Daily Current Affairs September 3, 2024,, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update),
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National News
President Droupadi Murmu Unveils New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia
During the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India, a significant event that marked the evolution of India’s judiciary. The ceremony, which was witnessed by members of the judiciary from across the nation, was meant to represent the rich cultural and legal heritage of India, which was encapsulated in the newly designed symbols of the highest court.
The establishment of a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to establish a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat. This historic decision underscores India’s dedication to becoming a global centre for semiconductor manufacturing. The meeting, which took place in New Delhi on September 2, 2024, represents a significant milestone in India’s Semiconductor Mission, which was initiated in 2022 to enhance the nation’s semiconductor capabilities.
States News
Uttar Pradesh to Invest Rs 33,500 Crore in IT and ITeS Hubs
Over the next five years, the Uttar Pradesh government intends to allocate approximately Rs 33,500 crore (approximately $4 billion) to the Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sectors in order to stimulate growth. The objective of the strategy is to establish technology hubs in five main cities: Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj (Allahabad), with the goal of achieving a tenfold increase in these sectors.
News Regarding Appointments
Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as its new Managing Director for India.
Philips, a Dutch multinational conglomerate, has appointed Bharath Sesha as the Managing Director for India, effective September 1. The company’s development strategy in India will be spearheaded by Sesha, who will concentrate on the healthcare sector, where she will drive operational excellence and improve customer satisfaction. He succeeds Daniel Mazon, who has assumed a global position at Philips’ headquarters in the Netherlands.
Economy News
The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for FY25 to 7%.
The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for the Indian economy, increasing it to 7% for the fiscal year 2024-25 from the previous estimate of 6.6%. This adjustment is made in spite of a slower pace of 6.7% in the April-June quarter, which was primarily due to decreased government expenditure during national elections.
Business News Bisleri Collaborates with Goa to Enhance Waste Management
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has engaged in a partnership with the Government of Goa to enhance waste management in Mormugao, Vasco. This collaboration was further solidified at the Green Goa Summit 2024, where a Letter of Intent (LOI) was exchanged between Bisleri and the Goa State Pollution Control Board in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The partnership is designed to improve plastic waste management as part of Bisleri’s corporate social responsibility initiative, “Bottles for Change,” which emphasizes environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
RIL is the first company in India to surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in annual revenue.
The first Indian company to surpass ₹10 lakh crore in annual revenue is Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Chairman Mukesh Ambani disclosed this milestone at RIL’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Reliance attained a record consolidated turnover of ₹10,00,122 crore (USD 119.9 billion) in the financial year 2023-24, with a net profit of ₹79,020 crore (USD 9.5 billion).
Science and Technology News
Morni AI, developed by Google DeepMind, will be capable of supporting 125 Indian languages.
Google DeepMind’s India unit is leading an ambitious AI initiative known as Morni (Multimodal Representation for India), which is designed to encompass 125 Indic languages and dialects. Manish Gupta, Director of Google DeepMind India, emphasized at the Global Fintech Fest that 73 of these languages lacked an extant digital corpus. The online text representation of Hindi is a mere 0.1%, despite the fact that it is spoken by nearly 10% of the global population.
Lord’s to Host the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2025
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is scheduled to take place at the esteemed Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to June 15, 2025, with the potential to create history. The culmination of cricket’s most prestigious format will be held at the iconic venue, which is frequently referred to as the “Home of Cricket,” for the first time.
NorthEast United FC Captures the Historic Durand Cup Title
By winning their inaugural Durand Cup championship, the Guwahati-based NorthEast United Football Club secured their place in Indian football annals. In a dramatic final that culminated in a penalty shootout, they emerged victorious, defeating the defending champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), 4-3. On August 31, 2024, the contest was played at the renowned Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Bronze medals were achieved by Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar in mixed team compound archery at the 2024 Paralympics.
On September 2, 2024, the Indian combination of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won the bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery competition at the Paralympics. India has only won a medal in archery at the Paralympics twice, with their most recent victory coming in a thrilling 156-155 match against Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina.
Suhas Yathiraj Achieves a Silver Medal in Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, a para-badminton star from India, has added another achievement to his remarkable career by obtaining the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Lucas Mazur, the world champion, faced off against Suhas at the historic Stade Pierre de Coubertin when the match was played. Suhas’ exceptional performance solidified his status as one of India’s best para-athletes, despite the fact that he was left with a silver medal after a hard-fought battle.
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass Demonstrate Their Excellence at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
In the women’s singles SU5 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Indian para-badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass achieved silver and bronze medals, respectively, in a remarkable display of skill and perseverance. Their exceptional performances not only demonstrated their exceptional talent but also marked a historic occasion for Indian badminton.
Daily Current Affairs September 3, 2024-MCQ
1. What did President Droupadi Murmu unveil during the National Conference of District Judiciary?
New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia.
2. Which company was approved to establish a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat?
Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd.
3. How much investment is the Uttar Pradesh government planning for IT and ITeS hubs over the next five years?
Rs 33,500 crore.
4. Who was appointed as the new Managing Director for Philips India in September 2024?
Bharath Sesha.
5. What is the revised growth forecast for India by the World Bank for FY25?
7%.
6. Which company partnered with the Government of Goa to enhance waste management in Mormugao?
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
7. Which Indian company became the first to surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in annual revenue?
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
8. How many Indian languages will Google’s AI initiative, Morni AI, support?
125 Indian languages.
9. Where will the ICC World Test Championship Final be held in 2025?
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
10. Which football club won the Durand Cup in 2024?
NorthEast United Football Club.
11. Who won the bronze medal in mixed team compound archery at the 2024 Paralympics?
Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar.
12. Which Indian para-badminton player won a silver medal in the SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Suhas Yathiraj.
13. Which Indian para-badminton players won silver and bronze in the women’s singles SU5 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Thulasimathi Murugesan (silver) and Manisha Ramadass (bronze).
