Daily Current Affairs 15th Sept, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 15th Sept, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 15th 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 15th Sept, 2024 Current affairs test.
BANKING NEWS
State Bank of India (SBI) Plans to Raise ₹7,500 Crore Through Second Tranche of Tier-II Bonds
- SBI is set to raise up to ₹7,500 crore via the second issuance of Tier-II bonds.
- The bonds will mature over 15 years.
- The issuance is structured with a base size of ₹4,000 crore and an additional greenshoe option worth ₹3,500 crore.
- In August 2024, SBI had successfully raised ₹7,500 crore through its first issuance of Basel III-compliant Tier-II bonds, which carried a coupon rate of 7.42%.
Outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Grows by $1 Billion in August 2024: RBI
- Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that India’s outward FDI commitments surged by $1 billion in August 2024, reaching $3.21 billion, compared to $2.29 billion in August 2023.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Boosts Stake in IRCTC to 9.3%
- LIC has increased its stake in Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to about 9.3%.
- This represents a 2.02% increase in its holdings between December 16, 2022, and September 11, 2024, achieved through open market purchases.
NATIONAL NEWS
PM Modi to Distribute Financial Aid for 20 Million Rural Homes Under PMAY-Grameen
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to release the first tranche of financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Grameen (PMAY-G).
- The scheme aims to construct 20 million homes in rural areas within the next five years, in addition to the 26 million homes built over the past decade.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine to Strengthen Response in Africa
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted its first approval for a vaccine against mpox, marking an important step in the fight against the disease, especially in Africa.
- The vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, has been pre-qualified, allowing global agencies like GAVI and UNICEF to procure it.
- However, limited supply remains a challenge due to the vaccine being produced by a single manufacturer.
STATE NEWS
Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to be Renamed as “Sri Vijaya Puram”
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, to “Sri Vijaya Puram.”
- The renaming is part of efforts to remove colonial associations tied to the original name, which honored British naval surveyor Archibald Blair.
APPOINTMENTS NEWS
Nehal Vora Reappointed as MD and CEO of CDSL for Another Five Years
- Nehal Vora has been reappointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Central Depository Services India (CDSL) for a second term spanning five years, from September 18, 2024, to September 17, 2029.
- Vora brings over 25 years of experience in Indian capital markets, having previously held prominent roles at organizations such as BSE, DSP Merrill Lynch, and SEBI.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
India Conducts Successful Back-to-Back Test Firings of Surface-to-Air Missiles
- India successfully carried out test launches of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on two consecutive days, September 12 and 13, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The tests were conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Navy, showcasing advancements in India’s defense capabilities.
European-Japanese Spacecraft Captures Detailed Images of Mercury at Sunrise
- BepiColombo, a joint mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), made its closest approach to Mercury, capturing highly detailed black-and-white images of the planet’s surface during sunrise.
MOUS AND AGREEMENTS NEWS
India and US Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Defence Innovation at INDUS-X Summit
- The US Department of Defence’s Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) and India’s Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), part of the Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the INDUS-X Summit in California.
- The MoU aims to bolster defence innovation cooperation, allowing both militaries to access cutting-edge technologies.
China and Maldives Sign Trade Agreement Amid Maldives’ Debt Issues
- The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) signed an MoU with the Maldivian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to promote trade and investment.
- The agreement facilitates local currency settlement for current account transactions and direct investment, although further details have not been disclosed.
Zomato Partners with IRCTC to Launch ‘Food Delivery in Trains’ Service
- Zomato has joined hands with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to introduce the “Zomato – Food Delivery in Trains” service.
- The initiative aims to improve the train travel experience by offering passengers a variety of meals delivered directly to their seats.
IMPORTANT DAYS
Engineers Day in India 2024: September 15
- India celebrates Engineers Day every year on September 15 to honor the contributions of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a Bharat Ratna awardee and distinguished Indian engineer, on his birth anniversary.
- The Government of India first declared the celebration in 1968.
International Day of Democracy 2024: September 15
- The International Day of Democracy is observed globally on September 15 each year.
- The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote and uphold democratic principles worldwide.
