India Celebrates 78th Independence Day: On 15 August 2024, India celebrated its 78th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, marking the occasion.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Removed: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from his position.
President Inaugurates ‘Amrit Udyan’: President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Amrit Udyan’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14 August 2024.
Morne Morkel Appointed Team India’s Bowling Coach: Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed as the new bowling coach for Team India. He will assume his duties from September 1 and join the team for the India-Bangladesh Test series.
Indira Gandhi International Airport Achieves Net Zero Carbon Emission Status: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has been awarded the status of India’s first net zero carbon emission airport under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program of Airport Council International (ACI).
Sandeep Paundrik Appointed Secretary in Ministry of Steel: Senior IAS officer from the 1993 batch, Sandeep Paundrik, has taken charge as the Secretary in the Ministry of Steel.
Govind Mohan Appointed as New Home Secretary: The Central Government has appointed Govind Mohan, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, as the new Home Secretary. He will replace Ajay Bhalla, whose term ends on August 22.
Rahul Naveen Becomes Director of Enforcement Directorate: Senior IRS officer of the 1993 batch, Rahul Naveen, has been appointed as the new Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Jagjivan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy Honored: The Jagjivan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy in Lucknow has received an excellent rating from the Capacity Building Commission.
Bombay High Court Ruling on Sperm/Egg Donor Rights: The Bombay High Court has ruled that a sperm or egg donor cannot claim to be the biological parent of a child. This ruling was part of a case involving a 42-year-old woman who sought visitation rights for her twin daughters born via surrogacy.
103 Gallantry Awards Approved by President Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu has approved 103 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including four Kirti Chakras and 18 Shaurya Chakras.
Three New Ramsar Sites Added in India: India has added three new Ramsar sites to its wetlands network: Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total to 85.
National Pest Surveillance System Launched: Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), a digital initiative to provide precise pest management advisories using AI and Machine Learning.
National Workshop on Women Leadership in Panchayats: On August 14, a National Workshop on Women Leadership in Panchayats was organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in New Delhi, focusing on empowering women leaders at the grassroots level.
BWF Suspends Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat: The Badminton World Federation has suspended para shuttler Pramod Bhagat for 18 months for breaching anti-doping regulations, causing him to miss the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Supreme Court Ruling on Mineral Rights: The Supreme Court of India has upheld the right of states to collect taxes and royalties on land with mineral resources as of April 1, 2005. The Center’s request for the ruling to be applied only prospectively was dismissed.
ICMR and Panacea Biotec Begin Phase 3 Trial of Dengue Vaccine: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec have started the Phase 3 clinical trial of DengiAll, India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine, at PGIMS, Rohtak.
MoU Signed Between India & US on SME Cooperation: An MoU was signed between India’s Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and the US Small Business Administration to promote cooperation on small and medium-sized enterprises.
PR Sreejesh to Coach India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team: Retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been announced as the new head coach of India’s junior men’s hockey team following India’s bronze medal victory at the 2024 Olympics.
28th Central & State Statistical Organizations Conference: The 28th conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations concluded in New Delhi, focusing on the use of data for decision-making and strengthening state statistical systems.
NPCI Incorporates BHIM Services as Subsidiary: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has incorporated Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with Lalitha Nataraj appointed as the CEO and Rahul Handa as the Chief Business Officer.