Current Affairs One - Liner : 5th October 2024

On October 3, 2024, the Adani Group and Google announced a collaboration to promote clean energy in India. This partnership focuses on a new solar-wind hybrid project in Khavda, Gujarat, aiming to enhance India’s renewable energy capacity and support sustainability goals.

The Supreme Court has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of using animal fat in Tirupati laddus. The SIT, chaired by the Director of the CBI, includes members from the CBI, state police, and FSSAI. The investigation aims to ensure the purity of the laddus and maintain the trust of devotees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 56,000 crore in Maharashtra. Key initiatives include the Mumbai Metro Line 3, agricultural and animal husbandry projects in Washim, and the Banjara Virasat Museum. Additionally, he laid the foundation for various projects in Thane.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved TIGA Investments’ acquisition of a stake in Dream Sports Inc, the parent company of Dream11. This transaction, cleared under the green channel route, involves Tiga Acquisition Corp III purchasing preferred stock from an existing shareholder.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 90,000 income tax reassessment notices issued between April 1 and June 30, 2021, are valid. This decision affects over 90,000 taxpayers and resolves a long-standing dispute. The court stated that these notices are lawful as long as the new procedural requirements, effective from April 1, 2021, were followed.
The Ministry of Textiles has extended the requirement to use jute bags for packaging foodgrains and sugar until December 31, 2024. This mandate supports the jute industry by ensuring 100% of foodgrains and 20% of sugar are packaged in jute bags.

The HSBC India Services PMI fell to 58.9 in September 2024, the lowest since November 2023, due to slower growth in new orders and output. Despite this, employment in the sector increased as companies hired more workers to handle higher new orders.

Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have mapped the Sun’s differential rotation using 100 years of data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. This study reveals that the Sun’s equator rotates faster than its poles, taking about 25 days compared to 35 days at the poles.

The Jal Hi AMRIT scheme, launched on September 30, 2024, aims to enhance water management across India. It incentivizes states and Union Territories to efficiently manage sewage treatment plants, ensuring the production of high-quality, recyclable treated water.

On October 5, 2024, at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Mumbai clinched their 15th Irani Cup title by defeating the Rest of India team. This victory marked a significant achievement as it was their first win in this prestigious cricket tournament after a 27-year wait.

Veteran Malayalam actor Mohan Raj, known as Keerikkadan Jose, passed away at 70. He was famous for his role in Kireedam and played many memorable villainous characters in Malayalam cinema. Mohanlal and Mammootty have paid heartfelt tributes to him.

Question:

1 Which Indian team won the gold medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024?

2 In which Indian state is the Adani Group and Google’s solar-wind hybrid project located?