The Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024 was inaugurated in Mumbai with the theme ‘Global Synergy in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel.’
The event aims to make India a leading global hub for holistic healthcare based on Ayush systems.
Organized by the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Maharashtra Government, and key partners.
The summit focuses on integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (Ayush) with modern healthcare.
Officials from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan participated in the event.
2. Where will the Indian Navy’s top international annual conference, Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – 2024 be held? – New Delhi
International Affairs
3. ‘Mount Erebus’, recently seen in the news, is located in which continent? – Antarctica
Mount Erebus, Antarctica’s second-largest volcano, is unexpectedly spewing gold dust, surprising scientists. Typically, the volcano releases steam, gases, and rocks, but now tiny crystallized gold particles are also emerging.
These particles have been found 621 miles from the volcano, valued at around $6,000 (Rs 5 lakh).
NASA scientists suggest molten rock brought the gold particles to the surface, crystallizing in Antarctica’s sub-zero temperatures.
While other volcanoes produce gold in gas or liquid form, Mount Erebus uniquely releases solid gold particles carried by the wind.
4. Recently, which country hosted the world’s largest naval defense exhibition ‘EURONAVAL 2024’? – France
Taiwan received the first shipment of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems from the U.S.
The Harpoon missile (RGM-84/UGM-84/AGM-84) has been in service since 1977 with air, ship, and sub-launched versions.
It is used by over 30 countries, including India. Key features include all-weather, over-the-horizon capability, low-level sea-skimming trajectory, and active radar guidance. It has a 4.5m length, weighs 526 kg, and carries a 221 kg warhead.
It can execute both land-strike and anti-ship missions with a range of 90-240 km using GPS-aided navigation.
Sports
6. Which of the following teams has won the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Under-17 Championship – 2024? – India
7. The 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024 is being organized in which state? – Jharkhand
Appointments
8. Anurag Jain has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state? – Madhya Pradesh
Awards & Honors
9. Who has been awarded the 25th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2024 for contribution to the social sector in October 2024? – Rajashree Birla
10. Which medal did Indian shooter Parth Rakesh win in the 10m air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Championship- 2024 held in Peru? – Gold
Important Days & Weeks
11.”International Day of Non-Violence” is observed on which of the following days? – 2 October
State Current Affairs
12. Which state has given Rajmata-Gaumata status to the indigenous cow in September 2024? – Maharashtra