DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 21-08-2024

NATIONAL NEWS

India’s First Constitution Museum Marks 75 Years of the Indian Constitution

India’s first Constitution Museum, named “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum,” is set to be inaugurated by OP Jindal Global University on November 26, 2024. This initiative celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

BANKING NEWS

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.

CONFERENCE NEWS

Two-Day India-EU Regional Conference

The European Union (EU) and the External Affairs Ministry are organising a regional conference in New Delhi to discuss emerging threats in online radicalisation and to jointly counter the exploitation of online spaces by terrorists

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2024

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing global challenge posed by terrorism. This day, observed annually on August 21st, aims to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorist acts while promoting the protection of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.