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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
SIMBEX 2024: India-Singapore Naval Exercise Begins Off Visakhapatnam,AP
On October 23-29, 2024, the 31st edition of joint Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024 conducted off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This annual event aimed at enhancing naval cooperation between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
- The opening ceremony was conducted onboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shivalik.
- The exercise is conducted in two phases – the Harbour Phase from 23 to 25 October at Visakhapatnam,Andhrapradesh and the Sea Phase from 28 to 29 October in the Bay of Bengal.
Objective:
i.Strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Singapore.
ii.Enhancing interoperability and maritime domain awareness.
iii.Fostering cooperation to address common maritime challenges.
Participants:
IN: Shivalik-class frigate INS Shivalik, which had an MH-60R Seahawk on board, along with a Sindhughosh-class submarine, a P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, and two MiG-29K fighter jets.
RSN: Formidable-class frigate RSS Tenacious, equipped with an S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter.
Phases of Exercise:
i.Harbour Phase (October 23-25): It is conducted at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. This phase focuses on fostering interpersonal relationships through cultural exchanges and sports activities among personnel from both navies. It includes subject matter expert exchanges and pre-sail briefings.
ii.Sea Phase (October 28-29): Held in the Bay of Bengal, this phase involved advanced naval drills, including live weapon firings, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training, and tactical maneuvers. RSN has deployed its ship, RSS Tenacious, along with helicopters for these exercises.
About SIMBEX:
SIMBEX began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King and has evolved into the longest continuous naval exercise conducted by the IN with any foreign navy.This reflects the strong and lasting naval partnership between India and Singapore.
About Singapore:
Capital– Singapore City
Currency– Singapore Dollar(SGD)
Prime Minister (PM)– Lawrence Wong
MoD Signs Contract for Six Air Cushion Vehicles for ICG
On October 24, 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) entered into a Rs.387.44 crore contract with Goa based Chowgule & Company Private Limited, to procure 6 Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
- This contract falls under the ‘Buy {Indian}’ category, a classification that emphasizes purchasing from Indian companies and fostering local production.
Key points:
i.In line with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, which promotes self-reliance across sectors, these ACVs, also known as Hovercrafts, will be manufactured entirely within India.
ii.This is a significant first in the nation’s history for Air Cushion Vehicles production, marking a step forward for the indigenous shipbuilding industry
- This project not only boost the nation’s technical and manufacturing capabilities, but it also promotes growth in related sectors, especially benefiting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) segment, which will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process.
iii.The new ACVs, are intended to upgrade the operational capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), a critical agency for India’s coastal and maritime security. These vehicles are designed for multi-functional use, enhancing the Coast Guard’s versatility in various operations.
Key roles include:
- High-speed patrolling along India’s coastlines to monitor and secure the maritime environment.
- Assisting in gathering information and ensuring security across coastal areas.
- Intercepting potential threats or unauthorized vessels within Indian waters.
- Conducting rapid rescue operations for those in distress at sea.
- Offering aid to ships or crafts facing difficulties in coastal or shallow waters.
Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs):
Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs),commonly known as Hovercrafts are amphibious vehicles designed to operate over various terrains, including water, mud, sand, and ice.
- They use a cushion of high-pressure air created beneath the vehicle to hover slightly above the surface, allowing for smooth travel across multiple surfaces without direct contact.
About Indian Coast Guard (ICG):
Director General (DG)- Paramesh Sivamani
Founded: 1977
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Israel Joins Asian Development Bank as 69th Member Country
Israel has officially joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as its 69th member and 20th non-regional member with effect from 27th September 2024, after completing all membership requirements.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will represent Israel at the ADB.
Background:
i.Israel formally submitted its application for ADB membership in January 2022.
ii.The ADB Board of Governors approved Israel’s membership on 14th April 2022 through Resolution no. 414: “Membership of Israel and Increase in Authorized Capital Stock”.
ii.By joining the ADB, Israel aims to expand its influence in Asia and foster closer strategic ties and trade relationships.
ADB Membership requirements:
i.To become a member of the ADB, the prospective country must be a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) or a non-regional developed country.
ii.Membership requires approval from existing member countries, typically through a vote by the Board of Governors, which consists of representatives from all member nations.
iii.The applicant must agree to adhere to ADB’s operational policies, including commitments to economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainable growth.
About Israel:
President– Isaac Herzog
Capital– Jerusalem
Currency– Israeli New Shekel
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
NIPFP Lowers India’s GDP Growth Forecast for FY25 to 6.9-7.1%
On 25th October 2024, New Delhi (Delhi)-based Economic think tank National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) released its “FY2024-25: Mid Year Macroeconomic Review”. It has lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 6.9-7.1% for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), from its previous estimate of 7.1-7.4% during the April review.
- As per the report, Capex contracted by 19.5% during April-August 2024 compared to April-August 2023 due to election code of conduct.
i.According to the report, aggregate demand growth (GDP) in 1st Quarter (Q1: April-June) of FY25 is moderated at 6.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y), due to contraction in government spending and net exports, despite accelerated private consumption growth.
ii.The report projected that average annual inflation will remain at 4.3%, slightly higher than the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) target of 4%.
About National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP):
Chairman- Dr. Urjit Patel
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 1976
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
European Parliament Named María Corina Machado and Edmundo González as Winners for 2024 Sakharov Prize
On 24th October 2024, Roberta Metsola, President of European Parliament named María Corina Machado Parisca, the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, and Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan former presidential candidate, as the winners of ‘Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024 (Sakharov Prize)’, the highest tribute paid by the European Union (EU) to human rights work.
- This award is given in recognition of their efforts to restore democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
- The official award ceremony for the Sakharov Prize 2024 will be held on 18th December, 2024 in Strasbourg, France, during the European Parliament’s plenary session.
Maria Sharapova, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan are set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and American doubles tennis players Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan has been selected to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame – Class of 2025
- They will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Induction Celebration in Newport, Rhode Island, the United States of America (USA) from 21st to 23rd August 2025.
- Sharapova and the Bryans will join an elite group of 267 inductees from 28 countries.
About Maria Sharapova:
i.Maria Sharapova won five Grand Slam singles titles during her career and she is one of the 10 Women players who have achieved the “Career Grand Slam” in Singles.
- She won the Wimbledon in 2004, the United States (US) Open in 2006, the Australian Open in 2008 and the French Open in 2012 and 2014.
ii.She has also won the silver in women’s singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
iii.She competed on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)Tour from 2001 to 2020.
iv.She became the first Russian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in 2005 and held the position for 21 weeks.
iv.She won 36 WTA Tour Singles titles in total and three WTA doubles titles in her career.
v.She held the title as Forbes’ highest-paid female athlete in the world for 11 consecutive years(2004 to 2015).
vi.She retired from the sport at a professional level in February 2020.
About Bryan Brothers
i.Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, the identical twin brothers popularly known as the Bryan Brothers, has won a record 119 titles together, including 16 Grand Slams, 39 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000s, 1,109 match wins and the ATP Finals title four times.
ii.The also held the title of world’s top-ranked team for a record 438 weeks.
iii.They have finished as the top ranked doubles team at the ATP year-end number for a record 10 times.
iv.The Bryan brothers won Olympic gold in Men’s doubles at 2012 London Olympics and they were also a part of the U.S. Davis Cup-winning team in 2007.
About International Tennis Hall of Fame
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Dan Faber
Location – Newport, Rhode Island, the United States of America(USA)
Established– 1954
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Rashmika Mandanna Appointed as the National Ambassador to Promote Cyber Safety
Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna has been appointed as the National Ambassador for Cyber Safety by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Rashmika Mandanna will spread a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness about cyber threats, cyberbullying and Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated malicious content.
- Her personal experience with cybercrime adds credibility to her mission of promoting online safety across India.
Note: The I4C was established in 2018 by the MOHA in (New Delhi) Delhi to provide a coordinated and comprehensive framework for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to effectively address cybercrime, serving as the nodal point for combating such threats across India.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Indian Navy Launches GRSE-Built Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel, INS Abhay
The Indian Navy (IN) launched ‘Abhay’, the 7th vessel in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) series, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). The launch took place at L&T Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu (TN) and was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command/ FOC-in-C (East).
- Sandhya Pendharkar, President Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Eastern Region, launched the ship.
- The contract for constructing eight ASW SWC vessels was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in April 2019.
- This project aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, with over 80% indigenous content.
- The Arnala-class ships are set to replace the Indian Navy’s active Abhay-class ASW corvettes. They are specifically designed for anti-submarine warfare in coastal areas and can perform low-intensity maritime operations as well as mine-laying tasks.
Vessel Specifications:
- Length: Approximately 77 meters.
- Width: About 10.5 meters.
- Maximum Speed: Up to 25 knots.
- Endurance: Capable of covering 1,800 nautical miles.
Key Points:
i.The ASW SWC vessels are equipped with advanced surveillance systems, including a Hull Mounted Sonar and a Low-Frequency Variable Depth Sonar, these ships enhance underwater detection capabilities.
ii.The vessels feature a robust anti-submarine warfare suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, and mines.
iii.They are also armed with a 30 mm Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) and 12.7 mm Stabilized Remote-Control Guns, ensuring effective defense against aerial and surface threats.
iv.INS Abhay was commissioned in 1989.
iv.The 5th and 6th ships namely ‘Agray‘ and ‘Akshay‘ respectively were launched in March 2024.
About Indian Navy (IN):
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment– 1950
China Successfully Launched new satellite group – Yaogan-43 03
China successfully launched a new group of satellites known as the Yaogan-43 03 satellite group onboard the Long March-2C carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, China.
- This mission marks the 542nd flight of the Long March rocket series.
- The Yaogan-43 03 satellites are primarily intended for testing new technologies related to low-orbit constellations, which will enhance China’s capabilities in various applications, including remote sensing and communication.
SPORTS
Wrestling, Cricket, Hockey and Other Major Sports Dropped from Commonwealth Games 2026
On 22nd October 2024, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that wrestling, badminton, hockey, cricket and shooting, among other major sports, have been dropped from the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG 2026).The 23rd edition of CWG is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from 23rd July, 2026 to 2nd August, 2026.
- The excluded sports for CWG 2026 are hockey, cricket, badminton, wrestling, table tennis (TT), diving, rugby sevens, beach volleyball, mountain biking, squash and rhythmic gymnastics.
i.With this, total number of sport events has reduced to 10 compared to 19 sports events at the 2022 Birmingham CWG.
ii.CWG 2026 will now feature 10 sports including: Athletics and Para Athletics (Track & Field), Swimming and Para Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls, and Para Bowls, and 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball.
About Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF):
President- Dame Louise Martin
Headquarters- London, the United Kingdom (UK)
Established- 1932
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KKFI unveils Logo and Tagline for first-ever Kho Kho World Cup
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) unveiled the logo and tagline – #TheWorldGoesKho, for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup set to take place in 2025, during a grand event held at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The tournament is scheduled to take place from 13th to 19th January 2025 in New Delhi, Delhi. The event will witness the participation from 24 countries in both men’s and women’s competitions.
Key Points:
i.The tournament will feature 16 teams each in the men’s and women’s divisions, making it a truly global competition.
ii.The tournament will introduce new rules, including a concept called “wazir,” designed to make the game more spectator-friendly and engaging.
OBITUARY
Eminent Physicist and Padma Shri Awardee Rohini Godbole Passes Away at 71
Renowned physicist Dr. Rohini Godbole, who played a phenomenal role in both science and gender equality, passed away at the age of 71 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- With a distinguished academic career, she significantly contributed to the field of elementary particle physics and was an outspoken advocate for women in science.
About Rohini Godbole:
She was born in Pune,Maharashtra in 1952. Godbole’s academic path began at College Sir Parashurambhau (SP) College, Pune, Maharashtra, followed by a Master of Science (MSc) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where she received the institute’s silver medal.
Academic Career and Research Contributions:
i.In 1995, she joined the Centre for High Energy Physics at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, dedicating over 25 years to research there. Even after retirement in 2018, she continued as an honorary professor.
ii.A specialist in elementary particle physics, field theory, and phenomenology, she critiqued the Standard Model of particle physics and promoted research on antimatter.
iii.Her expertise also led her to contribute to accelerator design at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva,Switzerland.
Advocacy for Women in Science:
i.Godbole was an ardent advocate for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
ii.She co-authored the INSA Report: Access of Indian Women to Careers in Science,a first-of-its-kind document addressing the challenges women face in the field.
Book-To inspire future generations, she also co-edited LILAVATI’S DAUGHTERS- The Women Scientists of India (2008) along with Ram Ramaswamy,, a collection of essays on Indian women scientists.
Awards and Recognitions:
For her outstanding contributions, she received the Padma Shri in 2019, the Ordre national du Mérite (French National Order of Merit) in 2021, and Karnataka’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Science and Technology.
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Stuttering Awareness Day 2024- October 22
International Stuttering Awareness Day(ISAD) also known as International Stammering Awareness Day is annually observed across the globe on 22 October to raise awareness about stuttering (a speech disorder), promote understanding and support those affected by this disorder.
i.The theme of ISAD 2024 is- “The Power Of Listening – People Who Stutter Have the Unique Opportunity to Teach the World to Listen.”
ii.Since 2009, the Sea-Green Ribbon has been used as a stuttering awareness ribbon for ISAD
iii.In 1998, the European league of Stuttering Associations (ELSA), the IFA, and the International Stuttering Association (ISA) declared the 22nd October of every year as “International Stuttering Awareness Day”
- The first ISAD was observed on 22 October 1998.
About International Stuttering Association (ISA):
Chair– Douglas Scott
Headquarters– Minnesota, the United States of America(USA)
Founded -1995
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United Nations Day 2024 – October 24
The United Nations (UN) Day is annually observed across the globe on 24th October to mark the anniversary of the day on which the UN Charter entered into force in 1945.
- 24th October 2024 marks the 79th Anniversary of the foundation of the UN.
Background:
On October 31, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/168(II) and proclaimed the 24th of October of every year as the United Nations Day.
- The name ‘United Nations’ was suggested by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the USA.
About United Nations (UN):
Secretary-General – António Guterres
Headquarters – New York City, the United States of America (USA)
Established – 1945
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STATE NEWS
Maharashtra Govt Renames Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata
The Maharashtra government has announced that the Maharashtra State Skills University will be renamed as “Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata Skills University” in honour of the late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata for his dedication to social causes, education, and skill development across India.
i.This announcement follows a recent proposal by the Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, to Ratan Tata.
iii. The Maharashtra government also announced that the Udyog Bhavan in Mumbai will be renamed as “Ratan Tata Udyog Bhavan.”
iv.The Department of Industry, Maharashtra announced the renaming of the Udyog Ratna Award as the “Ratan Tata Udyog Ratna Award“. Ratan Tata was the first recipient of this award in 2023.
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