16th September, 2024 Current Affairs

International

Typhoon Bebinca 

• Typhoon Bebinca has struck several countries, including the Philippines and Japan, and is expected to soon hit Shanghai, China. It is the strongest storm to impact Shanghai in 75 years, posing significant danger to the region. The typhoon's path has already caused widespread concern due to its intensity and potential for severe damage.

Operation Sadbhav

• The Government of India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian relief and assistance to countries impacted by Typhoon Yagi. As part of this effort, India is sending aid to Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, expressing solidarity with these storm-hit nations. The operation underscores India's commitment to supporting neighboring countries during natural disasters.
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Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)

• Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, virtually inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) in Leh. The facility includes operational machinery for processing Pashmina wool. Additionally, training programs have been developed for essential oil extraction from flowers and bio-processing of fruits and other raw materials.

Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir

• The Honorable Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the "Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir" at 433 Industrial Training Institutes across Maharashtra. These Constitution Temples are designed to educate students about the significance and sanctity of the Indian Constitution and to promote the ideas of Dr. Bhimrao R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Constitution and Bharat Ratna awardee.

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Science & Technology

Chamran-1 research satellite

• Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit on Saturday, marking its second successful satellite launch this year. The satellite's primary mission is to test hardware and software systems related to orbital maneuvering technology.

Project Details:
Launch Vehicle: The Chamran-1 was launched into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier rocket.
Manufacturer: The Ghaem-100 rocket was built by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

VINETRA

• The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (VINETRA) was commissioned by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam. This facility will enhance submarine crew training for escape and rescue operations, improving safety standards in underwater missions.

Navika Sagar Parikrama

• Navika Sagar Parikrama II, led by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, is set to embark on a historic all-women expedition to circumnavigate the globe aboard INSV Tarini.

Key Highlights:

• Participants: Two women officers from the Indian Navy.
• Preparation: Three years of intensive training, including past trans-oceanic expeditions.
• Mentorship: Guided by Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd.), a Golden Globe Race hero.
• Logo Significance: The octagonal Navy emblem, sun, compass, and sailboat symbolize the maritime spirit of the Indian Navy.
• Mission Goals: Promote seamanship, maritime heritage, and gender equality through the challenging global circumnavigation.

Navika Sagar Parikrama I (2017-2018):

• Participants: Six-member all-women Indian Navy crew.
• Duration: 254 days (10 September 2017 – 21 May 2018).
• Port Calls: Fremantle (Australia), Lyttelton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland Islands), Cape Town (South Africa), with a technical halt at Port Louis (Mauritius).
• Distance Covered: 21,600 nautical miles (40,000 km).
• Legacy: Documented in Tarini and inspired National Geographic’s “Girls Who Sailed” campaign, celebrating stories of determination.

Economy

Minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice

• The Indian government has removed the $950 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice to boost export opportunities and support farmers' incomes. This move comes in response to falling domestic paddy prices and trade pressures. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will now oversee basmati rice exports without a floor price, ensuring fair pricing and transparency.
• The MEP of $1,200 per metric ton (MT) was initially set in August 2023 to curb rising domestic rice prices and prevent misclassification of non-basmati rice as basmati. It was reduced to $950 per MT in October 2023 after concerns that high prices were restricting exports.

Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR)

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is launching a new digital platform called Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) under the Startup India program. This platform aims to enhance India’s startup ecosystem by centralizing and simplifying collaboration among startups, investors, mentors, service providers, and government entities.

Sports

Diamond League

• Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League (DL) final in Brussels with a throw of 87.86m. He narrowly missed out on first place, falling short by just 0.01m to Andersen Peters, who secured the top spot.

Important Days
International Day for Interventional Cardiology

• Observed annually on September 16th, the International Day for Interventional Cardiology celebrates the significant advancements in cardiac care.
• The International Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South, observed on September 16th, represents a key step in addressing global challenges and reinforcing the commitment to inclusive development.

World Ozone Day 2024

• In 1994, the UN General Assembly designated September 16 as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, marking the anniversary of the Montreal Protocol's signing in 1987.

National Engineers’ Day

• India observes National Engineers’ Day on September 15th each year to honor the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned engineer and statesman. Established in 1968, this day celebrates his significant contributions to engineering and his lasting impact on India's infrastructure development.

International Day of Democracy

• Every year on September 15, the world observes International Day of Democracy, established by the UN General Assembly in 2007. This day highlights the significance of democratic principles and practices in our societies.