Daily Current Affairs English 17 September 2024

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17 September Current Affairs English 2024 

1: In which state was ‘NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail’ launched?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country’s first Vande Metro Train (‘NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail’) in Gujarat state on 16 September.

Vande Metro Train (‘NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail’) has been launched between Bhuj and Ahmedabad.

Vande Metro has been renamed as ‘NaMo Bharat Rapid Rail’. Vande Metro has been manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.

2: For whom will the MVA-BN vaccine be used?

The World Health Organization (WHO) approved the first vaccine against Mpox, named MVA-BN vaccine.

3: When is National Engineers Day celebrated?

On September 15, National Engineers Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of India’s Famous Engineer, Scholar and Politician Dr. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

4: Where was the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) organized?

4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) is being organized by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Theme – Mission 500 GW (This theme reflects India’s target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030)

5: Which mission aims to prevent sickle cell disease?

It is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder caused by genetic mutation. In this, red blood cells (RBCs) become sickle or crescent shaped instead of their normal round shape. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh, with the goal of eliminating this disease by the year 2047. The lifespan of patients suffering from this disease is significantly reduced (about 40 years on average).

 

6: 76th Emmy Awards was in the news recently?

In the 76th Emmy Awards, ‘Shogun’ dominated by winning the most awards.

Emmy Awards are given in the television industry sector, Shogun has won 18 awards including the Best Drama Series. In which Anna Sawai got the award for lead actress, Hiroyuki Sanada for lead actor and Frederick Eo Toye for direction. This has become the first series to win so many awards in a season. Apart from this, ‘Baby Reindeer’ was awarded 6 awards in the Best Anthology Series and The Bear in the Comedy category.

7: What has DRDO successfully tested recently?

DRDO has successfully tested the Zorawar Light Tank. This tank is specially designed for use in high altitude areas. It is capable of hitting any target accurately. It has been designed by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment Company.

8: What has been the name of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, changed to?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to Sri Vijay Puram. Port Blair was named after a British naval officer of the East India Company.

9: What is Polaris Dawn Mission?

This is the world’s first commercial spacewalk mission launched by SpaceX. This flight has returned successfully on Sunday. Let us tell you that the crew that went on this mission included four astronauts, during which they did 40 minutes of scientific experiments. It was a five-day mission.

10: Operation S adbhavana has been started recently

India has started Operation Sadbhavana to help the countries affected by Super Typhoon Yagi.

Recently Super Typhoon Yagi started from the Pacific Ocean, which affected countries like Thailand, Viet Nam, Laos and Myanmar.

11: BHASKAR initiative digital platform was launched by whom?

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has launched Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative digital platform. This platform has been developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Commerce and Industry ministry. This platform will act as a central hub between startups, investors, service providers, and government bodies.

 

 

 

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