Page-9 of Current Affairs - September, 2024

Cabinet Approves Extension of PM-AASHA Schemes for Farmers

September 19, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA schemes to ensure fair pricing for farmers and manage price volatility of essential commodities. PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan) aims to provide remunerative prices to farmers, ensuring they ..

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India Seeks Modifications to Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

September 19, 2024

India has officially informed Pakistan about changes it wants to make to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing unexpected and significant reasons. This notice was given under Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows changes to be made through a ..

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Exercise ‘AIKYA’

September 19, 2024

Exercise AIKYA is a two-day national event organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Army Southern Command in Chennai. The main goal is to improve how different organizations work together and prepare for disasters. Aims and Objectives ..

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Gujarat Leads Awards at Global Renewable Energy Expo

September 18, 2024

The 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo was held in Gujarat, making it the first time the event took place outside Delhi. Gujarat stood out as the top-performing state, winning the most awards for its contributions to renewable ..

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Hottest August Recorded: Climate Records Continue to Break

September 18, 2024

The Earth has been experiencing record-breaking heat more frequently, with August 2024 becoming the hottest August ever recorded in 175 years. This pattern of extreme temperatures is a clear sign of how climate change is affecting the planet. Global Temperature ..

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Scotland To Host 2026 Commonwealth Games

September 18, 2024

Scotland will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. Glasgow, which hosted the Games in 2014, will once again welcome athletes from around the world, but the event will be on a smaller ..

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Hezbollah Pager Explosions Result in 3,000 Injuries in Lebanon

September 18, 2024

Nearly 3,000 people were injured, and eight people were killed in Lebanon due to a series of explosions involving pagers operated by Hezbollah. Health officials reported that over 200 of the injured people were in critical condition, with severe injuries ..

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Periyar EV Ramasamy Remembered on 146th Birth Anniversary

September 18, 2024

Chennai celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, on September 17, 2024, a famous social reformer and rationalist from Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, led the tributes, honoring Periyar for his significant contributions ..

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Amrit Mohan Prasad Appointed Director General of SSB

September 18, 2024

Amrit Mohan Prasad is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Odisha cadre. He has a long career in law enforcement and security, having previously served as the Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). His ..

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Angkor Wat Named Most Photogenic UNESCO Site in Asia

September 18, 2024

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared exciting news: Angkor Wat was named the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia by Times Travel. This recognition was highlighted in a list published by the Times of India, which also included ..

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