The International WASH Conference 2024, organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, held from September 17-21 in New Delhi.
It aims to promote dialogue and collaboration for equitable and efficient water resource use for current and future generations.
The conference theme is ‘Sustaining Rural Water Supply’ and will focus on addressing global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges.
It serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, showcasing innovations, and best practices.
The event has a special focus on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).
2. Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘White Revolution 2.0‘, the term ‘White Revolution’ is related to? – Milk
Central Home and Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah launched ‘White Revolution-2.0″.
‘White Revolution’ is related to milk production.
‘White Revolution-2.0″ focuses on four key areas – empowering women farmers, increasing milk production, strengthening dairy sector infrastructure and milk production. Encouragement of exports is included.
3. Where is the 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 being organized? – India
The Square Kilometer Array (SKA), the world’s largest radio telescope, has started its first observations, marking partial functionality.
SKA is an international mega science project aiming to build the most sensitive radio telescope to explore advanced scientific goals.
It is located in Australia (SKA-Low) and South Africa (SKA-Mid), with its operational headquarters in the UK.
SKA-Low in Australia consists of 1,31,072 antennas, each two meters tall, and operates in the 50-350 MHz frequency range.
SKA-Mid in South Africa includes 197 large parabolic dish antennas and works in the 350 MHz – 15.4 GHz range, offering the largest observational bandwidth.
5. Which is the first country in the world to be free of leprosy? – Jordan
The final match of the 14th Hockey India Junior Men’s National Championships 2024 was played at Olympian Surjeet Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab.
In the final match, Punjab defeated Uttar Pradesh and won the title of 14th Hockey India Junior Men’s National Championships 2024.
In the year 2023, Madhya Pradesh won the 13th Hockey India Junior Men’s National Championships 2023 by defeating Chandigarh.
7. Dronacharya Award-winning coachJayant Singh passed away, he was related to which sport? – Table Tennis
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8. When is the International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) observed annually? – 21 September
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9. Recently, where was the “Nadi Utsav 2024” inaugurated? – New Delhi
Nadi Utsav 2024 was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi.
The 5th edition of the festival focuses on the theme ‘Rivers in Reverse: Making of a Lifeline’, highlighting river ecosystems and their cultural importance.
The first day featured various activities, including a photo exhibition of the Kansabati River, a unique boat display, and paintings by school students centered around rivers.
The three-day event runs from 10 AM to 8 PM at IGNCA with free public entry.
10. In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of PM Mitra Textile Park in which district of Maharashtra? – Amravati
In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of PM Mitra Textile Park under PM MITRA scheme in Amravati district of West Vidarbha.
PM Mitra Textile Park will be built in 1,000 hectare.
11. Which state government has launched ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women’s Startup Scheme‘? – Maharashtra
The 19th Divya Kala Mela was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam by Andhra Pradesh Governor Shri S. Abdul Nazeer.
Rs 40 lakh in concessional loans were provided to 10 Divyang beneficiaries under NDFDC schemes.
Assistive devices were distributed with support from CSR partners HPCL, GAIL India, and IOCL.
The fair showcased products from 100 Divyang artisans across 20 states/UTs, promoting “Vocal for Local” and financial independence.
The event runs from September 19 to 29, featuring cultural performances and food stalls.
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar praised the platform for empowering Divyangjan and the Ministry’s commitment to inclusion.
Dignitaries took a Swachhata Pledge for hygiene and community responsibility.
