7th October, 2024 Current Affairs

NATIONAL
Jal-Jagar’ Initiative Redefines Water Conservation

• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the Jal-Jagar Mahotsav at the Ravishankar Reservoir in Gangrel Dam, Dhamtari, marking a significant milestone in the state’s water conservation initiatives. This event highlights the district administration’s innovative strategies to address groundwater depletion, gaining recognition for its proactive approach.
• The Jal-Jagar initiative in Chhattisgarh is unique in its local focus, particularly aimed at groundwater recharge in Dhamtari, a district where depletion had been a critical issue.
• By involving local communities and leveraging traditional practices, this program is a grassroots complement to national missions like Jal Jeevan, which operates on a larger scale but with a similar goal of improving water access and sustainability.
• The Jal-Jagar initiative is being hailed as a significant step towards achieving broader environmental sustainability in Chhattisgarh.

A Step Towards Indigenous Defence Innovation

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 on October 7, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, marking a major milestone in advancing indigenous defence innovation. Organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) under the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Defence Production, the event brings together various stakeholders to promote collaboration and innovation in the defence ecosystem.
• Since its launch in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, iDEX has been instrumental in supporting over 450 start-ups and MSMEs, having received over 9,000 applications through 11 editions of Defence India Start-up Challenges. This initiative contributes to the larger vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, promoting self-reliance in defence technologies and strengthening India’s position in the global defence landscape.

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INTERNATIONAL
MIDORI Prize 2024 Recognizes Conservation Leaders from Kazakhstan and Peru

• The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024 has been awarded to Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru for their exemplary contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainability.
• The prize, awarded every two years by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, includes a $100,000 cash prize and a commemorative plaque. This year’s winners will be honored on October 29, 2024, at COP 16 in Cali, Colombia. Since its inception, the prize has celebrated 19 individuals from 17 countries for their commitment to biodiversity.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VSHORADS 4th Gen Missile Tested by DRDO

• The missile system was tested against high-speed aerial targets, showcasing its ability to intercept at,

1. Maximum range
2. Maximum altitude

• These critical parameters demonstrated the system’s capability for engaging fast-moving threats.
• The successful trials pave the way for Early user trials and Rapid production in a short span, aligning with the government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India).

Published date : 07 Oct 2024 05:39PM