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DAILY DOSE 5th OCT – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS
1) India and the US inked a pact to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chain
- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo participated in the 6th Commercial Dialogue.
- India and the US signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chain at a bilateral commercial dialogue.
- Both sides also discussed semiconductor supply chains and collaboration in and with third countries.
- The main aim of the MoU is to use the complementary strengths of both countries to ensure greater resilience in the critical minerals sector.
2) World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first test to diagnose Mpox..
- The mpox testing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) is called the Alinity m MPXV assay. It is developed by Abbott Molecular Inc.
- The test has been approved for emergency use.
- It will be very crucial in ramping up the testing capabilities in countries battling pox outbreaks.
3) World Teachers Day 2024: 5 October
- Every year on 5 October, World Teachers’ Day or International Teachers’ Day is observed.
- It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, which sets standards regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers.
- It is also celebrated to recognize the work of teachers, researchers, and professors and to honour teachers for their valuable contributions to society.
- The theme of World Teachers’ Day 2024 is “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.”
4) Jal Hi Amrit Yojana was launched by the government and major metro projects were approved
· Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, on the 100 days achievements of the Ministry, said that the government has launched the Jal Hi Amrit Yojana in its first 100 days, which aims to promote efficient water management.
· This initiative encourages States and Union Territories (UTs) to efficiently manage sewage treatment plants (STPs), ensuring production of good quality, recyclable treated water.
· Urban local bodies (ULBs) and quasi-government agencies are currently nominating STPs from their respective areas for the scheme.
5) A collaboration announced by Adani and Google to promote clean energy in India:
- A partnership announced by Adani Group and Google with the aim of enhancing their sustainability efforts and contributing to the development of clean energy in India.
- The Adani Group said it will supply renewable energy generated from a new solar-wind hybrid project located in Khavda, Gujarat, which is home to the world’s largest renewable energy facility.
- The project is expected to start commercial operations in the third quarter of 2025.
- This collaboration also aligns with Google’s ambitious goal of achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy for its operations worldwide.
6) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth Rs 56,000 cr in Maharashtra
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a day-long visit to Maharashtra.
- He launched various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors worth around 23,300 crore rupees.
- He also inaugurates the Banjara Virasat Museum. It presents the rich heritage of the Banjara community.
- He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 32,800 crore rupees at Thane.
7) India became the fourth country to have 700 billion dollars in Forex reserves.
- India has become the fourth country to surpass 700 billion US dollars in foreign reserves.
- China, Japan, and Switzerland are the other countries having more than 700 billion dollars in Forex reserves.
- India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a new all-time high of 704.885 billion dollars for the week ending September 27.
- The sharp increase in forex reserves will strengthen India’s ability to tackle global economic uncertainties.
8) Bharat Electronics and Israel Aerospace Industries formed a joint venture firm
- Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced to form of a joint venture company (JVC) named BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd.
- It will be the single point of contact (SPOC) for extending long-term product support to the medium-range surface-to-air Missile (MRSAM) systems of India’s defence forces.
- JVC has been set up to provide both technical and maintenance support.
- MRSAM is an advanced, path-breaking air and missile defence system.
9) US remained India’s biggest trading partner from January–July 2024
- Bilateral goods trade has surpassed $72 billion, and Indian exports have grown 9.3% to $48.2 billion.
- During this time, India’s top exports to the US were mineral fuels, smartphones, precious and semi-precious stones, apparel and textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
- India’s imports from the US declined from $25.9 billion to $24.6 billion.
- During the first seven months of 2024, there was a 5% decrease.
10) World Green Economy Forum, 2024:
- The World Green Economy Forum 2024, held in Dubai, brings together global leaders to address pressing environmental issues under the theme “Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress”.
- Summit held in: Dubai, UAE, on October 2nd and 3rd, 2024.
- Theme: “Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress”
- Aim is to promote global cooperation, innovation, and sustainable practices across energy, decarbonization, climate finance, and more. The forum’s goal is to drive positive transformation towards a net-zero future.
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