📖 Important Current Affairs for All Upcoming Exams
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1) Bibhab Kumar Talukdar of Assam has received ‘The Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
➨ Talukdar has played a pivotal role in organizing three Asian Rhino States meetings in Indonesia, India, and Nepal, resulting in a landmark commitment to protect Asian rhino species.
▪️Assam
CM - Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
➨Dibru Saikhowa National Park
➨ Akashiganga Waterfalls
➨ Kakochang Waterfall
➨ Chapanala Waterfalls
➨Kaziranga National Park
➨Nameri National Park
➨Manas National Park
2) India's 19-member boxing contingent wrapped up their campaign winning 17 medals, including four gold, eight silver and five bronze medals.
➨In the female 65kg category, Parthavi Grewal trounced the Netherlands' Aaliyah Hoppema in the final to clinch the gold medal.
➨Meanwhile, Hemant Sangwan became India's only gold medallist in the men's segment.
3) Indian Railways has renewed its MoU with Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) to enhance railway infrastructure, technology sharing, and operational efficiency.
4) Sumathi Dharmawardena, a Sri Lankan legal expert, has taken over as the new independent chair of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), succeeding Sir Ronnie Flanagan who led the unit for 14 years.
5) IndusInd Bank has collaborated with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited to offer collateral-free solar financing solutions to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in India.
6) Akanksha Salunkhe secured a significant victory in the 2eme Open International Feminin de Couzeix/Limoges squash tournament held in France, claiming her first PSA World Tour title of the year.
7) The Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024 took place at the Aurika Skycity Hotel in Mumbai, where India secured a commendable runner-up position in the overall team standings.
➨ The Indian team finished second in the medal tally, only behind Kazakhstan, the top-ranking nation in arm wrestling.
8) China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, carrying three astronauts, including the country's first female space engineer, on a six-month mission.
9) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Deepak Agarwal, a 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, as the Managing Director of NAFED for a term of five years.
10) The Wagh Bakri Tea Group has received the esteemed "Generational Legacy Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Indian Economy" from Hurun India.
➨ This recognition, awarded during the inaugural Hurun India Family Business Awards, highlights the group's substantial impact on the Indian economy.
11) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched two indigenous fast patrol vessels, Adamya and Akshar, designed to enhance the protection of offshore assets, and island territories, and conduct surveillance operations for the Indian Coast Guard.
12) Abhishek Dhaka made a notable achievement by securing a bronze medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championship 2024 held in Tirana, Albania.
13) India secured the 79th position out of 142 countries in the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index. This ranking reflects India's standing in both global and regional assessments of the rule of law.
14) Bhubaneswar received the prestigious 'City with the Best Public Transport System' award at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2024, recognizing its efforts to improve public transportation infrastructure.
▪️Odisha CM - Mohan Charan Majhi
➨Governor - Raghubar Das
➨ Similipal Tiger Reserve
➨ Satkosia Tiger Reserve
➨ Bhitarkanika Mangroves
➨ Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
➨ Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary
➨ Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Puri
➨ Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
