DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES
CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 24 SEPTEMBER 2024
Here are few important points of current affairs of 24 September 2024 which are important for various competitive exams from current point of view.
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| CURRENT AFFAIRS 23-09-2024 |
1. Vice President will visit Utter Pradesh on September 24, 2024
-The Vice-President Sri Jagdeep Dhankar will visit Gautam Buddha Nagar, uttar Pradesh on 25th September 2024.
-During his visit, he will preside over the 2nd Edition of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. The show is set to take place from September 25-29, 2024.
-The first edition of UPITS was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
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2. Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign, 2024 on 17th September, 2024
-Department of Sports which come under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, 2024 on 17th September 2024 which will end on the eve on Gandhiji's BirthDay 2nd October, 2024.
-The theme for SHS 2024, 'Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskar Swachhata' (स्वà¤ाव स्वछता, संस्कार स्वछता) means that everyone in the country has to work together and take responsibility to keep things clean, both in behavior and values.
-Three key pillars of this campaign are-
a. Sampoorna Swachhata through Shramdaan – This focuses on improving specific areas and achieving overall cleanliness by doing voluntary work.
b. Swachhata Ki Bhagidari – This encourages everyone to join cleanliness efforts through awareness and group activities.
c. Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs – These camps are organized to support and honor the cleaning workers.
The depa rtments participating are:
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3. Periodic Labour Force Survey published its annual report
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) - Annual report. The report has the data from the July, 2023 - June, 2024.
Key Findings from this report are as follows:
a. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for people aged 15 and above was 60.1% between July 2023 and June 2024. For men, it was 78.8%, and for women, it was 41.7%.
b. The overall LFPR for people aged 15 and above increased from 57.9% in July 2022 – June 2023 to 60.1% in July 2023 – June 2024. For women, it rose from 37.0% to 41.7%, and for men, it went up slightly from 78.5% to 78.8% during the same period.
c. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for people aged 15 and above was 58.2% between July 2023 and June 2024. For men, it was 76.3%, and for women, it was 40.3%.
d. The WPR for women aged 15 and above increased from 35.9% in July 2022 – June 2023 to 40.3% in July 2023 – June 2024. Overall, the WPR for people in the same age group rose from 56.0% to 58.2% during this time.
e. The Unemployment Rate (UR) for both men and women aged 15 and above was 3.2% between July 2023 and June 2024. For men, it slightly decreased from 3.3% to 3.2%, while for women, it increased from 2.9% to 3.2% during the same period.
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4. Several new initiatives launched for deaf community on sign language day - 2024
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri B.L. Verma, was the Chief Guest at the Sign Language Day-2024 celebrations today at Bhim Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary (DEPwD), was the Guest of Honour. This year’s theme is ‘Support Sign Language Rights.
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Key highlights:
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5. A two-day “Technology Showcasing and Networking Meet of CFTRI Food and Millet Technologies” at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru was organised
Event: Technology Showcasing and Networking Meet of CFTRI Food and Millet Technologies
Organizers:
- CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)
- CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)
- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)
- Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)
Location: CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
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Dates: 19-20 September 2024
Main goal: Showcase food technologies developed by CSIR-CFTRI.
Benefit: Help rural communities by creating job opportunities and supporting sustainable development.
Focus areas:
- Address challenges in food processing and farming.
- Boost economic growth and food security in rural areas.
Platform for stakeholders:
- Includes industry experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and rural community members.
Objectives:
- Share ideas on using CSIR-CFTRI technologies in rural areas.
- Promote collaboration and encourage technology use.
- Support the food industry and sustainable development.
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6. Researchers have developed catalytic droplets that will increase chemical reactions 10 times.
- Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed catalytic droplets that can increase the speed and efficiency of catalytic reactions by ten times, particularly at low substrate concentrations. This innovation could accelerate drug development and reduce healthcare costs.
- Traditionally, chemists used physical and chemical barriers to confine molecules during reactions, which could slow down these processes. In contrast, the new approach allows for barrier-free confinement of protein-metal nanocomposites within droplets formed by liquid-liquid phase separation. This method enables the molecules to move freely, enhancing catalytic efficiency significantly.
- The findings, published in the journal Nanoscale, suggest a new approach to chemical reactions that could improve industrial processes, including drug manufacturing and energy production, and lead to the development of new technologies utilizing liquid-liquid phase separation.
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7. Researchers have found a way to store light for a long time using Potassium atoms
- Researchers have found a way to store light for a long time using Potassium atoms, which can help improve quantum sensors and other technologies. While scientists have often used Rubidium and Cesium, Potassium has been harder to work with.
- Gourab Pal and Dr. Saptarishi Chaudhuri from the QuMix lab at the Raman Research Institute, along with Prof. Subhasish Dutta Gupta, used two laser lights on thermal Potassium atoms to create quantum effects. They focused on a phenomenon called Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT), which changes how light behaves in atomic media.
- The ability to store light in this way could be important for future quantum technologies, including quantum memory and communication. It also offers a method to stabilize laser frequencies without needing expensive equipment, which could be beneficial in various applications.
- The findings were published in Physica Scripta and confirm that certain theoretical models of quantum systems are accurate, even in complex cases like this one with Potassium vapors.
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8. COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM – POWER (CSIRT–POWER) facility
- Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM – POWER (CSIRT–POWER) facility at Northern Regional Power Committee, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, on 23 September, 2024.
The main goal of CSIRT-Power is to improve cybersecurity in India’s Power Sector using a structured approach.
Here are the key objectives:
- Act as the main agency for responding to and preventing cybersecurity issues in the power sector.
- Ensure quick and coordinated responses to cyber threats in this sector.
- Gather, analyze, and share information about cyber threats specific to the power industry.
- Implement proactive measures to raise cybersecurity awareness and strengthen overall security.
- Promote best practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and security policies tailored to the power sector.
- Provide cybersecurity expertise and support to related utilities.
- Enhance cybersecurity through training, developing standards, conducting incident response drills, and collaborating with educational institutions and industries.
- Encourage cooperation among stakeholders in the power sector to raise awareness and improve collective cybersecurity efforts.
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9. Startups in World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam
- Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, visited the department's pavilion at World Food India 2024 in New Delhi. He praised the technology innovations of the startups at the exhibition and launched new products created by some of these startups.
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| WORLD FOOD INDIA 2024 (IMAGE SOURCE: PIB) |
- A CEO Roundtable was held on the inaugural day of World Food India 2024, wherein the department also participated. It was co-chaired by the Union Minister for Ministry of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and the Union Minister for Ministry of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan. The department organized a knowledge session titled "Entrepreneurship and Youth Development in the Livestock Sector"
- The session aimed to explore innovative strategies for integrating youth into the livestock sector, highlight the entrepreneurial opportunities and address challenges in livestock management.
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10. Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir Campaign on 20th Sept. 2024
- The Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure, and Revenue in the Ministry of Finance organized a Medical Health Check-up Camp as part of the Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir Campaign on September 20, 2024.
- Dr. Manoj Govil, Secretary of the Department of Expenditure in the Ministry of Finance, inaugurated a Medical Health Check-up Camp as part of the Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir campaign, organized by the Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure, and Revenue.
- Two general physicians from the Rural Health Training Centre in Najafgarh and an ophthalmologist from Sharp Sight Eye Centre in New Delhi checked various health parameters at two camps set up in North Block.
- More than 100 Safai Mitras and contractual staff, who had medical blood tests earlier, were clinically assessed by the doctors based on their lab reports.
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11. First of its kind ANAB-Accredited AI Security Certification (CSPAI) Program
- CERT-In and SISA launched the Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program in India.
- This program is the first AI security certification accredited by ANAB.
- It represents a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative between CERT-In and SISA.
- The CSPAI program aims to enhance AI security certification in India.
- It helps security professionals learn how to integrate AI into business applications sustainably.
- A ceremony was held at SISA's Headquarters in Bengaluru.
- Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of CERT-In, and Mr. Dharshan Shanthamurthy, Founder and CEO of SISA, attended the event.
- They released and handed over the ANAB accredited AI Security Certification (CSPAI) certificates to cybersecurity professionals.
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12. NAVIKA SAGAR PARIKRAMA II
- The Indian Navy is preparing for the Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition, which aims to circumnavigate the globe.
- A launch event was held on September 23, 2024, in New Delhi, led by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
- The expedition will begin on October 2, 2024, with the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini, featuring two women officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A.
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- They will depart from INS Mandovi in Goa and sail over 21,600 nautical miles (approximately 40,000 km) for eight months, relying solely on wind power and without external assistance.
- The journey will take them through challenging waters, including the dangerous passages around Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, and the Cape of Good Hope.
- This expedition celebrates the bravery and skills of the officers and showcases the Indian Navy's commitment to women's empowerment (Nari Shakti).
- The first Navika Sagar Parikrama took place in 2017, marking the first Indian circumnavigation by an all-women crew.
- This second expedition is unique as it features a double-handed mode, making the officers the first from India to accomplish this feat.
- The expedition is organized by the Indian Naval Sailing Association in coordination with international maritime agencies.
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13. IPEF Supply Chain Council and Crisis Response Network meeting at Washington DC
- India participated in the first in-person IPEF Supply Chain Council and Crisis Response Network meeting in Washington, DC.
- Three action plan teams were formed focusing on:
a. Semiconductors
b. Critical minerals, especially for batteries
c. Chemicals to enhance supply chain resilience
- A sub-committee on Logistics and Movement of Goods was created to improve logistics services.
- Another sub-committee on Data and Analytics was set up to analyze supply chain risks and exposures.
- The Crisis Response Network meeting included an Emergency Simulation Exercise.
- The Supply Chain Resilience Agreement (Pillar II Agreement) under IPEF became effective on February 24, 2024.
- This agreement aims to strengthen supply chains through economic cooperation among partner countries to promote growth, peace, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Three institutional bodies were established under the agreement:
a. Supply Chain Council (SCC)
b. Crisis Response Network (CRN)
c. Labour Rights Advisory Board (LRAB)
- Bilateral meetings were held with the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South Korea to discuss views and strategies for enhancing supply chains in the region.
- The next Supply Chain Council meeting is scheduled for December 2024.
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14. Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the Sri Lankan Presidential elections
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Shri Modi expressed hope to work closely with Sri Lanka to further strengthen the multifaceted cooperation.
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| ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE(IMAGE SOURCE: THE HINDU) |
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Here’s a list of the abbreviations used in the article:
1. PIB - Press Information Bureau
2. SHS - Swachhta Hi Seva
3. SAI - Sports Authority of India
4. NSU - National Sports University
5. NADA - National Anti-Doping Agency
6. NDTL - National Dope Testing Laboratory
7. LNIPE - Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education
8. PLFS - Periodic Labour Force Survey
9. LFPR - Labour Force Participation Rate
10. WPR - Worker Population Ratio
11. UR - Unemployment Rate
12. INST - Institute of Nano Science and Technology
13. ISL - Indian Sign Language
14. CSIR - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
15. NIScPR - National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
16. UBA - Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
17. CSPAI - Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence
18. ANAB - ANSI National Accreditation Board
19. PPP - Public-Private Partnership
20. IPEF - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
21. SCC - Supply Chain Council
22. CRN - Crisis Response Network
23. LRAB - Labour Rights Advisory Board
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