Weekly Current Affairs (22nd September to 28th September 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (22nd September to 28th September 2024)

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Category : International Published on: September 29 2024

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  • Iran has unveiled the upgraded Shahed-136B 'Kamikaze' drone, featuring an operational range of over 4,000 kilometers, amidst rising regional tensions and allegations of supplying arms to Russia.
  • India and Bhutan are deepening cooperation on food safety and regulatory standards through a bilateral meeting between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Food and Drug Authority of Bhutan (BFDA), held during the Global Food Regulatory Summit in Delhi.
  • The 6th Annual Quad Leaders Summit was held in Delaware, focusing on enhancing collaboration among India, the US, Australia, and Japan.
  • Taiwan recognizes same-sex marriages between Chinese and Taiwanese citizens.
  • National People's Power MP Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, making her the third woman to hold the position in the country's history.
  • Armenia has purchased weapons worth $600 million from India, making it the largest buyer of Indian defense equipment in the past four years.
  • California has become the latest state to implement restrictions on student smartphone use in schools to enhance focus and minimize distractions.
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