Daily Current Affairs (03 – Sep – 24)
- President Droupadi Murmu Unveils New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia –
- In a significant event marking the evolution of India’s judiciary, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India during the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary held in New Delhi. The ceremony, attended by members of the judiciary from across the nation, symbolized the rich cultural and legal heritage of India, encapsulated in the newly designed symbols of the highest court.
- The newly unveiled Supreme Court flag is a profound representation of India’s judicial and cultural values. The flag is blue in color, signifying trust, wisdom, and justice, and it features key symbols central to India’s identity.
- These include the Ashoka Chakra, which stands for the eternal wheel of law; the Supreme Court building, symbolizing the authority and integrity of the judiciary; and the Constitution of India, which is the bedrock of the nation’s legal framework.
- Hayao Miyazaki Wins 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award –
- Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This award is frequently referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize, highlighting Miyazaki’s significant contributions to cinema and culture.
- Hayao Miyazaki is one of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli, a famous animation studio. He is best known for films like Spirited Away and often explores themes related to nature and the environment in his work. Miyazaki prefers traditional, hand-drawn animation over computer-generated images, which gives his films a unique and classic feel.
- Although he has announced his retirement multiple times, his passion for storytelling always brings him back to filmmaking.
- Remote village in Iran recorded highest temperature at 82.2°C –
- A village in Iran recorded the highest-ever heat index at 82.2°C (180°F) with a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F).
- High humidity and temperatures increase the risk of heatstroke and other health issues.
- Official investigation required to confirm the accuracy of the reported extreme temperatures.
- This data was recorded by a weather station near Dayrestan Airport.
- Olympic Order awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron –
- Presenter- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.
- Location- Elysée Palace, Paris.
- Recognition- The Olympic Order in gold was awarded to President Macron for his unwavering support to the success of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Next Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA in 2028.
- Next Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy in 2026.
- Sumit Antil becomes first Indian male athlete to defend gold medal at Paralympics –
- Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 class at Paris 2024 on Monday and became the first Indian male para-athlete to defend his title in the Paralympics.
- The 26-year-old Indian para-athlete achieved the feat with a new Paralympic record of 70.59m at the Stade de France.
- Incredibly, Sumit got the better of the previous Paralympic record, set by him to win the gold medal at Tokyo 2020, thrice on Monday.