Indian Airforce Day
Recently, the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated at Marina Beach, Chennai, featuring an airshow.
- Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932.
- IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire.
- Purpose – To honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of IAF personnel.
- Theme for 2024 – “Self-Reliance and Strength”
Humsafar Policy
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways launched the Humsafar Policy.
- Aim – To ensure access to standardized, well-maintained, and hygienic facilities along National Highways and Expressways
- Registered service providers will be able to avail a waiver of renewal fees for access permissions, if they maintain an average rating of 3 or higher.
- Reliable passenger convenience establishments at regular intervals
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
National Tiger Conservation Authority’s (NTCA) has given approval to develop Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) as Bihar’s second tiger reserve after Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
- Located on – Kaimur Hills plateau between the Son River (south) and Karmanasa River (west).
- Spread over Central highlands and Chota Nagpur Plateau.
- Linked to Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau tiger landscape.
- Type – Northern Tropical Mixed Dry Deciduous Forests
Digital Arrest
Recently a woman from Madhya Pradesh was scammed by placing her under Digital Arrest.
- A method of cyber fraud, where fraudsters make audio or video calls posing as law enforcement officers
- They confine a victim under digital arrest citing their involvement in an illegal activity.
- Used to scare victims into transferring money, divulging personal and financial information, etc.
- Unlike the arrest, where formal legal procedure exists, there is no legal provision that allows for a digital arrest.
Exercise Malabar 2024
Exercise Malabar 2024 commenced in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
- Annual maritime exercise by Australia, Japan, the United States and India.
- Aim – To strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region