CURRENT AFFAIRS 08 October, 2024

Dipa Karmakar, India’s trailblazing gymnast, who narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has announced her retirement from the sport. Famous for performing the risky “Produnova” vault, often called the “vault of death,” Karmakar leaves behind a legacy of courage and determination that redefined Indian gymnastics.
Karmakar, 30, became a national icon after finishing 4th at the Rio Olympics in 2016, attempting the highly dangerous Produnova vault. Though she did not win a medal, her performance captured the attention of gymnastics powerhouses globally.
Her career spanned major successes, including a bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, but injuries and surgeries on both knees took a toll, eventually leading to her decision to retire after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

As India prepares to commemorate the 92nd Indian Air Force Day on October 8, 2024, the nation stands united in honouring its air warriors’ exceptional dedication and sacrifices.
This significant occasion serves as a reminder of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the world’s most formidable aerial forces.
The celebration will unfold at the picturesque Marina Beach in Chennai, featuring a spectacular airshow scheduled for Sunday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event promises to be a magnificent display of India’s aerial prowess and technological advancement in aviation.

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India has extended significant financial aid to the Maldives by signing a $750 million currency swap agreement to ease the country’s foreign exchange crisis.
This includes a $400 million swap and an additional ₹3,000 crore ($357 million) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, available until 2027. The agreement was sealed during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a five-day visit to India.
Both leaders discussed key economic and security collaborations, adopting a “vision statement” that reinforces their partnership.

The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2024 was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovering microRNA and its vital role in controlling how genes work after they are copied.
This discovery changed how we understand gene regulation, showing how certain genes are turned on or off to support different cell functions, like in muscle or nerve cells.
Inside every cell, genes act like instructions that tell the cell how to function. Even though all the cells in our body have the same genes, they can behave very differently.
For example, muscle cells and nerve cells look and act differently, even though they share the same genetic code. This happens because only certain genes are turned on in each cell type, depending on what the cell needs to do. This process is called gene regulation.

The Banjara Virasat ‘Nagara’ Museum was recently opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pohradevi, located in the Washim district of Maharashtra.
This museum is dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Banjara community, which is why Pohradevi is often called the “Kashi of the Banjara Community.”
The museum is a four-story building with 13 different galleries. These galleries showcase the history and traditions of the Banjara people. Visitors can learn about important Banjara leaders and movements through portraits and exhibits.
The displays also highlight the community’s unique arts, crafts, and way of life, giving an in-depth look into their vibrant culture.

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