Daily Current Affairs- 22 September 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 22nd September 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Jordan becomes first country to eliminate Leprosy: WHO verification

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for becoming the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy. This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts. 

SCIENCE & TEHNOLOGY    

PayU Unveils Industry-First Biometric Authentication technology for Card Payments

• The Fintech, Payments Service Provider PayU has introduced Flash Pay, a biometric authentication solution for card payments. Designed to simplify the payment experience and enhance security, it was unveiled at the Global FinTech Festival (GFF) 2024.
• This solution combines the ease of a seamless payment experience with robust security measures, meeting both customer aspirations for convenience and banks’ stringent authentication requirements. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of Air Staff

• Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Mr Singh will take over as the Chief of the Air Staff from Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on the afternoon of the 30th of this month. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Rivers Day

• World Rivers Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the importance of rivers and the threats they face from human activities. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of September every year. In 2024, World Rivers Day will be celebrated on September 22.
• Theme - The theme for World Rivers Day 2024 is "Waterways of Life." It underscores the crucial role rivers play in sustaining life. Waterways: Refers to rivers, streams, and wetlands that provide vital services. 

SUMMITS & MOUs

Adani Ports sign MoU with Rorix Holdings for trade, logistics purposes

• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rorix Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based global trade facilitation and finance company, to integrate technologies into their logistics and trading platforms, The MoU was signed during the UAE-India Business Forum. As per APSEZ’s stock exchange filing, 

G7 culture minister’s meeting held in Naples, Italy

• In a compelling address at the Special Session of G7 Ministers’ meeting on Culture in Naples, Italy, India made a strong case for elevating the role of culture in global development strategies. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Culture, led the delegation in advocating for culture to be recognized as a standalone goal in the post-2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.