Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 17, 2024

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The third INDUS-X Summit concluded in the US, advancing joint defence innovation between India and the US. It was launched in 2023 during the Indian Prime Minister’s state visit to the US. The goal is to expand strategic tech partnerships and defence cooperation between governments, businesses, and academic institutions in both countries. INDUS-X will serve as a defence innovation bridge, involving joint challenges, innovation funds, and industry-startup collaborations. Focus areas include co-producing jet engines, long-range artillery, and infantry vehicles. It is led by iDEX (India) and DIU (US).

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India launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian aid to Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, affected by Typhoon Yagi.
These countries faced massive floods due to Asia’s most powerful storm this year. India sent 10 tonnes of aid to Myanmar via INS Satpura, including dry rations, clothing, and medicines. A military aircraft delivered 35 tonnes of aid to Vietnam and 10 tonnes to Laos, including gensets, water purifiers, hygiene items, mosquito nets, blankets, and sleeping bags. India’s quick response aligns with its ‘Act East Policy’ and its broader effort in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) within ASEAN.

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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a digital platform called ‘Bhaskar’ to boost India’s startup ecosystem. The platform is part of the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative under the Startup India program. It is designed to centralize and enhance collaboration among startups, service providers, investors, mentors, and government bodies. The initiative aligns with India’s goal to become a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. India has over 1,46,000 DPIIT-recognized startups, and BHASKAR aims to provide a one-stop digital solution for challenges faced by entrepreneurs and investors.

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The 4th Global Bio-India 2024 event concluded on 14 September 2024 in New Delhi. It was a three-day event showcasing India’s potential in biotech research, development, and manufacturing. The event has been held annually since 2021.
It was organized by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. South Korea was the partner country. Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the event on 12 September 2024. The theme was ‘Biotech Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing,’ promoting India as a global hub

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World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September since 1995 to raise awareness about ozone layer depletion. In India, the Ozone Cell under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change observes this day at national and state levels.
The day was established by the UN in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on 16th September 1987.
The first World Ozone Day was observed in 1995. The theme for the 30th World Ozone Day 2024 is “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Actions,” highlighting the protocol’s role in protecting the ozone layer and promoting climate action.