Daily Current Affairs 8th Sept, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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BANKING NEWS
International Solar Alliance and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Launch Multi-Donor Trust Fund to Promote Solar Projects
- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), part of the World Bank Group, and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have established the MIGA-ISA Solar Facility, a multi-donor trust fund.
- Aim : To accelerate global adoption of solar energy, offering concessional financing tools, including first-loss instruments and reinsurance capacity, to enhance project bankability and lower MIGA guarantee costs.
Airtel Payments Bank Teams Up with Noise and National Payments Corporation of India to Launch National Common Mobility Card -Enabled Smartwatch
- Airtel Payments Bank has collaborated with wearables maker Noise and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)-enabled smartwatch integrated with the RuPay chip.
- The smartwatch, developed by Noise, allows users to perform NCMC-enabled tap and pay transactions, bringing payment capabilities directly to the user’s wrist.
- This launch represents the second phase of the partnership between Airtel Payments Bank and Noise.
Federal Bank Unveils India’s First Facial Recognition Payment System, SmilePay™
- India’s Federal Bank has launched SmilePay™, a facial authentication technology that will enable customers to complete transactions using only their faces.
- It is a first-of-its-kind payment solution in India, utilising advanced facial authentication technology and built on UIDAI’s BHIM Aadhaar Pay.
- The product eliminates the need for traditional payment methods, offering unmatched convenience for customers and enhanced efficiency for merchants.
- SmilePay™ was launched at the Global Fintech Fest by Shalini Warrier, Executive Director, Federal Bank.
NATIONAL NEWS
International Conference “Spectrum of Literacy” Chaired by Shri Sanjay Kumar Ahead of International Literacy Day 2024
- An international conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” was chaired by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), at the CIET, NCERT, New Delhi.
- Organized by the Ministry of Education, this virtual event served as a prelude to International Literacy Day 2024, which will be celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The conference brought together global and national experts, educators, policymakers, and literacy advocates to discuss the evolving dimensions of literacy.
Introduction of BPaLM Regimen for MDR-TB under India’s National TB Elimination Program
- In alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025—five years ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goals—the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved the introduction of the BPaLM regimen for treating Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
- This novel treatment option is a significant advancement under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP).
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
2024 Edition of the Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) to Be Held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France
- The 2024 Edition of the Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) is scheduled to be organised at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France.
- This roundtable is co-organised by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Indian Government and the Natural Sciences Sector of UNESCO.
- CSAR was conceptualised and launched as a Sherpa-track initiative during the Indian G20 Presidency last year.
BUSINESS NEWS
India Overtakes China in MSCI Emerging Markets IMI: Implications for Equity Inflows
- India has recently surpassed China in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (MSCI EM IMI), according to an announcement by Morgan Stanley.
- This shift in weightage is expected to have significant impacts on the Indian equity market.
Meta Partners with Telangana Government to Drive AI Innovation in e-Governance
- Meta has announced a two-year strategic partnership with the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications (IT, E&C) of the Government of Telangana.
- This collaboration aims to leverage the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance e-governance and citizen services in the state.
DEFENCE NEWS
Indian Naval Ship Tabar and P8I Aircraft Participate in 22nd India-France Naval Exercise VARUNA in the Mediterranean sea
- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, an Indian Navy frontline stealth frigate, commanded by Captain MR Harish, visited Toulon, France from 29 August to 01 September 2024, and later participated in the 22nd edition of Exercise VARUNA from 02 to 04 September 2024 in the Mediterranean Sea.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
India Successfully Launches Agni-4 Ballistic Missile from Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha
- India successfully launched the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The test was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)
- The Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by India.
Indian Immunologicals Limited Launches Paediatric Dose of Hepatitis A Vaccine
- Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) launched its paediatric dose of India’s first indigenous Hepatitis A vaccine, Havisure.
- IIL is the only company in India to develop an indigenous Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus, which predominantly affects children and can lead to severe health complications.
United States Government Collaborates with IIT Madras Research Park on Solar and Green Hydrogen Initiatives
- The United States (US) government and IIT Madras Research Park are set to announce a partnership focusing on four key areas: solar, green hydrogen, electric vehicles and batteries, and green buildings.
- The goal is to bring together researchers, academia, and industry from both the US and India to create a collaborative ecosystem in these four areas.
SPORTS NEWS
Rajasthan Royals Appoints Rahul Dravid as Head Coach
- The Rajasthan Royals, owned by Royals Sports Group, has announced the appointment of Rahul Dravid as their new Head Coach on a multi-year contract.
Indian Athletes Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal to Lead as Flag-Bearers at Paris 2024 Paralympics Closing Ceremony
- India will be represented by archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preethi Pal as the flag-bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, scheduled.
IMPORTANT DAYS
World Literacy Day 2024: September 8
- Since 1967, World Literacy Day or International Literacy Day is observed each year on the 8th of September.
- The theme for International Literacy Day 2024 is ‘Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.”
- This day was declared by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation or UNESCO on 26th October 1966.
- International Literacy Day is observed in order to create awareness about literacy.
