September Monthly Current Affairs 2024

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• In the current series of two test matches between India and Bangladesh, Ravindra Jadeja made history by being the first left-arm spinner from India to take 300 wickets in a test match. After amassing 3000 test runs and taking 300 test wickets, the all-rounder emerged as the second-fastest player in history.
• Desi cows in Maharashtra now have the status of Rajyamata-Gomata according to the state government. This is the first time a monster has ever been given this designation. 
• The latest airline to launch in India, Shankh Air, is expected to make its debut by the end of 2024 following approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Shankh Air intends to become the first scheduled airline in the state, with hubs in Lucknow and the soon-to-be Noida International Airport, so this is a big step forward for Uttar Pradesh. 
• The BSE and NSE have declared changes to their transaction costs that will take effect on October 1, 2024. These adjustments, which affect different market segments, are in line with the July regulation from SEBI that requires all market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) to charge the same fees. 
• Honoured with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay honour for 2024, Hayao Miyazaki is a well-known Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. This honour is a significant acknowledgement of his achievements to the animation and storytelling industries.
• This distinction, which is sometimes referred to as "Asia's Nobel Prize," highlights Miyazaki's significant influence on both animation as a medium and international cultural dialogue.
• At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, India wrapped up its most successful Paralympic campaign to date, winning an incredible 29 medals. This remarkable total consisted of seven gold, nine silver, and thirteen bronze medals.
• During the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024, the Union Environment Ministry gave the "National Clean Air City" Awards as a notable acknowledgement of efforts to combat air pollution. This event highlighted the incredible progress that numerous Indian cities have made in enhancing their air quality. It was held as part of a national workshop commemorating the “International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies” in Jaipur on Saturday.
• Indian companies have received a lot of attention as a result of TIME magazine's World's Best Companies of 2024 list, which highlights their expanding significance on the international scene. This year's coveted rating, which comprises 1000 businesses worldwide, contains 22 Indian-born businesses.
• The Players of August 2024 are Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama, according to an announcement from ICC.
• According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, India has improved to the 39th rank out of 133 global countries in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. Additionally, India led the lower-middle-income economies group and was ranked first out of ten economies in the Central and Southern Asian region.
• The 2024 Hurun India Under-35 list, which celebrates the accomplishments of 150 entrepreneurs 35 years of age or under, has become a recognised acknowledgement of India's youthful entrepreneurial potential. 
• India made history in the chess world by winning gold medals in both the men's and women's team divisions at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.
• The Ministry of Labour & Employment's Labour Bureau publishes the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) monthly. 
• According to the RBI, India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 5.248 billion, reaching a record high of USD 689.235 billion until September 6, 2024. 
• India has surpassed China and is now only behind France as the sixth-largest market in the MSCI All-Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI). 
• Compared to ₹1.59 lakh crore in August 2023, India's GST collections in August 2024 totalled ₹1.75 lakh crore, a 10% YoY increase. It represents increased imports and strong domestic consumption. 
• The IMF increased its prediction for India's GDP growth in FY2024–2025 from 6.8% to 7%, a 20 basis point rise.
• The Ministry of Statistics reports that Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have experienced the highest growth in real GSDP for FY24.
• Based on a strong predicted annual growth rate of 6.7%, India's economy is expected to develop to become the third largest by fiscal 2030–31, according to a report by credit rating agency S&P Global titled "India Forward Emerging Perspectives."
• According to the Asian Development Bank's September 2024 Asian Development Outlook, India's GDP will rise by 7.2% in FY2025 and 7% in FY2024.
• Since the compensating cess is scheduled to expire in March 2026, the GST Council has established a 10-member Group of Ministers to discuss future taxes on luxury, sin, and demerit items. The group will be led by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.
• The merger request of Tata Motors Finance Limited and Tata Capital Limited, which signifies consolidation into the Tata Group's financial services, has been approved by the Competition Commission of India.
• An important turning point for the steel industry was reached when Tata Steel successfully commissioned India's largest blast furnace at its Kalinganagar facility in Odisha.
• Nepal is now the 101st nation to formally join the International Solar Alliance. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, on September 9, Nepal gave the ISA in New Delhi its Instrument of Ratification. 
• A major achievement in public health was reached when the World Health Organisation recognised Jordan as the first nation in history to eradicate leprosy.
• Following demonstrations that disrupted the upper house and stopped the discussion of the matter, Mexico became the first nation in history to permit voters to choose judges at all levels of government.
• President Joe Biden of the United States received dignitaries from Australia, Japan, and India, members of QUAD.
• Along with conducting a cooperative maritime patrol in the Pacific, China and Russia will conduct joint naval and aviation manoeuvres in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
• During the bank's ninth annual meeting in Cape Town, Dilma Rousseff, the president of the bank, formally announced that Algeria has been given permission to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
• During the bank's ninth annual meeting in Cape Town, Dilma Rousseff, the president of the bank, formally announced that Algeria has been given permission to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
• Thailand is the third country in Asia to permit same-sex unions, following Taiwan and Nepal. Marital partners of any gender will have full legal, financial, and medical rights under the measure.
• In order to coordinate land force operations in northern Europe in the event of a future armed conflict, NATO intends to establish a new land command in Finland, close to the Russian border, in 2025.
• The Prime Minister celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court of India by unveiling a commemorative postal stamp during the District Judges Conference's first session at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• At Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was introduced, taking a step towards improving nutrition knowledge and well-being across the country.
• A complete dummy exercise called "Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas" (Virus War Exercise) was conducted in the Rajasthani district of Ajmer as part of the National One Health Mission. 
• The 23rd Law Commission of India has been established for a three-year term with the approval of President Droupadi Murmu.
• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology introduced the Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack to give Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) a geographically dispersed infrastructure.
• The Election Commission of India honoured the accomplishments of two exceptional Paralympic archers while also asking for their cooperation to motivate voters all throughout the country.
• The National Award for e-Governance 2024 (Gold) has been given to the Ministry of Women and Child Development in recognition of their digital project, Poshan Tracker. 
• India's bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics was revealed by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya during his speech at the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia.
• The Department of Commerce's internet platform, the "Jan Sunwai portal," was introduced by the Union Commerce Ministry with the goal of streamlining communication between authorities and stakeholders.
• The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav website has been formally launched by Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Hon'ble Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER).
• Deepjyoti, a newborn calf, was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in Lok Kalyan Marg, North Delhi. PM Modi shared a video on X and said that the name "Deepjyoti," which means "light of the lamp," was inspired by the calf because of a distinctive light-like mark on its forehead.
• At 433 Industrial Training Institutes around Maharashtra, the Honourable Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar has dedicated the "Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir." 
• By expanding the Gaganyaan program's scope, the union cabinet has approved the construction of Bharatiya Anatriksh Station's (BAS) first unit.
• On September 16, 2024, the Prime Minister officially opened the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in India. It would run between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. This new train called the Vande Metro, stops at nine stations during its 360-kilometre journey in 5 hours and 45 minutes. 
• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet revealed that Times Travel had named Angkor Wat the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia.
• In Ujjain, President Droupadi Murmu was present at the Safai Mitra Sammelan. The government of India began the Swachhat a Hi Seva—2024 program, which included the Safai Mitra Sammelan every two weeks.
• The Indian government unveiled the AI Taxonomy e-book, the bilingual VisioNxt web platform, and the India-specific fashion trend book "Paridhi 24×25." 
• On September 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi essentially unveiled three PARAM Rudra supercomputers, highlighting the significance of technical developments for empowering the impoverished.
• The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also referred to as the High Seas Treaty, has been formally signed by India. Its objectives are to guarantee the just and equitable distribution of benefits and to encourage the preservation of marine genetic resources. 
• A major policy change has been agreed by the Rajasthan State Cabinet, which mandates a 33% reservation for women in the police service.
• In Amravati, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA). 
• In Surat, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will introduce "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari," a ground-breaking program.
• To encourage electric mobility in India, the Union Cabinet has authorised the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. 
• To encourage electric mobility in India, the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet, which is presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
• During Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to New Delhi, a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for civil nuclear cooperation was signed between India and the UAE.
• ExxonMobil and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company have announced a historic collaboration to build the largest low-carbon hydrogen facility in the world.
• In order to improve the gathering and exchange of vital meteorological and climate data in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Development Bank and UNDP have cooperated.
• At Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as the Indian Air Force's Deputy Chief of Air Staff.
• The best paddler in India, Sharath Kamal, was awarded the International Table Tennis Federation Foundation's first Indian ambassador.
• A new chapter in the history of the national team's selection committee has begun with the appointment of former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as a selector for the men's cricket squad.
• The National Crime Records Bureau and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy have chosen Senior IPS Alok Ranjan and Amit Garg as their respective heads.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has named Anurag Garg, an IPS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre and a 1993 batch member, as the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
• Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has written a report that compares the economic performance of the Indian states between 1960–1961 and 2023–2024. The study, "Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24," shows that West Bengal, which had the third-highest GDP share in the country in 1960–61 (10.5%), has been steadily declining and now makes up only 5.6% of India's GDP in 2023–24. 
• After conducting an on-site examination, the Financial Action Task Force has published its Mutual Evaluation Report on India. 2020 saw India join the FATF and be assigned to the "regular follow-up" category.
• Neeraj Chopra threw an 87.86-meter throw in Brussels to place second in the Diamond League final.
• According to a Pakistan Cricket Board release, Saleema Imtiaz has created history by being the first female Pakistani nominee for the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires.
• Beginning with the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared that prize money for men's and women's cricket teams would be equal in all World Cup competitions.
• September 19, 2024, saw an exciting conclusion to the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab.
• At the FIDE 100 prizes ceremony in Hungary, Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar received the best male and female player prizes, respectively.
• On the outskirts of Bengaluru, BCCI opened a new Centre of Excellence.
• On September 17–18, 2024, New Delhi, India will host the 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 (Conference of Parties) Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee by the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport. 
• The third edition of World Food India 2024 will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 19 to 22 and is organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
• To grow into the biggest event for the food processing and related industries in India, this esteemed occasion will unite global industry leaders.
• The Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile successfully underwent a test launch from the Chandipur, Odisha, Integrated Test Range.

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