📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 13 Uttar October 2024
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1) Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj was appointed as the Telangana Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
➨ Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made the announcement that Siraj would be granted a Group-I government post for his service to the Indian team, including the T20 World Cup success earlier this year.
▪️Telangana :-
➨CM - A Revanth Reddy
➨KBR National Park
➨Amrabad Tiger Reserve
➨Kawal Tiger Reserve
➨ Pakhal Lake And Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Pocharam Dam And Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
2) Ahmedabad University has launched The Climate Institute to address these challenges, focusing on three key aspects of research, education and impact.
➨ The Institute is developing India's first comprehensive Climate, Energy, and Environmental education programme, preparing future leaders to tackle global climate issues.
3) Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from the sport after an illustrious career that saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles.
➨Considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Nadal's last tournament will be the Davis Cup final with Spain in November.
4) The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, as announced by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The event will bring together athletes from across the country to compete in various sports.
5) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the wallet limit for UPI Lite transactions from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000.
➨This enhancement allows users to store and transact larger amounts via UPI Lite, making it more convenient for everyday transactions.
◾️Reserve Bank of India:-
➨Headquarters:- Mumbai, Maharashtra,
➨Established:- 1 April 1935, 1934 Act.
➨Hilton Young Commission
➨ First Governor - Sir Osborne Smith
➨ First Indian Governor - Chintaman Dwarkanath Deshmukh
➨Present Governor:- Shaktikanta Das
6) Nepal’s 18-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa has set a new world record as the youngest person to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres.
➨ This record-breaking accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Mingma Gyabu 'David' Sherpa, who completed the same feat at age 30 in 2019.
7) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory, the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the highest of its kind in the world, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,300 meters in Hanle, Ladakh.
8) The Indian men's and women's teams won bronze medals in their respective events at the 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024, held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
9) Himachal Pradesh has launched the 'Sankalp' initiative under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, which is aimed at addressing drug trafficking and addiction in the state.
➨ The initiative includes establishing a model de-addiction and rehabilitation centre in Kotla Barog, Sirmaur district.
▪️ Himachal Pradesh :-
CM :- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
➠Kinnaura tribe , Lahaule Tribe, Gaddi Tribe and Gujjar Tribe
➠Sankat Mochan Temple.
➠Tara Devi Temple
➠Great Himalayan National Park
➠Pin Valley National Park
➠Simbalbara National Park
➠Inderkilla National Park
10) International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, was established by the UN to focus on gender equality, education, and healthcare, advocating for the rights of girls and inspiring global action towards a more inclusive future.
➨The theme for International Day of the Girl Child 2024 is "Girls’ vision for the future".
11) The Indian Navy and the Italian Navy conducted a historic joint exercise off the coast of Goa, marking their first-ever collaboration with Carrier Strike Groups (CSG).
12) India and the UAE have launched a new Bilateral Investment Treaty aimed at enhancing investment protection and fostering stronger economic ties between the two nations.