Today’s Current Affairs: 18th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: September 18, 2024
MVA-BN vaccine
MVA-BN vaccine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Danish MVA-BN vaccine, making it the first approved vaccine to combat mpox. This prequalification facilitates broader and faster access to the vaccine, particularly for high-risk populations, aiming to reduce transmission and contain outbreaks. The MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, shows 76% effectiveness with […]
What Is Open Science?
What Is Open Science? UNESCO urged the application of open science principles to AI, noting that AI’s “black-box” nature and dominance by private companies limit open science. Open Science is an inclusive approach that aims to make scientific research and data openly available, accessible, and reusable for everyone. It encompasses sharing research outputs, methodologies, […]
Decline in Jute Production India
Decline in Jute Production India: Jute production is projected to decline by 20% this year due to floods in West Bengal and Assam. India produces about 70% of the world’s jute goods. West Bengal contributes about 73% of this production. 90% of jute production is consumed locally.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Anusandhan National Research Foundation: The first meeting of the governing board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was chaired by the Prime Minister. It focused on initiatives to enhance India’s research capabilities and establish a strong research culture across institutions. Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR), the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas […]
Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch
Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch: Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023. The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named […]
Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi: Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and particularly Vietnam. It is the strongest tropicalcyclone Asia has encountered till September 2024 and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane Beryl (Atlantic Ocean). It originated as a tropical storm (wind speed upto 63 kmph) in […]
RE-INVEST : Event
RE-INVEST : Event The Prime Minister inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It brings together key players in the renewable energy sector like government officials, industry leaders, investors, researchers, and policymakers. It was organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with the Confederation […]
20th Maritime State Development Council
20th Maritime State Development Council: The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) concluded recently in Goa with significant advancements in India’s maritime sector. This event brought together stakeholders from the Central Government, States, and Union Territories to resolve over 80 issues, focusing on port modernisation, maritime infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory frameworks. Key Highlights of the […]
Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030
Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030: At the 4th RE-Invest Summit, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), leading renewable energy (RE) developers, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions pledged close to $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion) to develop […]
