Page-15 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

Union Health Secretary Releases Health Dynamics Report 2022-23

September 10, 2024

Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra released a report called the “Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23.” This report, which used to be called “Rural Health Statistics,” has been published every year since 1992. It provides important ..

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Africa Urban Forum (AUF) 2024

September 10, 2024

The Africa Urban Forum (AUF) was held in Addis Ababa from September 4-6, 2024, to address the rapid urbanisation happening across Africa. Urbanisation, or the growth of cities, was described as an “irreversible trend,” meaning it’s something that cannot be ..

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Indian Navy Acquires 500 Sonobuoys

September 10, 2024

The Indian Navy has taken a major step to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities by purchasing 500 sonobuoys for $52.8 million (around Rs 436 crore). These sonobuoys will be used with the Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters. This purchase came at ..

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US Announces Semiconductor Partnership With India

September 10, 2024

The US announced a partnership with India to improve its semiconductor supply chain. This plan will examine India’s ability to make and use semiconductors, setting the stage for future projects between the two countries. It shows how important the semiconductor ..

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Pacific Island Forum 2024

September 10, 2024

The Pacific Island Forum (PIF) is an organization that brings together countries from the Pacific region to work together on important issues like peace, security, and development. In 2024, the PIF held its annual meeting in Tonga from August 26 ..

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What are AI Tokens?

September 10, 2024

AI tokens, a novel intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3, have gained significant attention recently. This interest surged following reports of major tech companies, such as Apple and Nvidia, considering investments in OpenAI, and Venture firm Thrive Capital’s $1 ..

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Researchers Discover New ‘Dancing Girls’ Ginger Species in India

September 9, 2024

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have made an exciting discovery by uncovering three new species of ginger in the Eastern parts of India, particularly in the states of Mizoram and Meghalaya. These new ..

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Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

September 9, 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, which is the first nuclear power facility in the Arab world. This is an important step for the UAE as it ..

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Who is Lance Naik Charan Singh?

September 9, 2024

Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service. Early Life and ..

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Australia Recognizes 750 New Species, Including Laughing Frog

September 9, 2024

Australia’s National Species List has been updated with 750 newly recognized species, reflecting the country’s rich biodiversity. Some notable new additions include a frog that sounds like it’s laughing, a marine worm named after Sir David Attenborough, and a spider ..

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