Page-21 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

India Reviews Trade Agreement With Malaysia

September 7, 2024

India is reviewing its trade agreement with Malaysia because the trade deficit has significantly increased over time. A trade deficit means India is buying more goods from Malaysia than it is selling to them. In 2011, this deficit was $2.6 ..

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New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu

September 7, 2024

A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, has been discovered in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the region and brings the total number of Carrhotus species in India to 10, ..

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India Successfully Launches Agni-4 Ballistic Missile in Odisha

September 7, 2024

India recently conducted a successful test of the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), confirming the missile’s performance and technical abilities. What is ..

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India’s First Bio-Hydrogen Project

September 7, 2024

The Indian government awarded a contract to develop the country’s first bio-hydrogen project, led by Gensol Engineering in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables. Valued at Rs 164 crore, the project aims to align with the National Green Hydrogen Mission ..

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India Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat

September 7, 2024

India has recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), named INS Arighaat. This is a major boost to India’s naval capabilities, coming after the first SSBN, INS Arihant, which was commissioned in 2016. India’s journey into building nuclear-powered ..

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India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter, Study Finds

September 6, 2024

India has become the largest plastic polluter in the world, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. This amount makes up about 20% of the total global plastic emissions, showing how serious the problem is for both India ..

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Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

September 6, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide $51 billion to help African countries during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The money will be used to support 30 major infrastructure projects, which could include building roads, bridges, power ..

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Why Planes Avoid the Tibetan Plateau?

September 6, 2024

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the “Forbidden Plateau,” is a massive region with unique challenges that make it very difficult for airplanes to fly over. Its high altitude, dangerous weather, lack of emergency landing areas, and limited air traffic control ..

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