Today Current Affairs :- 26 August 2024 headline
1: First time reusable hybrid rocket launched
For the first time in the country, the reusable (reusable) hybrid rocket Rumi-1 was successfully launched on Saturday. Launched at 7:25 am from the Chennai coast, the rocket Rumi-1 flew to a height of 35 km in space. Three cube satellites and 50 pico satellites have been launched from the rocket.
The Rumi-1 rocket has been launched with the help of a mobile launcher in a sub-orbital trajectory. This satellite can be launched from anywhere with a mobile launcher. Mission Rumi is being described as the first mobile launch of a hybrid rocket in the world.
All these non-conventional satellites will send information by studying global warming, ozone layer and other aspects related to climate change. The rocket is equipped with generic fuel based hybrid motor and electric parachute deployer. With the help of this technology, the rocket will be able to land successfully on the ground once it takes off. Both liquid and solid have been used in the generic fuel in the rocket.
2: Which Indian cricketer has recently announced his retirement?
Dhawan played his last ODI in December 2022 against Bangladesh in Chittagong, which was also his last international match for India.
Dhawan is one of the 21 players from India who led the country in 15+ international matches.
3: PM Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan was in news recently?
It was launched on 15 November 2023. With the aim of increasing awareness in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Tribal Areas and giving information about Government Schemes, Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organizing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign and CAMPS from 23 August to 10 September, 2024 under PM-
Janman Abhiyan
4: Which National Medical Register (NMR) portal was launched?
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda has launched the National Medical Register (NMR) portal
The National Medical Register (NMR) portal will be used for the registration of all eligible MBBS Doctors in India
5: Which country won the title of the women’s event of the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship?
Indian Women won Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024 First team title with 8 medals
9 Indian Women Wrestlers participated in this competition, out of which 8 Indian Women won medals. Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024 is being organized in Amman, Jordan from 19 to 25 August
6: What is Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys Agreement?
India & United States have signed an agreement for Middle Anti Submarine Warfare, Sonobuoys
Sonobuoys are a type of censor
Under this deal, Anti-submarine weapons, its equipment and other related services will be sold to India. The total estimated cost of this deal is 52.8 Million Dollars.
7: When was the Food Safety and Standards Act passed?
In 2006, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently issued an important directive to Food Businessmen (FBIOs). It has been said that they should remove the information related to their ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ type milk and its products from the description & labels.
8: What is ‘BHISHM Cube’?
BHISHM Cube’ was designed by India to provide effective medical assistance.
The Government of India has started Bhishma Initiative under the Arogya Maitri Project.
‘BHISHM Cube’ has been built by the Union Ministry of Defense for health & medicine care to deal with emergency. ‘BHISHM Cube’ has been handed over to Ukraine during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine.
9: ‘Right to Disconnect’ law has been introduced?
In Australia, ‘Right to Disconnect’ law has recently been introduced in Australia. The aim of the ‘Right to Disconnect’ law is to promote work-life balance and prevent unpaid overtime.