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Current Affairs of September 2023

National: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • India has reached a significant milestone in the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with 75% of its villages attaining the ODF Plus status.
  • Recently, on September 23, ‘The International Lawyers Conference 2023’ was held in New Delhi.
  • The fourth edition of ‘Nadi Utsav’ is set to take place from September 22nd to September 24th, 2023, on the picturesque banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.
  • Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a new online life skills learning module called ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD.’ The program aims to promote gender equality among girls and boys. It was launched in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), UNICEF, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
  • A recent report released by the central government highlights a significant increase in elephant corridors across 15 elephant range states in India. The number of elephant corridors has risen from 88 in 2010 to 150, a 40% increase.
  • On September 19, the Indian government introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s parliament) and state Legislative Assemblies.
  • The Aswasanidhi project, initiated by the Women and Child Development department, has provided interim financial relief totaling ₹10.17 crore to nearly 1,400 victims of sex crimes and severe gender-based violence since its inception in 2018.
  • Toyota has unveiled the Innova Hycross prototype, a groundbreaking development for India’s automotive industry. This initiative aligns with the Indian government’s efforts to deploy flex-fuel technology, following global models like Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
  • A towering 27-foot Nataraja statue, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva’s dancing form, was unveiled at G20 leaders at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. This magnificent ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) sculpture, weighing 18 tonnes, was painstakingly crafted by sculptors from Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Lok Sabha officially designated the new Parliament building as the “Parliament House of India” in a notification issued on September 18. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla officially renames the old Parliament building, previously known as Parliament House, to ‘Samvidhan Sadan.’
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State: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023, Kongthong Village in the East Khasi Hills district achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious title of “Best Tourism Village 2023” at the esteemed National Tourism Awards.
  •  Assam is actively endorsing pipe composting, a technology that efficiently converts organic waste into compost, particularly in its rural communities.
  • A grand 108-foot-tall statue of the revered Hindu saint Adi Shankaracharya has been unveiled in Omkareshwar, Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. This imposing structure, known as ‘Ekatmata Ki Pratima’ or the ‘Statue of Oneness,’ is a testament to India’s rich spiritual heritage.
  • Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has achieved a remarkable feat by attaining 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status across its 95,767 villages.
  • Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled the E-Cabinet System in Agartala, marking a significant step towards the digital transformation of government operations and services. Now, Tripura is the fourth state in India, and the second in the Northeast, to embrace electronic cabinet meetings, following Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • On World Tourism Day 2023, Kongthong Village in the East Khasi Hills district achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious title of “Best Tourism Village 2023” at the esteemed National Tourism Awards. These awards, presented annually by the Ministry of Tourism, recognize outstanding contributions in the field of tourism and cultural preservation.
  • Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica.
  • The Assam government is set to launch a new scheme called “Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan.” This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to young individuals, fostering self-reliance and economic independence among the state’s youth.
  • The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department has introduced a ‘Mobile Van Program’ as part of the ‘Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana’ to advance eco-friendly and natural farming practices.
  • Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) as part of the National Labour Day celebrations. The MMSKY scheme aims to enhance the welfare of the state’s labor force and offers various incentives and benefits for registered workers.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana under the Nand Baba Mission to enhance cattle breeds and boost milk production in the state. The scheme aims to improve cow breeds, particularly Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar, and Gangatiri, to increase milk production and the income of dairy farmers.
  • The Madhya Pradesh Government has changed the name of the state-run housing scheme, previously known as Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Awas Yojana, to Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana.
  • The Central government has named the Telangana tribal university after Sammakka-Sarakka, a revered mother-daughter duo among the local tribal community in Telangana.

International: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • The government of Germany has made a significant commitment by pledging €40 million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF).
  • The Joe Biden Administration has abruptly terminated funding for the DEEP VZN program, a research initiative designed to discover and study thousands of exotic pathogens worldwide.
  • Rwanda stands out globally with an impressive 61 percent of women in its Parliament, a stark contrast to many other countries.
  • Japan’s demographic crisis deepens as more than 10% of the country’s population is now aged 80 or older, according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
  • The European Parliament has approved the Critical Raw Materials Act with a significant majority, aiming to reduce the European Union’s dependence on China for critical minerals and metals essential for green technologies.
  • Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor an elite religious leader, Known as the ‘Priest of Pacopampa,’ the tomb was found in a highland archaeological zone.
  • France is set to implement a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “puffs.”
  • India’s recent achievement as an internationally recognized OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates Issuing Authority signifies a significant milestone in the realm of weights and measures. The newfound status allows the country to issue OIML Pattern Approval certificates for weights and measures accepted worldwide. This certification is mandatory for international market sales and the Department of Consumer Affairs can now provide it.
  • The recently released ‘G20 Leaders Declaration’ highlighted the importance of the ‘Goa Roadmap for Tourism’ as a means to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The African Union (AU) has been granted permanent membership in the G20 during the 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi.
  • On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, several countries, including India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the UAE, France, Germany, and Italy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The move comes in response to concerns about unsustainable debt and geopolitical implications associated with China’s BRI projects.
  • India and the United States have reached an agreement to settle their longstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) poultry dispute. As part of the settlement, India will reduce tariffs on various American products, including frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh, frozen, dried, and processed blueberries and cranberries.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the “Gujarat Declaration,” the outcome document of the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023. India, as the host of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, plays a pivotal role in advancing the summit’s action agenda.

Economy: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • The Union Ministry of Finance has affirmed its confidence in sustaining a 6.5 percent real GDP growth forecast for FY24 in its August 2023 Monthly Economic Review.
  • YES Bank, announced a significant development in the digital currency space by launching UPI interoperability on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) app.
  • Karnam Sekar, Chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company of India (NARCL) tendered his resignation due to disagreements concerning the institution’s structure and operations. This resignation follows a proposal for merging NARCL with India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL).
  • The RBI has recently unveiled notable updates to its guidelines pertaining to wilful defaulters and large defaulters, aimed at identifying such defaulters and overseeing their status. The draft norms also address the possibility of removing a defaulter’s name from the list. If an account listed as a wilful defaulter undergoes resolution through mechanisms like the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code or RBI’s guidelines, resulting in a change in management and control, the defaulter’s name should be removed from the list.
    • According to the RBI, a wilful defaulter is an individual or entity that has defaulted on outstanding dues of Rs 25 lakh or more without any reasonable constraint to do so.
    • Large defaulters are entities with outstanding dues of Rs 1 crore or more, with provisions to include unapplied interest in the calculation.

Defence: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • The Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ showcased its maritime proficiency during a comprehensive Pollution Response Table-Top exercise and demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • The Indian Army has recently inducted 600 self-neutralizing anti-tank mines, known as “Vibhav,” into its arsenal.
  • The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has announced plans to construct the world’s highest fighter airfield in the Nyoma region of Ladakh.
  • Indian Navy’s indigenous warship, INS Sahyadri, participated in the inaugural trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise alongside the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Indonesian Navy.
  • The Indian Navy is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, ‘Swavlamban 2023,’ on October 4-5, 2023. The ‘Swavlamban 2023’ seminar aims to showcase and promote indigenous innovations and technologies developed by startups and MSMEs for use in the Indian Navy.

Awards: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • Dr. Swati Nayak, an Indian scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has been bestowed with the prestigious 2023 Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application.
  • The Government of India has recently introduced a prestigious set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation, known as the “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar” (RVP).
  • Erica Robin, a model from Karachi has been crowned “Miss Universe Pakistan 2023”, becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win the title.
  • Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra of the Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital was conferred with the prestigious ”Dr AM Gokhale Award” in Pune.
  • RITES Limited has been honoured with the ‘Safety Innovation Award 2023’, under the ‘Construction’ category, for implementing ‘Innovative Safety Management Systems’ in its operations.
  • Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
  • Praveena Anjana of Udaipur has been crowned Miss International India 2023, gaining her position to represent India at the Miss International pageant in Japan this October.
  • Governor Shaktikanta Das has achieved an ‘A+’ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2023.
  • Dr. Ravi Kannan R. has won the Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2023 along with Korvi Rakshand from Bangladesh, Eugenio Lemos from Timor-Leste, Miriam Coronel-Ferrer from the Philippines.
  • Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting announced that Waheeda Rehman will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sports: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • Amul is named as the official sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the 19th Asian Games 2022 to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
  • India becomes No 1 ranked team in all formats of Cricket.
  • Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be Flag-Bearers at Asian Games Opening Ceremony.
  • Elavenil Valarivan Secures Gold Medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle at the ISSF World Cup 2023 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Maharashtra secured the title of champions in the 5th National Wheelchair Rugby Championship 2023, defeating Karnataka at the event hosted in Balewadi, Pune.
  • India clinched the championship title by defeating Bangladesh in the final match of the SAFF U16 Championship Final held at The Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
  • India batter Virat Kohli became the fastest ODI player to reach 13,000 runs.

Appointment: Current Affairs of September 2023

  • President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Rahul Navin, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from the 1993 batch, as the Acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
  • K.N. Shanth Kumar, a seasoned media professional, has been elected as the Chairman of the Press Trust of India’s Board of Directors.
  • M S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist often referred to as the “Pioneer of the Green Revolution in India,” passed away at the age of 98.
  • Rajnish Kumar was appointed as the Chairman of Mastercard India.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Neeraj Mittal to take on the role of secretary in the Department of Telecommunications.
  • Dr. Vasudha Gupta has taken charge of the position of Principal Director General at Akashvani.
  • Manish Desai is the new chief of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
  • Renowned actor R Madhavan has been nominated as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
  • The government appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board.

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