Sep 06, 2024 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

Indian Coast Guard participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held in Incheon, South Korea.

China would provide $51 billion to help African countries during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was created in 2000 to strengthen the partnership between China and African countries.

Recent research by William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science has revealed a new species of fish in the Antarctic Peninsula. This new species is called the Banded Dragonfish.

On September 3, 2024, a tribal group in Nagaland called the Konyak Union claimed that the map incorrectly shows some areas that should belong to Mon district as part of Assam. Nagaland became a state in 1963 when parts of Assam were reorganized.

President Murmu inaugurated the Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra. The vihara is a replica of the Buddha Vihara in Kalburgi, Karnataka, spread over 15 hectares.

The Assam Cabinet has approved the implementation of 57 out of 67 recommendations made by the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Commission. This commission was formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Accord says that all foreigners who came to Assam after March 24, 1971, should be deported, no matter their religion. Clause 6 of the Accord focuses on protecting the rights and identity of the people of Assam by giving them constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards.

The Indian and South African navies formalized an agreement to improve submarine rescue support, on September 4, 2024.

The BioE3 policy is a new government plan aimed at using biotechnology to create sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial practices. It focuses on reducing waste and developing innovative ways to make products that are better for the planet.

The United States (US), European Union (EU), and United Kingdom (UK) are preparing to sign a new and important treaty called the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. This treaty will be the first international agreement that sets legal rules for how AI technology should be developed and used, making sure that AI systems respect human rights and democratic values.

On September 2, 2024, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the UAE Accountability Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance audit practices and strengthen bilateral cooperation in public sector auditing.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the first Joint Commander's Conference of the Armed Forces at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 5 September. It was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane. The theme was "Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming Armed Forces".

Researchers at JILA have developed the foundation for the world's first nuclear clock, surpassing atomic clocks in precision. Using signals from an atom's nucleus, this device promises to revolutionize timekeeping, enhancing applications like GPS and digital communication. JILA is a physical science research institute in the United States.