NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
Lok Sabha Speaker Launches ‘NIDHI 2.0’ Scheme: The Speaker of Lok
Sabha, Om Birla has inaugurated the NIDHI 2.0 (National Integrated Database of
Hospitality Industry) scheme, during an event organised by the Ministry of
Tourism, on the occasion of 2021 World Tourism Day. The NIDHI 2.0 database will
have more inclusivity, by not only including accommodation units, but also
travel agents, tour operators, & others. About NIDHI scheme:
(1) The NIDHI scheme was launched by the
Ministry of Tourism to facilitate the digitalization of the tourism sector and
promote ease of doing business for the hospitality & tourism sector, by
encouraging all accommodation units to register themselves on the platform to
become part of the hospitality industry.
(2) As a part of the occasion, the Ministry
of Tourism signed an MoU with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
and The Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) to actively promote and
support ‘sustainability initiatives’ in the tourism sector of each other.
2.
GoI starts work to develop ‘Parshuram Kund’ in Arunachal Pradesh: The government of
India has started work for the development of ‘Parshuram Kund’, a Hindu
pilgrimage site on the Brahmputra plateau in the lower reaches of the Lohit
river in Arunachal Pradesh. The project costing Rs 37.88 crore was sanctioned
under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive
(PRASHAD) Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism.
About the scheme: The ‘National
Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’
(PRASHAD) is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2014-15 with complete
financial assistance by the Government of India. It was targeted to develop
tourism infrastructure to harness pilgrimage and heritage tourism destinations
for its direct and multiplier effect upon employment generation and economic
development.
Note: Arunachal pradesh CM: Pema Khandu;
runachal Pradesh Governor: B. D. Mishra.
3.
Aveek Sarkar re-elected as Press Trust of India Chairman: Aveek Sarkar, the
Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications,
was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country’s largest
premier news agency. Sarkar is a man of varied interests and counts books,
food, wine and art among his principal loves. He was captain of the Royal
Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) for 10 years. Sarkar’s re-election for a two-year
term was ratified by PTI’s Board of Directors at their meeting. K N Shanth
Kumar, Director of The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. which brings out Deccan
Herald and Kannada language daily Prajavani, was elected as the Vice-Chairman.
Note: PTI Headquarters location: New Delhi;
PTI Founded: 27 August 1947.
4.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches “Amrit Grand Challenge Program-जनCARE”: As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Science & Technology) launched the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”. The Grand
Challenge aims to identify 75 Start-Up and entrepreneurs, who come out with
Innovative Ideas and Solutions for India’s healthcare challenges, that can work
in Low Resource Settings, for strengthening Healthcare Delivery in India. About
the scheme:
(1) The Challenge has been launched jointly
by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), NASSCOM and
NASSCOM Foundation, as a nationwide “Discover – Design – Scale” program.
(2) The “जनCARE” Amrit Challenge will recognise
start-ups in fields like Innovations in Telemedicine, Digital Health, mHealth
with BIG Data, AI, BlockChain and other technologies.
The Challenge will end on December 31,
2021.
5.
Indra Nooyi memoir “The secrets to balancing work and family life”: In her book, My
Life in Full: Work, Family and our Future, Indra Nooyi focuses on the
importance that organisational support plays in working women’s lives. For
instance, she lists the offer of three months of paid leave by BCG to take care
of her father in India when he was diagnosed with cancer. Indra Nooyi tells the
story of that journey in her memoir, My Life in Full (published by Hachette India)
in 313 pages that are packed with her experiences of settling in America,
negotiating the boardroom, balancing work and family life and what the pandemic
has meant for workplaces.
INTERNATIONALUPDATES:
1.
Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM: Japan’s former Foreign Minister,
Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually
ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. Kishida won 257
votes in a runoff to defeat Taro Kono, a popular vaccines minister who previously
held the positions of defence and foreign minister.
The 64-year-old replaces outgoing party
leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only
one year since taking office last September. Kishida previously served as LDP
policy chief and was foreign minister between 2012-17, during which he
negotiated accords with Russia and South Korea, with whom Japan’s relations are
often frosty.
Note: Japan Capital: Tokyo; Japan Currency:
Japanese Yen.
2.
World Maritime Day 2021: 30th September: World Maritime Day 2021 is observed
globally on 30th September. The exact date of celebrating World Maritime Day is
left to the individual governments but is usually celebrated during the last
week in September. The theme of World Maritime Day 2021 is “Seafarers at the
core of shipping’s future”. The theme for this year reflects a clear need to
raise awareness of seafarersʹ crucial role in world trade and increase their
visibility. The World Maritime theme for 2021 will provide the opportunity to
focus on seafarers as the people at the heart of shipping, while also allowing
for activities to delve into specific topics relevant to the role of the
seafarer in safety, maritime security, environmental protection and seafarersʹ
well-being; and the future of seafaring against a backdrop of increased
digitalization and automation.
Note: International Maritime Organization
Headquarters location: London, United Kingdom; International Maritime
Organization Founded: 17 March 1948; International Maritime Organization
Secretary-General: Kitack Lim.
3.
International Translation Day: 30th September: Every year,
International Translation Day is marked on 30 September. The International
Federation of Translators (FIT) organise the day ever since it was set up in
1953. The day aims to celebrate the work of language translation professionals
which facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to the
development and strengthening of world peace and security. International
Translation Day 2021 theme: “United in translation”.
History: The International
Federation of Translators (FIT) organise the day ever since it was set up in
1953. The first official celebration of ITD was held in 1991. The day also
marks the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the
patron saint of translators.
Note: International Federation of
Translators President: Kevin Quirk; International Federation of Translators
Secretary-General: Real Paquette.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1.
ICC launches T20 World Cup anthem: The International Cricket Council has
launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a
campaign film featuring ‘avatars’ of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and
West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard. The song is composed by Bollywood music
director Amit Trivedi, an animated film that features young fans from all over
the world engaged in T20I cricket and includes some of the sport’s biggest
superstars. The tournament will begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE, with the
final to be played in Dubai on November 14.
About the song: India captain
Kohli leads the group of players brought to life as ‘avatars’ in the animation,
that interact with each other throughout. Kohli is joined by fellow captain
Pollard of the reigning champions, West Indies as well as Australian
all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and Rashid Khan of Afghanistan. Launched in
collaboration with ICC’s global broadcast partner Star Sports, the film
premiers worldwide on Thursday across ICC, BCCI, and Star Sports’ social media handles.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1.
RBI removes Indian Overseas Bank from Prompt Corrective Action framework: Reserve Bank of
India has announced the removal of Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) restrictions
on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). This decision gives the bank more freedom for
lending, especially to corporations and grow the network, subject to prescribed
norms. IOB was placed under PCA in 2015. The bank has provided a written
commitment that it would comply with the norms of Minimum Regulatory Capital, Net
NPA and Leverage ratio on an ongoing basis and has apprised the RBI of the
structural and systemic improvements that it has put in place which would help
the bank in continuing to meet these commitments. IOB is being tipped as a
privatisation candidate. In 2021, RBI has also removed PCA restrictions on IDBI
Bank and UCO Bank.
Note: Indian Overseas Bank Headquarters:
Chennai; Indian Overseas Bank CEO: Partha Pratim Sengupta; Indian Overseas Bank
Founded: 10 February 1939.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1.
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins Nansen Refugee Award 2021: A humanitarian
organization from Yemen has been declared as the winner of the 2021 UNHCR
Nansen Refugee Award. The organisation named “Jeel Albena Association for
Humanitarian Development”, founded in 2017 by Ameen Jubran has won the
prestigious honour to support and provide a lifeline to tens of thousands of
Yemenis people displaced by the country’s conflict.
About the award: The UNHCR Nansen
Refugee Award honours individuals, groups or organizations for going above and
beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, other displaced and stateless
people.
DEFENCE
1. Ministry of Defence inks deal with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain for 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a $2.5 billion contract with Airbus Defence and Space, Spain, for the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The C-295 aircrafts will replace the ageing Avro HS-748 aircraft fleet of Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the deal, Airbus Defence and Space will work with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to jointly execute the project. The first 16 aircraft in the deal will be delivered in fly-away condition while the remaining 40 will be assembled in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), as part of an industrial partnership between Airbus and TASL. The IAF will be the 35th operator of the C-295 worldwide.
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