India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to typhoon Yagi-affected countries – Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. Key points
Category: Current Affairs
Iran launches Chamran-1 satellite
Iran on September 14 launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards.
Greenland landslide triggered mega tsunami and caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
According to a research paper published in the journal Science, a landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth. Key points About Fjord
Mission Mausam: What is a Cloud Chamber?
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years. Mission Mausam objectives Weather management and cloud chamber Cloud seeding (Sources: ET and The Hindu)
Centre renames Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram
The Union Home Minister has announced that Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be known as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. Key points
Developmental Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank ‘Zorawar’
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar.
Govt notifies NaBFID as a public financial institution
The Government of India has notified the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) as a public financial institution under the Companies Act.
Supreme Court lays down rules for preventive detention
The Supreme Court, in the Jaseela Shaji v. The Union of India & Ors (2024) case on 12 September made it mandatory for all detaining authorities to furnish vital documents and statements to individuals placed under preventive detention. Key points
Mpemba effect
A recent research establishes a phenomenon called Mpemba effect to be existing in magnets too. the new research can bring a new perspective to thermal control in devices.
Rangeen Machhli mobile app
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
Exercise AL NAJAH 2024
The Indian Army contingent is participating in the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH.
India-Bangladesh extradition treaty
The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has announced plans to seek the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from neighbouring India. Key points
Southern Birdwing-India’s second largest butterfly species
India’s second largest butterfly species, Southern Birdwing, has been found on the satellite campus of The American College between Chathirapatti and Kadavur in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
Chokramudi Hills Neelakurinji
According to a recent report, Chokramudi Hills (Kerala), where Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) bloomed in 2014, is facing a serious threat of encroachment ahead of the next anticipated flowering season in 2026.
Mexico becomes first country to approve popular election of judges
Mexico has become the first country to allow voters to elect judges in various judicial bodies.