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DAILY DOSE 2nd  OCT – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

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DAILY DOSE 2nd  OCT – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Harpoon Missile : First Shipment

  • The first shipment of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems ordered from the United States has reportedly arrived in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • The Harpoon (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) is a United States-designed subsonic antiship cruise missile that has been in service since 1977.
  • Numerous variants have been produced since its inception, including air-, ship-, and sub-launched versions.
  • It is currently in service with the armed forces of more than 30 countries, including India.
  • It is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system.

 

2) National Mission For Clean Ganga : Meeting

  • The 57th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved key projects in various states.
  • These projects aimed towards the conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River, and, for IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities during Mahakumbh 2025.
  • Highlights:
  • The EC approved STPs in Katihar and Supaul in Bihar and Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
  • STPs purify water by removing sewage and contaminants, making it suitable to be released into natural water sources.
  • It includes the installation of an Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring System (OCEMS) for strengthening the online continuous monitoring of existing STPs in the Ganga River Basin.
  • Mahakumbh 2025 IEC Activities: To enhance cleanliness and awareness during Mahakumbh 2025, an IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activity-based project has been approved.

 

3) Tsangyang Gyatso Peak:

  • A peak in Arunachal Pradesh was named ‘Tsangyang Gyatso Peak’ after the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso on which China objected.
  • China condemned the naming of the peak calling it an illegal operation in “Chinese territory”.
  • China claims the entire Arunachal Pradesh as “South Tibet”. Beijing calls the region “Zangnan” in the Chinese language.
  • Tsangyang Gyatso was born in Tawang and lived during the 17th-18th century CE.
  • India described the naming as a tribute to Tsangyang Gyatso’s “timeless wisdom” and his contributions to the Monpa community (an ethnic group native to the Tawang region).
  • A team from National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled the 6,383-metre peak facing steep ice walls, dangerous crevasses, and a two-kilometre-long glacier.

 

4) Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav:

·     The President launched the first edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad (Hyderabad).

·     It is an eight-day festival, organised by the Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of the North-east Region (DoNER) and the Ministry of Culture.

·     It is to celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage and showcase the art, crafts, and culinary diversity of the North-Eastern states.

·     It also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and aims to connect the North-East with the southern regions of the nation.

 

5) Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park):

  • The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
  • It is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44.
  • It has fast-growing, oxygen-producing trees aimed to combat air pollution and foster a healthier environment.
  • It is designed to mimic natural ecosystems to conserve both local and migratory bird species.

 

6) Cruise Bharat Mission:

  • The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ from the Mumbai port.
  • Cruise Bharat Mission is aimed at boosting the tremendous potential of cruise tourism in the country and to propel the country’s cruise tourism industry by doubling cruise passenger traffic within five years; i.e. by 2029.
  • It will be implemented in three phases, beginning from 1 October 2024 up to 31 March 2029.
  • Phase 1 (01.10.2024 – 30.09.2025) will focus on conducting studies, master planning, and forming cruise alliances with neighbouring countries. It will also modernise existing cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations to enhance the potential of cruise circuits.

 

7) Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award For Year 2022:

  • Legendary actor Mr. Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022.
  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in the field of cinema.
  • It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • The recipient is honoured for their “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema”.

 

8) Mount Erebus:

  • Antarctica’s second largest volcano, Mount Erebus, is spewing out gold dust, which has left scientists in complete shock.
  • Mount Erebus is the world’s southernmost active volcano.
  • It is situated on Ross Island, Antarctica.
  • It was discovered in 1841 by the British explorer Sir James Clark Ross, who named it after his ship, the Erebus.

 

9) Exercise KAZIND:

  • The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.
  • Exercise KAZIND is a joint military Exercise held every year between India and Kazakhstan.
  • The Indian Armed Forces, comprising 120 personnel, are being represented by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment of Indian Army, along with other arms and services, as well as personnel from the Indian Air Force.
  • The Kazakhstan contingent will be represented mainly by personnel from Land Forces and Air Borne Assault Troopers.

 

10)  Kosi River : Severe Flood In Bihar

  • Several regions of Bihar are facing severe flooding due to the heavy release of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, following intense rainfall.
  • Kosi River is a trans boundary river which flows through China, Nepal and India.
  • It is a prominent tributary of the Ganges.
  • The river Kosi is formed by the confluence of three streams, namely the Sun Kosi, the Arun Kosi, and the Tamur Kosi, all of which have their origin in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet.

 

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