Page-20 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

NASA’s DART Mission May Create First Human-Made Meteor Shower

September 9, 2024

NASA’s DART mission made history by successfully crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. This marked a major step forward in protecting Earth from possible asteroid impacts by testing ways to change the direction of threatening space objects. What ..

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New Turmeric Cousin Discovered in Nagaland’s Ungma Village

September 9, 2024

During a field trip to Nagaland, researchers found a new species of plant closely related to turmeric. This new species, named Curcuma ungmensis, was discovered near the village of Ungma and has now been published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa. ..

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Study Reveals Potential Collision Risk for Asteroid Apophis

September 9, 2024

A new study has raised concerns regarding the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis, previously considered unlikely to collide with our planet. Canadian astronomer Paul Wiegert’s findings introduce a new variable that could potentially alter its trajectory. Introduction to 99942 Apophis 99942 ..

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Odisha Unveils India’s First Silicon Carbide Facility

September 7, 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently led the groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility. This major project, developed by RIR Power Electronics Limited, is being set up at EMC Park in Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, with a ..

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India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High of USD 683.987 Billion

September 7, 2024

India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new record of USD 683.987 billion. This increased by USD 2.299 billion in just one week, continuing an upward trend from the earlier high of USD 681.688 billion. Growth Trend in 2024 In 2024, ..

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Saturn’s Rings to Disappear Temporarily in March 2025

September 7, 2024

In March 2025, Saturn’s rings will seem to “disappear” when viewed from Earth. This is an optical illusion caused by the way Saturn tilts and moves around the Sun. The planet’s tilt and orbit make its rings visible at different ..

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India, EU Strengthen Defence Ties in Indo-Pacific Initiative

September 7, 2024

In September 2024, a group of high-level Indian officials visited Europe for three days to strengthen defence cooperation between India and the European Union (EU). Their main focus was on building better military partnerships and improving how they work together ..

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Tamil Nadu Unveils Cyber Security Policy 2.0

September 7, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Government introduced Cyber Security Policy 2.0 to replace the older version from 2020. This updated policy provides clear guidelines for protecting the government’s digital systems and ensuring their safety. It focuses on making sure that the government’s ..

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