Daily Current Affairs (Beepedia) 20th August 2024

RBI, Banking and Economy

• RBI imposes monetary penalty on Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, Pune, Maharashtra

SEBI and FINANCIAL AWARENESS

• Net foreign direct investment rises to $6.9 billion in Q1

NATIONAL

• Indian Railways launches advanced water level monitoring system on trains, Brahmaputra mail leads the way

INTERNATIONAL

• Nepal Academy and BHU Sign MoU to foster Research and Exchange in nepali language and culture

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Kerala researchers develop breakthrough cyanide sensor to enhance safety of water, food products

DEFENCE

• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh releases commemorative coin to mark Kalaignar M Karunanidhi’s birth centenary in Chennai

SPORTS

• Pankaj Advani wins billiards final of Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship