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Current Affairs Daily Digest – May 09 2024

1. India clinches 3 Gold, and 2 Bronze Medals at Asian Open Pickleball

Gold Medal:

Sachin Pahwa and Priyanka Chabbra defeated Ruben Hellberg and Chitlada Hemasee in the mixed doubles category.

Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Kao won against Dang Kim Ngan and Tyak K.

Aniket Patel and Rohit Patil defeated Nik Alessandro Isagan and Lester Ga.

Bronze Medal:

Vijay Menon defeated Yu Hsuan Cher.

​Priyanka Chhabra defeated Marissa Phongsirikul

2. Amul appointed as ‘Official Sponsor’ of Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup

In preparation for the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024, the Indian dairy company Amul has been selected to serve as the official sponsor of the Sri Lanka Men’s International Team.

It is scheduled that Sri Lanka will kick off their Twenty20 World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 3, 2024, in New York City. The tournament will be held by the West Indies and the United States of America.

Previously, Amul sponsored both the United States of America and South Africa cricket teams for the next World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the schedule for the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup.

ICC has released the schedule for the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup.

3. India Surpasses Japan as 3rd Largest Solar Power Generator in 2023

During the year 2023, India became the third-largest solar power generator in the world as a result of its tremendous spike in solar energy deployment, which allowed it to surpass Japan and secure its position.

In the 19th year in a row, solar energy has surpassed coal as the primary source of electricity generation around the world. This represents an unprecedented rise of solar energy.

The Rise of Solar Energy in India

When it came to the deployment of solar energy, India was ranked tenth in 2015; however, by 2023, the country had produced 5.8% of its electricity from solar, which was an increase from 0.5% in 2015.

This large growth highlights India’s commitment to renewable energy and illustrates the crucial role that India plays in reducing the effects of climate change.

Solar Energy Trends Around the World

It is highlighted in the research by Ember that solar energy has experienced a significant increase on a global scale, with the generation of solar energy in 2023 exceeding six times that of 2015.

It is important to note that the top four solar growth countries, which include India, accounted for 75% of this growth, which highlights the widespread acceptance of solar power across the globe.

4. Appointment of Subodh Kumar (IAS) as Director in Ministry of Ayush

The position of Director in the Ministry of Ayush has been given to Subodh Kumar (IAS), who was a member of the Tamil Nadu cadre of the Indian Administrative Service and was a member of the 2010 batch.

Beginning on the date when the individual assumes command, the appointment will remain in effect until the 8th of October or until further orders are issued, whichever comes first.

There is a “Compulsory wait” order in place for Kumar at the Ministry of Food Processing Industries at the moment.

Details of the Appointment

In accordance with an order that was issued by the Department of Personnel (DoPT) on May 3, Subodh Kumar has been chosen to fill the position.

In accordance with the directive, he is to be immediately released from his existing position with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and to take up his new position with the Ministry of Ayush.

5. Scientists Unveil World’s Deepest Blue Hole in Mexico

Researchers made a startling finding that was detailed in Frontiers in Marine Science.

They discovered that the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole, which is located in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, is the deepest known blue hole on Earth.

It reaches an astounding depth of 1,380 feet.

This abyss, which is 480 feet deeper than the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, which was the previous record holder, offers a tempting opportunity for scientific research and perhaps the possibility of the discovery of new marine species.

Finding Your Way Through the Depths The initial depth readings of the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole, which were taken in 2021, left a lot of room for speculation.

Echo-sounders were only able to reach a depth of 900 feet.

• On the other hand, a recent dive that was outfitted with cutting-edge gear, such as a cutting-edge CTD profiler, offered more in-depth information into its dimensions.
• At a depth of 1,380 feet, the researchers were unable to reach the bottom despite their best attempts.
• They ran into potential barriers such as underwater ledges or strong currents to prevent them from reaching the bottom.
• This mysterious depth raises issues regarding the layout of underground cave systems within the blue hole, as well as those cave systems’ potential connectivity with one another.