{"id":27815,"date":"2024-10-01T12:55:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T12:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/current-affairs-capsule-for-1st-october-2024-9930\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:26:11","slug":"current-affairs-capsule-for-1st-october-2024-9930","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/current-affairs-capsule-for-1st-october-2024-9930\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs Capsule for 1st October 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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1.\u00a0\u00a0Mithun Chakraborty to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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Mithun Chakraborty’s Career:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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    Mithun Chakraborty began his career with the film Mrigayaa (1976), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    He gained widespread popularity in the 1980s with his role in Disco Dancer (1982), which made him a sensation in India and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Chakraborty has acted in over 350 films in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, and Telugu, and is known for his diverse performances across genres like action, drama, and comedy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    He has won numerous awards, including three National Film Awards and the Padma Bhushan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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    Recognition and Statements:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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      Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw made the official announcement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Mithun a “cultural icon” admired across generations and lauded his contributions to Indian cinema.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      The actor’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming an icon is celebrated, with emphasis on his dedication, passion, and versatility.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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      Social Contributions:<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

      Beyond cinema, Mithun Chakraborty has been active in social causes, participating in initiatives related to education, healthcare, and helping underprivileged communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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      2. World Rabies Day 2024<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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      The World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28 to promote reflection on past misconceptions surrounding this fatal disease, while also highlighting the continued efforts to advance vaccines and modern strategies for rabies prevention and control.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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        It is a viral, vaccine-preventable zoonotic disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        It is caused by a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is present in the saliva of a rabid animal (dog, cat, monkey, etc).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        It is primarily transmitted to humans through bites from infected dogs, and despite being entirely preventable with timely vaccinations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. The death invariably occurs in four days to two weeks due to cardio-respiratory failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        The incubation period varies from 2\u20133 months but may vary from 1 week to 1 year, or rarely even more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        What do we Need to Know About World Rabies Day (WRD)?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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          It was first launched in 2007.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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          It marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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          Louis Pasteur was a French chemist, pharmacist, and microbiologist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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          The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set an ambitious goal to eliminate dog-mediated rabies by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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            The theme for WRD 2024 is\u00a0‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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            It emphasizes the One Health approach, which stresses the importance of collaboration between human health, animal health, and environmental sectors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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            Rabies in India<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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              In 2021, rabies in India accounted for 59,000 deaths, constituting 35% of the global total, with 96% of these cases stemming from dog bites.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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              The economic burden of dog-mediated rabies in India was estimated at USD 8.6 billion. Newer rabies immunoglobulin (Rabies Ig) vaccines are used for rabies prevention.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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              3. Kerala\u2019s \u2018RRR Champion\u2019 Initiative<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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              Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the\u00a0\u2018Waste to Wealth\u2019 mantra\u00a0and its success through the\u00a0Swachh Bharat Mission, highlighting the importance of \u2018Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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              RRR Champion\u2019 Initiative<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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                The Prime Minister mentioned Mr. Subramanian, a 74-year-old from Kozhikode, Kerala, who has repaired over 23,000 chairs, making them reusable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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                Mr. Subramanian is known as the\u00a0\u2018Reduce, Reuse, Recycle\u2019 (RRR) Champion\u00a0for his unique efforts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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                His work can be seen in various offices such as Kozhikode Civil Station, PWD, LIC, and BSNL.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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                The principles of\u00a03R \u2013 Reduce ,Reuse and Recycle\u00a0\u2013 have been an integral part of Indian culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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                Preserving biodiversity, sustainable living and peaceful coexistence with nature have been the guiding philosophy of the Indian way of life and have always been part of the teachings of ancient scriptures<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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