Current Affairs & GK Weekly One Liners 09th to 15th of September 2024

Paris Paralympics 2024: Full List of Winners

India achieved its most successful Paralympic campaign ever at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, securing an impressive total of 29 medals:

  • Gold Medals: 7
  • Silver Medals: 9
  • Bronze Medals: 13

Indian Medal Winners at Paris 2024 Paralympics

No.AthleteSportEventMedal
1Avani LekharaShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Gold
2Mona AgarwalShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Bronze
3Preethi PalAthleticsWomen’s 100m T35Bronze
4Manish NarwalShootingMen’s 10m Air Pistol SH1Silver
5Rubina FrancisShootingWomen’s 10m Air Pistol SH1Bronze
6Preethi PalAthleticsWomen’s 200m T35Bronze
7Nishad KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T47Silver
8Yogesh KathuniyaAthleticsMen’s Discus Throw F56Silver
9Nitesh KumarBadmintonMen’s Singles SL3Gold
10Thulasimathi MurugesanBadmintonWomen’s Singles SU5Silver
11Manisha RamadassBadmintonWomen’s Singles SU5Bronze
12Suhas YathirajBadmintonMen’s Singles SL4Silver
13Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal DeviArcheryMixed Team Compound OpenBronze
14Sumit AntilAthleticsJavelin Throw F64Gold
15Nithya Sre SivanBadmintonWomen’s Singles SH6Bronze
16Deepthi JeevanjiAthleticsWomen’s 400m T20Bronze
17Mariyappan ThangaveluAthleticsMen’s High Jump T63Bronze
18Sharad KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T63Silver
19Ajeet SinghAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F46Silver
20Sundar Singh GurjarAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F46Bronze
21Sachin KhilariAthleticsMen’s Shot Put F46Silver
22Harvinder SinghArcheryMen’s Individual Recurve OpenGold
23DharambirAthleticsMen’s Club Throw F51Gold
24Parnav SoormaAthleticsMen’s Club Throw F51Silver
25Kapil ParmarJudoMen’s -60kg J1Bronze
26Praveen KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T64Gold
27Hokato Hotozhe SemaAthleticsMen’s Shot Put F57Bronze
28SimranAthleticsWomen’s 200m T12Bronze
29Navdeep SinghAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F41Gold

India’s Medals by Sport

SportGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Archery1012
Athletics46717
Badminton1225
Judo0011
Shooting1124
Total791329

Paris 2024 Paralympics Medals Tally

RankCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1People’s Republic of China947650220
2Great Britain494431124
3United States of America364227105
4Netherlands27171256
5Brazil25263889
18India791329

Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024

The Union Environment Ministry recognized cities for their air quality efforts during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024, held in Jaipur.

Top Performers by City Size

Major Cities (Population over 10 lakh)

  1. Surat, Gujarat: Top position for air quality improvements.
  2. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: Second place.
  3. Agra, Uttar Pradesh: Third place.

Medium-sized Cities (Population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh)

  1. Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
  2. Amravati, Maharashtra
  3. Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

Smaller Cities (Population under 3 lakh)

  1. Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
  2. Nalgonda, Telangana
  3. Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh

US Open 2024: Complete List of Winners

The 2024 US Open, held from August 19 to September 8, concluded with notable victories.

Winners List

EventWinner (Nationalities)Runners-Up (Nationalities)
Men’s SinglesJannik Sinner (Italy)Taylor Fritz (USA)
Women’s SinglesAryna Sabalenka (Belarus)Jessica Pegula (USA)
Men’s DoublesMax Purcell and Jordan Thompson (Australia)Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz (Germany)
Women’s DoublesLyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine) and Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia)Kristina Mladenovic (France) and Zhang Shuai (China)
Mixed DoublesSara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (Italy)Donald Young and Taylor Townsend (USA)

National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024

On September 11, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presided over a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan to present the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024. This prestigious event celebrated the vital contributions of nursing professionals to the healthcare system.

Background of the Awards

  • Origin and Purpose: Established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these awards aim to:
  1. Recognize exceptional services provided by nursing personnel across the country.
  2. Honor the legacy of Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse who set modern nursing standards.
  • Significance
  • Motivate nursing professionals to achieve excellence.
  • Raise awareness about the critical role of nurses in healthcare.
  • Set benchmarks for quality nursing care nationwide.

The 2024 Award Ceremony

  • Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India.
  • Presiding Dignitary: President Droupadi Murmu, highlighting the awards’ national importance.

Categories of Awards

The 2024 awards were presented in three main categories:

  1. ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife): Recognizing grassroots healthcare workers.
  2. LHV (Lady Health Visitor): Honoring supervisory nursing personnel.
  3. Nurse: Acknowledging registered nurses across various specializations.

List of Awardees

S.NoCategoryNameState/UT
1ANMSmt. Sheela MondalAndaman & Nicobar
2ANMMs. Iken LollenArunachal Pradesh
3ANMMs. Vidjeyacoumary VPuducherry
4ANMMs. Januka PandeySikkim
5ANMSmt. Anindita PramanikWest Bengal
6LHVMs. Brahmacharimayum Amusana DeviManipur
7NurseMaj Gen Ignatius Delos FloraDelhi
8NurseMs. Prem Rose SuriDelhi
9NurseDr. Tabasum Irshad HandooJammu & Kashmir
10NurseDr. NagarajaiahKarnataka
11NurseMs. Shamshad Beegum AttaladaLakshadweep
12NurseMs. Asha Wamanrao BawaneMaharashtra
13NurseMs. H MankimiMizoram
14NurseMs. Sanjukta SethiOdisha
15NurseMr. Radhey Lal SharmaRajasthan

TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024

TIME magazine released its World’s Best Companies 2024 list, which recognized 22 Indian companies among the top 1000 companies globally, underscoring India’s growing corporate influence.

TIME World’s Best Companies of 2024

RankCompany NameHeadquartersOverall ScoreIndustry
1AppleUnited States97.75IT, Electronics, Hardware & Equipment
2AccentureIreland97.70Professional Services
3MicrosoftUnited States97.65IT, Electronics, Hardware & Equipment
4BMW GroupGermany97.41Automotive Industry & Suppliers
5AmazonUnited States96.47Technology, Media & Services
6Electricite de FranceFrance96.22Utilities
7American ExpressUnited States96.08Banking & Financial Services
8Meta PlatformsUnited States96.04Technology, Media & Services
9SiemensGermany95.96Conglomerate
10JPMorgan ChaseUnited States95.93Banking & Financial Services

National Affairs

India’s Bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, announced India’s bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics during the Olympic Council of Asia’s 44th General Assembly on September 8, 2024. India will compete against several countries, including Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia, for hosting rights.

  • Greening Steel Event: The Ministry of Steel organized “Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability” on September 10 in New Delhi, gathering experts from various sectors to discuss sustainability in the steel industry.
  • Election Commission Celebrates Paralympic Achievements: At Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission honored Paralympic archers Ms. Sheetal Devi and Shri Rakesh Kumar for their bronze medal wins at the Paris Summer Paralympics, appointing them as national icons for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
  • Swami Vivekananda’s Speech Anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 132nd anniversary of Vivekananda’s speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, highlighting its message of unity and peace.

Launch of “Rangeen Machhli” App: Union Minister for Fisheries, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app to promote knowledge in ornamental fisheries during an event at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar.

  • India’s Partnership for European Hydrogen Week: India has been named the exclusive partner for the European Hydrogen Week in November 2024, showcasing its commitment to green hydrogen initiatives.
  • 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen: PM Modi inaugurated the International Conference on Green Hydrogen on September 11, aiming to position India as a leader in the global green hydrogen sector.
  • Launch of Jan Sunwai Portal: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the ‘Jan Sunwai portal’, an online platform to facilitate communication between stakeholders and authorities.

National Security Strategies Conference: Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a two-day National Security Strategies Conference 2024 in New Delhi, discussing various security challenges.

  • Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav Website Launch: Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the website for the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, aiming to promote Northeast India’s cultural richness.

States in the News

  • Telangana’s AI Hub Initiative: The Telangana government signed an MoU with the World Trade Centres’ Association to establish a World Trade Centre in the proposed AI City near Hyderabad, promoting innovation and investment.

Jatayu Conservation Center in UP: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre in Gorakhpur, dedicated to the conservation of the Asian King Vulture.

  • Akurli Bridge Inauguration in Mumbai: Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Akurli bridge on the Western Express Highway, enhancing connectivity in North Mumbai.
  • POCSO Fast Track Court in West Bengal: In response to a tragic incident, the West Bengal cabinet proposed establishing a POCSO Fast Track special court to expedite cases related to child sexual offenses.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana IV: The Union Cabinet approved the PMGSY-IV for 2024-25 to 2028-29 with a budget of ₹70,125 crore to construct 62,500 km of roads for unconnected habitations.

  • Tribal University in Maharashtra: Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan announced plans for a tribal university in Nashik to support the development of tribal students.

International Affairs

  • New Prime Minister of France: President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, as the new Prime Minister of France on September 5, 2024.
  • Algerian Presidential Election: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was re-elected with 95% of the vote, according to Algeria’s electoral authority.

Investment in Semiconductor Project: Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and India’s Adani Group will invest approximately ₹839.47 billion ($10 billion) in a semiconductor manufacturing project in Maharashtra.

  • Nepal’s New Chief of Army Staff: Ashok Raj Sigdel was sworn in as the 45th Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army.
  • Nepal Joins International Solar Alliance: Nepal became the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance as a full member.
  • Mexico’s Judicial Reform: Mexico became the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels after a constitutional amendment.
  • Biden Hosts QUAD Leaders: President Joe Biden will host leaders from India, Japan, and Australia on September 21 in Wilmington, Delaware.

79th UN General Assembly: The 79th session of the UN General Assembly began on September 10, with Philemon Yang from Cameroon as the new president.

  • Algeria Joins BRICS NDB: Algeria was authorized to join the BRICS New Development Bank during a meeting in Cape Town.

Agreements/MoUs Signed

India-UAE Civil Nuclear Cooperation MoU: India and the UAE signed a MoU for civil nuclear cooperation during Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi.

  • Strategic Agreements with UAE: India and the UAE formalized five agreements covering nuclear energy, fossil fuels, and food security.
  • Partnership for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility: ADNOC and ExxonMobil announced a partnership to develop the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility in Baytown, Texas.
  • NHA and IIT Kanpur MoU: The National Health Authority signed a MoU with IIT Kanpur to innovate in AI for health research.

National Affairs

  • Youth Olympics Bid: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced India’s bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics at the Olympic Council of Asia’s 44th General Assembly, competing against several countries.

Sustainable Steel: The Ministry of Steel hosted a conference titled “Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability” to promote sustainable practices in the steel industry.

  • Paralympic Icons: The Election Commission honored Paralympic archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar as national icons to inspire voter participation.
  • Swami Vivekananda Commemoration: PM Modi commemorated the 132nd anniversary of Vivekananda’s speech in Chicago, emphasizing its message of unity.
  • Ornamental Fisheries App: The “Rangeen Machhli” app was launched to support India’s ornamental fisheries sector.

Green Hydrogen Partnership: India was announced as the exclusive partner for the European Hydrogen Week, emphasizing green hydrogen development.

  • Jan Sunwai Portal: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched an online platform to improve communication between stakeholders and authorities.

States in the News

  • Telangana’s AI Hub: Telangana signed an MoU with the World Trade Centres‘ Association to establish a global AI hub.
  • Jatayu Conservation Center: Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the world’s first conservation center for the Asian King Vulture.

Infrastructure Development: The Union Cabinet approved PMGSY-IV to construct 62,500 kilometers of rural roads.


International Affairs

  • French Political Changes: Michel Barnier was appointed as France’s new Prime Minister amidst political uncertainty.
  • Algerian Election: President Tebboune was re-elected with 95% of the vote.

India-Israel Investment: Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group announced a $10 billion semiconductor manufacturing project in Maharashtra.


Banking/Economy News

  • SBI Asha Scholarship: SBI Foundation launched the third edition of its scholarship program to support underprivileged students.
  • RBI Penalties: The RBI imposed fines on three NBFCs for non-compliance with housing finance regulations.
  • GDP Growth Forecast: The IMF revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2024-25 to 7%, reflecting enhanced rural consumption.
  • CPI Inflation: India’s retail inflation rose slightly to 3.65% in August, remaining below the RBI’s target.

Appointments/Resignations

  • Randhir Singh was elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia.
  • Moeen Ali announced his retirement from international cricket.
  • Tuhin Kanta Pandey was appointed as the new Finance Secretary.


Defence News

  • Yudh Abhyas Exercise: The India-USA joint military exercise commenced in Rajasthan.
  • New Naval Vessels: Cochin Shipyard launched two new ships to bolster naval defense capabilities.
  • Vertical Launch Missile Test: DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the VL-SRSAM missile.


Awards and Recognitions

  • Singapore Literature Prize: Prasanthi Ram won the award for her short story “Nine Yard Sarees.”
  • Energy Efficiency Award: RINL received the National Energy Leader Award for its commitment to energy conservation.


Summits and Conferences

  • Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference: India hosted the conference to discuss aviation growth and regional connectivity.
  • BRICS Literature Forum: India participated in the forum focusing on global literature in contemporary contexts.

Ranks and Reports

  • TIME100 Most Influential in AI: TIME Magazine recognized 15 Indian or Indian-origin individuals, including Sundar Pichai (Google), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Anil Kapoor, for their contributions to AI.

IIFT Ranking: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was ranked No. 1 globally for networking in LinkedIn’s Global MBA Ranking 2024 and 51st overall among top MBA programs.

  • MSCI Index Update: India surpassed China in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, holding a weightage of 22.27%.
  • Top Travel Destination: Sri Lanka emerged as a top travel destination for Indians in 2024.

Best Countries Survey: Switzerland retained its title as the best country in the world for the third consecutive year.

  • Global Cybersecurity Index: India achieved Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024.

Sports News

  • Jannik Sinner: The world’s No. 1 tennis player won his second Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open, defeating Taylor Fritz.
  • Yogasana Recognition: Yogasana has been included as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Asian Games.
  • Intercontinental Cup: Syria defeated India 3-0 in the final of the 4th Intercontinental Cup.
  • Deepali Thapa: She became the first schoolgirl champion at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Al Ain, UAE.
  • Subroto Cup: TG English School from Manipur won the 63rd edition of the Subroto Cup.


Schemes and Committees News

  • PM-KMY: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojna provides social security to small and marginal farmers with a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000.
  • Amit Shah Reelected: Amit Shah was unanimously re-elected as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.

PAIR Program: The government announced the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research to enhance research capabilities in higher education.

  • AB PM-JAY Expansion: The Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana benefits all senior citizens aged 70 and above.
  • Fisheries Initiatives: The National Fisheries Development Program portal was launched to support fish workers and enterprises.
  • BioE3 Policy: A new policy to boost India’s biotechnology sector was approved by the Union Cabinet.
  • Mission Mausam: A ₹2,000 crore mission was approved to enhance atmospheric research and weather forecasting.
  • SEMICON India 2024: PM Modi inaugurated the SEMICON India conference to position the country as a global semiconductor hub.

E-bus and Electric Vehicle Initiatives: The government approved multiple schemes to promote electric mobility and enhance public transportation through electric buses.

  • Green Hydrogen Conference: The 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen aimed to establish India as a leader in the green hydrogen ecosystem.

Science and Technology News

  • 5G Smartphone Market: India has overtaken the United States to become the second-largest market for 5G smartphones, reflecting rapid technological growth and increasing demand for high-speed connectivity.

Important Days News

  • UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Observed on September 9, 2024, in Doha, Qatar, this event will feature a high-level panel led by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, emphasizing the importance of protecting education.
  • Hindi Diwas: Celebrated on September 14, this day marks the adoption of Hindi as an official language in India, promoting linguistic unity and cultural heritage.
  • World Ozone Day: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will host a dialogue on the theme “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action” to mark the 30th World Ozone Day.

Obituaries News

Sitaram Yechury: The prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) passed away at 72, receiving condolences from numerous political figures in India.


Miscellaneous News

  • Drone Certification: The Quality Council of India has approved the National Test House in Ghaziabad as a certification body for agricultural drones, supporting the growing drone sector in India.

New Turmeric Species: Researchers identified a new species of turmeric (Genus Curcuma) in Nagaland, as reported by the Botanical Survey of India.

  • Port Blair Renaming: Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Sri Vijaya Puram.
  • Ladakh Zanskar Festival: The 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival began in Sani, marking its significance as the first celebration since Zanskar was designated a district.

Doordarshan Anniversary: On September 15, Doordarshan celebrated its 65th anniversary, reflecting on its journey from experimental broadcasts in 1959 to becoming a major broadcasting organization.


static takeaways

Doordarshan

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Chairman: Navneet Kumar Sehgal
  • Established: 1959

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  • Administrator: Admiral D.K. Joshi
  • Established: 1956 (as a Union Territory)

Quality Council of India (QCI)

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Chairman: Jaxay Shah
  • Established: 1997

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Secretary-General: Doreen Bogdan-Martin
  • Established: 1865

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • President: Sanjiv Puri
  • Established: 1895

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat
  • Established: 1958

Cochin Shipyard

  • Headquarters: Kochi, India
  • Chairman and Managing Director: Madhu S. Nair
  • Established: 1972

Iceland

  • Capital: Reykjavik
  • President: Halla Tómasdóttir
  • Prime Minister: Bjarni Benediktsson
  • Established: 1944 (as an independent republic)

Croatia

  • Capital: Zagreb
  • President: Zoran Milanović
  • Prime Minister: Andrej Plenković
  • Established: 1991 (independence)

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

  • Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • President: Raja Randhir Singh
  • Established: 1982

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

  • Headquarters: Mumbai, India
  • Chairman: Ajay Kumar Chaudhary
  • Established: 2008

Adani Airports Holdings Limited

  • Headquarters: Ahmedabad, India
  • Chairman: Gautam Adani
  • Established: 2020 (as a subsidiary of Adani Group)

Competition Commission of India (CCI)

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Chairperson: Ravneet Kaur
  • Established: 2003

Tata Capital Limited

  • Headquarters: Mumbai, India
  • Chairman: Rajiv Sabharwal
  • Established: 2007

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)

  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India
  • Chairman and Managing Director: Sanjay Kulshrestha
  • Established: 1970

State Bank of India (SBI)

  • Headquarters: Mumbai, India
  • Chairman: Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
  • Established: 1806 (originally as Bank of Calcutta, merged into SBI in 1955)

This information serves as a quick reference for key organizations and their leadership in India and beyond.


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