24th June 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Which ministry recently launched the first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024?
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Urban Development
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated the first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024, emphasizing India’s commitment to advanced manufacturing. MeitY Secretary S Krishnan released an Additive Manufacturing Landscape Report and unveiled an indigenous AM machine. The symposium highlighted India’s AM ecosystem, building on the 2022 National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing. Diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders and government representatives, participated, underscoring a collaborative approach to advancing AM technologies in India.
2. Which state/UT recently organized the ‘Hemis festival 2024’?
[A] Ladakh[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: A [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Hemis Festival, celebrating Tibetan Buddhism, occurs annually in Ladakh, India. In 2024, it celebrated on June 16th and 17th. Known as Hemis Tsechu, it commemorates Guru Padmasambhava’s birth anniversary. The two-day event fills Hemis Monastery, Ladakh’s largest Buddhist monastery, with vibrant colors, music, and spiritual energy, making it a significant cultural celebration.
