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September 17, 2024

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Heres whats going on in 🇮🇳

  • India Water Week 2024

  • Launch of Subhadra Scheme

  • E-auction on PM’s Gifts

A Global Platform for Water Resource Collaboration

The 8th India Water Week 2024 begins in New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu inaugurating the event. Around 4,000 delegates, including 200 foreign delegates from 40 countries, will participate in the four-day event to share ideas and solutions for inclusive water development and management.

Why it's important: The event provides a global platform for decision-makers and experts to collaborate on addressing water resource challenges and promoting sustainable water management practices.

PM Modi to Launch Subhadra Scheme, Lay Foundation Stones for Railway and Highway Projects in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Subhadra Scheme today in Bhubaneswar, which is the largest women-centric initiative in Odisha. The scheme will support over 1 crore women between the ages of 21 and 60 with an annual amount of 10,000 rupees for five years. Modi will also lay the foundation stone for railway and highway projects worth over 3,800 crore rupees.

Why it's important: The Subhadra Scheme is a significant initiative that aims to empower women in Odisha by providing them with financial assistance and improving their access to essential services.

E-Auction of PM Modi's Gifts to Benefit Namami Gange

An e-auction of gifts received by Prime Minister Modi will begin on September 17 and continue till October 2. The auction will include 600 mementos, with proceeds going to the Namami Gange Fund.

Why it's important: The auction supports a noble cause and gives people the chance to own unique mementos associated with the Prime Minister.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Flooding in central Europe has claimed lives with seven people in Romania, five in Poland, three in the Czech Republic and one in Austria.

  • Trump escapes harm after gunshots ring out near his Florida golf course, with Biden and Harris relieved of his safety.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Oil prices rose on Monday on expectations of a significant US interest rate cut this week, despite demand concerns and weaker China data.

  • India's foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of $689.24 billion as of August 30, with a $5.2 billion increase.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India thrash South Korea 4-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final against hosts China.

  • In the 45th Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams triumphed over Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan respectively, with Gukesh and Vaishali securing crucial wins.

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