Current affairs 07 October 2024

Adani Group Launches India's Largest Hydrogen Blending Project.

• Adani Group has initiated India’s largest hydrogen blending project, starting with a 2.2-2.3% blend of green hydrogen in piped natural gas in Ahmedabad to reduce emissions and support net-zero goals.
• The hydrogen is produced using renewable energy through electrolysis, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
• The project will supply hydrogen-blended natural gas to households.

DRDO successfully flight-tests VSHORADS in Rajasthan.

• DRDO conducted three flight tests of 4th Gen VSHORADS on Oct 3-4, 2024, at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
• The trials demonstrated critical performance parameters including maximum range, altitude, and hit-to-kill capability.
• The missile was developed indigenously, aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
• Chairman DRDO - Dr Samir V Kamat

PM Modi inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra.

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra, showcasing the Banjara community's rich heritage through 13 galleries.
• He paid tribute to spiritual leaders Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj.
• Sant Sevalal and Sant Ramrao Maharaj are the spiritual leaders of the Banjara community.

Rajkumar Hirani to Receive Kishore Kumar Samman in Khandwa.

• Rajkumar Hirani, renowned for films like Munna Bhai MBBS and 3 Idiots, will receive the Kishore Kumar Samman for 2023 from the Madhya Pradesh government.
• The award ceremony is scheduled for October 13, coinciding with Kishore Kumar's 37th death anniversary, and will take place in his hometown, Khandwa.

Assam Govt Launches Stipend Scheme for Girl Students.

• CM Sarma launched the Nijut Moina scheme, providing monthly stipends to female students from class 11 to post-graduation.
• The first installment of ₹1,000 for higher secondary, ₹1,250 for degree, and ₹2,500 for post-graduation students was distributed in a statewide event.
• The initiative aims to promote women's education and reduce dropout rates, with a budget of ₹1,500 crore over 5 years.