Daily Current Affairs, 7 September 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)
Stay informed about the most significant developments, key events, and national and international news of September 7, 2024, by reading the most significant current affairs.
National News
Khel Utsav 2024 Coordinated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand and in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ National Sports Day 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting conducted “Khel Utsav 2024” from August 27 to August 30, 2024. The event was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.
Current Events on a Global
Southeast Asia is the location of Super Typhoon Yagi.
Southeast Asia has been significantly disrupted by Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful typhoon to strike Asia in more than a decade. The typhoon caused widespread devastation and mass evacuations in southern China’s Hainan province after it devastated the northern Philippines. It is anticipated that Yagi will continue its trajectory toward Vietnam and Laos, causing severe weather conditions in the northern regions.
India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise Varuna
Varuna-23, the 21st iteration of the naval exercise between the Indian and French Navies, was conducted in 2023 in two phases. Bilateral Naval Exercise Between India and France Varuna is a critical strategic exercise that was implemented in 1993 and renamed “Varuna” in 2001. Joint operations utilizing guided missile frigates, transports, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and helicopters were conducted in the Arabian Sea during Phase II. The objective of the exercise was to strengthen interoperability, promote security, and enhance warfighting skills in the region. The initial segment took place from January 16-20, 2023, off the Western Seaboard of India.
The fifth India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue was conducted in New Delhi.
On September 6, 2024, the 5th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and the Maldives was conducted in New Delhi. The Maldivian delegation was led by General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National Defence Force, while the Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane. The meeting served as a platform for the advancement of bilateral defense cooperation, with an emphasis on the promotion of stability in the Indian Ocean region and the completion of ongoing projects.
The Agni-4 ballistic missile was successfully launched.
September 6, 2024, saw the successful test launch of the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the missile, which successfully validated all operational and technical parameters during the test.
Conferences and Summits News
International Literacy Day 2024 Precedes Conference on “Spectrum of Literacy”
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, will organize an international conference entitled “Spectrum of Literacy” on September 7, 2024, in anticipation of International Literacy Day 2024. CIET, NCERT, New Delhi will coordinate this virtual conference, which will unite global and national experts, educators, policymakers, and literacy advocates to investigate the multifaceted aspects of literacy in the contemporary world.
Sports News
Bronze Medal for Indian Para Athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
In the men’s shot put F57 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, India’s Hokato Hotozhe Sema has secured the bronze medal in a remarkable display of skill and perseverance. This accomplishment not only represents a personal milestone for Sema but also contributes to India’s increasing global success in para-athletics.
Praveen Kumar’s Golden Triumph at the Paris Paralympics 2024
Praveen Kumar, an Indian para-athlete, has secured a place in the annals of Paralympic history with his extraordinary gold medal victory in the men’s high jump T64 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Kumar not only achieves a personal milestone with this victory, but it also contributes to India’s increasing global success in para-athletics.
Significant Days International Day of Police Cooperation 2024
In recognition of the critical role of law enforcement in global security, the International Day of Police Cooperation is observed worldwide on September 7. This day underscores the necessity of a comprehensive framework to guarantee police integrity, accountability, and supervision, as well as the significance of collaboration among police forces worldwide.
2024 World Duchenne Awareness Day
The United Nations General Assembly has designated September 7th as World Duchenne Awareness Day, acknowledging the importance of DMD as one of the most prevalent pediatric genetic rare diseases. Beginning in 2024, this commemoration will be officially recognized as a United Nations Day. Progressive muscle degeneration and weakness are the hallmarks of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), an uncommon genetic disorder. The X-chromosome-linked nature of this condition predominantly affects males. DMD, which was initially characterized in detail by Dr. Duchenne de Boulogne in the 1860s, remains a subject of medical research and advocacy initiatives on a global scale.
2024 International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
Air pollution is the most significant environmental health concern of our era, with far-reaching implications for human health, climate change, economic stability, and agricultural productivity. The United Nations has declared September 7th as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, acknowledging the pressing necessity for action. This commemoration functions as a worldwide call to action, encouraging governments, corporations, civil society, and individuals to invest in #CleanAirNow.
2024 International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day (ILD) has been commemorated annually on September 8th worldwide since 1967. This day is a critical reminder to the public, practitioners, and policymakers of the critical significance of literacy in the development of a more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. The commemoration emphasizes the ongoing global dedication to the promotion of literacy as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of personal and societal development.
2024 International Vulture Awareness Day
International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is an annual event that is dedicated to increasing awareness of the world’s most endangered group of animals. It is observed on the first Saturday of September. This initiative, which originated in the United Kingdom and South Africa, has been observed since September 2009. Vultures, who are frequently misunderstood and wrongfully maligned, are essential to the preservation of ecological equilibrium. This species of birds is, in reality, the unsung heroes of the natural world, despite their association with death and perceived negative characteristics. Vultures, the sole land-dwelling obligate scavengers, render indispensable ecological services that are advantageous to both human society and the environment.
 Daily Current Affairs, 7 September 2024-MCQ
1. Which ministry coordinated Khel Utsav 2024 in New Delhi?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2. What was the significant event held from August 27 to August 30, 2024, to commemorate Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand?
Khel Utsav 2024
3. Where did Super Typhoon Yagi cause significant devastation in Southeast Asia?
Hainan province, China, and northern Philippines
4. Which two countries conducted the bilateral naval exercise “Varuna-23” in 2023?
India and France
5. What was the objective of the Varuna-23 naval exercise between India and France?
To strengthen interoperability, promote security, and enhance warfighting skills in the region
6. Where was the 5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue held?
New Delhi
7. Who led the Indian delegation at the 5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue?
Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane
8. On what date was the Agni-4 ballistic missile successfully launched?
September 6, 2024
9. Which organization developed the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)?
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
10. What was the theme of the international conference organized by the Ministry of Education on September 7, 2024?
“Spectrum of Literacy”
11. Which Indian athlete won a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Hokato Hotozhe Sema
12. In which event did Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Men’s high jump T64 final
13. On which date is the International Day of Police Cooperation observed?
September 7
14. Which genetic disorder is the focus of World Duchenne Awareness Day, observed on September 7?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
15. What is the significance of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed on September 7?
To raise awareness of air pollution as the most significant environmental health concern and encourage action for cleaner air
16. When is International Literacy Day commemorated worldwide?
September 8
17. On which day is International Vulture Awareness Day observed?
The first Saturday of September
18. What is the primary focus of International Vulture Awareness Day?
To increase awareness of the world’s most endangered group of animals, vultures, and their ecological importance.
