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DAILY DOSE 16th  SEPT – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Chamran-1 Research Satellite:

  • Iran has successfully launched its research satellite, Chamran-1, into space recently.
  • Chamran-1 Research Satellite is an Iranian research satellite designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers at Iran Electronics Industries (SAIran), a defense ministry subsidiary, in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Institute and several private firms.
  • It was put into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers (341 miles) above the Earth’s surface onboard a homegrown Ghaem-100 Space Launch Vehicle (SLV).
  • The Ghaem-100 rocket, which carried the latest satellite, is manufactured by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

 

2) Restatement of Values of Judicial Life” adopted by the Supreme Court in 1997:

  • The recent visit of the Prime Minister of India to Chief Justice of India (CJI) residence has sparked controversy, particularly in the context of the “Restatement of Values of Judicial Life” adopted by the Supreme Court in 1997.
  • The ‘Restatement of Values of Judicial Life’ is a code of judicial ethics adopted by the Supreme Court, serving as a guide for an independent and fair judiciary, ensuring the impartial administration of justice.
  • Justice must not merely be done but it must also be seen to be done. Judges must avoid any actions that erode public confidence in impartiality of the judiciary.
  • Accordingly, any act of a judge of the Supreme Court or a high court, whether in official or personal capacity, which erodes the credibility of this perception, has to be avoided.

 

3) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana : In News

  • The Union Cabinet has approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
  • Health Cover for Senior Citizens under AB PM-JAY:
  • All senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income.
  • Beneficiaries Approximately 6 crore senior citizens.
  • Family-based cover of Rs 5 lakh annually.
  • An additional top-up of Rs 5 lakh annually for those already covered by AB PM-JAY.

 

4) Prime Minister unveils Vision for India as Green Hydrogen Hub:

  • The Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious vision to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export.
  • Aims to lead in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen, making India a global leader.
  • Government Initiatives: Policies, research, and international collaborations to drive the green hydrogen industry forward.
  • Investment and Job Creation: Targets ₹8 lakh crore investment and 6 lakh jobs.

5) Voters To Elect Judges At All Levels : Mexico

  • Mexico has become the first country in the world to allow voters to elect judges at all levels.
  • The reform was championed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who criticized the existing judicial system as serving the elite.
  • The reform, which faced significant protests and opposition, mandates that around 1,600 judges, including Supreme Court justices, will stand for election in 2025 or 2027.
  • Critics argue that this system may expose judges to criminal influence, particularly in a country where drug cartels hold significant power.

 

6) Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation:

  • The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, a framework aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and addressing emerging challenges in the aviation sector.
  • Hosted by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the two-day conference saw participation from 29 countries, ministers, and international organizations.
  • Prime Minister emphasized India’s transformation into an “aviation inclusive” nation, noting that 15% of India’s pilots are women, compared to the global average of 5%.
  • ICAO’s presentation on supporting Pacific Small Island Developing States and the commemoration of ICAO’s 80 years of shaping international aviation standards.

 

7) United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestinian Refugees In The Near East :

  • An Israeli strike on a UNRWA school-turned-shelter has killed at least 18 people and injured over a dozen others in Nuseirat, Gaza.
  • United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a subsidiary agency created by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1949.
  • Objective is to provide relief, health and education services for Palestinians who lost both their homes and their means of livelihood during the Arab-Israeli wars following the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
  • Beginning operations in 1950, UNRWA was originally headquartered in Beirut but was moved to Vienna in 1978.

 

8) Port Blair will be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’:

  • The Union Home Minister of India said that Port Blair will be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
  • Port Blair is the capital city and the entry point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • It was named after Archibald Blair, a naval surveyor and lieutenant in the Bombay Marine. Blair was the first officer to carry out a thorough survey of the Andaman Islands.
  • It is located on the east coast of the South Andaman Island.
  • It is also the place that hosted the first unfurling of our Tiranga by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose..

 

9) Rangeen Machhli App:

  • The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
  • Rangeen Machhli App is designed to meet the growing needs of the ornamental fisheries sector, providing crucial knowledge resources for hobbyists, aquarium shop owners and fish farmers.
  • It is developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
  • It provides multilingual information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide audience..

 

10)  Mission Mausam:

  • The Union cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over the next two years to enhance India’s ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change.
  • It includes accuracy, modelling, radars, satellites, and accurate agromet forecasts.
  • It will help equip stakeholders, including citizens, to better manage extreme weather events and climate change impacts, enhancing community resilience.
  • Components of the Mission:
  • Deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors
  • Development of enhanced Earth system models
  • A GIS-based automated decision support system for real-time data sharing.

 

 

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