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Mon 30 Sep, 2024
National News
Satark Park
- India has unveiled its first memorial for Military Intelligence personnel, named Satark Park, in Wanowrie, Pune cantonment.
Major Monuments in Maharashtra
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Bidkin Industrial Area
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation, marking a key milestone in India's industrial growth.
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Jal Saheli Water Volunteers
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the 'jal saheli' water volunteers from Jhansi district for their efforts in transforming the Ghurari River in the Babina area.
Rivers near Jhansi
| Pahuj Rivers | Betwa Rivers |
Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated a national workshop on the People’s Plan campaign, "Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas," in New Delhi. The workshop aims to train officials, representatives, and stakeholders to create effective Panchayat Development Plans.
United in Triumph
- Reliance Foundation founder Nita Ambani honoured India's Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the event 'United in Triumph.
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STARS Project
- The Ministry of Education, with World Bank support, is running the STARS project to improve schools in India. A two-day 'National Knowledge Sharing Workshop' under this project was held in Bhopal.
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PM E-DRIVE
- Minister HD Kumaraswamy will kick start the PM E-DRIVE scheme on October 1.
Aim of PM E-DRIVE
| To promote EVs to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and improve air quality. |
State Special
MP Classified heat waves as natural disasters
- The Madhya Pradesh government has classified heatwaves as natural disasters, allowing compensation for fatalities, similar to other calamities.
Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005
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Telangana Darshini Program
- Telangana state government launched “Telangana Darshini Program”, aimed to offer educational tours to government school and college students at key historical and cultural sites within the state.
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International News
World Food Programme
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an emergency operation to aid up to one million people affected by the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon.
About WFP
| Established: 1961 | HQ: Rome, Italy | Executive Director: Cindy McCain |
Jamaica Prime Minister visit to India
- Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be on his first official visit to India from September 30 to October 3.
About Jamaica
| Capital: Kingston | Currency: Jamaican dollar | President: Andrew Michael Holness |
Science and Tech
Crew-9 Mission
- NASA and SpaceX launched the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station, carrying astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. The mission aims to bring Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth.
About NASA
| Estb: 29 July 1958 | HQ: Washington D.C. , USA | Administrator: Senator Bill Nelson |
World's first AI Hospital
- China has developed the world's first AI Hospital titled "Agent Hospital," where all doctors, nurses, and patients are powered by large language model (LLM) intelligent agents capable of autonomous interaction.
Defence
26 Rafale Marine Jets to India
- The French government has submitted its final price offer for 26 Rafale Marine Jets to India. The proposed deal aims to enhance India's naval capabilities, integrating indigenous technologies, despite longer timelines and cost implications.
Miscellaneous
Typhoon Krathon
- Typhoon Krathon hit the northernmost islands of the Philippines.
Name of Cyclones in Different Regions
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Sports
Junior World Wushu Championship 2024
- At the Junior World Wushu Championship in Brunei, the Indian team won seven medals, including two golds, one silver, and four bronzes.
International Wushu Federation
| Founded: 3 October 1990 | Headquarters: Beijing, China | President: Gao Zhidan |
ISSF Junior World Championship 2024
- Indian shooters began their International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship campaign in Peru by winning team golds in both the men's and women's 10m air pistol events.
About ISSF
| Founded: 1907 | HQ: Munich, Germany | Presidents: Luciano Rossi |
IPL Match fee INR 7.5 lakhs Per Game
- BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced a new match fee structure for IPL cricketers, increasing the payment to INR 7.5 lakhs per game, in addition to their existing contracts.
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NCA in Bengaluru
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) inaugurated the new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
About BCCI
| Estb: 1928 | HQ: Mumbai | President: Roger Binny |
Awards and Honours
Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022
- Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
| Started: 1969. | First Recipient: Devika Rani |
Appointments
M V Shreyams Kumar
- M V Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi was elected President of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS).
About INS
| Founded: 27 February 1939 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Somesh Sharma |
ADG Donny Michael
- ADG Donny Michael has been appointed as the Coast Guard Commander of the Eastern Seaboard in Visakhapatnam.
About ICG
| Estb: 1977 | HQ: New Delhi | Motto: “Vayam Rakshamah” |
Nalin Prabhat
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin Prabhat as Director General of Police (DGP), J&K.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin
- Udhayanidhi Stalin took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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