Today's Current Affairs 30th August 2023

NATIONAL

Finance Minister Launched HSBC India’s Green Hydrogen Partnerships

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in partnership with the IIT Bombay, and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation launched HSBC India’s strategic partnerships to enable innovation in green hydrogen.
• Green hydrogen has a pivotal role to play as we counter climate change and work towards enabling a low-carbon and self-reliant economy

MP announced Ladli Behna Yojana aid hike, 35% job reservation for women

• Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan raised the financial aid given to women in the Ladli Behna scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,250 per month
• He also announced 35 percent reservation for them in government jobs and provided gas cylinders for Rs 450.
• Under the programme, women between the ages of 23 and 60, who do not pay income taxes and whose families make less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually, receive Rs 1,000 every month.

Maharashtra signs MoU with Germany's professional association football

• The Maharashtra Government has signed an MoU with Germany's professional association football league, 'Bundesliga', to build a football team for players under the age of 14.
• The Bundesliga is Germany’s premier professional football league.
• It is one of the leading football leagues in Europe and the best football players and teams belong to the league.

 BANKING AND ECONOMY

DBS partners with Maptrasco to complete the first eBL transaction

• Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) partnered with commodities trader Maptrasco, announced the completion of the first “live” transaction of electronic Bills of Lading for shipments between Singapore and India .
• Transaction was implemented under the TradeTrust framework, an initiative by the Infocomm Media Development Authority and supported by Enterprise Singapore.

 DAYS

National Small Industry Day

• On August 30th every year, India observes National Small Industry Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contribution of small industries to the nation’s economic development.
• This occasion serves as a platform for both central and state governments to showcase their commitment to nurturing and supporting these enterprises that form the bedrock of the Indian economy.

 International Day for People of African Descent

• On August 31, 2021, a significant milestone was reached as the United Nations marked the first-ever International Day for People of African Origin.
• This day serves as a global recognition of the cultural, social, and historical contributions made by individuals with African heritage.

International Whale Shark Day

• International Whale Shark Day is celebrated every year on August 30 to raise awareness about the plight of whale sharks, the largest fish in the world.
• Whale sharks are filter feeders and do not pose a threat to humans. However, they are vulnerable to overfishing, habitat loss, and boat strikes.

 INTERNATIONAL

ORON Aircraft: Israel’s Advanced Intelligence-Gathering Asset

• The ORON aircraft, a result of Israel’s Defense Ministry’s groundbreaking progress, signifies a remarkable advancement in the nation’s military capabilities.
• This intelligence-gathering aircraft is poised to revolutionize Israel’s defense strategy with its cutting-edge technology and capabilities.

 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

FIDC Announces Appointment of Umesh Revankar as Chairman

• In a meeting convened in Mumbai, the managing committee of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has appointed Mr. Umesh Revankar, who presently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman for Shriram Finance Limited, as the new Chairman of FIDC.
• This decision comes in recognition of Revankar’s extensive experience and profound expertise in the financial services sector.