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Today’s Current Affairs
- Lebanon Pager Explosions: At Least 9 Killed, Thousands Injured September 18, 2024 A series of pager explosions across Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to approximately 2,800 others, including Hezbollah fighters, medics, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. The explosions occurred around 3:45 PM local time and lasted for about an hour. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have attributed the attacks to Israel, describing them as a ...Read More
- India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation September 18, 2024India and the US have committed to deepening their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aiming for a just and orderly energy transition. This agreement emerged from a meeting between Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, held during GasTech 2024 in Houston. The ...Read More
- Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030 September 18, 2024At the 4th RE-Invest Summit, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), leading renewable energy (RE) developers, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions pledged close to $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion) to develop RE projects by 2030. India aims to build 500 gigawatts (Gw) of RE capacity by 2030, but commitments ...Read More
- Centre Asks Platform Aggregators to Register Workers on e-Shram Portal September 18, 2024The Indian government has mandated that platform aggregators onboard themselves and their gig workers onto the e-Shram portal, an initiative aimed at providing unorganised labour with access to various social security schemes. This step is crucial to ensure workers’ access to social welfare benefits and to maintain an accurate registry of beneficiaries. Purpose of e-Shram Portal The e-Shram portal serves as a ...Read More
- ICC introduces equal prize money for men’s and women’s cricket World Cups September 18, 2024The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that men’s and women’s cricket teams will receive equal prize money in all World Cup events, starting with the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. Set to take place next month in the UAE, this tournament will make cricket the first major team sport to offer equal prize money across genders. Number Game Prize money for ...Read More
- WPI Inflation Drops to 4-Month Low of 1.31% in August September 18, 2024India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a four-month low of 1.31% in August, down from 2.04% in July. This decline is primarily attributed to reduced prices of manufactured products and food items. According to data from the Commerce Ministry, food price inflation decreased to 3.11% in August from 3.45% in July. Key factors include lower prices in cereals ...Read More
- Windfall Tax on Crude Petroleum Slashed to Zero September 18, 2024The government has scrapped the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil with effect from September 18. The windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil will be zero, the government said in a notification. What is the Windfall Tax? It is a tax levied by governments against certain industries when economic conditions allow those industries to experience significantly above-average profits. The term “windfall” ...Read More
- India’s Exports Shrink 9.3% in August, Trade Deficit at 10-Month High September 18, 2024India’s exports fell 9.3% in August to $34.7 billion, with the trade deficit hitting a 10-month high of $29.7 billion as imports surged to $64.4 billion. Factors such as softening oil prices, reduced demand from China, and global recession contributed to the slowdown in exports. Imports grew 3%, driven by a sharp increase in gold inflows ahead of the festive ...Read More
- India to Host the Formal Meetings of the COP9’s Fund Approval Committee September 18, 2024India is set to host the 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 (Conference of Parties) Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee under the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) International Convention against Doping in Sport on September 17-18, 2024, in New Delhi. What is the International Convention against Doping in Sport? The purpose of this ...Read More
- Haryana Overtakes Punjab in GDP, West Bengal’s Decades-Long Economic Decline September 18, 2024A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), authored by EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal, highlights the relative economic performance of Indian states from 1960-61 to 2023-24. Titled “Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24,” the paper reveals that West Bengal, once holding the third-largest share of the national GDP at 10.5% in 1960-61, ...Read More
- Swachh Bharat Mission poised to enter its next decade and SHS launched September 18, 2024In 2014 Honorable Prime Minister of India launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, it has a transformative impact in our society. This year it will mark its 10th anniversary and this year Swachhata hi Seva 2024 campaign embraces the theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata’. About Swachh Bharat Mission Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a campaign launched by the Government of India. Under the ...Read More
- Rashtrapati Nilayam to Host Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav in Late September September 18, 2024Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North-East Region and the Ministry of Culture will host the first edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav from September 29 to October 6, 2024. About Kala Mahotsav The eight-day long celebration will showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage of our North-Eastern states. Visitors will get acquainted with the art, culture, crafts, and culinary ...Read More
- Indian Men’s Hockey Team Won Asian Champions Trophy 2024 September 18, 2024India’s Men’s Hockey Team clinched the 5th Title of Asian Champions Trophy in 2024, by winning a goal from Jugraj Singh, India beat China 1-0 in the final game of the tournament. Highlights of the game Harmanpreet Singh provided the assist, Jugraj Singh scored the winner as an unlikely combination gave India their fifth men’s Asian Champions Trophy title. India were frustrated by ...Read More
- Atishi Marlena Set To Be New CM of Delhi September 18, 202443 year old, Atishi Marlena from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be the new Chief Minister of state Delhi. She will replace the AAP supremo and party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Decision was taken in the meeting of member of legislative assembly. About Atishi Marlena Born to Delhi University professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi on June 8, 1981, Atishi Marlena is a ...Read More
- PM Modi launches Odisha’s Flagship Scheme Subhadra September 17, 2024Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi launched the scheme of “Subhadra”, flagship initiative of the State Government of Odisha designed to benefit the one crore women in the state. About the Subhadra Scheme Subhadra Yojana is a financial assistance to women of Odisha, ensuring their economic independence and overall well-being. The scheme is named after Goddess Subhadra, the younger sibling of ...Read More
General Studies
- First Recipient of Nobel Prize in Physics, Know the Name September 18, 2024
- GK Quiz on Telegram, Questions and Answers September 18, 2024
- Smallest Country in the World, List of Top-10 Smallest Countries September 18, 2024
- First Indian Recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award, Know His Name September 18, 2024
- Which Indian State has the Highest Number of Universities? September 17, 2024
- Deepest Metro Station in Delhi, Know the Name and Location September 17, 2024
Important Days 2024
- World Patient Safety Day 2024, Know the Date, History and Significance September 17, 2024
- On 15th September National Engineer Day was celebrated September 16, 2024
- International Day of Democracy: Know The Date, History and Significance September 16, 2024
- World Ozone Day 2024, Know Date, History and Significance September 16, 2024
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology 2024 September 16, 2024
- International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South September 16, 2024
Latest Current Affairs 2024
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