Recently, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team for Power Sector (CSIRT-Power) in New Delhi.
It has been launched in collaboration with CERT-In and is in line with the National Cyber Security Policy 2013.
3. Who inaugurated the 41st Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference? – Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi.
During the three-day event, senior ICG commanders will discuss strategic, operational and administrative issues amid growing geopolitical and maritime security challenges.
International Affairs
4. Recently, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the president of which country? – Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, born on November 24, 1968, in Galewela, has transformed Sri Lankan politics by leading the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party to victory in a groundbreaking election, securing 42.31% of the vote.
His rise from a rural background to the presidency marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, particularly following the economic crises and public dissatisfaction with the traditional political elite.
Anura’s leadership represents a departure from the party’s militant past towards a more democratic and reformist approach, resonating with the electorate’s desire for change.
Economic Affairs
5. Which airport has recently been named after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj? – Pune Airport
Azerbaijan has proposed a new climate fund to be financed through voluntary contributions from fossil-fuel-producing countries and companies.
This initiative was introduced during the climate change conference COP29, aimed at addressing the financial needs of developing nations in combating climate change.
While the proposal is well-intentioned, there are concerns about its potential effectiveness, given the challenges in securing adequate funding.
The fund’s establishment reflects ongoing struggles in climate finance negotiations, especially regarding the commitment of developed countries to mobilize sufficient resources for climate action.
Short News
Important Days & Weeks
7. When is World Pharmacist Day observed every year? – 25 September
Recently, the Mankidia Community has become the sixth Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive housing rights over forests in Odisha.
The Mankidiya community is an Austro-Asian community that mainly makes their living from the forests.
This is a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe.
Miscellaneous
10. According to a recent report, which states recorded the highest number of atrocities cases on Dalits? – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
