Science & Technology
     Important Committees
     Books & Authors
     Person in News
     Obituary
     Environment
     Miscellaneous
    DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 2024 (16th Aug)
    Appointment  He also mentioned that sensors will measure
    1. Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected as Thailand’s radiation levels to ensure astronaut safety for the
    youngest prime minister human mission.
     The new Space Centre at Kulasekarapattinam,
    Tamil Nadu, is expected to be completed in two
    years.
     Additionally, India plans to launch small
    satellites, considering the location of
    neighboring countries, and will leverage
    technology transfer to enhance its presence in
    the global space industry.

    Obituary
    3. Death Anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee,
     Thailand’s Parliament has elected Paetongtarn Observed on August 16th
    Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of former
    leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new
    prime minister.
     She leads the ruling Pheu Thai party and is
    Thailand's youngest prime minister.
     Her appointment comes after Prime Minister
    Srettha Thavisin was removed for an ethical
    breach.
     Paetongtarn is the third member of the
    Shinawatra family to become prime minister,  India commemorates the death anniversary of
    following her father and her aunt, Yingluck Atal Bihari Vajpayee on August 16, honoring
    Shinawatra. the 10th Prime Minister for his unifying
    leadership and democratic values.
    Science and Technology  His legacy as a visionary statesman and poet
    2. ISRO to launch first unmanned Gaganyaan continues to inspire the nation's politics.
    mission by year’s end
    Obituary
    4. Father of Agni Missiles, Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal
    Passes Away

     ISRO Chairman Somnath announced that the


    first unmanned Gaganyaan mission is expected  Renowned DRDO missile scientist Ram Narain
    to launch by the end of this year, with all rocket Agarwal, often referred to as the "father of Agni
    components already at the Satish Dhawan Space Missiles," passed away in Hyderabad due to
    Centre for assembly. age-related ailments.

    Page | 1
    DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 2024 (16th Aug)
    Bank in News
    5. Axis Bank and Visa Launch Exclusive ‘PRIMUS’
    Credit Card for India’s Elite

     India will host the 3rd Voice of Global South


    Summit on August 17, 2024.
     This initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Shri
    Narendra Modi's vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka
    Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas,’ is
    grounded in India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva
     This exclusive invite-only card offers
    Kutumbakam.
    exceptional benefits and privileges designed for
     The summit aims to unite countries of the
    India's elite, with a hefty joining fee of Rs 5
    Global South to discuss and share their
    lakh, underscoring its exclusivity.
    perspectives and priorities on a wide range of
     The annual fee is set at Rs 3 lakh. issues.

    App Appointment
    6. Union Jal Shakti Ministry Launches FloodWatch 8. Vijay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge An Indian
    India 2.0 App Ambassador To US

     Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil,


    launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’
    mobile app, developed by the Central Water  Vinay Mohan Kwatra, born in 1962, is an Indian
    Commission (CWC), in New Delhi. diplomat who served as the 34th Foreign
     The CWC had initially launched the app's first Secretary of India from May 2022 until July 14,
    version on August 17, 2023, to provide real- 2024.
    time flood information and forecasts for up to 7  He assumed the role of Ambassador of India to
    days directly to the public through mobile the United States on August 13, 2024. Prior to
    phones. this, he served as India's Ambassador to France
    and Nepal.
    Summit
    7. India To Host Third Voice Of Global South Appointment
    Summit 9. Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of
    the Ministry of Steel

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    DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 2024 (16th Aug)
    Appointment
    10. PR Sreejesh Appointed as New Head Coach of
    India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team

     Shri Sandeep Poundrik, a 1993-batch IAS


    officer from the Bihar cadre, assumed charge as
    Secretary of the Ministry of Steel at Udyog
    Bhawan.  The federation has appointed Sreejesh as the
     Upon taking office, he was welcomed by senior head coach of India's junior men's hockey team.
    officials of the Ministry.  Singh mentioned, He informed about 5-6
    months ago of his decision to retire after the
    Paris Olympics.

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