Death Of Leonard Hayflick: Related Study Biomedical researcher Leonard Hayflick, who discovered that normal somatic cells can divide (and thus reproduce) only a certain number of times, died recently. Hayflick limit refers to the maximum number of times a cell can divide. It’s named after scientist Leonard Hayflick, who discovered this phenomenon. The limit plays […]
Airtel Payments Bank Enhances Security with AI-Powered Face Match
Airtel Payments Bank Enhances Security with AI-Powered Face Match: Airtel Payments Bank has introduced a new security feature called Face Match, leveraging AI to enhance account protection. This advanced tool uses machine learning algorithms to detect potential threats and prompts facial recognition verification when needed.
Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles
Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles: Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka each secured their first Cincinnati Open titles with straight-set victories. Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, while Sinner overcame Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk: SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history as the first private spacewalk. Scheduled for launch on August 26, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 GMT), this five-day expedition will be led by American billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously chartered the Inspiration4 mission in 2021
Relocation Of The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Relocation Of The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The ICC has announced the relocation of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to significant safety concerns. The event, originally set to be hosted in Bangladesh, will now take place from October 3 to 20 in Dubai and […]
M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India
M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India: M Suresh has been appointed as the interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This appointment, effective Tuesday, marks a crucial transition in the leadership of one of India’s most important aviation bodies.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by the US-based Global Finance magazine. He was awarded an ‘A+’ grade in the prestigious Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024.
NHDP and RMS Scheme
NHDP and RMS Scheme: The Government has undertaken various measures for promoting the handloom sector in the country. To provide end to end support for promotion of handloom sector and welfare of handloom workers, Ministry of Textiles is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme across the country.
ICICI Bank Received Approval To Raise Its Stake
ICICI Bank Received Approval To Raise Its Stake: ICICI Bank received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)to raise its stake in ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company by up to 4% in multiple tranches. The private lender currently holds a 48.01% share in ICICI Lombard.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
