Current Affairs - 07 October 2024

Key developments on 07 October 2024 include the introduction of the Nijut Moina Scheme for girl students in Assam, India's press freedom ranking, successful tests of DRDO's VSHORADS, the upcoming Malabar 2024 naval exercise, India's milestone in forex reserves, and advancements in cancer detection through sound waves. The WHO has approved the first diagnostic test for Mpox, and DefConnect 4.0 is being inaugurated to boost India's defence innovation ecosystem.

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Current Affairs - 07 October 2024
An infographic illustrating the key points of India’s forex reserves milestone, DRDO’s VSHORADS tests, and the upcoming Malabar 2024 naval exercise.

Key Highlights:

  • Nijut Moina Scheme: Monthly financial aid for higher secondary, degree, and postgraduate girls in Assam.
  • Press Freedom: India ranks 161 out of 180 in the World Press Freedom Index.
  • VSHORADS: DRDO successfully tests advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System.
  • Malabar-2024: Major maritime exercise involving India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.
  • Forex Milestone: India joins the elite club of nations with over $700 billion in foreign reserves.
  • Cancer Detection: Sound wave technique for early cancer diagnosis presented in Canada.
  • WHO Mpox Diagnostic: First WHO-approved test for Mpox disease.
  • DefConnect 4.0: India's defence innovation ecosystem advances with the inauguration of DefConnect 4.0.

  • Nijut Moina Scheme: Assam has introduced a scheme providing financial assistance to girl students, aiming to support higher education. Girls in higher secondary will receive ₹1,000 monthly, degree students ₹1,250, and post-graduation students ₹2,500.

  • Press Freedom in India: Press freedom is enshrined in Article 19 (1) (a) of the Indian Constitution. However, India's ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has dropped to 161 out of 180 countries.

  • VSHORADS Tests: DRDO has conducted successful flight tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), capable of intercepting high-speed targets at Pokhran Firing Ranges.

  • Malabar 2024: This year’s edition of the Malabar maritime exercise will be hosted by India, with the participation of the U.S., Australia, and Japan. The exercise will take place from 08 to 18 October 2024.

  • India's Forex Reserves: India's foreign exchange reserves have crossed $700 billion, making it the fourth-largest holder of reserves globally.

  • Sound Wave Technique for Cancer Detection: A new ultrasound-based technique for early cancer detection, developed by scientists from the University of Alberta, has shown promise by identifying cancerous molecules in the bloodstream.

  • WHO Mpox Test: The World Health Organization has approved the first diagnostic test for Mpox, a viral disease affecting several countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • DefConnect 4.0: India’s premier defence innovation event, DefConnect 4.0, is being inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to showcase advancements in defence technology and start-ups.

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