14 September 2024 Current Affairs English : Hindi day is celebrated on 14 September
14 September Current Affairs English 2024
1′ What has been the name of Port Blair changed to?
Recently, Port Blair, the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been renamed as ‘Shri Vijayapuram’. Home Minister Amit Shah announced this on 13 September 2024.
2: In which state is Zanskar Festival organized?
In Ladakh, the 9th edition of Zanskar Festival-2024 began on 13 September in Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh.
This festival is a medium to showcase local Traditions, Culture, and Religious Beliefs.
This festival usually takes place during the summer, when tourists can easily come here.
3: What is the TAPI pipeline project?
Afghanistan started work on a $10 billion gas pipeline (TAPI Pipeline) passing through South Asia. Through this gas pipeline, gas will reach India via Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
4: Who has become the first person to have 100 crore followers on social media platforms?
Recently footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to have 100 crore followers on social media platforms. 64 crore fans follow him on Instagram, 17 crore on Facebook, 13 crore on X and 6 crore on YouTube
5: Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2024 has been released by whom?
Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2024 has been released by International Telecommunication Union. Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) measures the efforts made by a country for cybersecurity, how the country is working for cybersecurity
6: Eastern Bridge Exercise is held between which two countries?
This exercise is conducted between India and Oman. The 7th edition of Eastern Bridge Exercise is being conducted between the Air Forces of India and Oman from 11 to 22 September, 2024 at Masirah Air Base in Oman. From India’s side, MiG-29, Jaguar and C-17 are participating in this exercise. Objective – To promote cooperation between the Air Forces of both the countries
7: Under the fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, about _______ of road will be built?
Answer : 62,500 km of road will be built Under the fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, a budget of Rs 70,125 crore has been proposed. In this, the center’s share is Rs 49,087.50 crore and the state’s share is Rs 21,037.50 crore.
8: Where was the Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) successfully tested recently?
On 12 September in Chandipur, the Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL- SRSAM) was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha in Chandipur.
The missile was tested by the Indian Navy and Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
9: Recently Global Bio-India 2024 4th Edition was inaugurated?
Global Bio-India 2024 is being organised by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.