Sep 16, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Sep 16, 2024

In September 2024, Iran launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit, marking its second successful satellite launch of the year. The satellite was placed into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier rocket.

Navika Sagar Parikrama II is an upcoming all-women circumnavigation expedition by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K aboard INSV Tarini.

Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League (DL) final by throwing the throw of 87.86m in Brussels. He just missed first place by just 0.01m to Andersen Peters (Grenada).

The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (Vinetra) was commissioned on September 13 at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam.

Every year on September 15, people commemorate the International Day of Democracy. The theme for 2024 is "Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Good Governance."

September 16 is observed as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987. On the 30th World Ozone Day, the MoEFCC, organizes a dialogue on the theme of "Montreal Protocol : Advancing Climate Action".

The DPIIT is launching BHASKAR, a digital platform under the Startup India program, to centralize and streamline collaboration within India's startup ecosystem. It will connect startups, investors, mentors, and government bodies, offering a one-stop solution for networking, resource access.

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 16, 2024.