Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Sep 01st to 07th Sep 2024. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2024 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• National Nutrition Week is observed annually in India from 1st to 7th September to highlight the importance of proper nutrition and its impact on a healthy lifestyle
• Celebrated annually on September 2, World Coconut Day aims to highlight the benefits of coconuts and promote awareness of their importance
• Skyscraper Day is celebrated on September 3 every year
• In India, every year 5th of September is celebrated as National Teachers Day to contribute to our teachers.
• International Day of Charity is observed on September 5th to promote and encourage charitable activities around the globe.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman granted Navratna status to four Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), namely NHPC, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Railtel Corporation of India (RCIL), and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.
• The government introduced a new, simplified pension application form named ‘Bhavishya’ to streamline the retirement process for central government employees.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), based in Bengaluru, has signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to jointly design, develop, and produce a new engine named 'Aravalli'
• The Labour Ministry is set to launch a revamped, user-friendly version of the Shram Suvidha Portal by the end of the year
• The central government is planning to increase the insurance coverage amount under its flagship schemes—Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
• The Indian government is working to amend its 2016 guidelines regarding dividend payments, bonus issues, and share buybacks by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
• Samunnati, a prominent agri-value chain enabler, will host the 4th edition of the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) Conclave on September 3-4, 2024, in Hyderabad, Telangana
• The Union Cabinet has approved India's participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) agreements focused on creating a clean and fair economy.
• The Union Cabinet approved establishing a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat, by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd.
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari suggested that state finance ministers consider reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on flex-fuel vehicles to 12% during the upcoming GST Council meeting
• The Union Cabinet approved seven schemes worth nearly ₹13,966 crore aimed at enhancing farmer incomes through technological advancements and modernizing existing agricultural practices
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹6,456 crore
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved expanding the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to enhance agricultural infrastructure and support the farming community
• The Union government is finalizing a national policy for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and is considering the creation of a national brand for products emerging from the FPO ecosystem
• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1,44,716 crore.
• The Indian government has introduced a ₹750 crore (approximately $90 million) fund named 'AgriSure' to support agritech startups
• The Union government has established the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027
• Under the National One Health Mission (NOHM), a national mock drill named "Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas" (Virus War Exercise) was conducted from August 27 to August 31, 2024, in Ajmer district, Rajasthan
• The government has extended the Interest Equalisation Scheme on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit by one more month, now valid until September 30, 2024
• The Centre is anticipated to approve the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme within the next one to two months, according to Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
• Discrepancies between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) regarding the adoption of the revised International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 600.
• The Officers’ Conclave 2024, organized by the Department of Posts, was a crucial event to drive transformation and foster innovation within India’s vast postal network.
• The NPS Vatsalya scheme, a long-anticipated initiative designed to secure the financial futures of minors, is set to launch within the next two weeks

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The Second Meeting of the Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management was held in Moscow, Russia.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox, which has badly affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa, to be a public health emergency of international concern.
• During Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland, India and Poland elevated their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership" and announced a five-year Action Plan for 2024-2028.

• The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law is the first international treaty establishing legal rules for AI technology development and use.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for Cyclone Asna, which is a deep depression over the Arabian Sea.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Solar Village Scheme, an initiative aimed at providing 100% solar-powered electricity to 100 villages, at a function held in Satara.
• The Maharashtra government has declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as 'protected monuments' under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.
• Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM), Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched India’s first indigenous Monkeypox RT-PCR Kit at the AP Medtech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam.
• The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024'.
• Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) is undertaking a ₹10,000 crore project to convert low tension (LT) lines to high tension (HT) lines in its transmission system.
• The Centre has sanctioned the construction of more than 8 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.
• The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government will build the Vedic-3D museum in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Vadhvan Port project on August 30
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), India's second-largest state-controlled oil marketing company, announced plans to invest ₹2,500 crore in the financial year ending March 2025
• Eight of the top 10 most valued Indian companies saw their combined market valuation surge by ₹1,53,019.32 crore last week
• The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for August 2024 (reflecting transactions from July) rose 10% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1.75 lakh crore, according to data from the finance ministry
• The total electric vehicle (EV) registrations in India fell to a 14-month low in August 2024, showing a decline both month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY).
• The Indian economy is forecasted to grow at 7% in FY25, according to HSBC Global Research, despite experiencing a slowdown to 6.7% in the first quarter of FY25
• The Finance Ministry has relaxed cash management guidelines to boost spending in the remaining months of the current fiscal year.
• The World Bank has increased India's GDP growth forecast for the Financial Year 2024-25 to 7%, up from 6.6%.
• The Indian government has decided to retain the current tax structure for electric and hybrid vehicles for an extended period.
• India’s crypto exchange, CoinSwitch, has announced a strategic expansion of its services to focus on High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND ECONOMY

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.68 crore on UCO Bank.
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the upgradation of 4 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to Navratna status. These CPSEs are: Railtel Corporation of India (RCIL), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Limited, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited, and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
• According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) quarterly BSR data, the share of public sector banks (PSBs) in total credit continued to decline and stood at 53.1% in June 2024 (55.8% a year ago) with concomitant rise for private sector banks (PvBs).
• The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued the final norms specifying eligibility conditions and norms for direct listing on the exchanges in the GIFT City.
• Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed changes to the informal guidance scheme to expand the list of applicants that can seek guidance under the plan and enhance the fee for making an application.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised the eligibility criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives (F&O) segment to ensure only high-quality stocks with sufficient market liquidity are allowed to trade.
• HDFC Bank has launched DigiPassBook, a new feature on its SmartWealth app which allows users to consolidate all their investments under one roof.
• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) and Policybazaar have jointly launched a new term insurance plan called ‘Income Suraksha Plan’.
• HDFC Bank has introduced GIGA, a financial suite designed for gig workers and freelancers.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regularly conducts the Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS) to gauge public sentiment on economic conditions.
• The markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is revising the criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the futures and options (F&O) market.
• Bank credit to the commercial real estate sector rose to ₹4.85 lakh crore outstanding as of July 26, 2024, from ₹4.38 lakh crore on July 28,
• With the July retail inflation easing to a five-year low of 3.54% and the first quarter GDP growth decelerating to a five-quarter low of 6.7%, the RBI is focusing on maintaining adequate liquidity in the banking system.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) received a GST tax demand, interest, and penalty order amounting to ₹605.58 crore.
• State Bank of India (SBI) raised ₹7,500 crore through its first Basel III compliant Tier 2 bond issuance for the current financial year.
• Union Bank of India has frozen all accounts of the state-run telecom company MTNL due to non-payment of dues.
• IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirstLife ) has become the first Indian life insurer to commence operations in Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• The Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card, powered by VISA, has achieved a significant milestone becoming the first co-branded credit card in India to onboard over 5 million customers nationwide.
• Public sector banks have cut their holdings of government securities (G-Secs) under the Held-to-Maturity (HTM) category by over 50%.
• Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions saw a 3% rise in volume in August to 14.96 billion, compared to 14.44 billion in July, the highest ever since the digital payment platform turned operational in April 2016.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed an overhaul of merchant bankers’ regulations amid a boom in the equity capital market.
• BharatPe has partnered with Unity Bank to launch its UPI Third Party Application Provider (TPAP) service.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a scheme to allow foreign investors in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to invest in sovereign green bonds (SGrBs), aiming to facilitate wider non-resident participation.
• Karnataka Bank will offer personal loans through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), becoming the first bank to do so.
• AU Small Finance Bank has formally applied to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for approval to transition from a small finance bank to a universal bank.
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveiled products aimed at transforming ATM infrastructure in the country.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to provide certain approvals to AMC Repo Clearing (ARCL) to facilitate the participation from banks and primary dealers (PDs).
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a number of steps to increase the attractiveness of rights issues as a mode of fundraising.
• India’s Account Aggregator (AA) framework has surpassed 100 million consents in three years.
• Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has introduced an insurance policy in Braille named ‘Special Care Gold’.
• According to the government data, Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India jumped 47.8% to $ 16.17 billion in April-June this fiscal on healthy inflows in services, computer, telecom and pharma sectors.
• The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has established minimum standards to prevent front running and market abuse by Asset Management Companies (AMCs).
• Markets watchdog, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended norms in a bid to regulate unregistered financial influencers or finfluencers amid growing concerns about potential risk associated with such unregistered persons.
• The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved ICICI Securities Limited’s application for delisting from the stock exchanges.
• Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with fintech company Pine Labs to expand digital payment acceptance across India.
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a Master Circular to streamline norms on policyholder protection.
• PNB Housing Finance Limited’s (PNBHFL) Board of Directors will meet to approve the plan to raise up to ₹2,500 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
• Canara Bank has issued $300 million in 5-year bonds.
• Ashok Leyland, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bandhan Bank.
• The Finance Ministry has relaxed norms for expenditures exceeding ₹500 crore to expedite capital expenditure (capex) for the current fiscal year.
• Public sector lender Bank of India has launched a special tenure fixed deposit scheme Star Dhan Vriddhi, offering an interest rate of up to 7.9% to senior citizens.
• The ‘UPI for Her’ initiative, a collaboration between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Women’s World Banking (WWB), released its first report.
• Nepal's central bank, Nepal Rastra Bank, is set to introduce new banknotes featuring a revised map that includes disputed territories with India.
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with RBL Bank at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended alternative investment funds (AIF) norms specifying maximum permissible limit for extension of tenure by 'Large Value Funds'.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• The Hindu and thehindu.com received accolades at the 14th Laadli Media & Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2024
• Professor Bantval Jayant Baliga, a 76-year-old Indian-American electrical engineer born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Dasari Radhika, Deputy General Manager (HR) at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), was conferred with the ‘Gender Diversity’ award by the Indian Steel Association.
• On September 5, 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers’ Award 2024 to 82 exceptional educators across the country during the Teachers' Day celebration
• REC Ltd has been awarded the prestigious “Nodal Agency of the Year” title at the Bharat Electricity – Powering India Awards 2024

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has taken over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).
• V. Satish Kumar, Director (Marketing) of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has taken over as the interim Chairman after Shrikant Madhav Vaidya completed his tenure.
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, recommended Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the position of managing director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI).
• E-commerce major Meesho has appointed Mohit Rajani as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
• Dutch multinational conglomerate Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as Managing Director for India, starting September 1, 2024.
• The Centre has appointed Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), as a Member of the SEBI Board.
• Dr. T.V. Somanathan took over as the new Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India after the superannuation of Shri Rajiv Gauba.
• Rajneesh Narang, Director (Finance) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), will take on the roles of Chairman and Managing Director for a period of three months starting from September 1, 2024.

• Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, was named by President Emmanuel Macron as France's new Prime Minister.
• Leading French cosmetic maker L'Oreal Paris has roped in Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as its new global brand ambassador.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested the release of funds for the Samagra Shiksha Scheme for the financial year 2024-25.
• The National Test House (NTH) under the Department of Consumer Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to strengthen India's energy efficiency initiatives.
• The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Accountability Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi.
• The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is in its final stages of negotiation
• A significant Memorandum of Settlement was signed between the Government of India, the Government of Tripura, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) in the presence of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi.
• India and Singapore have signed four significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in digital technologies, semiconductors, health, and skill development.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND REPORTS

• Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have recorded the highest growth in real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in FY24 among India's ten largest states.
• In 2024, Shah Rukh Khan has topped the list of highest tax-paying celebrities in India, reportedly contributing ₹92 crore, according to Fortune India.
• Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have been recognized as the top performers in promoting ease of doing business under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), according to a recent official statement from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• Kerala has been recognized as a leader in business-centric and citizen-centric reforms according to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• A recent analysis reveals that 15 out of 24 cities in Haryana ranked among India's 100 most polluted cities in the first half of 2024 based on PM2.5 levels.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has sold its digital examination business (DEX) to CL Educate for Rs 230 crore.
• InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust have reduced their stakes in the airline by selling a combined 5.83% shareholding for about Rs 10,500 crore.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries Limited and Disney’s Indian media assets.
• The board of Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) approved a scheme of arrangement and amalgamation involving Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC), GSPC Energy Limited, and Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) merging into GGL.
• The Union Ministry of Finance will dilute a 6.78% stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) to raise approximately Rs 4,700 crore.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN in the presence of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, and Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).
• Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Malaga, Spain on 25 Aug 24 for a two-day visit to enhance the existing bilateral relations between India and Spain.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the production document for the 30mm High Explosive Preformed Fragmentation (HEPF) Shell to the Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI).
• The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has designated the Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence as the licensing authority for the export of ammunition items listed under Category 6 of the SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) meant for military use.
• In a major stride towards technological self-reliance, the Indian Army announced the successful transfer of technology (ToT) for its indigenously developed "Xploder" UGV and "Agniastra" detonation system to private Indian firms.
• In a historic leap for India's defence capabilities, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has successfully launched India's first indigenously built combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the FWD 200B.
• The Indian Army has put on hold the acquisition of 200 logistic drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, a Chennai-based subsidiary of Coromandel International.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Nokia is set to establish the world's largest fixed network testbed in Chennai, marking a significant step towards advancing technology in ultra-high-speed internet access.
• The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will launch a $100 million fund, Global Solar Facility, that will help catalysing up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralised solar power capacities across the least developed countries in Africa, where more than 700 million people have no access to electricity.
• Japan's space agency ended its Moon lander operation after losing communication with the uncrewed spacecraft.
• The European Union and India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have launched a new co-funding initiative for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges, part of the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Aarti, a 17-year-old Indian athlete, secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 10,000m race walk event at the World U20 Athletics Championships held in Lima, Peru
• Indian shooters Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, and Manish Narwal made a significant impact on the first day of shooting at the Paris Paralympics
• Rubina Francis, a 25-year-old shooter from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics
• Charles Leclerc secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix on September 1, 2024, delighting the massive Ferrari fanbase. This win marks Leclerc’s second victory at Monza, having previously won in 2019
• Indian para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the men's discus throw F56 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024
• India's para-athletes have made the nation proud at the Paris Paralympics 2024, securing a total of 15 medals: 3 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze
• Dhanush Srikanth won three gold medals for India at the World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hanover, Germany.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Ajay Ratra, a former India wicketkeeper, as a selector for the men's cricket team
• Dhanush Srikanth and Mahit Sandhu secured the gold medal in the mixed air rifle event at the 2nd World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany.
• Brendon McCullum, currently the coach of England’s Test cricket team since 2022, will also take charge of the one-day international (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) teams starting from 2024
• Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, a prominent Indian para-badminton star, secured the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
• India has achieved its best-ever medal tally at the Paralympics, surpassing its previous record from the Tokyo Paralympics.
• Dharambir Won gold with a throw of 34.92m in his fifth attempt.
• On the 11th day of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season five at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Sharath Kamal, India’s top table tennis player, was named the first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHORS

• Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), unveiled a coffee-table book titled “ISRO: Exploring New Frontiers – To The Moon, The Sun & Beyond” published by The Hindu Group of Publications
• In a world increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions, Kuldeep Gupta’s new book, “From Oil to Lithium: Navigating the Future of Energy”, stands out as a transformative read

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, passed away at the age of 69.