Daily Current Affairs 7th Sept, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 7th Sept, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 7th Sept, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 7th Sept, 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
Khel Utsav 2024 Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- In honor of the birth anniversary of Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ National Sports Day 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting hosted “Khel Utsav 2024.”
- The event ran from August 27 to August 30, 2024, and was held at two locations: Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
International News
Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Southeast Asia
- Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia in over a decade, has caused widespread chaos across Southeast Asia. After causing destruction in the northern Philippines, the storm made landfall in southern China’s Hainan province, leading to massive evacuations and substantial damage.
- Yagi is projected to move toward Vietnam and Laos, threatening northern areas with severe weather conditions.
Defence News
India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise Varuna
- The 21st edition of the India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise, Varuna (Varuna-23), was held in two phases throughout 2023. Initiated in 1993 and formally named ‘Varuna’ in 2001, this exercise is a key strategic cooperation between the Indian and French Navies.
- Phase II took place in the Arabian Sea, with joint operations involving guided missile frigates, tankers, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and helicopters. The goal was to enhance combat capabilities, improve interoperability, and bolster regional security. Phase I occurred off India’s Western Seaboard between January 16 and 20, 2023.
5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue Held in New Delhi
- The 5th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and the Maldives took place in New Delhi on September 6, 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane, while the Maldivian side was represented by General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives National Defence Force.
- The dialogue focused on advancing bilateral defence cooperation, reviewing ongoing projects, and promoting stability in the Indian Ocean region.
Successful Launch of Agni-4 Ballistic Missile
- India successfully launched the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on September 6, 2024.
- Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile’s test launch met all operational and technical parameters, marking another milestone for India’s defence capabilities.
Summits and Conferences News
Conference on ‘Spectrum of Literacy’ Precedes International Literacy Day 2024
- In preparation for International Literacy Day 2024, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, will hold an International Conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” on September 7, 2024.
- Organized virtually by CIET, NCERT in New Delhi, the event will gather global and national experts, educators, policymakers, and literacy advocates to discuss the diverse aspects of literacy in today’s world.
Sports News
Indian Para Athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema Secures Bronze at Paris 2024 Paralympics
- Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema earned the bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
- This achievement stands as both a personal accomplishment for Sema and a significant contribution to India’s growing success in para-athletics at the global level.
Praveen Kumar’s Golden Triumph at the Paris Paralympics 2024
- Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar secured a historic gold medal in the men’s high jump T64 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
- His victory not only marked a personal milestone but also added to India’s impressive performance in the realm of para-athletics on the international stage.
Important Days
International Day of Police Cooperation 2024
- September 7 marks the International Day of Police Cooperation, a global recognition of the essential role law enforcement agencies play in ensuring security worldwide.
- The day highlights the need for international collaboration among police forces and emphasizes the importance of integrity, accountability, and oversight within law enforcement.
International Literacy Day 2024
- Since its inception in 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) has been celebrated annually on September 8th around the world.
- This observance underscores the critical importance of literacy in building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable society. It also highlights the ongoing commitment to promoting literacy as a fundamental human right and a key factor in both personal and societal development.
International Vulture Awareness Day 2024
- The first Saturday in September is designated as International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD), a global event aimed at raising awareness of the world’s most threatened group of birds. The event, first observed in September 2009, was initiated in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
- Often misunderstood, vultures play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance by acting as nature’s clean-up crew. Despite their negative associations with death, vultures are essential scavengers that provide invaluable ecological services to the environment and human communities alike.
