Moody's retains India's rating at Baa3.: Rating agency Moody's has affirmed the Baa3 rating on India and has maintained a 'stable' outlook on the Indian economy. On August 18, Moody's said in a statement, India's long-term local and foreign-currency issued ratings and local-currency senior ...

World Mosquito Day 2023: 20 August: Every year on 20 August, World Mosquito Day is observed. It is observed to commemorate the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897. In 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that the malaria parasite is transmitted to humans by Anopheles mosquitoes. Daily Current ...

The total number of Jan Dhan accounts crossed the 50 crore mark.: Out of the total 50 crore accounts, 56 per cent of accounts belong to women and 67 per cent of accounts have been opened in Rural and Semi-urban areas. The total deposits in these accounts are above Rs 2.03 lakh crore. Around 34 ...

Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Enters Record Books With 1.5mn Flowers: Nestled amidst the picturesque foothills of the Zabarwan range, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden has etched its name in the annals of the World Book of Records as Asia’s largest and most spectacular park of its kind. The ...

World Senior Citizen Day 2023: Date, Significance and History: -- Every year on August 21, World Senior Citizen Day is observed to raise awareness of the contributions of older individuals to society. In India, a senior citizen means any person who has attained the age of sixty years or above. In ...

World Athletics Championships 2023: Schedule, Venue, Team & Result: The World Athletics Championships 2023 is the Budapest, Hungary from 19 to 27 August. This is the first time that Hungary has hosted the event, which is the world’s most prestigious track and field competition. The ...

PR Seshadri appointed new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank: The Reserve Bank of India has accepted PR Seshadri's appointment as Managing Director and CEO of South Indian Bank for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2023. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Professional Background ...

ICC Unveils Male and Female Mascots For Cricket World Cup 2023: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has enthusiastically introduced a captivating pair of brand mascots for the upcoming World Cups. These mascots, unveiled at an event in Gurugram, India, in the presence of U19 World Cup ...

Luna-25 Mission Ends in Failure: The Luna-25 spacecraft went out of control and crashed onto the Moon's surface, delaying Russia's much anticipated lunar expedition. The failure is a poignant reminder of the unpredictable challenges inherent in space exploration, emphasizing that even the most ...

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 19 August 2023, we have tried to cover ...

Parminder Chopra appointed as CMD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC): Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has appointed Parminder Chopra as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD); she becomes the first woman to lead India’s largest NBFC. Chopra took over as CEO of the power sector lender on August 14, ...

Priya Malik bagged Gold medal at Under20 World Wrestling Championships 2: Indian wrestler Priya Malik clinched a Gold medal at the 2023 U20 World Wrestling Championships (women's 76kg freestyle) in Jordan by defeating Laura Celine Kuehn of Germany. She became just the second woman wrestler from ...