Daily GK Update: 19th February 2024

National Affairs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh.
Mr Modi will also unveil the model of Shri Kalki Dham Temple.
Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Acharya Pramod Krishnam.
Prime Minister also launched 14,000 projects worth over Rs 10 lakh crore, as part of the UP Global Investors Summit 2023.

International Affairs

The House of Representatives of Nepal passed the Financial Procedures and Financial Liability (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2080 by a majority.
On the recommendation of the government, President Ramchandra Paudel promulgated the Financial Procedures and Financial Liability (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2080.
The Ordinance opened the door for the government to submit the principles and priorities of the budget before the parliament within the last week of February.

Sports

PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 4th edition of Khelo India University Games - 2023, Ashtalakshmi at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati.
The focal point is for the development of all the eight Northeastern states which were neglected earlier and during these 10 years there is no allegation of any type of corruption against this government.
Assam's music sensation Angarag Mahanta, popularly known as Pabon is all set to grace the opening ceremony.

Sports

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak clinched the bronze medal in the women’s vault event at the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Cairo, Egyp.
The event crucial for the Paris Olympics qualification, witnessed Nayak’s stellar performance as she earned an impressive aggregate score of 13.616 points, securing her spot on the podium.
Korea’s An Chang-Ok who scored 14.230 points won the gold medal while Bulgaria's Valentina Georgieva clinched silver with 13.620 points.

Summits & Conferences

The World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 concluded in Kathmandu with a solidarity march involving diverse participants in Kathmandu.
The 16th edition of the WSF that kicked off witnessed over 50,000 participants from over 1400 organizations of 98 countries marking their attendance virtually and in person in various concurrent events.
The theme for this edition of WSF 2024 was 'Another World is Possible'.

International Affairs

In Nepal, National Democracy Day was celebrate today.
Every year Falgun 7 of Bikram Samvat is celebrated as National Democracy Day to commemorate the historic day on which the countrymen got freedom from the 104-year-long autocratic Rana regime in 2007 Bikram Samvat after huge sacrifices.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel said, democracy fosters national unity along with social justice, equality, social harmony, and prosperity.

Agreement

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have signed an MoU to jointly finance renewable energy projects across India.
The agreement allows both organizations to collaborate on co-lending and loan syndication for a wide range of renewable energy initiatives.
The MoU aims to provide substantial financial support to various renewable energy projects, promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

Banking & Finance

Federal Bank has launched its latest banking product, the Stellar Savings Account, to revolutionize the banking sector by offering exceptional benefits and innovative features.
The introduction of the Stellar Savings Account aims to enhance customer experience, promote financial wellness, and encourage eco-friendly banking practices.
Federal Bank includes a complimentary one-year wellness plan with the Stellar Savings Account.

Arts & Culture

The 11th International Puppet Festival was kicked off at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh.
The festival started with a mesmerizing performance by the Novosibirsk Regional Puppet Theatre from Russia, presenting the renowned puppet show "Petrushka".
The visitors will also have the opportunity to explore a Puppet Exhibition at Tagore Theatre from today to February 21st.
The exhibition has featured live demonstrations of puppet making.

Sports

India's oldest Test cricketer and former captain Dattajirao Gaekwad died due to age-related ailments.
He played 11 Tests for India between 1952 and 1961, captaining the national team in 1959 when it toured England.
He became India's oldest living Test cricketer in 2016 after the death of former batter Deepak Shodhan at the age of 87 in Ahmedabad.