NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
Hardeep Singh Puri launches 7th edition of Swachh Survekshan: Union Housing and
Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the 7th edition of
Swachh Survekshan 2022. The seventh edition of the annual cleanliness survey in
the urban areas, under which district rankings have been introduced for the
first time. The voice of senior citizens and young adults will also be given
priority. This survey will create a level playing field for smaller cities by
introducing 2 population categories:-under 15,000 & btw 15,000-25,000. The
scope of the survey has been expanded to now cover 100 per cent wards for
sampling as compared to 40 per cent in previous years, according to the
ministry. The Mission is also committed to continuously engage with citizens to
improve the quality of public sanitation infrastructure and services. To this
end, the ‘Sarvajanik Shauchalay Safai Jan Bhagidari Utsav’ will be facilitated
to assess the quality of community and public toilets and capture citizen
feedback for process improvement in future.
2.
Sojat Mehndi and Judima rice wine gets GI tag: Judima, homemade
rice wine from Assam and Sojat Mehndi (Henna) from Rajasthan, has been awarded
the geographical indication (GI) tag. A GI tag is awarded to products
associated with a specific geographical origin. Award of a GI sign not only
helps in tracing the origins of products but also helps in confirming
authenticity and marketing of indigenous specialities.
About the Judima: Judima is a local
fermented drink made with rice, brewed by the Dimasa community in Assam. It
derives its name from the words Ju which means wine and Dima means ‘belonging
to the Dimasa’. It is the first traditional brew in all of the northeast to bag
GI tag.
About the Sojat Mehendi: Sojat Mehendi,
originating from Mehendi leaves grown in Sojat, is naturally cultivated using
rainwater. Sojat tehsil of the Pali district in Rajasthan has a suitable
geological structure, topography and drainage system, climate and soil for
naturally cultivating the mehndi leave crop.
3.
CavinKare CMD CK Ranganathan named as new AIMA president: Chairman &
managing director CavinKare Pvt Ltd, CK Ranganathan has been appointed
president of All India Management Association (AIMA) for a period of one year
till the National Management Convention is held in September 2022. He takes
over from Harsh Pati Singhania, vice chairman & managing director, JK Paper
Ltd. Under his leadership, technology will drive AIMA”s services and the new
initiatives would include face recognition tools for admission and recruitment
testing services and remotely proctored semester examination for education
institutes.
About the AIMA: AIMA is the
national apex body of the management profession in India. It works closely with
industry, government, academia and students to further the cause of the
management profession in India.
4. Lt
Gen Gurbirpal Singh takes charge as DG of NCC: Lieutenant General
Gurbirpal Singh has taken charge as the 34th Director-General of the National
Cadet Corps (NCC). He succeeds Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich. He was commissioned
into the PARACHUTE REGIMENT in 1987. An alumnus of the National Defence
Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun as well as NCC, he
attended the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and the National
Defence College Course in New Delhi. Lt Gen Singh has been a Company Commander
in the counter-insurgency environment in Nagaland and the Siachen Glacier.
Note: NCC Founded: 16 April 1948; NCC
Headquarters: New Delhi.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
India to bag IAEA external auditor job: India has been elected as the external
auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a prestigious
institution that promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy, for a period of six
years from 2022 to 2027 after beating Germany and the United Kingdom among
other counties. India’s comptroller and auditor general GC Murmu was selected
as the external auditor of IAEA and the ministry of external affairs (MEA).
In the first round of voting for the post,
Germany got 36 votes, India 30, the UK eight, Russia 11, Turkey 9, Egypt 20,
Republic of Korea 2 and the Philippines 7 votes. The second round boiled down
to the race between India and Germany with India managing to beat the European
country.
Note: IAEA Headquarters: Vienna, Austria;
IAEA Founded: 29 July 1957.
2.
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue Held in New Delhi: Union Minister of
State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar has led the Indian
delegation at the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue, held in New Delhi. The US
delegation for the dialogue is led by Ms Loyce Pace, Director, Office of Global
Affairs at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The two-day
Dialogue is a platform to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in
the health sector between the two countries. About the Dialogue:
(1) The two-day Dialogue will be leveraged
as a platform to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health
sector between the two countries.
(2) The issues planned for deliberations in
this round also encompass areas of concern pertaining to strengthening of
epidemiological research and surveillance, vaccine development, One Health,
zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, health systems and health policies etc.
(3) An MoU was finalised between the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the
Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America, in the
field of the health sector, covering issues like Health Safety and Security;
Communicable Diseases & Non-Communicable Diseases; Health Systems; and
Health Policy.
3.
World Heart Day: 29th September: World Heart Day is observed on 29th
September annually to draw people’s attention to heart illness and the range of
associated health issues. The day which is celebrated annually creates
awareness of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) including heart disease & stroke
and highlights the preventive and control measures. The theme for World Heart
Day 2020: “Use Heart To Beat Cardiovascular Disease”.
Note: World Heart Federation Founded: 2000;
World Heart Federation Headquarters location: Geneva, Switzerland; World Heart
Federation Chairman: Rajeev Gupta.
4.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: 29th September: International Day
of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29, since 2020,
to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste in 2019. The theme for
2021 is Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the planet. The main
objective of this day is to take steps towards responsible consumption and production
as well as zero hunger, along with working towards addressing the problem of
climate change through sustainable food habits.
History: In 2019, the 74th
United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the International
Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, recognizing the fundamental role that
sustainable food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1.
Rohit Sharma first to score 1,000 runs against one team in IPL: Rohit Sharma became
the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history to score 1000 runs
against a single team during Mumbai Indians’ (MI) contest against Kolkata
Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The 34-year-old
achieved the feat in the fourth over of MI’s innings. Rohit now has 1015 runs
against KKR at an average of 46.13 and a strike rate of 132.16, including six
fifties and one hundred.
2. US
beats Europe Won Ryder Cup golf tournament: The United States has clinched the 2021
Ryder Cup after rookie Collin Morikawa secured the final half-point to get to a
19-9 victory, which is the largest margin of victory in Ryder Cup history since
the 28-point format came about. It’s the first time since 1979 and 1983 that
Team USA won back-to-back home Ryder Cups after winning in 2016 at Hazeltine.
The Americans lost in 2018 in France and seven of the last 10 Ryder Cups
against Europe, so a dominant 2021 victory could change the tide in the
rivalry.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1.
RBI imposes 2 cr penalty on RBL Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance:
The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on RBL Bank for
non-compliance with provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. RBI said
the penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in it under the
provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i) of the Act. An
examination carried out by the RBI showed that the private lender was
non-compliant in opening five savings deposit accounts for a cooperative bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also fined
the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State Co-operative Bank, Srinagar with an Rs 11
lakh penalty for inadequacy in regulatory adherence. According to the report,
contravention of section 23 read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949 as the J&K State Co-operative Bank had opened branches without getting
a prior nod from RBI.
Note: RBL Bank Founded: August 1943; RBL
Bank Headquarters: Mumbai; RBL Bank MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
1.
Mastercard ropes Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen as its Global Ambassador: The financial
services company, Mastercard Inc. has named Magnus Carlsen, the highest-rated
chess player of all time, as its global brand ambassador. This step is part of
a move by Mastercard for adding chess in its coveted list of sports
sponsorship. It has joined the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour as an official
partner, in its first sponsorship move into chess. The Norwegian chess
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen joins the like of other competitive players lineup
of ambassadors like Lionel Messi, Naomi Osaka, Crystal Dunn and Dan Carter.
Note: Mastercard Headquarters: New York,
United States; Mastercard President: Michael Miebach.
2.
MCA extends the tenure of Company Law Committee by 1 year: The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again extended the tenure of the Company Law
Committee by one year until September 16, 2022. Corporate affairs secretary
Rajesh Verma is the present chairperson of the committee. The committee was
constituted in 2019 and has a total of 11 members. The committee was set up to
suggest measures to improve the functioning of the National Company Law
Tribunal (NCLT), make recommendations on issues pertaining to the
implementation of the Companies Act and Limited Liability Partnership Act. The
tenure of the panel was extended in 2020 also, till September 17, 2021.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1.
2021 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar winners announced: Shanti Swarup
Bhatnagar Prize for science and technology 2021, were announced during the 80th
foundation day of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Every year, CSIR presents this award to scientists below 45 years of age for
their contributions in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, medicine,
engineering and earth, atmosphere, ocean and planetary sciences. The award
comprises a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh. Here is the list of 11 scientists
awardees:
Biological Sciences category:
(1) Dr Amit Singh, department of
microbiology and cell biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
(2) Dr Arun Kumar Shukla, department of
biological sciences and bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Chemical sciences category:
(1) Two researchers from the Jawaharlal
Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru, Dr Kanishka Biswas
from the International Centre of Materials Science and Dr T Govindaraju, from
the Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory, announced as recipients.
Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and
Planetary Sciences category:
(1) Dr Binoy Kumar Saikia from Coal and
Energy Research Group, CSIR North East Institute of Science and Technology,
Jorhat, was named recipient.
Engineering sciences category:
(1) Dr Debdeep Mukhopadhyay, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur,
received the award under the engineering sciences category.
Mathematical sciences category:
(1) Dr Anish Ghosh, school of mathematics,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
(2) Dr Saket Saurabh, The Institute of
Mathematical Sciences, Chennai.
Medical sciences:
(1) Dr Jeemon Panniyammakal, Achutha Menon
Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical
Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
(2) Dr Rohit Srivastava, department of
biosciences and bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
Physical sciences:
(1) Dr Kanak Saha, from Pune’s Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, received the award for physical sciences.
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