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Current Affairs 15 September 2024

In Current Affairs for 15 September 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT,...

In Current Affairs for 15 September 2024, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.

Current Affairs 15 September 2024

65 Years Of Doordarshan

  • Doordarshan, India’s esteemed public service broadcaster, marks its 65th anniversary on September 15, 2024.
  • Established on this date in 1959, Doordarshan has been a pillar of Indian media, fostering unity, culture, and education. From its modest start with experimental broadcasts in Delhi, it has grown into one of the world’s largest broadcasting organizations, adapting to technological advancements while upholding its public service mandate.
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  • Starting from black-and-white transmissions, Doordarshan now operates 35 channels including 6 national channels, 28 regional channels, and 1 international channel.
  • This expansion reflects its commitment to regional diversity and accessibility, ensuring that every part of India is represented in its own language. To celebrate its 65th year, DD National will broadcast a special program titled “Dil Se Doordarshan, DD@65.”

‘Constitution Temples’

  • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated ‘Constitution Temples’ at the vocational training centres in 434 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Maharashtra in an event organised in Mumbai.
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  • Mr. Dhankhar said that the Constitution is the soul of democracy and Parliament is its custodian. He added that the Constitution is to be read, understood and respected.
  • Mr. Dhankhar appealed that all institutions of the state need to work in tandem and togetherness to nature and blossom democratic values.
  • Governor of Maharashtra CP Radhakrishnan said that our country is the most vibrant democracy in the world because of the Indian constitution.
  • Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale and Minister for Skills, employment, entrepreneurship and innovation of Maharashtra Mangal Prabhat Lodha were also present at the event.

Operation CHAKRA III

  • Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its ongoing Operation CHAKRA Three, has successfully dismantled a sophisticated virtual asset and bullion-supported cybercrime network.
  • CBI has arrested a person from Mumbai in connection with the case.
  • According to the CBI, the accused has been targeting victims in foreign countries since 2022.
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  • During a search at the accused’s residential premises, 57 gold bars (100 grams each), 16 lakh rupees in cash, a mobile phone, a laptop used to manage cryptocurrencies, details of lockers, and other incriminating documents were recovered. This operation was executed in close coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US.
  • Operation Chakra-1 was a joint operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Interpol, the FBI, and police forces from several countries to combat high-tech scams and frauds in India. The operation was conducted in October 2022
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  • Operation Chakra-II
  • It was launched to fight against transnational organised cyber-enabled financial crimes in India.
  • For this, CBI has partnered with Microsoft and Amazon as well as with national and international agencies to combat and dismantle infrastructure of illegal call centres.
  • The CBI is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the USA, Cyber Crime Directorate and IFCACC of INTERPOL, the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK, Singapore Police Force and BKA of Germany to notify further leads

Culture As Standalone SDG

  • India has reiterated the need to recognise Culture as a Standalone Sustainable Development Goal at BRICS meet in Russia’s St Petersburg.
  • India has advocated for recognizing culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 global development agenda, highlighting its transformative potential in driving economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainable development.
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  • While addressing the 9th BRICS Culture Ministers meeting, Secretary of Culture Ministry, Arunish Chawla has emphasized the need to place culture at the heart of global development strategies.
  • He also highlighted the importance of creative industries, innovation, and job creation and the need for BRICS nations to leverage their collective cultural strengths to drive economic growth and social development.
  • The 4-member Indian delegation for BRICS Culture Ministers have suggested BRICS Nations to harness the power of culture as it is the key to unlock economic growth and social inclusion.

Global CyberSecurity Index 2024

  • India has jumped to Tier 1 in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), when it comes to role-modeling as part of the country’s cybersecurity commitments and resulting impacts.
  • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors. Pillars of assessment
  • Legal Measures
  • Technical Measures
  • Organizational Measures
  • Capacity Development
  • Cooperation
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  • India has claimed a spot in the Tier-1 category in the latest Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
  • With a rank of 98.49, India is one of the 47 countries that has been adjudged as a leading nation which has demonstrated commitment to robust cyber security practices.
  • The GCI found India taking strong actionable cyber security measures in all these crucial areas.
  • India’s Score in each pillar
  • Legal Measures – 20
  • Technical Measures – 20
  • Organizational Measures – 18.49
  • Capacity Development – 20
  • Cooperation – 20

National Energy Leader Award

  • Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has once again achieved excellence in energy efficiency and conservation by winning the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC).
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  • This marks the sixth consecutive year that RINL has received this accolade, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to sustainable energy practices.
  • In addition to the National Energy Leader Award, RINL also secured the “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award” for the eighth consecutive year.
  • These acknowledgments reflect RINL’s ongoing efforts in energy conservation through various initiatives: Harnessing Waste Heat Recovery Systems, Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI) in Blast Furnaces, Waste Recycling and Energy Benchmarking.
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Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre

  • India has taken a major step in improving its maritime sector by launching the Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre during the 20th Maritime State Development Council meeting in Goa.
  • This centre is expected to play a big role in managing the country’s maritime activities.
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  • Main goal of the IIMDRC is to provide a special platform for handling disputes related to the maritime industry.
  • This is important because maritime activities often involve multiple countries, different types of contracts, and various forms of transport.
  • IIMDRC will help resolve these disputes using fair and industry-led solutions. Along with the IIMDRC, the government also introduced the Indian Maritime Centre (IMC).
  • IMC will act as a policy think tank, bringing together people and organizations involved in the maritime sector. It aims to encourage innovation, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to boost the growth of India’s maritime industry.

Anmol Kharb

  • India’s rising badminton star Anmol Kharb secured her first senior international title by winning the women’s singles event at the Belgian International 2024 in Leuven.
  • What makes her achievement even more extraordinary is the fact that she entered the main draw through the qualifiers and was unseeded.
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Diamond League

  • Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished in second position in Brussels with a best throw of 87.86 m at the Diamond League Final last night. Neeraj missed out on the top spot by just a 1 cm margin.
  • Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters hurled the spear to a distance of 87.87 m to claim the top position.
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  • Julian Weber of Germany, with his best attempt of 85.97 m, finished third. Neeraj finished as runner-up in the Diamond League for the second year in a row.
  • Back in 2023, Neeraj had fallen short of defending his Diamond Trophy after losing to Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch. In that event, Neeraj had thrown 83.80m, while Vadlejch had won the title with 84.24m.

Current Affairs 15 September 2024 Question

  1. Operation Chakra-3, Is Associated With Which Institution
    A. CBI
    B. NITI Aayog
    C. WHO
    D. WTO
    ANSWER: A
  2. Operation Megh Chakra, Related To
    A. Action Against Drug Trafficking In India.
    B. Drive Against Circulation & Sharing Of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
    C. Operation Of Railway To Protect Women Travelers In Train.
    D. Operation Of The Army In The North East Under Afspa.
    ANSWER: B
  3. Where Was “2nd International Conference On Green Hydrogen” Held
    A. Lucknow
    B. Jaipur
    C. Chennai
    D. New Delhi
    ANSWER: D
  4. Which State Government Has Decided To Celebrate 17 September As ‘Praja
    Palana Day’
    A. Telangana
    B. Haryana
    C. Karnataka
    D. Gujarat
    ANSWER: A
  5. Where Was “BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting” Held
    A. Russia
    B. China
    C. India
    D. Brazil
    ANSWER: A
  6. Which State In India Has The Largest Expanse Of ‘Salt Pan Land’
    A. Gujarat
    B. Maharashtra
    C. Odisha
    D. Andhra Pradesh
    ANSWER: D
  7. Senior Citizens Of Which Age Has Been Included Under Ayushman Bharat
    Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
    A. 70 years of age or above
    B. 65 years of age or above
    C. 80 years of age or above
    D. 75 years of age or above
    ANSWER: A
  8. What Are “Tardigrades”
    A. Invertebrates
    B. Asteroid
    C. Vaccine for dengue
    D. Invasive weed
    ANSWER: A
  9. Which State Government Has Added ‘ Pittu ’ To The Sports Calendar For The
    Academic Year 2024-25
    A. Uttar Pradesh
    B. Rajasthan
    C. Gujarat
    D. Madhya Pradesh
    ANSWER: D
  10. Where Was “2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave” Organized
    A. New Delhi
    B. Kolkata
    C. Chennai
    D. Bengaluru
    ANSWER: A
  11. Which Country Will Host ‘International Cooperative Alliance General
    Assembly’
    A. India
    B. China
    C. Nepal
    D. Russia
    ANSWER: A
  12. Where Was Fifth ‘India-philippines Joint Defence Cooperation’ Meeting Held
    A. Manila
    B. New Delhi
    C. Antipolo
    D. Chennai
    ANSWER: A
  13. What Is The Total Financial Outlay Approved By The Union Cabinet For
    “Mission Mausam”
    A. Rs 1,000 crore
    B. Rs 2,000 crore
    C. Rs 3,000 crore
    D. Rs 4,000 crore
    ANSWER: B
  14. Which Ministry Launched “Trade Connect e-Platform”
    A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    B. Ministry of Science and Technology
    C. Ministry of Defence
    D. Ministry of Home Affairs
    ANSWER: A
  15. Which State Became The First To Offer AYUSH Services In All Urban Primary
    Health Centres
    A. Chhattisgarh
    B. Madhya Pradesh
    C. Odisha
    D. Gujarat
    ANSWER: B
  16. Which Non Member State Was Seated Among Member States In The 79th UN
    General Assembly Session
    A. Palestine
    B. Vatican City
    C. Taiwan
    D. Kosovo
    ANSWER: A
  17. On Which Date Is National Forest Martyrs Day Observed Annually In India
    A. August 15
    B. October 2
    C. January 26
    D. September 11
    ANSWER: D
  18. Nābhivarṣa Is The Historical Name Of Which Of The Following Countries
    A. India
    B. Myanmar
    C. China
    D. Egypt
    ANSWER: A
  19. In Which Buddhist Council, Buddhism Was Divided Into Sthaviravadins And Mahasanghikas
    A. Second Buddhist council
    B. Third Buddhist council
    C. First Buddhist council
    D. Fourth Buddhist council
    ANSWER: A
  20. Which Of Following Pala Kings Founded Vikramshila University
    A. Gopala
    B. Dharmapala
    C. Devapala
    D. Mahendrapala
    ANSWER: B

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