Page-18 of Current Affairs - September, 2024
Chandrayaan-3 Detects Historic 250 Seismic Signatures on Moon
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first lunar mission to detect over 250 seismic signals from the Moon’s south pole since the Apollo missions. This discovery marks a major advancement in lunar exploration and seismic ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission
NASA has officially approved the launch of the Europa Clipper mission, which is scheduled to take off on October 10, 2024. This decision comes after a successful review of the spacecraft’s design to ensure it can handle intense radiation. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ICA General Assembly and the Global Cooperative Conference 2024
The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is set to hold its General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in India for the first time in 130 years, from November 25-30, 2024. The event theme, “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All,” aligns with Prime ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Yudh Abhyas-2024
The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2024, started on September 9, 2024, at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. This exercise, scheduled from September 9 to 22, has grown larger and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Union Health Secretary Releases Health Dynamics Report 2022-23
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Africa Urban Forum (AUF) 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Indian Navy Acquires 500 Sonobuoys
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
US Announces Semiconductor Partnership With India
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs