India Water Week 2024

Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, officially opened the 8th India Water Week in New Delhi, observed from 17th September to 20th September 2024. The event brought together Union Ministers, international representatives, and experts, highlighting the importance of water ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

NPS Vatsalya Scheme

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the NPS Vatsalya Scheme in July 2024 as part of the National Pension System (NPS). It aims to help parents and guardians make long-term financial plans for their children, even while they are still ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 18, 2024

1. What is the primary objective of the ‘NPS Vatsalya scheme’, recently launched by Finance Minister of India? [A] To help parents and guardians plan for their children’s future financial needs[B] To offer education loans to students for higher education[C] ..

Earth Welcomes Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’ 2024

From September 29 to November 25, 2024, Earth will have a temporary companion called asteroid 2024 PT5. This asteroid will orbit around our planet for two months, acting like a mini-moon. However, it will not be visible to the naked ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Set to Launch Carbon Market by 2026

India is preparing to create a carbon market through the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), first announced in June 2023. This plan is designed to help reduce harmful emissions in different industries. Under this scheme, sectors that manage to reduce ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Bio-India 2024 Summit

The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 recently ended, showcasing India’s strength in biotechnology. The event was organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and took place from September 12-14 at Pragati ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

State of Africa’s Environment 2024

Unsafe sanitation practices and poor water quality have serious consequences, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. These problems lead to widespread water pollution and increase the risk of diseases. Many deaths in this region are linked to unsafe water and a lack of ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India to Host COP9 Bureau and Fund Committee Meetings

India will host two important international meetings on September 17-18, 2024 in New Delhi as part of its role in the global fight against doping in sports. These meetings are part of the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Six Finalists Shortlisted For 2024 Booker Prize

The Booker Prize for fiction has announced its six finalists for 2024, with the shortlist revealed on September 16, 2024. In an exciting turn, five out of the six nominees are women, making this a historic moment in the award’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Typhoon Yagi

In early September 2024, Typhoon Yagi became the strongest storm of the year in Asia, hitting several countries like Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. It caused devastating winds and heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and landslides. These natural disasters forced ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs