Current affairs 09 September 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw Named Among TIME's Most Influential in Tech and AI.

• Ashwini Vaishnaw has been listed as one of TIME Magazine's most influential people in technology and AI.
• Featured under the Shapers category, TIME recognized his efforts in driving India's vision to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing within the next 5 years.
• Other notable figures on the list: Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, and Nandan Nilekani.

UP Hosts Semicon India 2024 at India Expo Mart.

• Uttar Pradesh, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, will host Semicon India 2024 from September 11-13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.
• The event aims to elevate India’s semiconductor sector and attract global investments.
• It will be held alongside Electronica India and Productronica India, providing a major platform for the electronics industry.

54th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi.

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 54th GST Council meeting in New Delhi today.
• The last meeting in June set a 12% GST rate on steel, iron, and aluminium milk cans and exempted certain Indian Railways services from GST.
• The council will discuss further recommendations and changes to GST regulations.

India Successfully Tests Agni-4 Ballistic Missile in Odisha.

• India successfully launched the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Chandipur test range, Odisha, enhancing its defense capabilities.
• Agni-4, an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, has a range of 3,000-4,000 km and can carry a nuclear payload up to 1,000 kg.
• The test is part of India's efforts to modernize its missile technology under the Integrated Missile Development Program.

Odisha Inaugurates First Silicon Carbide Facility.

• Odisha's first silicon carbide plant by RIR Power Electronics, with a Rs 620 crore investment, aims to boost semiconductor production.
• Over 500 jobs will be created, focusing on R&D and factory operations.
• Collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar enhances innovation and supports India’s self-reliance in power electronics.