September - 2024 Current Affairs

Correct Answer :   Rangeen Machhli

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Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, launched (12th Sep 2024) the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Developed by ICAR-CIFA with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the app is designed to meet the growing needs of the ornamental fisheries sector, providing crucial knowledge resources for hobbyists, aquarium shop owners, and fish farmers. The event was attended by Shri George Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, along with other senior officials.

During his address, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted the increasing importance of the ornamental fisheries sector, stating that the Ministry is placing a strong emphasis on its development, recognizing the sector’s potential for generating employment and contributing to the economy. He also stated that aquarium hobby has to be promoted in a bigger way in the country.

The "Rangeen Machhli" app provides multilingual information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide audience. Whether hobbyists are seeking guidance on fish care or farmers looking to diversify their breeds, the app offers comprehensive details on care, breeding, and maintenance practices.

One of its key features is the "Find Aquarium Shops" tool, which allows users to locate nearby aquarium shops through a dynamic directory updated by shop owners, promoting local businesses and connecting users with reliable sources for ornamental fish and aquarium-related products. In addition, the app includes educational modules for both newcomers and professionals in the ornamental fish industry. The "Basics of Aquarium Care" module covers essential topics such as types of aquariums, fishes, water filtration, lighting, feeding, day to day maintenance, while the "Ornamental Aquaculture" module focuses on breeding, rearing of different ornamental fish..

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   Iceland

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The Ministry of external affairs (MEA) has appointed Mr. R. Ravindran as the next ambassador to Iceland. He was a bureaucrat and served at many organizations and places.

Who is he?

* R. Ravindran was an Indian foreign service officer of batch 1999 and is currently serving as India’s Deputy permanent representative at the United Nations.
* He is expected to join soon at the office, stated by MEA.
* He will succeed Mr B. Shyam as an ambassador to Iceland.

Career :

* Served at the Indian embassy in Cairo from 2001-03.
* In Libya’s Tripoli from 2004 to 2007.
* He also served as India’s regional passport officer from 2007 to 2010 in Bengaluru.
* Also at India’s embassy in Colombo and Cote d’Ivoire he served for the nation

Career at UN :

* He served at India’s Permanent Mission at New York USA from 2010-13.
* After that he joined as Deputy Permanent representative at the United Nations from September 2020.

How will this be useful?

* This decision to appoint a senior diplomat as the mission head, will help the Government of India’s European free trade agreement.
* As India aims to ensure a smooth rollout of European free trade agreement to ensure robust investment flows into India from Scandinavian countries of which Iceland is a major part. Other countries in the group are Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

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On 14th September 2024, during the Hindi Diwas Celebrations and All India Official Language Conference organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Secretary, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Mr. V. Srinivas ji was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah.

This award has been given for the best performance in Official Language Hindi, to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, in the category of Ministries / Departments with less than 300 personnel, by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2023-24.

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is committed to the effective implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union and as a result of these efforts, the use of the Official Language in the Department is steadily increasing. The Department monitors the proper implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union in its sections and its attached offices/autonomous bodies. The Department is also responsible for translating from English to Hindi various materials received from various sections of the Department, such as General Orders, Rules, Standard Forms, Notifications, Resolution, Cabinet Notes, D.O. Letters issued by senior officers, administrative and other reports specified in Section 3(3) of the Official Languages ??Act, 1963 and Press Releases, etc. During the year 2023-24, the Department has made several efforts and achieved milestones to promote the widespread use of Official Language Hindi.

Hindi Advisory Committee :

There is a joint Hindi Advisory Committee of DARPG, DoPT and DoP&PW to monitor the implementation of Official Language Policy in the Ministry. Its meetings are being held in a timely manner under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of State for Personnel.

Official Language Implementation Committee :

Official Language Implementation Committee has been constituted in the Department under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. Head of the attached office of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and officers of the level of Under Secretary and above in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances are its members. Meetings of the Committee were successfully held every quarter in the Department.

In the meeting, the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union in respect of the Department and its attached offices/autonomous bodies was duly reviewed and various measures for promoting the use of Hindi were considered..

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

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Maharashtra is set to establish a Tribal University in Nashik to promote the education and development of tribal students.

The university will offer education from Kindergarten to Post-graduation, with 80% of the seats reserved for tribal students.

The governor of Maharashtra, who holds the power to establish universities under the Maharashtra University Act 1984, announced the foundation of this institution, aimed at providing quality education to improve opportunities for tribal communities.

Correct Answer :   Palestine

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Palestine has secured a significant diplomatic victory by being seated among member states at the 79th UN General Assembly session.

Despite not being a full UN member, Palestine's participation was supported by a majority of member states, with 143 votes in favour.

This move has been met with opposition from Israel, which argues that UN privileges should only be reserved for sovereign states.

This development highlights the ongoing efforts by Palestine to gain international recognition and participate in global forums.

Correct Answer :   September 11

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National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on September 11 in India to honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives protecting the nation’s forests, wildlife, and biodiversity.

This day commemorates the tragic Khejarli massacre of 1730, in which Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 363 members of her community sacrificed their lives to protect sacred Khejri trees.

This observance emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation and the sacrifices made by forest protectors throughout history.

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh is the first state in India to provide AYUSH services in all 328 of its urban primary health centres.

The state is also working on expanding these services to rural areas. Additionally, Madhya Pradesh ranks third in the number of AYUSH doctors in tribal regions, followed by Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

The state has shown significant improvement in its healthcare infrastructure, with a marked increase in sub-health and community health centres since 2005.

Correct Answer :   Three

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The Nagaland government approved the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) to three districts: Chumoukedima, Niuland, and Dimapur.

This measure introduces new regulations for residents and visitors, where some groups are exempted from the ILP, while others, particularly under Category III, will require it.

The ILP system helps control movement into specific regions, and improvements in the digital application system are expected to make the process more efficient.

Correct Answer :   Mission Mausam

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The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a ?2,000 crore investment aimed at enhancing weather forecasting and management in India.

This mission, led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, focuses on improving weather prediction accuracy using advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and related agencies, it will integrate cutting-edge radar and satellite technologies to address challenges such as the unpredictable rainfall events recently witnessed, ensuring more reliable and precise weather forecasts for the future.

Correct Answer :   Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

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The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has entered into a landmark agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to enhance cooperation in the nuclear sector.

This agreement aims to foster collaboration in key areas such as supply chain management, human resource development, nuclear consultancy, and future investments.

The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone in the nuclear cooperation between the UAE and India, opening up new avenues for mutual growth and development.