Current Affairs 2024 – Today’s Current Affairs Updates

Today’s Current Affairs

• GST Council Forms GoM to Review Tax Rate on Health, Life Insurance September 16, 2024The GST Council has constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to review and suggest GST rates on health and life insurance premiums. The report is due by October 30, 2024, and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary leads the group. The decision was made during the 54th GST Council meeting on September 9, 2024. A final decision will be made ...Read More
• Rajbhasha Kirti Award to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances September 16, 2024On 14th September 2024, during Hindi Diwas Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Secretary of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Mr. V. Srinivas, was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah. This award recognized DARPG’s exemplary performance in promoting the use of Hindi as the Official Language under the Ministry of Home ...Read More
• Inauguration of CREATE at Leh September 16, 2024Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) at Leh via virtual mode. The event was attended by various dignitaries including the Minister of State for MSME, the Lieutenant Governor of UT-Ladakh, the Chairman of KVIC, and other officials from the Ministry of MSME, UT-Ladakh, KVIC, and MGIRI, along with ...Read More
• Government Removes Floor Price on Basmati Rice September 16, 2024In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has removed the $950 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice. This decision, made in response to falling domestic paddy prices and trade pressures, aims to enhance export opportunities and support farmers’ incomes. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will now oversee basmati rice exports without ...Read More
• Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates ‘Samvidhan Mandir’ at Industrial Training Institutes in Maharashtra September 16, 2024The Honorable Vice President of India Shri. Jagdeep Dhankhar has inaugurated the “Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir” at 433 Industrial Training Institutes across Maharashtra. This programme was organized by the Maharashtra Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Department. What is it designed for? The Constitution Temples have been designed to educate students about the importance and sanctity of the Constitution of India and ...Read More
• Bebinca Strongest Typhoon Strikes Philippines, Japan and China soon September 16, 2024Typhoon Bebinca strikes many countries, as it looks dangerous, it has already striked in the Philippines, Japan and will hit Shanghai city in China soon. Impact of Bebinca Typhoon Typhoon Bebinca slammed into the central and southern Philippines. Bebinca has displaced around 13,000 people and damaged roads and other infrastructure in the Southeast Asian nation. Bebinca also passed through Japan’s Amami island overnight, carrying ...Read More
• On 15th September National Engineer Day was celebrated September 16, 2024To honor the contributions of engineers and commemorate the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya, National Engineer day was celebrated on the 15th September. History of National Engineers Day India observes National Engineers’ Day on September 15th each year to honor the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a pioneering figure in engineering. Declared in 1968, this day celebrates his monumental contributions to ...Read More
• India sends US$ 1 million Humanitarian Relief to Vietnam as Operation Sadbhav September 16, 2024The Government of India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian relief/assistance to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi. This will Express Solidarity with Storm-Hit Nations, India Dispatches of Aid to Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos. About operation Sadbhav India has extended assistance to the Government of Vietnam to provide relief to the affected communities in northern Vietnam impacted by the natural disaster. A consignment ...Read More
• India at G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiabá, Brazil September 16, 2024On September 12-13, 2024, India participated in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiabá, Brazil. Led by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, the Indian delegation engaged in bilateral discussions with several global partners to enhance agricultural cooperation and address market access issues. Meetings with Japan On September 12, Thakur met Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and ...Read More
• PM Modi Welcomes Newborn Calf ‘Deepjyoti’ at His Residence September 16, 2024In a heartwarming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a newborn calf, ‘Deepjyoti’, born at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi. Sharing a video on X, PM Modi revealed that the calf, with a unique light-like mark on its forehead, inspired the name ‘Deepjyoti’, which translates to ‘light of the lamp’. PM Modi’s Affection for Cows In the video, ...Read More
• Oscar Piastri Claims Maiden Victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix September 16, 2024Oscar Piastri of McLaren secured his first Formula 1 victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his career. The race, held at the Baku City Circuit, concluded under a virtual safety car due to a late crash, adding an element of drama to the final moments. McLaren’s Resurgence Piastri’s triumph, coupled with teammate Lando Norris‘ fourth-place finish, propelled ...Read More
• Navika Sagar Parikrama II September 16, 2024Navika Sagar Parikrama II, led by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, is set to continue India’s rich sailing tradition with a historic all-women expedition to circumnavigate the globe aboard INSV Tarini. This voyage celebrates maritime skill and gender equality, showcasing the Indian Navy’s commitment to preserving maritime heritage and promoting seamanship. Both officers ...Read More
• Iran Launches Second satellite this year September 16, 2024Iran launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit on Saturday, its second successful satellite launch this year, taking another step in advancing its aerospace programme reported by the state media. Primary Mission Is to test hardware and software systems for demonstrating orbital maneuvering technology in height and phase”. Project Details It was put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier. The Ghaem-100 carrier rocket, which carried ...Read More
• HDFC Bank Aims To Boost Income Of 5 Lakh Marginal Farmers By 2025 Under ‘Parivartan’ September 16, 2024India’s private sector bank HDFC looks to increase the income of 5 lakh marginal farmers who earn less than 60,000 annually by 2025, as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Parivartan.  Focus on Rural Development The bank’s focus on rural development reflects continued commitment to fostering sustainable growth and uplifting vulnerable communities.  Since its inception in 2014, Parivartan has grown into one of ...Read More
• Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd by 0.01m in Diamond League Final September 16, 2024An olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League (DL) final by throwing the throw of 87.86m in Brussels. He just missed first place by just 0.01m to Andersen Peters. Neeraj Chopra finished the 2024 season with silver in the last competition. Highlights of the game Neeraj Chopra came mighty close but finished second at the Diamond League Final title ...Read More