Daily Current Affairs 9 November 2024

History of 9 November

• 1236: Mughal ruler Ruknuddin Sheikh Shah was assassinated.
• 1822: Delhi Water Supply Scheme was started.
• 1947: Indian government liberated Junagadh through military action.
• 1889: Freedom fighter Jamnalal Bajaj was born.
• 1941: Sanskrit language expert Pandit Ganganath Jha passed away.
• 2000: Uttarakhand was formed as a separate state from Uttar Pradesh.

Daily Current Affairs 9 November 2024

This article is based on major current affairs of 9 November 2024, giving a brief description of the important events that happened in India and the world. The article covers various notable news ranging from Japan’s first wooden satellite to Madhya Pradesh government’s hike in compensation for wildlife attacks, and ISRO’s space mission, among others.

Lignosat, Japan’s first wood satellite

Japanese scientists are set to test the world’s first wooden satellite. A team from Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry has developed the wooden satellite called Lignosat. Lignosat is named after the Latin word for wood. It will be launched to the International Space Station via a SpaceX rocket. It will remain in orbit for six months to test how well the material can withstand extreme environments.

Madhya Pradesh government hikes compensation for wildlife attacks

The Madhya Pradesh government has increased the compensation amount for people killed in wildlife attacks from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the families of two people killed in elephant attacks in Umaria will be given an increased compensation of Rs 25 lakh each. An elephant killed two villagers in Deora village and Brahe village near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

International health conference organized in Singapore

The International Allied Health Conference was held in conjunction with the 3rd Singapore Allied Health Conference. 1100 global allied health professionals and students from over 18 countries attended the conference to enhance collaboration and innovation. It is organized by the National University Health System in partnership with SingHealth and National Healthcare Group. The theme of the conference is Advancing Allied Health: Diversity in Calling: United in Purpose.

Famous fashion designer Rohit Bal dies

Famous fashion designer Rohit Bal, also known as Gudda, passed away at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest. He is known for his innovative designs and contribution to Indian fashion.

Reservation for women increased in Madhya Pradesh

मध्यप्रदेश सरकार ने सभी राज्य सरकारी सेवाओं में महिलाओं के लिए आरक्षण 33% से बढ़ाकर 35% कर दिया हैं। यह राज्य में महिला सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में एक बढ़ा कदम हैं। राज्य सरकार ने प्रदेश में 254 नए उर्वरक बिक्री केंद्र खोलने की भी मंजूरी दे दी है।

भारतीय सेना के लिए भारत फोर्ज का आर्टिलरी गन सिस्टम अनुबंध

In a boost to India’s defence capabilities, Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited has bagged the Indian Army’s contract for 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems. These advanced artillery systems have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Under the contract worth over Rs 6000 crore, Bharat Forge will manufacture 60% of the 307 howitzer guns. In addition, the second lowest bidder, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible for the production of the remaining 40% of the 307 howitzer guns.

India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Agreement

MoU on bilateral defence cooperation was signed between India and Algeria. This MoU will enhance defence partnership between the two countries, increase mutual understanding and strengthen strategic interests. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army Saeed Chanegraha signed the MoU in the presence of military and officials.

ISRO’s Analog Space Mission

India’s first analog space mission has been launched by ISRO to plan lunar mission experiments. ISRO at Leh will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat. Analog space missions are field tests in locations on Earth. They have physical similarity with extreme space environments. They play an important role in problem solving for space flight research.

Important results of Aditya L1 mission

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have reported the first significant results from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph payload of the Aditya L1 mission. India’s first solar mission was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation on 2 September 2023. The VELC on Aditya L1 accurately predicted the onset time of the coronal mass ejection that erupted on the Sun on July 16. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru has developed the VELC.

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All news sources referenced in this article are derived from reputable publications, including The Hindu, Times of India, India Today, and Press Information Bureau (PIB). The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.

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