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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
NSA Ajit Kumar Doval, Visited Colombo to Sign the Founding Documents of CSC
Ajit Kumar Doval, National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister (PM) of India visited Colombo (Sri Lanka) from 29-30 August 2024, for the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security grouping.
- On 30th August 2024, India, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka signed a Charter and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the CSC Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Signing Ceremony was hosted in Colombo by the Government of Sri Lanka.
About Sri Lanka:
Prime Minister (PM)- Dinesh Gunawardena
Currency– Sri Lankan Rupee
Capital– Sri Jayawardhapura Kotte (legislative capital) & Colombo (executive and judicial capital)
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WHO Report: Road Accident Deaths in India Surge by 2% during the Period 2010-2021
According to World Health Organisation (WHO)’s report titled “WHO South-East Asia Regional Status Report on Road Safety: Towards Safer and Sustainable Mobility”, India reported an increase in estimated road traffic deaths by 2% during 2010-2021 period.
- The report was released at the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2024) held at Taj Palace in New Delhi, Delhi.
i.India reported around 1,53,973 road traffic fatalities in 2021 and has reported around 2,16,618 road deaths in the same period.
ii.As many as 3,30,222 deaths were reported in the South-East Region (SEARO) in 2021 due to Road Traffic Injuries (RTI), which accounts about 28% of global road traffic deaths.
About World Health Organisation (WHO):
Director General (DG)- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Regional Director (South-East Asia)- Saima Wazed
Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland
Established – 7th April 1948
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UN Releases USD 100 Million from CERF to Address Underfunding of Humanitarian Emergencies in 10 countries
On August 30, 2024, the United Nations (UN) released USD 100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the UN global emergency response fund, to tackle critical underfunding in humanitarian emergencies across 10 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.
- This is CERF’s 2nd allocation for underfunded emergencies for 2024, following the release of USD 100 million in February 2024 for 7 countries.
Note: CERF is one of the fastest funding instruments available to help people affected by crises, and is a leading global tool for responding to climate-related humanitarian crises.
Key Allocations:
i.The fund will support aid operations in Yemen (USD 20 million) and Ethiopia (USD 15 million), where people face compounded crises of hunger, displacement, disease, and climate disasters.
ii.Other allocations include Myanmar (USD 12 million), Mali (USD 11 million), Burkina Faso (USD 10 million), Haiti (USD 9 million), Cameroon (USD 7 million), and Mozambique (USD 7 million).
- These countries have been facing prolonged conflict and displacement, climate shocks, and drought/flooding.
iii.Countries responding to El Niño-induced drought and flooding, such as Burundi (USD 5 million) and Malawi (USD 4 million), also received additional funds.
- A portion of this allocation will promote climate-smart humanitarian action supported by CERF’s Climate Action Account.
About the Funding:
i.CERF funding is an “emergency cash injection of last resort” to provide life-saving assistance when other humanitarian funding is inadequate.
ii.CERF allocates funding for underfunded emergencies twice a year and the funding decisions are based on detailed analysis of over 90 humanitarian indicators.
iii.Over one-third of this new funding from CERF is managed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
iv.The Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) manages CERF on behalf of the UN Secretary-General (SG) and is supported by the CERF secretariat.
- Joyce Msuya is the acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (USG/ERC)
Funding Gap:
i.The combined USD 200 million allocation for the 2024 humanitarian crises is the lowest amount in the last 3 years, highlighting the growing gap between humanitarian needs and available donor funding.
ii.In 2024, the humanitarian community is seeking some USD 49 billion to assist 187 million people.
iii.To date, only 29% of this funding has been received, leaving a USD 35 billion funding gap.
About the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF):
CERF is one of the fastest funding instruments available to help people affected by crises.
It is managed by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on behalf of the UN Secretary-General
Chief– Michael Jensen
Established– 2005
MCA-Nepal Signed USD 12.36 Million Contract With India For 18 km Cross-Border Transmission Line
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal has signed a contract valued at USD 12.36 million with the Transrail Lighting Limited (TLL) of India to construct a 18 kilometre (km) cross-border electricity transmission line from the 400 kilovolts (kV) New Butwal Substation in Nawalparasi Bardaghat Susta West to the Nepal-India border.
- The contract was signed under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact and it was jointly funded by the government of Nepal and the United States of America (USA).
- This milestone, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Compact’s Entry-Into-Force, highlights the strong commitment of all stakeholders to boost regional energy trade between Nepal and India.
Note: The MCC was created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004 to reduce global poverty through economic growth.
Signatories: The contract was signed by Khadga Bahadur Bisht, Executive Director (ED) of MCA-Nepal, and Amol Wankhede, representative of TLL in presence of other officials from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), National Electricity Authority (NEA), MCC and MCA-Nepal.
Background:
i.In October 2019, the Governments of Nepal and India agreed on the funding and ownership framework for the New Butwal-Gorakhpur cross-border transmission line.
ii.On March 6 2024, during the 40th MCA-Nepal Board meeting, it was decided to advance the 18 km Nepal portion of the Butwal (Nepal) – Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh, UP) power transmission line by separating it from the larger 315 km transmission line.
Key Points:
i.The separation of the 18 km segment from the larger transmission line network will enable a faster procurement procedure and ensures that the line is completed on time by May, 2026 to connect with the lines under construction on the Indian side of the border.
ii.MCA-Nepal continues to work with design-build contractors to finish the remaining 297 km transmission line within the agreed-upon timeline.
About Nepal:
Prime Minister (PM) – Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
President – Ram Chandra Paudel
Capital – Kathmandu
Currency – Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
BANKING & FINANCE
Highlights of 5th edition of Global Fintech Fest 2024
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is the largest 3- day fintech conference held from 28th August to 30th August 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The 5th edition of this annual event is jointly organized by the Payments Council of India (PCI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).
- Theme – “Blueprint for the next decade of finance: Responsible AI| Inclusive| Resilient”
- Agenda – The current conference was dedicated to fostering global collaborations among stakeholders, to explore key issues, and devising business models that contribute to building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable world.
i.GFF 2024 featured over 1000 speakers from 70 countries, more than 350 sessions, over 60 product launches, more than 300 exhibitors, and attracted 100,000 footfalls over the three days.
- Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi also addressed a special session in the event emphasizing on India’s progress on the fintech sector.
ii.The 3rd edition of the prestigious Global Fintech Awards was announced at the GFF 2024 to recognize and celebrate trailblazers and their outstanding accomplishments as well as entities in the fintech ecosystem around the globe.
- The awards were given in 3 categories, divided into 19 subcategories.
SEBI Revised Eligibility Criteria for Entry, Exit of Stocks in F&O Segment
On 30th August 2024, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revised the criteria for entry and exit of stocks in the Futures and Options (F&O) or derivatives segment to enhance market stability by ensuring only actively traded and financially robust stocks participate in the derivatives segment.
- These new guidelines were issued by SEBI through a circular in exercise of powers given under Section 11(1) and Section 11(2)(a) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
- The circular is effective immediately, and 6 month gestation period has been granted to existing stocks to meet the requirements of new norms.
Key Points:
i.As per the revised guidelines, Median Quarter Sigma Order Size (MQSOS), MQSOS over the previous 6 months, on a rolling basis has been increased from Rs 25 lakhs to Rs 75 lakhs.
ii.SEBI has increased Market Wide Position Limit (MWPL) of stocks over the previous 6 months, from the existing limit of Rs 500 crore to Rs 1500 crore.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
Chairman- Madhabi Puri Buch
Headquarter- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established- 1992
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Tata AIA Launches USD-Denominated Life Insurance Solutions for NRIs
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA) has launched its offshore branch at Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT City), India’s 1st International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat. This branch allows Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to purchase USD-denominated life insurance policies through the Tata AIA’s website.
- Tata AIA will commence operations with a unique term offering USD-denominated Life Protect Supreme, enabling policy benefits in USD.
- The plan offers coverage up to 100 years of age, covering risks like death, accident, disability, and critical illness.
- NRI customers can choose from 5 customizable plan options based on lifestyle, medical history, and occupation.
- Add-on benefits of this plan include accidental death benefits, critical illness cover, and waiver of premium on accidental total and permanent disability.
Note: Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Tata AIA is a Joint Venture Company (JVC) formed by Tata Sons Private Limited and Hong Kong based AIA Group Limited.
ABSLI & Policybazaar Launches New Term Insurance Plan ‘Income Suraksha Plan’
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Limited (ABSLI) and Gurugram (Haryana) based Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited have jointly launched ‘Income Suraksha Plan’, a new term insurance plan which offers a lifelong income stream to the policyholder’s family in the event of the policyholder’s demise.
i.This Income Protection Plan also offers lifetime income to the policyholder’s nominees.
ii.This income is not only tax-free, but it is also compounded annually at a rate of five percent to adjust for inflation, beginning on the day the plan is purchased. The discount is given on the first-year premium of up to 9% for a single transaction.
iii.The plan guarantees a payout for at least ten years, even if the policyholder passes away shortly before the policy expires.
iv.The minimal amount payable depends on the income plan chosen.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
NSO: India’s Real GDP Growth Slows to 15-month Low of 6.7% in Q1 of FY25
On 30th August 2024, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released the Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) For the First Quarter (April- June) of 2024-25, along with its expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.
- According to the NSO data, India’s Real GDP slowed to a 15-month low of 6.7% in Q1of FY25 as compared to the growth rate of 8.2% in Q1 of FY24 (2023-24), mainly due to poor performance of the agriculture and services sector.
- Real Gross Value Added (GVA) registered a growth of 6.8% (in Q1of FY25) over the growth rate of 8.3% (in Q1of FY24). It is estimated at Rs 40.73 lakh crore in Q1of FY25, against Rs 38.12 lakh crore in Q1 of FY24.
About Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementaion (MoSPI):
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge-IC)–Rao Inderjit Singh (Constituency- Gurugram, Haryana)
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Nomura Lowers India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.7% for FY25
Japanese brokerage firm, Nomura Holdings Inc. has lowered its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projection for India for the Financial Year 2024-25(FY25) to 6.7% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) from its previous estimate of 6.9%.
- It has lowered India’s GDP forecast for FY25 following the National Statistical Office (NSO) officially released data on 30th August 2024, which showed India’s GDP grew by 6.7%, slower than expected on an annual basis in the 1st Quarter(Q1: April-June) of FY25 against the growth rate of 8.2% in Q1 of FY24(2023-24).
Key Points:
i.Nomura’s GDP projection for India for FY25 (6.7%) is less than 7.8% growth seen in the previous quarter of FY24, which is due to decline in government spending during the national elections.
ii.It estimated that India’s retail inflation to reduce further to 3% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in August 2024, and average at 3.6% in July to September, both these figures are lower than the RBI’s inflation target of 4% in FY25.
iii.As per Nomura Analysts, a slowdown in India’s GDP is expected to be temporary as economists forecast that easing inflation and increase in government spending will boost growth in the next months.
- However, it cautioned that even as government spending revives, lower corporate profit growth and moderation in credit growth are likely to persist as growth drags.
India’s GDP Projection by other Organisations:
i.The RBI in its 3rd bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in August 2024, has estimated that India’s GDP to grow by 7.2% for full FY25.
ii.India’s Credit Rating Agency, ICRA Limited has projected a 6% growth in Q1FY25.
- While, State Bank of India (SBI) in its Ecowrap report has estimated that India’s GDP will grow by 7.0% to 7.1% in Q1FY25.
iii.Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan has maintained their FY25 GDP forecast for India at 6.5%.
About Nomura Holdings Inc.:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Kentaro Okuda
Headquarters- Tokyo, Japan
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
66th Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Japanese Animator Hayao Miyazaki Among 5 Recipients of 2024
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) has announced recipients of the 66th edition of Ramon Magsaysay Awards (2024), the , premier prize of Asia and highest honor which recognises the greatness of spirit shown in selfless service to the peoples of Asia.
The 2024 recipients includes 4 Individuals and 1 Group:
- Hayao Miyazaki (Japan),
- Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan),
- Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam),
- Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia), and
- the Rural Doctors’ Movement (Thailand).
Note: Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in 1958 in honor of President Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh president of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s highest honor.
About Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF):
Chairperson– Cecilia L. Lazaro
President– Susanna B. Afan
Headquarters– Manila, Philippines
Establishment– 1957
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IOC Awards Olympic Order in Gold to French President Emmanuel Macron; Laurent Nuñez & Nicolas Ferrand Awarded Olympic Order
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, was presented with the Olympic Order in Gold, for his unwavering support of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. He received this honour from Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris, France.
- This distinction honours his dedication and visionary leadership, which made the Paris Games a symbol of unity and global cooperation.
Note: Elysée Palace is the official residence of the President of the French Republic.
Other Honours:
Thomas Bach also presented the Olympic Order to Laurent Nuñez, the Paris Prefect of Police, a special police authority in France, and Nicolas Ferrand, Executive Managing Director (EMD) of SOLIDEO, the company responsible for delivering the Olympic facilities, since 2017.
- They were awarded for their exceptional contribution to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France 2024.
- Laurent Nuñez was recognised for his crucial role in making the Games in Paris safe and secure.
- Nicolas Ferrand was honoured for overseeing the timely and budget-conscious delivery of Olympic infrastructure.
About Emmanuel Macron:
i.Emmanuel Macron is the 8th President of the 5th Republic of France(1958) since 2017.
ii.First, he won the presidential election in 2017 and he was again re-elected as President in 2022.
iii.He served as the Minister for Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs from August 2014 to August 2016.
iv.He also served as Deputy Secretary-General at the Elysée Palace in Paris, from 2012 to 2014.
v.Before becoming the President, Macron was an Investment Banker, from 2008 to 2011, and worked as a Managing Partner at Rothschild & Co Bank in Paris from 2011 to 2012.
vi.He joined the Inspectorate General of Finance where he worked for four years from 2004 to 2008 before entering the banking sector.
About Olympic Order:
i.The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest honour granted by the IOC.
ii.It recognises individuals who have made outstanding services to the Olympic movement through their contribution to the development of sport.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as DCAS of IAF
On September 1 2024, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
- He replaced Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who was appointed as DCAS in May 2023.
- Prior to this appointment, he served as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO), the Headquarters (HQ) Eastern Air Command of the IAF at Shillong, Meghalaya.
About Tejinder Singh:
i.Tejinder Singh was commissioned in the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13 1987. He is a Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4500 hours of flying experience.
iii.He has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, a renowned Fighter Base and was Air Officer Commanding, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
iv.He has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2022 by the President of India, in recognition of his meritorious service.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over as AOC-in-C Of Central Air Command
On September 1 2024, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Central Air Command (CAC)of the IAF.
- He replaced Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor, who was appointed as the AOC-in-C of CAC in February 2023.
- Prior to this appointment, he served as the DCAS of IAF.
About Ashutosh Dixit:
i.Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 6, 1986. He is an experimental test pilot and a qualified flying instructor with more than 3,300 hours of flying experience on fighter, trainer and transport aircraft.
iii.He has actively taken part in numerous operations, including Operation (Op) Safed Sagar and Op Rakshak.
iv.He has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, a premier Fighter Base and was Air Officer Commanding, J&K.
v.He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Vayu Sena Medal (VM), and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), by the President of India.
About the Indian Air Force (IAF):
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) – Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1932
Motto – Touch the Sky with Glory
D K Sunil Takes Additional Charge as CMD of HAL
Dr D K Sunil has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) (Additional chrage) of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with effect from 1st September 2024.
- He will succeeds CB Ananthakrishnan, who retired from the post on 31st August 2024.
- He is currently serving as the Director (Engineering, Research and Development) of HAL.
About DK Sunil:
ii.He joined HAL in 1987 as a Management Trainee and has over 30 years of experience in multiple roles in HAL.
iii.Under his leadership, HAL obtained the military certification for the HTT 40 aircraft program and key projects such as the Indigenous Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and Utility Helicopter Maritime (UHM).
Note: HAL is an Indian public sector aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
ENVIRONMENT
‘Mimetus Spinatus’ & ‘Mimetus Parvulus’: Two New Cannibal Spider Species Discovered in Western Ghats
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered ‘Mimetus Spinatus’ and ‘Mimetus Parvulus’, two new species of cannibal spiders in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot.
- These species were found in Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka and Ernakulam district of Kerala.
- The research findings have been published in the Zootaxa journal which is published by Magnolia Press, New Zealand.
Note: There are now three species of Mimetus spiders in India; all three were discovered in the southern region of India. The first Mimetus spider was found 118 years ago (i.e. Mimetus indicus).
Research team:
The discovery was made by a research team, headed by Dr Souvik Sen of ZSI, Kolkata(West Bengal, WB); Dr Sudhin P P of ZSI and Dr Pradeep M Sankaran of Sacred Heart College, Cochin, Kerala, were two other members of the research team.
About Mimetus Spinatus & Mimetus Parvulus:
i.Both Species belong to the spider family ‘Mimetidae’, commonly known as pirate or cannibal spiders due to their unique predatory behaviour.
ii.Mimetus spinatus is distinguished by its medium size, dull grey-white abdomen with scattered light green mottling and pale yellow head.
- It has long, black, flattened spine-like hairs on its dorsal head.
iii.Mimetus Parvulus is characterised by its pale creamy-rose head with extensive grey-black mottling and a triangular-shaped, dull grey-white abdomen covered in many tubercles.
- The name parvulus, relates to the short copulatory ducts of the female reproductive organ.
iv.These spiders are known for their aggressive mimicry, which involves infiltrating other spiders’ webs and replicating the vibrations of prey or mates in order to deceive and kill the host spider.
v.They also perform kleptoparasitism, stealing prey and even feeding on the eggs of other spiders.
About the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI):
Director – Dhriti Banerjee
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal (WB)
Established – 1916
About Karnataka:
Chief Minister (CM) – Siddaramaiah
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
National Parks – Bannerghatta National Park(BNP), Kudremukh National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuaries
About Kerala:
Chief Minister (CM) – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammed Khan
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports – Trivandrum International Airport, Cochin International Airport
SPORTS
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc won the F1 Italian GP 2024
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, a Monacan racing driver, won the Formula One (F1) Italian Grand Prix (GP) 2024 (officially known as the F1 Pirelli Gran Premio D’Italia 2024) held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy. This victory marks Leclerc’s 2nd Italian GP title. He previously won the Italian GP title in 2019.
- With this, Leclerc has achieved 7 GP titles, 25 pole positions, 9 fastest laps and 38 podiums in F1.
- McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia) finished 2nd followed by McLaren’s Lando Norris (the United Kingdom -UK) in the 3rd position.
Italian GP 2024:
The 94th edition of the Italian GP (2024) was the 16th round of the 2024 F1 World Championship.
- The 17th round will be the 2024 Azerbaijan GP, which will held from 13 to 15 September 2024 at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Top 3 Drivers of the 2024 Italian GP:
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 25 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 18 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 15 |
Key Highlights:
i.This also marks Leclerc’s 3rd consecutive podium finish in the 2024 season. He finished 3rd in the 2024 Belgium GP and 2024 Netherlands GP.
ii.For the 2nd race in a row there were 2 McLaren drivers on the podium, as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris came in 2nd and 3rd place.
- They finished one-two at the 2024 Hungarian GP.
About the Italian GP:
i.The Italian GP is the 5th oldest national GP (after the French GP, the United States GP, the Spanish GP, and the Russian GP), having been held since 1922.
ii.The track itself was built in 1922 and it is the 3rd oldest purpose-built circuit in the world, after UK’s Brooklands and Indianapolis in the United States of America (USA) and the 1st in continental Europe.
Monza circuit:
- Circuit length: 5.793 kilometers (km)
- Number of laps: 53
- Race distance: 306.720 km
STATE NEWS
IAS Officer Amrit Lal Meena Appointed as Chief Secretary of Bihar
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Amrit Lal Meena, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989-batch Bihar Cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Bihar, succeeding Brijesh Mehrotra, who got retired on 31 August 2024.
- Before this, he was a Secretary of the Ministry of Coal (MoC), during his central deputation.
- He also held the charge of Special Secretary (Logistics) in the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I).
- He served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). He also served as District Magistrate across 5 districts of Bihar for over 9 years.
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