Daily Current Affairs 26th July 2024, Important News Headlines(Daily GK Update)

National News

Ministry Of Steel Launches ‘Steel Import Monitoring System’ 2.0 Portal

Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, launched SIMS 2.0, the upgraded Steel Import Monitoring System. Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, and other senior officials from the Government of India were present at the moment.

Renaming of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Halls to Reflect Indian Values

President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly known as ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’, to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively. This change is part of ongoing efforts to reflect Indian cultural values and ethos within the President’s official residence.

India’s Installed Nuclear Power Capacity to Triple by 2031-32

India’s installed nuclear power capacity is set to increase from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, according to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The announcement was made in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha. Dr. Singh also highlighted India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and projected a need for a national nuclear capacity of approximately 100,000 MW by 2047.

Awards News

10th National Community Radio Awards announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw

On July 25, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in India’s community radio landscape. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards and inaugurated the country’s 500th Community Radio Station. The event was graced by the presence of Mizoram’s Chief Minister, Lalduhoma, marking the importance of this occasion for both national and regional development in communications.

Defence News

Indian Army Departs for Multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024

The Indian Army contingent has embarked on its journey to participate in the multinational military exercise KHAAN QUEST 2024. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from 27th July to 9th August 2024 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise serves as a platform for military forces worldwide to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities.

Science and Technology News

Discovery of Lithium Resources in Mandya and Yadgiri Districts, Karnataka by AMD

The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has identified lithium resources in the Mandya and Yadgiri districts of Karnataka. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the discovery of 1,600 tonnes (G3 stage) of lithium in the Marlagalla area of Mandya district. Preliminary surveys and limited subsurface exploration were also carried out in Yadgiri district.

Important Days

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024, Remembering India’s Triumph in the Kargil War

Every year on July 26, India observes Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the brave hearts of the Indian Army and celebrate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil Conflict. This day holds significant importance in India’s military history, marking the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay.