Daily Current Affairs 26 August 2024: Here are the current affairs for 26 August 2024. Current affairs play an important role in understanding what’s happening around the world and within our nation. Additionally, they are crucial for government job aspirants.
Daily Current Affairs 26 August Summary
(A) Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra
(B) Maharashtra Government approves Revised National Pension Scheme (NPS)
(C) Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
(D) Nepal ends ban on TikTok
(E) Brazilian Foreign Minister in a Four-Day Visit to India
(F) NASA announced the return of two astronauts in February 2025 with SpaceX
Daily Current Affairs 26 August 2024 – Details
(A) Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra
About:
The Lakhpati Didi Sammelan was organized in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on 25 August 2024. The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare participated in the “Lakhpati Didi Sammelan”.
Key Points:
Prime Minister Modi, handed out certificates and congratulated the 11 lakh newly became Lakhpati Didis.
Revolving Fund: PM Modi released a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore, which will benefit around 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Bank Loans: Also, disbursed Rs 5,000 crore in bank loans to 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs.
Lakhpati Didi Scheme UPSC
Lakhpati Didi Scheme UPSC: A woman from a Self-Help Group (SHG) who earns at least Rs. 1 lakh (Rs. 1,00,000) per year, and has an average monthly income of Rs. 10,000 or more is called a Lakhpati Didi.
The Self-Help Groups of women work together, gain financial skills, and start small businesses around their villages. The government supports these Self-Help Groups under Lakhpati Didi Yojana to become successful entrepreneurs achieve financial independence and improve their livelihoods.
(B) Maharashtra Government Approves Revised National Pension Scheme (NPS)
The Maharashtra government has approved the implementation of the revised National Pension Scheme (NPS) for state government officers and employees.
- Capital of Maharashtra – Mumbai
- Chief Minister of Maharashtra – Eknath Shinde
- Governor of Maharashtra – C. P. Radhakrishnan
(C) Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
The founder and CEO of Messaging App Telegram, Pavel Durov, was reportedly arrested at Le Bourget Airport, outside Paris, France.
- Capital of France – Paris
- President of France – Emmanuel Macron
(D) Nepal ends ban on TikTok
After 9 months of the ban, on TikTok, the Government of Nepal has officially lifted the ban on the social networking platform TikTok with some conditions. The ban on TikTok was imposed in November 2023.
- Capital of Nepal – Kathmandu
- Prime Minister of Nepal – KP Sharma Oli
(E) Brazilian Foreign Minister in a Four-Day Visit to India
The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in India on an official visit from August 25 to August 28. He will co-chair the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting on August 27, 2024.
Note that: Currently, Brazil holds the presidency of the G20 until November 2024. And, Brazil will host the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 and 19, 2024.
- Capital of Brazil – Brasília
- Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
- President: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
G20 Countries List-
Sr. No | Country | Sr. No | Country |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Argentina | 11 | Japan |
2 | India | 12 | South Korea |
3 | Australia | 13 | Mexico |
4 | Brazil | 14 | Saudi Arabia |
5 | Canada | 15 | South Africa |
6 | China | 16 | Russia |
7 | France | 17 | Turkiye |
8 | Germany | 18 | United Kingdom |
9 | Indonesia | 19 | United States |
10 | Italy | 20 | African Union |
21 | European Union |
(F) NASA announced the return of two astronauts in February 2025 with SpaceX
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has planned to bring back the two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, in February 2025 with SpaceX.
The two astronauts were on a 8-day mission but the technical faults faced by the Boeing Starliner spacecraft led them to spend 8 months in space.
- About NASA – NASA is a space agency of the United States of America responsible for science and technology related to space.
- NASA Full form – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established – July 29, 1958
- Headquarters – Washington, D.C.
FAQs for Daily Current Affairs – 26 August 2024
Q1: Lakhpati Didi scheme under which Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
Q2: Which country has the presidency for the G20 in 2024?
Answer: Brazil
Q3: What is the capital of Brazil?
Answer: Brasília
Q4: What does NASA stand for?
Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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