4th October, 2024 Current Affairs

NATIONAL
PM Modi Launches Gaushala with Bio-CNG Plant in MP

• Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the ‘Lal Tipara Gaushala’ with Bio-CNG plant in Gwalior and launched various development projects of Rs 685 crore in Madhya Pradesh on Swachhta Diwas. Swachhta Diwas is observed on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) every year.
• It has been set up in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
• The Gwalior Municipal Corporation (GMC), which operates the gaushala, contributed Rs 5 crore towards the plant’s construction.
• It is India’s first modern and self-reliant gaushala.
• The ‘gaushala’, or cow shelter, with the Bio-CNG plant that can produce three tonnes of natural gas per day using 100 tonnes of cow dung.
• The plant will also produce 20 tonnes of high-quality organic manure.

Cabinet Approves PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana for Sustainable Agriculture

• The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare’s proposal to consolidate various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) into two main umbrella schemes: the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana (KY).
• This strategic move aims to promote sustainable agriculture through PM-RKVY and enhance food security and agricultural self-sufficiency via KY. With a total proposed expenditure of ₹1,01,321.61 crore, these schemes will be executed by State Governments, ensuring continuity and effective implementation of existing initiatives.
• The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RAFTAAR) aims to enhance the economic viability of farming by supporting farmers, mitigating risks, and fostering agri-business entrepreneurship.

Adani and Google Partner to Boost Clean Energy in India

• In a new partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability, the Adani Group will supply renewable energy from its upcoming solar-wind hybrid project in Khavda, Gujarat, to Google starting in 2025.
• The Khavda project, located in the world’s largest renewable energy facility, is set to begin commercial operations in Q3 2025. With a strong track record in large-scale renewable projects, Adani will provide tailored energy solutions to support Google’s carbon-free energy goal and help reduce the carbon footprints of industrial clients.
• This collaboration aligns with Google’s target of achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy across its global operations and its commitment to reducing 50% of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030.

INTERNATIONAL
Bharat Electronics and Israel Aerospace Industries Form Joint Venture

• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna defense PSU, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, have established a joint venture (JV) named BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd.
•  The JV, headquartered in Delhi, aims to serve as the single point of contact for long-term product support of the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems utilized by India’s defense forces. This partnership underscores the long-standing collaboration between BEL and IAI on various strategic programs, enhancing India’s defense capabilities while aligning with the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
• The MRSAM, developed jointly by IAI and India’s DRDO, is a cutting-edge air and missile defense system designed to counter diverse aerial threats. It is currently operational with the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Israeli defense forces.

Sheinbaum Leads as Mexico’s First Woman President

• Claudia Sheinbaum made history by being sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, marking a significant milestone for the nation. Taking office after outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, her close ally from the Morena party, Sheinbaum’s leadership symbolizes a continuation of progressive policies.
• Sheinbaum is the first woman to lead Mexico, following a long history of male presidents since independence.
• She gained recognition as the first woman to serve as the mayor of Mexico City.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Launches to ISS for Science Expedition

• NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission successfully launchedfrom Space Launch Complex-40, Cape Canaveral.
• Astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will spend five months aboard the space station, conducting crucial scientific experiments.
• Crew-9, NASA’s ninth commercial crew rotation to the ISS, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a key moment in NASA’s collaboration with international and commercial partners.
• The International Space Station (ISS) is a multi-national collaborative project, serving as a unique space laboratory for scientific research and technological advancements in low Earth orbit (LEO). It has been continuously inhabited by humans since the year 2000, making it a symbol of global cooperation in space exploration. The ISS orbits the Earth at an average altitude of approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles) and travels at a speed of 28,000 km/h (17,500 mph), completing one orbit around the Earth roughly every 90 minutes.