Current Affairs of Today’s : 24 August 2024 Headlines
1: Air India fined Rs 90 lakh?
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a fine of Rs 90 lakh on Tata Group airline Air India.
The aviation company flew with unqualified crew. The regulator has also imposed a fine of Rs 12 lakh on two Air India officials for negligence.
2: In which neighboring country of India is Khadga Jatra festival celebrated?
Nepal, Khadga Jatra festival was celebrated in Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday. In this, people take out a procession wearing masks of gods and goddesses. People of Magra and Bihvokarma community participate in this festival related to the cultural heritage of Dolakha with the sacred sword of Maharaja Mukunda Sen.
3: How many players from India will participate in Paris Paralympics?
84 players from India will participate in Paris Paralympics. This is the largest contingent of India till date. This time there will be 30 more players than Tokyo 2020. Out of these 84 athletes, 23 i.e. 27.38% will be from Haryana only and like the Olympics, it will have the biggest contribution in the Paralympics too.
4: Recently two defense agreements were signed between India and America?
The country’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is on a 4-day visit to America. His visit is considered very important for promoting defense cooperation between India and America.
The agreement has been signed between the US Department of Defense (DOD) and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) of the Government of India. India is the 18th country to sign such an agreement with America.
Through the agreements, the US and India have agreed to exchange items that promote national security, such as critical goods, minerals and technology. This agreement will help in promoting bilateral defense relations as well as meeting the national security needs of both the countries.
5: Neeraj Chopra throws 89.49M in Lausanne Diamond League
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League. Neeraj threw 89.49 meters, which was his best throw in the current season.
6: How many crore people have watched the Paris Olympics in India?
The Paris Olympics has set a record of 17 crore viewership in India. This led to a 2.6-fold increase in advertising revenue compared to the previous Olympics. Viacom-18 had the broadcast rights in the country. The broadcast was done in many languages including English, Hindi, Tamil.
7: In which countries has the vaccine for lung cancer been tested recently?.
Testing of the first lung cancer vaccine has started on patients in 7 countries including Britain. It is made on m-RNA technology similar to the Kovid-19 vaccine. Like chemotherapy, it does not have the risk of damage to healthy cells. Lung cancer kills 18 lakh people every year.
8: Anil Ambani banned from stock market for 5 years
Market regulator SEBI has taken strict action against industrialist Anil Ambani and banned him from trading in the stock market for 5 years.
He has also been fined Rs 25 crore. This decision has been taken due to misappropriation of funds of Anil Ambani’s company Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL).
9: In which state will Anand Grams be built?
Now Anand Grams will be developed in Madhya Pradesh. CM Dr. Mohan Yadav announced in a review meeting of the works of Anand Department and State Anand Sansthan on Friday that on the basis of pilot project, such villages will be brought forward where feelings like goodwill, brotherhood and happiness are prominent. CM directed that the scale of happiness should be studied with the cooperation of any higher education institute or IIT of the state.