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02 Sep 2024

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ENVIRONMENT

WWF-India Launches Tracking Initiative to Take Stock of Nature's 'Sanitation Workers'

  • WWF-India will launch an initiative that involves counting of vultures and raising awareness on the critically endangered bird species. The drive will commence on September 7 and will conclude by October 6.
  • The launch of the initiative coincides with International Vulture Awareness Day.
  • Vulture Count 2024 aims to address this crisis by systematically monitoring vulture populations. Gathering comprehensive baseline data will help track population trends, identify critical habitats, and assess the impact of environmental changes. This information will be vital for developing targeted conservation strategies and policies, and for raising public awareness and support for vulture conservation.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Indian Oil and RBL Bank Launch Co-Branded Credit Card

  • India's energy major, Indian Oil Corporation Limited launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with RBL Bank in Global Fintech Fest (GFF), Mumbai.
  • This strategic collaboration aims to provide cardholders with attractive rewards and benefits, enabling them to earn upto250 litres of free petrol annually. Customers can also manage their finances and fuel purchases through a single platform while earning valuable reward points on every transaction.
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SPORTS

Nishad Kumar Wins High Jump Silver

  • Team India athlete Nishad Kumar bagged a silver medal in the men's high jump - T47 category final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
  • With a leap of 2.04 metres, this is also Kumar's season-best performance. It noted that he bagged a silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics as well.
  • United States of America (USA) athlete Roderick Townsend-Roberts extended his lead over Kumar with a season-best jump of 2.08m and won the gold medal, and Russia's Georgii Margiev took the bronze.

Nicholas Pooran Overtakes Chris Gayle for Most T20 Sixes in a Calendar Year

  • West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most T20 sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings.
  • In total, Pooran now has 139 sixes in 58 T20 matches he has played so far in the year 2024. Gayle had hit 135 sixes in 35 T20 matches he had played in 2015.
  • With a quarter of the year still left in 2024, Pooran is sure to have his record improved from the current 139 sixes.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Hosts 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion

  • India is hosting the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 2024 'Safety 2024' from September 2 to 4 with focus on global efforts in areas such as road safety and drowning prevention.
  • The conference is being hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi; George Institute for Global Health in collaboration with the All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
  • With the theme 'Building a Safer Future for All: Equitable and Sustainable Strategies for Injury and Violence Prevention', Safety 2024 will spotlight global efforts to reduce injury and violence, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and adolescents.
  • Over three days, the international experts will share cutting-edge research, innovative practices and collaborative strategies to create safer environments and prevent injuries worldwide.
  • Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari delivered the inaugural address at the conference reflecting on the government's commitment to enhancing road safety across the nation.
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DEFENCE

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as Deputy Chief of Air Staff

  • Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.
  • After taking charge at the Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice, by laying wreath at the National War Memorial.
  • An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Singh was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on June 13, 1987.
  • He is a Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4,500 hours of flying and an alumnus of the Defence Service Staff College and National Defence College.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Writer and Social Activist K. J. Baby Passes Away

  • Writer and social activist K.J Baby, who worked for the upliftment of tribals in Wayanad, died. He was 70.
  • His body was found near his residence at Nadavayal village in the district.
  • Baby has been better known for an unconventional school 'Kanav', which he had established in 1991 for tribal students. He had also carved a niche for himself as a writer, dramatist and filmmaker.
  • Baby has been known as one of the few Malayalam writers who had made the voice of the marginalised tribals heard. His writings were considered a mirror of the brutality the community had faced through generations.
  • His major literary contributions include ' Nadugadhika', 'Mavelimantram', ' Bespurkkana', and 'Goodbye Malabar'. Mavelimantram, which bagged the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award in 1994, is reckoned as a milestone in Malayalam Dalit literature.
  • In 2021, he won the first Bharat Bhavan Award for Best Rural Drama for his play ' Nadugadhika'.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Coconut Day

  • Celebrated annually on September 2, World Coconut Day highlights the significance of coconut in our lives and promotes sustainable farming practices. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the diverse uses of coconuts and encouraging their consumption worldwide.
  • World Coconut Day, first celebrated in 2009, was established by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organisation under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
  • The APCC, representing 19 coconut-producing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, chose September 2 for this annual observance to commemorate the organisation's founding in 1969. Each year, the International Coconut Community sets a theme for the day which aims at highlighting the importance and health benefits related to coconuts.
  • The theme for this year's (2024) World Coconut Day is 'Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value', which focuses on promoting sustainability and partnerships in the coconut industry.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Legendary Animator Hayao Miyazaki Receives Prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award

  • In a momentous recognition of his contributions to the world of animation and storytelling, Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned Japanese film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, was awarded the esteemed Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This honour, often referred to as 'Asia's Nobel Prize', underscores Miyazaki's profound impact on both the art of animation and global cultural discourse.
  • Miyazaki's illustrious career spans decades, during which he has created a pantheon of beloved animated films that have captivated audiences worldwide.
  • The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, stands as one of the most prestigious honors in Asia. It was created to commemorate Ramon Magsaysay, the third President of the Philippines, who was known for his integrity in governance and public service.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

List of Top 10 US Universities Based on Forbes Rankings 2024

  • Forbes unveiled its annual rankings of U.S. universities for 2024, with Princeton University once again claiming the top spot for the second consecutive year. The prestigious institution excelled across all 14 evaluation criteria, which include educational excellence, financial aid, and career outcomes. Princeton boasts an acceptance rate of 6 percent, making it one of the most selective universities in the country.
  • The other 9 universities that made the top 10 are Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale University, University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Rice University and Cornell University.

Odisha Launches PM-USHA Programme to Boost Higher Education

  • Odisha government officially launched the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the state's higher education sector. The programme was introduced through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the state and the Union Education Ministry, in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan, and state Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.
  • Under this initiative, the central government will contribute Rs 500 crore towards the development and infrastructure of higher education institutions across Odisha. Minister Pradhan described August 31 as a landmark day for the state's educational landscape, emphasising the programme's alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the National Education Policy, 2020.
  • The PM-USHA programme is designed to ensure access, equity, and excellence in higher education throughout Odisha.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

President Unveils New Flag & Insignia of Supreme Court to Mark Its 75th Year

  • The President of India Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India to commemorate its 75th year.
  • The new flag and the insignia, symbolising justice and democracy, were conceptualised by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. The flag features the Ashok Chakra, the Inconic Supreme Court building and the book of the Constitution.
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