Current Affairs 29 & 30 September 2024 By GkSeries

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 28, 29 & 30 September 2024, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich in Tashkent. This BIT assures protection for investors from both countries, providing a minimum standard of treatment and non-discrimination while facilitating dispute resolution through arbitration.

Key Provisions of the BIT

The BIT includes several crucial provisions, such as:

Protection from Expropriation: Investments are safeguarded against expropriation.

Transparency and Compensation: The treaty promotes transparency in investment operations and outlines compensation protocols for losses.

Balanced Regulatory Rights: While protecting investments, the treaty maintains a balance with the state’s right to regulate, allowing adequate policy space.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Shri. L. G. Saxena launched the Dust Free Drive across the cities to combat the Air Pollution. This step looks to be important ahead of the tough and harsh air pollution in the winter in the Capital of Country.

Expectations

• It would help mitigate air pollution in the capital and prevent waterlogging in October when the rains are expected to return.
• Even if it rains, wet mud or silt has to be continuously removed to prevent it from choking drains and sewer lines.

Collection and Dumping

• The collected waste has been deposited at designated dumping sites for reprocessing and bioremediation, marking an important step toward environmental sustainability,

Comprehensive Plan for Managing Pollution

The task force will review measures against different sources of pollution, including,

• Stubble Burning: Burning of leftover crops, mainly paddy stubble, which adds to the smog.
• Vehicle Emissions: Pollution from cars, trucks, and other vehicles on the road.
• Construction Dust: Dust from building sites that pollutes the air.

The Ministry of Tourism in Government of India announced the winners of the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2024. This award competition was the 2nd edition since its launching.

What is it?

• The Best Tourism Villages Competition seeks to honor a village that best exemplifies a rural tourism destination. 
• It showcases the renowned cultural and natural assets, preserves and promotes community-based values, goods, and lifestyles of the villages in India. 
• It promotes the commitment of the villages towards sustainability in all of its aspects – economic, social, and environmental.

The award has been given into a total of 8 different categories.

1. Adventure Tourism
2. Agri Tourism
3. Community Based Tourism
4. Craft
5. Heritage
6. Responsible Tourism
7. Spiritual and Wellness
8. Vibrant Village

The Department of Science and technology (DST) in India with the collaboration with the British Council launches the initiative of “A Women in Space Leadership” (WiSLP) as a part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

Main agenda of this initiative is to focus on supporting institutions in strengthening gender-inclusive practices to foster women’s leadership space sciences through developing a strategic leadership framework.

The programme would involve building sustainable mentoring networks and enhancing scientific innovation by integrating a gender perspective into critical areas such as astrophysics and telecommunications.

This programme is underpinned by three foundational pillars,

• Intersectionality or understanding of different aspects of women’s identities
• Collaborative culturally sensitive approaches that respond to opportunities and challenges in India
• Using leadership theory from both social science and STEM to support female scientists to become more confident about their leadership abilities

Earth is set to welcome a temporary “mini-moon” in the form of a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will orbit our planet from September 29 to November 25, 2024. Discovered by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (Atlas) on August 7, 2024, this asteroid measures approximately 33 feet wide and originates from the Arjuna asteroid belt, a region filled with various space rocks. While it cannot be observed with the naked eye or typical telescopes, professional astronomers will be able to capture images of this tiny object moving rapidly across the night sky.

Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) has been inaugurated along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative. It has been developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). It has been developed near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44.

The park covers a total area of 8.23 hectares, including 2.5 hectares dedicated to social forestry. The park is designed to serve as a natural bird habitat. It is also designed to serve as a recreational space for locals and tourists. The project integrates environmental sustainability and recreational facilities.

The project was formally approved in March 2023 with a development cost of ₹14.31 crores.

Park Features

• Food Court, Restrooms, Walking path.
• Jogging cycling tracks, Watch Towers.
• Amphitheatre Platforms, Children Play Area.

The world of mathematics is set to celebrate another brilliant mind as the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize finds its recipient. This prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding contributions in mathematics, particularly those influenced by the legendary Srinivasa Ramanujan, will be bestowed upon Alexander Dunn of the Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.

The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize stands as a testament to the enduring impact of Srinivasa Ramanujan’s work on modern mathematics. Instituted in 2005 by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA), this award serves a dual purpose: to honor Ramanujan’s legacy and to encourage young mathematicians to pursue groundbreaking research.

Award Details

The prize is not just a recognition of talent but also a substantial financial boost for young researchers:

Awarding Institution: SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu, India

Prize Amount: USD 10,000 cash prize

Frequency: Awarded annually

Every year on September 30, the world comes together to observe International Translation Day, a day dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of translators and language specialists worldwide. This special occasion serves as a platform to recognize the achievements of these professionals who play a crucial role in promoting international communication, understanding, and collaboration. By facilitating dialogue and fostering mutual comprehension across linguistic boundaries, translators are instrumental in advancing and strengthening global peace and security.