Daily Current Affairs 30th August 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

Ranks and Reports News

Hurun India Rich List 2024: Mumbai Named as Asia’s Billionaire Capital

The Hurun India Rich List 2024 has revealed a major change in the distribution of wealth across Asia. Mumbai has now become the new “billionaire capital of Asia.” This is a significant moment for both India and Asia, highlighting the growing financial strength of Mumbai, India’s commercial hub.

Agreements News

Infosys and NVIDIA Revolutionize Telecom with GenAI Solutions

Infosys has strengthened its partnership with NVIDIA to create generative AI solutions specifically for telecom operators. By using NVIDIA’s NIM inference microservices, NeMo Retriever models, NeMo Guardrails, and Riva, Infosys aims to improve telecommunication operations and customer service. Early results have shown notable improvements in both latency and accuracy.

Schemes News

Union Minister Launches SHe-Box Portal to Enhance Workplace Safety for Women

Annapurna Devi, the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, has launched the new SHe-Box portal. This centralized platform is designed to make workplaces safer for women by addressing complaints of sexual harassment. The launch event in New Delhi also featured the introduction of a revamped ministry website.

Summits and Conferences News

INDUS-X Summit 2024

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced the third edition of the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit. It will be held at Stanford University on September 9-10, 2024. The summit will focus on using private investment to advance defense innovation and will include top policymakers, panel discussions, and a tech expo.

Sports News

Bangladesh Triumphs in SAFF U-20 Championship 2024

Bangladesh has won the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-20 Championship football tournament. This is a historic moment for Bangladesh’s football history as it is the first time the nation has won this prestigious title. The tournament ended with an exciting final match where Bangladesh defeated the host nation, Nepal.

Important Days

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2024

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed every year on August 30th. This day highlights the terrible practice of enforced disappearances, where individuals are arrested or abducted by state actors, and their whereabouts or fate are not acknowledged. This article explores the history, impact, and global prevalence of this human rights violation.