Page-26 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

Navratna Status Granted to NHPC, SJVN, RailTel PSUs

September 3, 2024

NHPC, SJVN, and RailTel, three major public sector companies in India, have been given the prestigious “Navratna” status by the Government of India. This makes them the 18th, 19th, and 20th companies to earn this special title. This status is ..

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Who is Dr.TV Somanathan, the New Cabinet Secretary of India?

September 2, 2024

TV Somanathan has recently become the Cabinet Secretary of India. This change happened after Rajiv Gauba retired from the position, having served for five years. Rajiv Gauba’s term ended and his five-year service was notably long. Rajiv Gauba was a ..

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UN Allocates $100 Million For Urgent Humanitarian Needs

September 2, 2024

The United Nations has recently allocated $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help address urgent humanitarian needs in ten countries facing severe crises. This decision highlights the pressing need for funding, as noted by UN humanitarian ..

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Hayao Miyazaki Wins 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award

September 2, 2024

Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This award is frequently referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize, highlighting Miyazaki’s significant contributions to cinema and culture. Who ..

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Taiwan Plans Major Stinger Missile Purchase from US

September 2, 2024

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to boost its defense by buying over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States. This move comes in response to increased military threats from China. Taiwan needs better air defense systems because ..

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Rare Arnoux’s Beaked Whales Discovered Off Antarctica Coast

September 2, 2024

A team of researchers recently found Arnoux’s beaked whales off the coast of Antarctica. This is a big deal because these whales hadn’t been seen for decades. The sighting happened during a 2022 survey in the Weddell Sea, where scientists ..

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Greece Declares Emergency over Massive Flood of Dead Fish

September 2, 2024

The port city of Volos in Greece has declared a month-long state of emergency. This is because an unusually large number of dead fish have washed up in the Pagasetic Gulf, creating a major problem for residents and businesses. Cause ..

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Activists Urge Review of EU’s 2030 Emission Goals

September 2, 2024

Environmental activists, including groups like Climate Action Network and the Global Legal Action Network, are taking legal action against the European Commission. They believe that the European Union’s (EU) current plans to reduce emissions by 2030 are not strong enough ..

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