Key Current Events for Upcoming Exams
1. The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully launched a Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) as part of a test at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. βͺοΈ DRDO: β Established - 1958
β Headquarters - New Delhi
β Chairman - Dr. Samir V. Kamat
2. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, responsible for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, unveiled the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar. The app caters to the ornamental fish industry, offering resources for enthusiasts, store owners, and fish farmers.
3. India hosted the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi, attended by 250 representatives from 41 nations.
4. The Union Cabinet approved 'Mission Mausam,' a βΉ2,000 crore initiative aimed at improving India's weather forecasting and climate research capabilities with advanced technology.
5. Mexico became the first country to allow citizens to elect judges at all levels after protests halted a parliamentary debate on the matter.
6. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) secured the top spot globally for networking in LinkedIn's Global MBA Ranking 2024.
7. Rajesh Verma, a 1987 IAS officer from Odisha, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and nearby regions.
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation following the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference.
9. The Indian government extended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) benefits to all senior citizens aged 70 and above.
10. Algeria has been granted membership in the BRICS New Development Bank, a decision announced by NDB chief Dilma Rousseff in Cape Town.
11. Karnataka's men's 4x100m freestyle relay team set a new record, helping the state win the overall title at the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships.
12. Union Bank of India became the first major Indian bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), providing a global framework for tracking greenhouse gas emissions related to financial services.
13. A team of researchers from Dodamarg, near the Goa-Maharashtra border, discovered a sacred grove, a Myristica swamp forest, in Kumbral, Maharashtra. The Myristica magnifica species is native to Karnataka and Kerala and is classified as endangered.
14. Switzerland claimed the top spot for the third consecutive year in the 2024 Best Countries report, with the United States reaching its highest-ever position at third.
15. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) appointed RS Sharma as its non-executive chairperson.
16. The Telangana government has announced September 17th as Telangana Praja Palana Day, commemorating the 1948 integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union. βͺοΈTelangana:
β CM - A Revanth Reddy
β Key National Parks - KBR National Park, Amrabad and Kawal Tiger Reserves, Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
β Pocharam Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary
β Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
1. The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully launched a Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) as part of a test at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. βͺοΈ DRDO: β Established - 1958
β Headquarters - New Delhi
β Chairman - Dr. Samir V. Kamat
2. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, responsible for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, unveiled the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar. The app caters to the ornamental fish industry, offering resources for enthusiasts, store owners, and fish farmers.
3. India hosted the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi, attended by 250 representatives from 41 nations.
4. The Union Cabinet approved 'Mission Mausam,' a βΉ2,000 crore initiative aimed at improving India's weather forecasting and climate research capabilities with advanced technology.
5. Mexico became the first country to allow citizens to elect judges at all levels after protests halted a parliamentary debate on the matter.
6. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) secured the top spot globally for networking in LinkedIn's Global MBA Ranking 2024.
7. Rajesh Verma, a 1987 IAS officer from Odisha, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and nearby regions.
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation following the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference.
9. The Indian government extended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) benefits to all senior citizens aged 70 and above.
10. Algeria has been granted membership in the BRICS New Development Bank, a decision announced by NDB chief Dilma Rousseff in Cape Town.
11. Karnataka's men's 4x100m freestyle relay team set a new record, helping the state win the overall title at the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships.
12. Union Bank of India became the first major Indian bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), providing a global framework for tracking greenhouse gas emissions related to financial services.
13. A team of researchers from Dodamarg, near the Goa-Maharashtra border, discovered a sacred grove, a Myristica swamp forest, in Kumbral, Maharashtra. The Myristica magnifica species is native to Karnataka and Kerala and is classified as endangered.
14. Switzerland claimed the top spot for the third consecutive year in the 2024 Best Countries report, with the United States reaching its highest-ever position at third.
15. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) appointed RS Sharma as its non-executive chairperson.
16. The Telangana government has announced September 17th as Telangana Praja Palana Day, commemorating the 1948 integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union. βͺοΈTelangana:
β CM - A Revanth Reddy
β Key National Parks - KBR National Park, Amrabad and Kawal Tiger Reserves, Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
β Pocharam Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary
β Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park