Today’s 19 September event: Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan 1960 meat Division of river water under the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. Decision to give water of Indus River, Chenab and Jhelum to Pakistan.
Today’s Current Affairs on 19 September 2024
1: Who has become the first woman pilot to fly the indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas?
Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman pilot to fly the indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas. She has joined the ’18 Flying Bullets’ squadron operating Tejas.
2: NPS Vatsalya Yojana was launched by which ministry?
Finance Ministry dwra NPS Vatsalya Scheme was launched on 18 September, the nodal ministry of NPS Vatsalya Scheme is the Ministry of Finance NPS Vatsalya Yojana was announced in Budget 2024 This scheme will be run under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
3: Which has become the highest grossing film in Hindi recently?
Shraddha Kapoor starrer film Stree-2 has become the highest grossing film in Hindi, leaving behind Shahrukh Khan’s film ‘Jawaan’. Jawaan had earned Rs 584 crore. Stree-2 has earned Rs 586 crore
4:Where is the first barrage of Narmada river being built?
The first barrage on the Narmada river is being built in Handia in Harda district. It is being built in Bhamauri village near Nabhikund, the heart of Narmada. A 2913 meter long barrage will be built in three phases at a cost of Rs 1193 crore. This will irrigate 35 thousand hectares of land in 72 villages of Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district. Also, 25 megawatt electricity will be produced.
5: Where was the INDUS-X summit held?
The third INDUS-X summit was held in the US. In this, joint defense innovation between India and the US was promoted. Its objective is to expand strategic technological partnerships and defense cooperation between the governments, businesses and academic institutions of the two countries.
6: Who has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal?
Senior IPS officer Amrit Mohan Prasad has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He is a 1989 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre. He is currently serving as Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
7: Bio-Ride’ Scheme was in the news recently?
In September 2024, the Cabinet has approved the ‘Bio-Ride’ scheme for research and development in biotechnology. The Bio-RIDE scheme has been prepared by Biotechnology Research and Development and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED)
8: The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed R Ravindra as the next Ambassador of India to which country?
The Ministry of External Affairs has recently appointed R Ravindra as the next Ambassador of India to Iceland. Ravindra is a 1999 batch Indian Foreign Service Officer. Ravindra is currently serving as India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Prior to this, he served in the Indian Embassy in Cairo from 2001-2003 and in Tripoli, Libya from 2003-2007.
9: When will Venus Mission be launched?
Cabinet approves ISRO’s Venus Mission ISRO’s Venus Mission is targeted to be launched in March 2028 to study Venus.
10: Which country has become the new member of NDB?
Algeria has recently become a new member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), which officially gained membership in September 2024. Before Algeria, countries like Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Egypt also joined NDB.
11: Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has recently been appointed as the Chief Justice of which state?
Suresh Kumar Kait has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has been appointed in place of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva of Madhya Pradesh High Court
12: Who organized World Food India 2024?
- “World Food India 2024” will be organized in New Delhi from 19 September “World Food India 2024” is being organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)