Daily Current Affairs September 10, 2024- Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update) for
Stay informed about the most significant developments, key events, and national and international news of September 10, 2024, by reading the most significant current affairs.
National News
India Emerges as the World’s Second-Largest 5G Smartphone Market
Counterpoint Research has reported that India has surpassed the United States to become the world’s second-largest market for 5G smartphones, a significant development for the global telecommunications industry. This change emphasizes the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity throughout the country and India’s accelerated technological advancement.
Amit Shah is re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. Shah was re-elected as a result of the committee’s reconstitution meeting in New Delhi immediately following the establishment of the new government. From 2019 to 2024, he was the Chairperson. Shah expressed his appreciation for the unanimous support and elaborated on his vision for the role of Hindi in education and government.
State in the News
An ambitious AI city near Hyderabad to be anchored by the World Trade Centre
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the government of Telangana with the World Trade Centres’ Association to establish a World Trade Centre (WTC) within the proposed AI City near Hyderabad. This move is a significant step toward the establishment of Telangana as a global AI center. This strategic step emphasizes Telangana’s dedication to promoting innovation, attracting global investments, and establishing itself at the forefront of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
The World’s First Asian King Vulture Conservation Center was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh.
The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre was officially inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on September 6, 2024, in Bharivaisi, Campierganj Range of the Gorakhpur Forest Division. This pioneering facility is the world’s first dedicated conservation and reproduction center for the Asian King Vulture, also known as the red-headed vulture, and represents a significant milestone in wildlife conservation.
Banking News
Godrej Housing, HUDCO, and Aadhar Housing Finance are subject to penalties by the Reserve Bank of India.
Three Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have been penalized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for failing to adhere to its housing finance directives. The penalties are as follows: Godrej Housing Finance Limited and Aadhar Housing Finance Limited were each penalized Rs 5 lakh, while Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) was assessed a penalty of Rs 3.5 lakh.
RBL Bank and IndianOil Collaborate on a New Credit Card
As part of its strategy to moderately expand its credit card portfolio and improve consumer engagement, private sector lender RBL Bank has introduced the ‘Xtra Credit Card’, a new credit card in partnership with Indian Oil Corporation. The RBI is currently conducting an investigation into the accelerated expansion of the riskier unsecured credit segment. Consequently, we have implemented this action.
Economy News
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – July 2024
The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is published monthly by the Labour Bureau, which is a division of the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s office. The CPI-IW for July 2024 has increased by 1.3 points to 142.7. In July 2024, the year-on-year inflation rate is 2.15%, which is a decrease from the 7.54% rate in July 2023. In June 2024, the year-on-year inflation rate was 3.67%, a decrease from 5.57% in June 2023.
Agreements News
India and the United Arab Emirates Sign Historic Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement
During Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, a substantial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for civil nuclear cooperation was signed between India and the UAE. The agreement, which involves the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), is a significant development in bilateral relations and demonstrates a dedication to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Defence News
India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024
The 20th iteration of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise, YUDH ABHYAS-2024, was initiated on September 9, 2024, at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. Since 2004, this annual exercise has alternated between India and the United States. It is scheduled to continue until September 22, 2024, and it will exhibit a significant increase in sophistication and scope in comparison to its previous variations.
The Indian Army and IAF have signed a memorandum of understanding with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to enhance their logistics capabilities.
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara on September 09, 2024. The objective of this collaboration is to improve the logistics capabilities of personnel and ensure that they are in accordance with national development plans, including the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and the National Logistics Policy 2022. In the presence of Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the agreement was formally signed in New Delhi.
Schemes News
Five Successful Years of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojna (PM-KMY), which was initiated on September 12, 2019, has offered social security to Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) who possess property throughout India. After the age of sixty, eligible cultivators are granted a fixed monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 under this voluntary and contributory old-age pension scheme. Farmers contribute to the pension fund on a monthly basis, and the central government matches their contributions.
News Regarding Awards
Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024: India’s Cities Recognized for Air Quality Improvements
The Union Environment Ministry has awarded the “National Clean Air City” Awards as a significant acknowledgement of its efforts to combat air pollution during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024. On Saturday, this event was conducted in Jaipur as part of a national workshop commemorating the “International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.” It demonstrated the extraordinary progress that numerous Indian cities have made in enhancing their air quality.
Sports News
Complete List of Winners for the 2024 US Open
The 2024 US Open, which took place from August 19 to September 8 in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, concluded with unprecedented victories in both the men’s and women’s singles categories. Jannik Sinner of Italy and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus were the winners of the US Open, each securing their first title and extending their collection of Grand Slam accomplishments.
2024 US Open Winners
| Event | Winner (Nationalities) | Runners-UP (Nationalities) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Single | Jannik Sinner (Italy) | Taylor Fritz (USA) |
| Women’s Single | Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) | Jessica Pegula (USA) |
| Men’s Double | Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson (Both Australian) | Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz (Both from Germany) |
| Women’s Double | Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine) and Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) | Kristina Mladenovic (France) and Zhang Shuai (China) |
| Mixed Doubles | Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (Both from Italy) | Donald Young and Taylor Townsend (Both American) |
Flag Bearers for the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympics are Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal.
Harvinder Singh, a gold medal-winning archer, and Preeti Pal, a sprinter, have been selected to bear the Indian flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. This is a significant moment for Indian sports. This selection not only recognizes their exceptional accomplishments but also serves as a testament to the increasing visibility of Indian para-athletes on the international stage.
2026 Asian Games: Yogasana Secures Demonstration Sport Spot
Yogasana has been officially recognized as a demonstration sport in the impending 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This is a significant development for traditional Indian sports. This decision is a critical turning point in the international recognition of yoga as a competitive athletic discipline.
Daily Current Affairs September 10, 2024-MCQ
1. Which country has emerged as the world’s second-largest 5G smartphone market, surpassing the United States?
India
2. Who has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language in India?
Amit Shah
3. In which state is the proposed AI City, anchored by the World Trade Centre, to be established?
Telangana
4. Where was the world’s first Asian King Vulture Conservation Center inaugurated?
Uttar Pradesh
5. Which companies were penalized by the Reserve Bank of India for violating housing finance directives?
Godrej Housing Finance, Aadhar Housing Finance, and Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)
6. Which bank has collaborated with IndianOil to launch the ‘Xtra Credit Card’?
RBL Bank
7. What was the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) in July 2024?
142.7
8. Which two countries signed a historic civil nuclear energy agreement in September 2024?
India and the United Arab Emirates
9. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and the USA held in Rajasthan in September 2024?
Yudh Abhyas-2024
10. Which university did the Indian Army and Indian Air Force sign an MoU with to enhance their logistics capabilities?
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
11. When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) launched?
September 12, 2019
12. Which cities were awarded the “National Clean Air City” Awards during Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024?
Indian cities recognized for air quality improvements
13. Who were the winners of the 2024 US Open in the men’s and women’s singles categories?
Jannik Sinner (Men’s) and Aryna Sabalenka (Women’s)
14. Who were the Indian flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics?
Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal
15. Which traditional Indian sport will be a demonstration sport at the 2026 Asian Games?
Yogasana
