AWARDS

Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

• The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 will honor veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty.

• Mithun Chakraborty received his first National Film Award for Best Actor in 1976 for his debut film, "Mrigaya," directed by Mrinal Sen.

• President Draupadi Murmu will preside over the award ceremony.

• The ceremony is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

• The announcement of the winners for the 70th National Film Awards took place on August 16, 2024.

• In 2023, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed upon Waheeda Rehman.

• The event will celebrate Chakraborty's significant contributions to the Indian film industry.

NATIONAL NEWS

PM Modi dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area to the nation.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation.

• The Bidkin Industrial Area is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and was developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.

• The Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) was established as a special-purpose vehicle with a 51:49 partnership structure.

• This initiative is a collaboration between the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT).

• The industrial hub is expected to play a crucial role in boosting economic growth in the Marathwada region.

• An investment of Rs 2,427 crore has been allocated for the development of this industrial area.

• The project is aimed at enhancing infrastructure and attracting industries to the region.

APPOINTMENTS

Indian Newspaper Society has elected M.V. Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi as President for 2024-2025.

• M.V. Shreyams Kumar from Mathrubhumi has been elected as President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for 2024-2025.

• He will succeed Rakesh Sharma of Aaj Samaj in this role.

• The Indian Newspaper Society is the apex organization representing publishers of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals in India.

• Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg has been elected as the Deputy President.

• Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat has been appointed as the Vice President.

• The INS was established in 1939 and is headquartered on Rafi Marg in New Delhi.

• This election reflects the society's ongoing commitment to supporting the media industry.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iran declared war on Israel by firing 181 missiles.

• On October 1, the Israeli military reported that Iran had launched 181 missiles at Israel.

• Following the missile strikes, air raid sirens sounded nationwide, prompting almost 10 million people to seek shelter.

• A separate incident in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, involved a suspected terrorist shooting that resulted in four deaths and seven injuries.

• Both Israel and the United States have warned Iran of serious consequences if attacks continue.

• The missile alerts came after recent rocket and missile attacks from Lebanon, with Israel conducting a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon.

• In April, Iran made an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, but most of its missiles failed to hit their targets.

• Many of the missiles fired in April were intercepted by a US-led coalition, while others malfunctioned or crashed during flight.

• The current tensions underscore the escalating conflict in the region and the ongoing threat from Iran.

WETEX 2024 Kicks Off at Dubai World Trade Centre

• The 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 began on October 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

• Organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the event highlights innovations in renewable energy, water treatment, and environmental technologies.

• The exhibition features 16 international pavilions representing 14 countries.

• India is showcasing 29 leading companies in its pavilion at the event.

• WETEX 2024 serves as a crucial platform for companies to display their latest technological advancements.

• India has seen a significant surge in water treatment technology exports, increasing by 200–300% annually.