Current Affairs 19th August 2017

NATIONAL

HRD ministry to Conduct National Assessment Survey (NAS) for the students of class 3, 5, and 8
Harsh Vardhan, launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign
Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi Approves Completion of North Koel Reservoir Project in Jharkhand and Bihar
Tata Power has become the first power utility to introduce a QR code based bill payments system in India
Vishal Sikka has resigned as Managing Director and Chief Executive of Infosys Ltd
National Highways Authority of India launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag
BSNL Launches Digital Wallet Powered by MobiKwik
Karnataka Launches ‘Indira Canteen’ in Bengaluru

INTERNATIONAL

Emma Stone has been named Hollywood’s highest-paid female actor in Forbes annual list
US Declares Hizbul Mujahideen as Global Terrorist Group
5 Indian-Origin Persons in Fortune’s Annual ‘40 Under 40’ List

BANKING, BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Uber has launched a business to business model called “Uber for Business “
Government has banned exports of gold jewellery, medallions and other articles above 22- carat purity
HDFC Bank Revises Interest Rates On Saving Accounts

AGREEMENT

Finance Ministry and the World Bank signed a $24 Million to Enhance India’s Forest Ecosystem Services

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SPORT

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen Wins Bulgaria Open International Series
16th edition of IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships 2017