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Current Affairs Daily Digest – August 10 2024

1. IIT Indore Develops E-Shoes for Live Location Tracking

IIT Indore has developed high-tech shoes that use a special Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) to generate electricity from walking. These shoes also have GPS to track location in real-time. The shoes have been given to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to help improve the safety and efficiency of armed forces personnel. They can also be used in other fields.

Overview of the Technology

The shoes use TENG technology to turn the energy from walking into electricity. This electricity is stored in the sole of the shoe and can power small devices. The shoes also have GPS and RFID for accurate real-time location tracking.

Applications and Benefits

Military: The shoes help soldiers stay safe and coordinated by providing real-time location information and power for important devices.
Sports: They can be used to analyze athletes’ movements, which might help improve performance.
Other Uses: These shoes can also help track the location of seniors with Alzheimer’s, monitor school children, and manage factory worker attendance.

2. Maharashtra Government Approves Logistics Policy 2024

The Maharashtra government has approved the Logistics Policy 2024, which aims to improve the state’s logistics infrastructure and create around 500,000 jobs. The plan includes building over 200 logistics parks, complexes, and truck terminals with modern facilities.

Key Objectives

Infrastructure Development: Set up more than 10,000 acres dedicated to logistics infrastructure.
Logistics Hubs: Develop 25 district logistics nodes, five regional hubs, five state hubs, one national hub, and one international hub.
Technological Integration: Encourage the use of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, robotics, automation, IoT, digitization, drones, and fintech to create technology-focused jobs.

Major Projects

• International Mega Logistics Hub: This will be built in the Navi Mumbai-Pune region on 2,000 acres, connected to the new international airport at Panvel, with a budget of ₹1,500 crore.
• National Mega Logistics Hub: Located in the Nagpur-Wardha area on 1,500 acres, linked to the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, with a budget of ₹1,500 crore.
• State Logistics Hubs: Five hubs, each covering 500 acres, will be set up in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna, Thane-Bhiwandi, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Pune-Purandar, and Palghar-Wadhawan, with a total budget of ₹2,500 crore.
• Regional Logistics Hubs: Five hubs, each covering 300 acres, will be developed in Nanded-Degloor, Amravati-Badnera, Kolhapur-Ichalkaranji, Nashik-Sinnar, and Dhule-Shirpur, with a budget of ₹1,500 crore.

3. Nalganga-Wainganga River linking Cost Up ₹34k cr; Launch In A Year

On August 6, the state cabinet approved the 426.52-km Wainganga-Nalganga river linking project, which will cost an estimated ₹88,575 crore. This project is expected to benefit the BJP in the Vidarbha region in the upcoming assembly elections, as it will irrigate 3.7 lakh hectares of farmland in six districts where many farmers have committed suicide.

Wainganga-Nalganga River Linking Project Proposal

Western Vidarbha often suffers from a lack of rain, leading to crop failures and financial struggles for farmers, which has resulted in suicides. To address this, the Wainganga-Nalganga river linking project was proposed in 2018 when Devendra Fadnavis, who is from the Vidarbha region, was the chief minister. However, after the government changed in 2019, the project was put on hold. Recently, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resubmitted the project proposal to the state governor for approval.

4. Fast Tracking BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, suggested that BIMSTEC members should revisit their trade priorities to finalize the long-delayed Free Trade Agreement. He made this statement during his speech at the first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Reasons for the Delay in the BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement

Shri Goyal mentioned that it’s important to understand why the BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement has been delayed. He urged the members to come up with clear recommendations that all seven countries can agree on. He also suggested that the Trade Negotiating Committee and the business community consider starting with a preferential trade agreement to boost regional trade and investment and improve regional competitiveness.

5. Indian Wrestler Aman Sehrawat Secures Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

In an exciting match at the Champ de Mars arena, India’s Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The young wrestler showed great skill and determination, defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz with a solid 13-5 victory on Friday.

A Remarkable Journey to the Podium

Sehrawat’s journey to the bronze medal was filled with both challenges and victories. As the youngest male wrestler in the Paris Summer Games, he made a strong impression early on:

• Round of 16: Aman dominated his match against North Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov, winning 10-0.
• Quarterfinal: He continued his winning streak with a 12-0 victory over Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakanov.
• Semifinal: Despite his strong performances, Aman faced a setback in the semifinal against the top-seeded wrestler, Japan’s Rei Higuchi, on Tuesday.

6. World Lion Day 2024 – Aug 10

World Lion Day, celebrated every year on August 10th, is an important time for wildlife conservation. As we approach the 2024 edition, the need to protect lions is more urgent than ever. Lions, known scientifically as Panthera leo, are not only symbols of strength and bravery but also essential for keeping ecosystems in balance. This article explores the importance of World Lion Day 2024 and the ongoing efforts to help these magnificent big cats survive.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are about 20,000 lions left in the world. This number has dropped significantly over the years, showing how critical lion conservation has become.

7. Rajya Sabha commemorated 81st Anniversary of Quit India Movement

Rajya Sabha, led by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, celebrated the 81st anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement,’ emphasizing its crucial role in India’s fight for independence. The ‘Quit India Movement’ began on August 9, 1942, after Mahatma Gandhi’s powerful “Do or Die” speech at the Congress session in Bombay on August 8. This movement was a key turning point in the struggle against British rule.