NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. President inaugurated first Uttar Pradesh
international Trade Show: President Droupadi
Murmu inaugurated the first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in
India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The trade show will be held
from September 21 to 25. Aim: To get international exposure and
market opportunities. Over 2000 exhibitors will showcase their products across
a wide spectrum of sectors, including automobiles, handicrafts, healthcare,
food processing, pharmaceuticals, dairy, electronics, and e-commerce.
2. Indian Naval Ship 'Nireekshak' successfully conducts
vital Mixed Gas Diving: Indian Naval Ship 'Nireekshak' successfully conducted vital Mixed Gas
Diving training sessions as part of IN-SLN Divex 23. It marks the ship's
continued engagement with the Sri Lanka Navy, aligning with India's
'Neighborhood First' policy for capacity building in neighboring nations.
It is well-equipped with two six-man recompression chambers and a three-man
diving bell. It possesses the capability to execute submarine rescue
operations and train saturation divers.
3. Nuakhai Juhar day is mainly observed by the people of
Odisha: Nuakhai Juhar is
an agricultural harvest festival mainly observed by the people
of Western Odisha. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the lunar
fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), the day
after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This year, it is being
celebrated on September 20. Nuakhai is a time of great joy and
celebration for the people of Odisha. It is a time to give thanks for the new
harvest and to celebrate their culture and heritage.
4. Women’s Reservation Bill passed in Lok Sabha: A bill providing 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok
Sabha and state assemblies was cleared in the Lower House of Parliament. The
bill — Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — will be taken up for
consideration in the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th
Amendment) Bill, with 454 members voting in favour and only two against it
after a spirited eight-hour debate in which 60 members participated. The Lok
Sabha has given its assent to the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, commonly
known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhinyam. The bill was introduced in the Lok
Sabha on the first day of proceedings in the new parliamentary building.
Additionally, the old Parliament House in the Lok Sabha was renamed the
Samvidhan Sadan.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Fourth G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting starts
in Madhya Pradesh: The fourth G20 Infrastructure Working
Group meeting under the Indian Presidency started in Madhya Pradesh. It
would be the last meeting of the Infrastructure Working
Group. Aim: To deliberate on various aspects of infrastructure
investments, including developing infrastructure as an asset class, promoting
quality urban infrastructurer and Infratech. It is hosted and chaired by
the Ministry of Finance along with Australia and Brazil as co-chairs.
2. India-US Army to host Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs
Conference: The Indian Army and
the United States Army will co-host the 13th Indo-Pacific
Armies Chiefs Conference It is a 3 day conference of Chiefs of Armies and
delegates of 35 countries in New Delhi from 25th to 27th September 2023. Theme
of 2023 is “Together for Peace: Sustaining Peace and Stability in
the Indo-Pacific Region.” Aim: To promote peace and stability
in the Indo-Pacific region through mutual understanding, and friendship amongst
the littoral partners.
3. International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21st
September: The International Day
of Peace or World Peace Day is celebrated on 21st September. Aim: To
promote peace while ceasing violence and conflicts worldwide where each
year, Theme 2023: Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the
#GlobalGoals. The International Day of Peace is often associated with a dove
and the olive branch symbols where the dove represents peace and freedom, while
the olive branch has been a traditional symbol of peace dating back to ancient
times.
4. World Alzheimer's Day is celebrated on 21st September: World Alzheimer's Day takes place
every September 21. Aim: To raise awareness and challenge the stigma
around Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Theme
2023: 'Never Too Early, Never Too Late.' Alzheimer's is a severe
brain disorder of memory loss and confusion, if not diagnosed and managed on
time, can adversely impact one's mental abilities of learning, thinking, and
reasoning, which could compromise one's day-to-day life activities and control
over emotions.
5. India won bid to host 17th International Congress on
Chemistry of Cement: India will host the International Congress on the Chemistry of
Cement (ICCC) in the year 2027 in New Delhi. The
Commerce and Industry Ministry announced that India won the bid to hold this
event on a presentation from the National Council for Cement and Building
Materials along with IIT Delhi.
India
defeated Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates to win the bid. The ICCC
is regarded as the largest and the most prestigious event in the area of Cement
and Concrete.
6. INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS REACH SINGAPORE TO PARTICIPATE IN
SIMBEX 23: Indian Naval
Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived
in Singapore to participate in the 30th edition of the Singapore India
Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX). SIMBEX holds the distinction of being the
longest continuous naval exercise that the Indian Navy has with any other
country. SIMBEX-2023 is being conducted in two phases - a Harbour
Phase at Singapore from 21 to 24 September 2023, followed by
a Sea Phase.
7. 21 September – World Alzheimer’s Day: World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on September 21 every
year to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. This day is dedicated to
raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and various forms of dementia. A
key objective of this day is to eliminate the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s
disease. Theme 2023 –Never too early, never too late Alzheimer’s disease, a
neurological disorder, occurs when abnormal proteins called beta-amyloid build
up in the brain cells, causing them to shrink and eventually die. Alzheimer’s
disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory and usually affects
people over the age of 65 years. World Alzheimer’s Day was established on
September 21, 1994, in Edinburgh, to mark the tenth anniversary of Alzheimer’s
Disease International (ADI). ADI, formed in 1984, is an organization dedicated
to helping and providing guidance to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and
their families.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Mohammed Siraj back at No.1 in ICC Men’s ODI bowling
rankings: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj re-grabbed the
number one position among bowlers in the ICC Men’s ODI player
rankings 2023. His latest match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the
Asia Cup final provided eight spot leaps to take him to the top. Kuldeep
Yadav is another Indian bowler who made it into the top ten. Jasprit
Bumrah, who has come back after a long injury break, climbed up two places
to the 27th position. Hardik Pandya rose eight spots to
the 50th rank.
2. ICC releases official Anthem ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ for
Men's Cricket World Cup: The International Cricket Council released the official Anthem for
the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 beginning on the 5th of
October. The theme of the anthem is Dil Jashn Bole and it
features Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and other popular social
media influencers. The Cricket World Cup 2023 is being held
in India after 12 years. The music for the anthem has been prepared
by Pritam, and the singers are Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra and
Amit Mishra
3. BCCI signs SBI Life as ‘Official Partner’ for a
three-year period: The Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI) has announced SBI Life as one of the official
partners for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-2026. SBI
Life has signed a 3-year deal with the BCCI and their partnership will begin
with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting September
22. The partnership is expected to enhance the cricketing experience for fans
and players alike.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. SBI introduces digital opening of NRE/NRO account
setup through YONO: State Bank of India has introduced a
digital facility for Non-Resident Indians to effortlessly
open Non-Residential External and Non-Resident Ordinary accounts through
its mobile app YONO. Aim: To fulfils a long-standing demand from NRI
customers for a hassle-free way to open and manage their accounts in India. This
service is designed for NTB or 'new to bank' customers, providing them with
ease and efficiency in the account opening process.
2. IREDA partners with Bank of Maharashtra to promote
renewable energy adoption: IREDA (Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency) has signed an MoU with the Bank of
Maharashtra (BoM) to promote renewable energy adoption in India. The
primary goal is to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for
various renewable energy projects across India. The initiative supports India’s
efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy sources. This
collaboration emphasizes the significance of financial institutions and
government bodies working in tandem, aligning with India’s ambitious aim to
attain Net Zero emissions by 2070, as directed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
3. ACKO introduced the ‘Platinum Health Plan’: A leading insurance
company, ACKO has introduced a new health insurance
product known as “ACKO Platinum Health Plan”. This comprehensive plan
boasts several notable features, including 100% bill payment, no room rent
capping, and zero waiting periods. To promote this new product, ACKO has
reintroduced the beloved characters of Munna Bhai and Circuit from the iconic
Bollywood movie series. The campaign is aptly titled “Health Insurance ki Subah
ho Gayi Mamu” and has been directed by renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Science awards to get makeover as Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: On the lines of civilian awards, Government of India will now recognise scientists with Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar It has 4 categories, Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, and Vigyan Team. Vigyan Ratna will recognise the lifetime achievement of scientists, Vigyan Shri will recognise distinguished contributions to a field, Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar will encourage young scientists who have made exceptional contributions.
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