Published on: June 18, 2024
Snippets : 18 JUNE 2024
Snippets : 18 JUNE 2024
- The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Manhattan
- Nagaraja, Deputy Editor of Prajavani in Bengaluru, has been chosen for the Khadri Shamanna Journalism Award.The award instituted by the Khadri Shamanna Memorial Trust, Melkote, is given to an eminent journalist from Karnataka
- India’s Sumit Nagal, who finished runner-up to Luciano Darderi at the Perugia ATP Challenger on Sunday, continued his ascent in the ATP singles chart, climbing to a career-high ranking of 71
- Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force. Participation of the Indian Air Force along with Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom, Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), German Luftwaffe, and the US Air Force (USAF). Red Flag is an air combat exercise featuring realistic combat scenarios. Forces are divided into Red Force (simulating Air Defence, primarily with USAF Aggressor Squadron’s F-16 and F-15 aircraft) and Blue Force (simulating Offensive Composite elements).
- IN-SPACe has launched the Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Development Programme, aiding early-stage startups in the space sector. The 21-month programme targets next-gen space tech entrepreneurs, fostering ideation and prototype development. Open to Indian citizens graduating in 2024, it emphasizes original submissions and excludes those receiving prior grants or funding. The initiative aims to cultivate an innovation culture, provide collaborative learning environments, and create job opportunities within the space industry.
- India and the US have unveiled a vision for the next chapter of their strategic tech partnership, introducing initiatives in areas like semiconductors, AI, defense space, and telecommunications. High-level discussions between key officials focused on strategic trade, defense acquisitions including drones and combat vehicles, and co-production of advanced technology. The ICET Initiative, launched in 2022, aims to strengthen Indo-Pacific security through collaborative scientific advancements, joint efforts in quantum and AI, and cooperation in defense and space technology, among other areas
- The SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024, released by the World Bank, highlights concerning trends in global energy access and clean cooking. The report notes an increase in the electrification gap, with 685 million people lacking electricity access in 2022. Sub-Saharan Africa remains a focal point, representing over 80% of this population. Additionally, challenges persist in clean cooking, affecting 2.1 billion people globally and contributing to health and environmental issues. While renewable energy consumption has grown, energy efficiency improvements and financial support for clean energy in developing nations remain areas of concern. Projections indicate ongoing challenges in meeting SDG 7 targets by 2030
