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Tue 24 Sep, 2024
National News
UPITS
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the second Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the event will showcase Uttar Pradesh's trade and culture, with Vietnam as the partner country.
- The first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) was held from September 21–25, 2023 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.
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9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of AIIB
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on a visit to Uzbekistan to attend the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Samarkand on 25th and 26th September. She will also sign the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Uzbekistan.
About AIIB
| Estb: 2015 | HQ: Beijing, China | President: Jin Liqun |
100,000 4G mobile towers by 2025
- Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced that the government aims to install 100,000 4G mobile towers by 2025.
About Bharat 6G Alliance
| Launched by: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | Aim: To develop 6G technologies to improve the quality of life for people worldwide. |
100,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030
- Union Minister Manohar Lal said, government has announced plans to install 100,000 electric vehicle charging stations nationwide by 2030.
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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, launched ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ app at National Media Centre, New Delhi.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
| Launched: 5 June 2024 | Objective: To plant trees in honour of mothers as a way to show respect for nature and the motherland. |
Child Pornography
- The Supreme Court held that viewing in private, downloading, storing, possessing, distributing or displaying pornographic acts involving children attract criminal liability under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and the Information Technology Act.
- A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said the sexual act was only the beginning of a child’s victimisation.
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International News
10th World FZO
- The 10th annual World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) Congress commenced at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, running from September 23 to 25. Themed ‘Zones and the Shifting Global Economic Structures – Unlocking New Investment Avenues’.
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2 new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles
- India announced plans to open two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles.
What is the Consulate?
| Consulates are diplomatic missions that represent their home country outside of the capital city, and are generally subordinate to the embassy in the capital. |
Science and Tech
CSPAI
- The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and SISA, a global leader in forensics-driven cybersecurity, have jointly launched the Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program, the first ANAB-accredited AI security certification.
About CERT-In
| Estb: 2004 | Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
Nikhuli
- NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a black hole delivery system named 'Nikhuli,' after a term from the Sumi community in Nagaland.
About NASA
| Estb: 29 July 1958 | HQ: Washington D.C. , USA | Administrator: Senator Bill Nelson |
Crater Near Landing Site of Chandrayaan-3
- India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has discovered a 160-km-wide crater near its landing site on the Moon, identified by the Pragyan rover. This finding offers important insights into the Moon's early geological evolution.
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First case of MPOX Clade 1 in India
- India reported its first case of MPOX Clade 1 in Kerala's Malappuram, the strain that led the WHO to declare a public health emergency.
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Economy
GDP Growth Forecast by S&P Global Ratings
- S&P Global Ratings has maintained India's growth forecast at 6.8% for the current fiscal year and also projects GDP growth of 6.9% for 2025-26.
Other Agencies GDP Growth Predictions
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INS Talwar
- INS Talwar, the Indian Navy's stealth frigate, arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, on September 22, 2024, to strengthen ties and promote mutual growth. India's maritime cooperation with Kenya follows the Vision Statement 'BAHARI,' meaning 'Ocean' in Swahili.
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Miscellaneous
Laapata Ladies
- The Film Federation of India has announced that Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapata Ladies' is India's official entry for the Oscars 2025.
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Sports
Laver Cup
- In Tennis, Team Europe defeated Team World to win the Laver Cup.
Grand Slams 2024 Winners
| Grand Slam | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
| Men's Singles | Jannik Sinner | Carlos Alcaraz | Carlos Alcaraz | Jannik Sinner |
| Women's Singles | Aryna Sabalenka | Iga Swiatek | Barbora Krejcikova | Aryna Sabalenka |
Person in News
Sunita Williams
- Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS) for the second time.
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Bhikaiji Cama
- Bhikaiji Cama was born on September 24, 1861, to Sorabji Framji Patel and his wife Jaijibai Sorabai Patel.
Important Days
Haifa Day
- Haifa Day was celebrated on 23rd September in New Delhi to honour the martyrs of the Battle of Haifa.
Battle of Haifa
| The British Indian Army fought the battle of Haifa. | Took place during World War I on September 23, 1918. |
World Gorilla Day
- World Gorilla Day is observed on September 24, to raise awareness about the challenges gorillas face.
IUCN Status of Gorillas
| Mountain gorilla: Endangered | Eastern gorilla: Critically Endangered |