Page-11 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue Focuses on Global Issues

September 17, 2024

Indian and American officials gathered in New Delhi for the U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue. This meeting happened right before a planned meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden, highlighting its importance in strengthening the relationship ..

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India Unveils First Mountain Tank ‘Zorawar’ After Trials

September 16, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has created India’s first locally-made tank specifically designed for mountain warfare, called Zorawar. This tank was developed in response to rising geopolitical tensions, especially with China in Eastern Ladakh, and lessons learned from ..

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UNGA 79th Session Begins

September 16, 2024

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) started on 10th September 2024. This session brings together representatives from 193 countries to discuss important global issues. What is the Purpose of the UNGA? The UNGA is a place ..

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Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility – VINETRA

September 16, 2024

The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, called Vinetra, was officially opened on 13 September 2024 by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam. This facility is an important step toward improving the Indian Navy’s preparedness and ability to ..

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Turkey Seeks Membership in BRICS

September 16, 2024

Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, a group of emerging economies that originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The country is waiting for approval of its membership, with Turkish officials confirming the application is under consideration. ..

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India Achieves Tier 1 Status in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

September 16, 2024

India has achieved Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, a remarkable accomplishment that shows the country’s dedication to building a strong cybersecurity foundation. This recognition by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reflects India’s growing strength in ..

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India Engages in Bilateral Talks at G20 Agriculture Meeting

September 16, 2024

During the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in Cuiabá, Brazil, on 12-13 September 2024, India participated in a series of important meetings with key global partners. These discussions focused on improving cooperation in agriculture, dealing with the challenges of climate ..

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India Launches BHASKAR to Transform Startup Ecosystem

September 16, 2024

The Indian government, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is introducing BHASKAR, a new digital platform to boost India’s startup community. This project is part of the Startup India programme and aims to bring together ..

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Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

September 16, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the urgent need to improve access to justice, especially in rural areas. This has led to renewed calls for setting up gram nyayalayas (village courts) across the country. However, despite being introduced more ..

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Port Blair Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram

September 14, 2024

Union Minister Amit Shah announced that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands capital, Port Blair, will be renamed ‘Sri Vijaya Puram.’ This decision is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to remove colonial-era names and celebrate India’s freedom struggle and ..

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