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September1ST TO 30TH
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01st September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. Indian Railway installed ‘Meghdoot’ machines at
Mumbai stations
 Indian Railways have set up ‘Meghdoot’
machines at Dadar, Thane and other stations of
the Mumbai Division. The unique ‘Meghdoot’
machines use innovative technology to convert
water vapour in the air into potable water.
 The contract for setting up 17 ‘MEGHDOOT’,
Atmospheric Water Generator Kiosks’ over
Mumbai Division of Central Railway under
NINFRIS policy for a period of 5 years has been
awarded to Maithri Aquatech Pvt Ltd.
 An Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) is a
device that extracts water from ambient air. The
technology utilizes the science of condensation to
extract water vapour from the surrounding
atmosphere. Maithri Aquatech’s MEGHDOOT –
AWG uses innovative technology to convert water
vapour in the air into fresh and clean drinking
water”.
2. University Grants Commission to launch ‘e-
Samadhan’ portal for resolving grievances
 University Grants Commission (UGC) will now
monitor and resolve all grievances of students
and staff in varsities through a centralised portal
called `e-Samadhan`.
 This platform ensures transparency, prevents
unfair practices in Higher Education Institutions
and provides a time-bound mechanism for
redressal of grievances, according to the UGC.
The commission has merged its existing portals
and helplines except for the anti-ragging helpline
and developed the new portal.
Important takeaways:
 University Grants Commission Founded: 1956;
 University Grants Commission
Headquarters: New Delhi;
 University Grants Commission
Chairman: Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.
States News
3. Rajasthan govt introduce ‘Mahila Nidhi’ to help
women entrepreneurs
 Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has
launched ‘Mahila Nidhi’, a loan scheme for the
social and economic development of women
through loans.
 Under the scheme, apart from everyday
necessities, easy credit will be available to
women for business expansion and starting new
businesses.
 In the budget 2022-23, the government said it
will establish ‘Mahila Nidhi’ through Rajasthan
Rural Livelihood Development
Council. Rajasthan is the second state in the
country after Telangana, where Mahila Nidhi has
been established.
Important:
 Rajasthan Governor: Kalraj Mishra;
 Rajasthan Capital: Jaipur;
 Rajasthan Chief Minister: Ashok Gehlot.
Appointments News
4. IFS Nagesh Singh named as India’s ambassador to
Thailand
 An Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1995
batch, Nagesh Singh has been appointed
as India’s next ambassador to Thailand. He
will replace the incumbent ambassador Suchitra
Durai.
 Bilateral relations between India and Thailand
continued to strengthen during 2021, marked by
cooperation at regional and sub-regional levels
within the framework of ASEAN, Mekong Ganga
Cooperation and BIMSTEC as well as at other
multilateral fora.
 Nagesh Singh is a 1995 batch officer of the
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) who has served
as Consul General of India in Atlanta. He holds
a master’s degree from the Delhi School of
Economics. He is presently working as a Joint
Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Important:
 Thailand Capital: Bangkok;
 Thailand Currency: Thai baht;
 Thailand Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Agreements News
5. Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Parley for the
Oceans
 Andhra Pradesh government has signed
a Memorandum of Understanding with

the ‘Parley for the Oceans’, a U.S.-based
company that works for plastic-waste
management.
 The MoU was signed under the presence of Chief
Minister of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and an
event was held at the AU Convention Centre in
Vishakhapatnam.
 The program also brings employment for more
than 20,000 locals with a minimum of at least
₹16,000 per month.
 The recycling and upcycling of plastic waste will
be done in the “Parley Super Hubs” set up by
the Parley for the Oceans.
 The MoU between Andhra Pradesh and Parley
for the Oceans aims to improve the sanitation
and waste management system and deploy AIR
(Avoid Intercept & Redesign) plastic stations in
500 places.
6. Tata Steel and Punjab govt inked an MoU to
establish steel facility in Ludhiana
 Tata Steel and Punjab Govt signs an
MoU: The Tata steel company and the Punjabi
government have agreed to establish a 0.75
million tonne per year (MnTPA) long products
steel facility with an electric arc furnace (EAF)
powered by scrap.
 Tata Steel’s decision to build the greenfield
facility at Kadiana Khurd in Ludhiana’s Hitech
Valley is a part of the company’s commitment to
investing in a circular economy and switching to
low-carbon steel making through steel recycling.
 According to the company, it is a step toward its
objective of having Net Zero carbon emissions by
2045.
 Tata Steel’s flagship retail brand, “Tata Tiscon,”
would be produced by the cutting-edge EAF-
based steel mill, allowing the corporation to
significantly expand its market share.
 The Tata Group’s investment in Punjab’s steel
industry will spur industrial development in the
province.
7. ICICI Bank and NMDFC ink an Agreement for
development of banking software
 ICICI Bank and NMDFC ink an
Agreement: The National Minorities
Development and Finance Corporation
(NMDFC) announced that it had entered into an
agreement with ICICI Bank for the creation of
mobile applications and financial accounting
software.
 According to a formal announcement, ICICI
Bank will develop, construct, and deploy the
application for NMDFC in addition to giving
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source code and executable database data,
among other things.
 The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) calls
for the creation of loan accounting software for
the receipt and processing of loan applications as
well as the accounting of beneficiary repayments,
as well as financial accounting software for
NMDFC and State Channelizing Agencies
(SCAs).
Economy News
8. Aadhaar Ventures fined by SEBI for violating
industry standard
 Aadhaar Ventures India Ltd. (AVIL) and its
directors were fined a total of Rs 25 lakh by the
capital markets regulator SEBI for breaking the
listing requirements and insider trading laws.
 Aadhaar Ventures India Ltd. (AVIL), its
directors Jils Raichand Madan, Somabhai
Sunderbhai Meena, and Jyoti Munver, and the
regulator each received a fine of Rs. 10 lakh (to
be paid jointly and severally) for disclosure
violations.
 It fined Aadhaar Ventures India Ltd. (AVIL) and
Meena Rs. 5 lakh (to be paid jointly and
severally) for breaking the rules on insider
trading.
9. SBI Report: India’s GDP growth in Q1 of FY23
anticipated to be 15.7%
 India’s GDP Growth in Q1 of
FY23: India’s GDP is expected to rise by 13% in
Q1 FY23, according to rating agency ICRA,
15.7% in Q1 FY22, and 16.2% in Q1 FY23,
according to State Bank of India (SBI Report).
Even though the gross domestic product (GDP)
data for the April–June 2022 quarter (August 31),
analysts’ growth projections range from 13% to
16.2%.
 India’s GDP growth in the first quarter of the
current fiscal year 2022–23 (India’s GDP growth
in Q1 of FY23) is anticipated to increase by 13%
due to a low base and a strong recovery in the
contact-intensive sectors as a result of increased
vaccination coverage.
Business News
10. Reliance Industries to build world’s largest carbon
fibre plant
 Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh
Ambani has announced to build of India’s first

and one of the world’s largest Carbon Fibre
plants at Hazira, Gujarat.
 The plants will have a capacity of 20,000 MTPA
based on Acrylonitrile feedstock.
 Overall, in the Oil to Chemical segment (O2C),
Ambani Ambani announced an investment of Rs
75,000 crore over the next five years to expand
capacities in existing and new value chains.
 These value chains are – Polyester value chain,
Vinyl chain, and New Materials. The first phase of
the plant will be completed in 2025.
Important takeaways:
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Founded: 8 May
1973;
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Founder: Dhirubhai Ambani;
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra;
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) CMD: Mukesh
Ambani;
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Director: Nita
Ambani.
Ranks and Reports News
11. Cybercrime Against Women up 28% Since 2019
 The number of cybercrimes has climbed up
to 18.4 percent in 2021 and there is a rise of 28
percent of such cases against women in the
report released by the National Crime Records
Bureau.
 Cybercrime against women includes cyber-
threatening and blackmailing, cyber pornography,
posting obscene material, stalking, defamation,
morphing, etc.
 The top five states that account for 61 percent of
the share in Cybercrimes against women are
Karnataka at number one with 2,243 cases in
2021, Maharashtra with 1,687 cases, and Uttar
Pradesh with 958 cases.
 Telangana accounts for the highest share of
all cybercrimes including cyber crime against
women, which has increased to 282 percent from
2,691 in 2019 to 10,303 in 2021.
12. NCRB published a report titled Accidental Deaths
& Suicides in India 2021
 The National Crime Records
Bureau (NCRB) released a Accidental Deaths
& Suicides report, as per the number of suicide-
related deaths in India reached an all-time high in
2021.
 As per the information on accidental fatalities and
suicides given by the National Crime Records
Bureau (NCRB) in Accidental Deaths
Suicides, this number was around 1.39 lakh in
2019.
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 The suicide rate, or the number of suicide-related
deaths per one lakh people, was 12 in 2021.
 This is the highest rate of suicide-related deaths
since 1967, the first year for which statistics is
available. Up until this point, 11.3 suicides per
100,000 people have been recorded.
 The year 2010 had the highest reported suicide
rate in the nation up until this point (11.3), as per
Accidental Deaths & Suicides report.
Sports News
13. New Zealand’s Colin de Grandhomme retires from
international cricket
 New Zealand all-rounder Colin de
Grandhomme has announced his retirement
from international cricket. The 36-year-old
cricketer made his decision after discussions with
the country’s cricket board and hence, has been
released from his central contract.
 In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, he starred
with a 47-ball 60 in a pulsating victorious chase
against South Africa, scored 64 against Pakistan,
and bowled superbly in the final against England,
taking one for 25 off his 10 overs.
14. Amlan Borgohain breaks 100m national record at
All India Railway C’ships
 Amlan Borgohain, who holds the 200m national
record, has now added the 100m record to his
name.
 The 24-year-old from Assam clocked 10.25s
(wind speed +1.8, legal) to break the six-year-
old national record of Amiya Kumar Mallick
(10.26s) at the 87th all-India inter-Railway
athletics championships in Rae Bareli, Uttar
Pradesh.
 He is the reigning national champion in the 100m
and 200m. Amlan Borgohain holds the 200m
national record of 20.52s, set in April this year at
the Federation Cup.
15. Former Leg Spinner Rahul Sharma Announced
Retirement
 Indian Spinner Rahul Sharma has announced
retirement from international and domestic
cricket. In 2011, the tall leg-spinner came into the
limelight where he represented Pune Warriors in
IPL.
 Rahul Sharma made his ODI debut against
West Indies in 2011 under Virendra Sehwag’s
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Captaincy. He made his T20 debut in 2012
against Australia under the Captaincy of MS
Dhoni. Later that year, he played his final series

on the Sri Lanka tour. The former cricketer wrote
an emotional post on his retirement from all forms
of cricket.
Important Days
16. National Nutrition Week 2022: 1st to 7th
September
 In India, the first week of September every year
is celebrated as National Nutrition Week. The
week is observed every year from September 1-
7.
 The purpose of this week is to raise awareness
among the general public about the value of
healthy eating practices and proper nutrition for
upholding a healthy lifestyle.
 The government launches programmes to
promote nutrition awareness throughout this
week.
 The theme for this year is Celebrate a “World of
Flavors”. Every year, as part of National Nutrition
Week, the government also introduces a special
theme that focuses primarily on that year’s
theme.
Miscellaneous News
17. Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal launched virtual
school
 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has
launched a virtual school and students from
across the country will be eligible for admission.
The application process for the Delhi Model
Virtual School (DMVS) began on August 31.
 The school is for Classes 9-12. Admission to the
schooling platform will be open for students
across India and they will also be prepared by
experts for entrance exams like NEET, CUET
and JEE along with skill-based training.
 The first virtual school in the country will prove to
be a milestone in the education sector. The
classes will be online and recorded lectures will
also be uploaded online.
 This school is inspired by virtual classes that had
been necessitated due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
18. Jammu and Kashmir Police launched online
Mobile app ‘JK Ecop’
 The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched an
online Mobile application “JK Ecop”. The App
enables the common citizens to use a host of
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services ranging from registering a complaint to
downloading a copy of an FIR.
 A citizen can also make requests like obtaining a
character certificate, employee verification, or
tenant verification through this App. Details about
missing persons and unidentified dead bodies
etc. can also be obtained through this portal.
Important takeaways:
 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor: Manoj
Sinha.
19. Railways top CVC’s list for rejecting directives to
punish corrupt officers
 The Railways Ministry tops the list of
government agencies that ignored the CVC’s
recommendations against corrupt officers and
employees and resolved matters in accordance
with their own disciplinary procedures.
 55 similar occurrences were discovered across
government agencies in the annual report for
2021, 11 of which were in the Railways.
 Along with Railways, Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Bank of
India, and Delhi Jal Board each had four cases,
and according to CVC, Mahanadi Coalfields
Limited protected three of its workers in such
situations.
 The Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra,
Madras Fertilizers Limited, Indira Gandhi National
Open University, and North Delhi Municipal
Corporation (which is now a part of the unified
Municipal Corporation of Delhi) were listed as two
of the institutions involved in these cases,
according to the report.
20. NHAI Organizes Workshop on Global Navigation
Satellite System-Based Tolling
 The National Highway Authority of India
(NHAI), organized a stakeholder consultation
workshop on Global Navigation Satellite
(GNSS) based tolling in India.
 The main objective of the day-long workshop was
to seek input and suggestions from various
industry experts and stakeholders on different
aspects of the GNSS-based tolling system.
Also, this workshop will work as a guide to help
strategies and design the future roadmap for free
flow rolling systems in India based on GNSS
technology.
02nd September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News

1. India’s First Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
Launched
 India is set to launch its first indigenously
developed Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus
Vaccine (qHPV) against Cervical cancer with the
help of the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on 1st
September 2022.
 The vaccine for Cervical cancer “CERVAVAC”,
will be launched by Union Minister of State
Science and Technology Jitendra Singh. The
vaccine is likely to cost around 200-400 per dose.
 As per the government data, cervical cancer
ranks number 2 for most prevalent cancer in
India and also accounts for one-fourth of the
world’s cervical cancer deaths.
States News
2. Nuakhai Festival Being Celebrated in Western
Odisha
 Nuakhai is an annual harvest festival in Odisha.
Nuakhai is celebrated to welcome the
approaching new season and welcome
the season’s new rice. Nuakhai is celebrated a
day after Ganesh Chaturthi, and it is one of the
most awaited festivals in Odisha.
 The festival is celebrated with Nabanna offering
to Goddess Samaleswari during a particular
time. Nuakhai is made of two words, Nua which
means new, and Khai which means food.
 The festival altogether means celebrating the
season’s new rice harvested by hardworking
farmers. The people in the western part of Odisha
celebrate Nuakhai with zeal and excitement.
3. Alappuzha Declared as the Fifth Full Digital
Banking District
 Alappuzha has become the fifth fully digital
banking district in the state. A declaration was
made by the Reserve bank of India Kerala and
Lakshadweep Regional Director Thomas
Mathew regarding this.
 As a part of the initiative at least one digital
transaction facility, such as a debit card. Internet
banking, mobile banking, a unified payment
interface, and many other facilities, has been
enabled 26 lakh savings or current bank accounts
in 29 banks in the districts.
Appointments News
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4. Vasudha Gupta named as DG of News Services
Division of AIR
 Indian Information Service officer, Vasudha
Gupta was appointed as the director general of
the news services division of All India
Radio. Gupta, who was director general in the
Press Information Bureau, assumed charge of
her new post immediately.
 All India Radio Director General N Venudhar
Reddy superannuated. Gupta played a key role in
implementing the communication strategies of the
government during the COVID-19 pandemic and
also helmed the fact-checking unit to curb
misinformation about the viral outbreak.
 Rajesh Malhotra, Director General in the Press
Information Bureau (PIB), was promoted to the
rank of Principal Director General. Malhotra will
continue to look after the publicity works of the
finance ministry in the PIB.
Important takeaways:
 All India Radio Founded: 1936, Delhi;
 All India Radio Founder: Government of India;
 All India Radio Headquarters: Sansad Marg, New
Delhi;
 All India Radio Owner: Prasar Bharati.
5. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Interim New Chairman of
ONGC
 Rajesh Kumar Srivastava has been appointed
as the interim new Chairman and Managing
Director (CMD) of the state-run Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) by the Central
Government. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava is the
third interim Chief who has been appointed, as
the government has not made any full-time
appointment yet in 17 months.
 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd or
ONGC is an Indian oil and gas explorer and
producer. ONGC was founded on 14th August
1956 by the Government of India. It is overseen
by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
It is also the largest Government-owned oil and
gas exploration and production corporation in
India.
6. Jasprit Bumrah Face of New-Age, Eco-Friendly
Luggage Brand “Uppercase”
 Jasprit Burmah has been signed as the Brand
Ambassador of the “Uppercase” eco-friendly

luggage brand. Jasprit Bumrah is managed by
RISE Worldwide which is a Reliance Initiative and
India’s largest sports, and entertainment
Company will lead the D2C brand’s ‘Never
Ordinary’ campaign.
 The campaign ‘Never Ordinary’ is a series of
creatives that tells the features and USPs of the
Uppercase bags. The film showcases the
Uppercase bags as a perfect choice that is eco-
friendly in nature.
Defence News
7. INS Vikrant, an Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
Commissioned by PM Modi
 INS Vikrant Commissioned: INS Vikrant, India’s
first homegrown aircraft carrier, to the Indian
Navy at the Cochin Shipyard commissioned by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
 The nation’s largest warship, weighing 45,000
tonnes, has finished a year of sea trials. The
warship’s construction cost Rs 20,000 crore. The
new Naval emblem was also revealed by the
Prime Minister.
 An imitation of the INS Vikrant was given to Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
 The first aircraft carrier made entirely in India, INS
Vikrant, is given to the Indian Navy by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. Following the
construction of INS Vikramaditya, this is the
country’s second aircraft carrier.
 The new flag of the Indian Navy is raised by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Chief
Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and other top officials
aboard INS Vikrant.
Economy News
8. Finance Ministry: GST collection rose 28% in
August to Rs 1.43 trillion
 The GST collection remained above the Rs 1.4-
trillion mark for the sixth straight month
in August and the ensuing festival season will
help continue the trend.
 The gross GST revenue collected in August
2022 is Rs 1.43 trillion of which CGST is Rs
24,710 crore, SGST is Rs 30,951 crore, IGST is
Rs 77,782 crore (including Rs 42,067 crore
collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs
10,168 crore (including Rs 1,018 crore collected
on import of goods).
Banking News
9. SBI Card launches ‘cashback SBI Card’ in India
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 Indian credit card issuer SBI Card has
announced the launch of the ‘CASHBACK SBI
Card’ in India. As the company claims
CASHBACK SBI Card is the industry’s first
Cashback-focused credit card that enables
cardholders to earn 5 per cent cashback on all
online spending without any merchant
restrictions.
 Consumers across India, including tier 2 and 3
cities, can easily get CASHBACK SBI Card
instantly through the digital application platform
‘SBI Card SPRINT’.
Important takeaways:
 SBI Card Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana;
 SBI Card Managing Director & CEO: Rama
Mohan Rao Amara;
 SBI Card Founded: October 1998.
Ranks and Reports News
10. Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2022: Indian start-ups
features in the list
 Forbes Asia released the 2nd edition of the list
titled ‘Forbes Asia-100 to Watch 2022’. The list
highlights small companies and startups on the
rise across the Asia-Pacific region.
 The list for 2022 featured 11 start-up companies
from India along with 19 companies
from Singapore, followed by 16 start-ups from
Hong Kong, 15 from South Korea, and 13 from
China.
 According to Forbes, 15 countries and territories
are represented across 11 categories that include
biotechnology and healthcare, e-commerce and
retail, and finance.
 Companies had to be headquartered in the Asia-
Pacific region, Privately owned, for profit.
 Companies have not more than USD 50 million in
its latest annual revenue and have not more than
USD 100 million in total funding through 1 August
2022.
11. LIC out of list of Top 10 valued Indian Companies,
Replaced by Bajaj and Adani Transmission
 Life Insurance Company (LIC) is out of the top
10 companies by market capitalization as it
has been replaced by Bajaj Finance and Adani
Transmission. LIC has dropped to 11th position in
the list, Bajaj Finance at 10th, and Adani
Transmission at 9th position.
 Adani Transmission entered the top 10 list with a
market value of ₹4.43 lakh crore on the BSE,

which is higher than Bajaj Finance’s total mcap of
₹4.42 lakh crore and LIC’s ₹4.26 lakh crore.
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is on the top
of the list of valued Indian Companies with a
market capitalization of ₹17.8 lakh crore, followed
by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC
Bank, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), ICICI
Bank and State Bank of India (SBI).
Science and Technology News
12. CERT-In conducts exercise Cyber Security
Exercise “Synergy”
 Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and
IT, in collaboration with the Cyber Security
Agency of Singapore, successfully designed
and conducted the Cyber Security
Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries.
 The Group is being led by India under the
leadership of the National Security Council
Secretariat. The theme of the exercise
was “Building Network Resiliency to counter
Ransomware Attacks”. The exercise scenario
was derived from real-life cyber incidents, in
which a domestic level (limited impact)
ransomware incident escalates to a global cyber
security crisis.
Books and Authors News
13. A book titled “Science Behind Surya Namaskar”
unveiled by Dr Kalubhai
 Minister of State for AYUSH, Dr Munjpara
Mahendrabhai Kalubhai has released a book
titled “Science Behind Surya Namaskar” a
collection of evidence-based research on one of
the most well-known Yoga asanas at the AIIA.
 The book was compiled by the All-India Institute
of Ayurveda (AIIA) department of Swasthavritta
and Yoga, at AIIA. The book is a collection of
evidence-based research on one of the most
well-known Yoga asanas at the AIIA.
 Dr Kalubhai also inaugurated the new
Panchakarma Room in the Hospital block and
flagged off an e-rickshaw and a public ambulance
for AIIA.
Sports News
14. FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: VAR technology
to make debut in India
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 The upcoming Under-17 Women’s World Cup
2022 in India will see the Video Assistant
Referee (VAR) technology making its debut in
the age-group showpiece, world football
governing body FIFA announced.
 The prestigious tournament, which was given the
go-ahead by FIFA after lifting the 11-day-long
suspension of the All India Football Federation
(AIFF), will be held in Bhubaneswar (Kalinga
Stadium), Margao (JLN Stadium) and Navi
Mumbai (DY Patil Stadium) from October 11-30.
Schemes News
15. 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 celebrating from
Sep 1 to 30th September
 Ministry of Women and Child Development is
celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah
2022 across the nation from 1st September till
30th September. Rashtriya Poshan Maah serves
as a platform to bring focus to the discourse of
nutrition and good health.
 Maah serves as a platform to bring focus to the
discourse of nutrition and good health. In the 5th
Rashtriya Poshan Maah, the aim is to convert Jan
Andolan into Jan Bhagidari to fulfil the Prime
Minister’s vision of a Suposhit Bharat. The
Central Theme of Poshan Maah 2022 is “Mahila
aur Swasthya” and “Bacha aur Shiksha”.
 Poshan Maah is being celebrated as part of
the POSHAN Abhiyaan, the Central
Government’s flagship programme which aims
to improve nutritional outcomes for children under
6 years of age, pregnant women and lactating
mothers.
 As part of the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, the
ministry plans to rope in the Gram Panchayats as
Poshan Panchayats with the key focus on
Women’s Health and Children’s Education.
Important Days
16. World Coconut Day 2022 observed on 2nd
September
 World Coconut Day is celebrated on 2nd
September every year. The day is observed to
emphasise and spread knowledge of the value
and advantages of coconuts. The coconut palm is
often called the ‘tree of life’ owing to its versatile
use in food, fuel, medicine, cosmetics, building
materials, and various other uses.
 The International Coconut Community selects the
World Coconut Day themes. The World Coconut
Day theme for this year is “Growing Coconut
for a Better Future and Life”.
 The Asia Pacific Coconut Community(APCC) was
established on 2nd September 1969. In 2009
Asia Pacific Coconut Community announced that,

the first world coconut day was celebrated
on September 2, 2009, by the Asia Pacific
Coconut Community (APCC).
Miscellaneous News
17. Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ is
getting a comic book adaptation
 Kartik Aaryan-starrer “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” will
be adapted into a comic book series. Production
houses T-Series and Cine1Studios have teamed
up with Diamond Comics, India’s iconic comic
book distributor and publisher, to bring ‘Rooh
Baba Ki Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, based on Aaryan’s
character, to the young audience.
 The comic book’s key visual features Kartik
Aaryan as Rooh Baba. The poster also stars the
iconic characters from Diamond
Comics. Shaktimaan and Chacha
Chaudhary can be seen on the left side of Rooh
Baba, while on the right side, Sabu is also
illustrated on the comic book cover. Motu and
Patlu are also showcased in the key visual.
03rd September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. Home Minister Amit Shah will unveil the “CAPF
eAwas” web portal in Delhi
 CAPF eAwas: Home Minister Amit
Shah unveiled the CAPF eAwas web portal for
the Central Armed Police Forces. The Central
Armed Police Forces have always been a solid
backbone of the nation’s internal security, Mr.
Shah stated in remarks made on the occasion.
 More than 35,000 police officers have died since
independence day while maintaining internal
security, he mentioned, and as a result of their
sacrifices, people may sleep well at night and feel
secure.
 The Indian government launched the “Ayushman
CAPF” programme to give families of fallen
soldiers access to better medical care.
2. IILM University: Law School is India’s 1st NEP 2020
compliant Law School
 IILM University launched the first National
Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) Complaint
Law School in the Country. The IILM University
also got the approval of the Government of Uttar
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Pradesh and the recognition of the Bar Council
of India (BCI).
 The IILM Law school is also known for its state-
of-the-art infrastructure. The IILM University’s
interdisciplinary teaching and training techniques
comply with NEP 2020 which directs the IILM
Law School to achieve its goals and planned
experiential learning through various practical
initiatives.
States News
3. Karnataka introduces the VentuRISE Global Startup
Challenge
 VentuRISE Global Startup Challenge: The
Karnataka government announced the worldwide
startup competition VentuRISE Global Startup
Challenge, which aims to aid entrepreneurs in
the manufacturing and sustainability-related
industries.
 The global startups will give business owners
from all over the world a stage to present their
cutting-edge goods or solutions and make
connections with potential investors.
 The Global Investors Meet-Invest Karnataka
2022, which takes place from November 2 to 4 in
Bengaluru, will include VentuRISE as a
participant.
 The challenge’s winners will get a cash prize of
USD $100,000.
4. Odisha Govt Disburses Rs 869 crore for Farmers
Under KALIA Scheme
 Odisha government distributed ₹869 crore to
41.85 state farmers under the Krushak
Assistance for Livelihood and Income
Augmentation (KALIA) scheme and assured them
of additional aid for crop losses due to floods in
the state. ₹2000 each was directly transferred to
the bank accounts of 41 lakh farmers and
85,000 landless farmers under the KALIA
Scheme.
 The state government launched the KALIA
Scheme in 2019, under which the farmers of the
state are given 4000 in two instalments. The first
instalment of 2000 per farmer was distributed on
Akshaya Tritiya and the occasion of Nuakhai, and
the second instalment was distributed among the
farmers.
Appointments News
5. Yamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC
 Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over
as Chairman and Managing Director of

NHPC for three months beginning September 1.
He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.
 Chaubey is currently Director (Technical) in
NHPC & has been given additional charge of the
post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular
incumbent joins the post.
 Abhay Kumar Singh ceased to be the Chairman
and Managing Director (CMD) of the company
with effect from August 31, 2022, upon attaining
the age of superannuation.
6. Starbucks named Indian-origin executive Laxman
Narasimhan as CEO
 The coffee giant Starbucks has appointed its
new Indian-origin Chief Executive
Officer, Laxman Narasimhan. He will join
Starbucks on October 1, after replacing Howard
Schultz who will continue as interim chief until
April 2023.
 The 55-years-old Indian, Narasimhan, has served
as chief executive of Lysol and Enfamil baby
formula, UK-based Reckitt Benckiser Group
PLC. Starbucks Corporation is an American
multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery
reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
 It is the world’s largest coffeehouse chain. As of
November 2021, the company had 33,833 stores
in 80 countries, 15,444 of which were located in
the United States.
7. Former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey elected as new
AIFF chief
 Kalyan Chaubey, who was a goalkeeper with the
storied Mohun Bagan and East Bengal football
clubs in Kolkata, was elected president of the All
India Football Federation.
 Choubey got 33 votes in the 34-member
electorate comprising representatives of various
state associations. His opponent and former East
Bengal teammate Bhaichung Bhutia, also 45,
had to be content with a solitary vote.
Important takeaways:
 All India Football Federation Founded: 23 June
1937;
 All India Football Federation Headquarters
location: New Delhi.
Agreements News
8. Adobe and AICTE collaborate to promote digital
literacy in India
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 The All-India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) in order to advance digital creativity
capabilities throughout the nation, has struck a
partnership deal with Adobe. =
 According to a release, under the terms of the
agreement, Adobe will provide training for
educators, provide courses, and incorporate
digital creativity into the curriculum to give kids
the fundamental creative and digital literacy skills
they need to succeed in today’s digital-first
society.
 By 2024, the alliance hopes to equip more than
75,000 educators working in 10,000 institutions of
higher learning with critical digital creativity
abilities.
Economy News
9. India’s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by
Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%
 Goldman Sachs has revised lower its growth
projections for India. A lower-than-expected
growth during April to June increased the
negative risk to current fiscal year growth
predictions by 40 basis points.
 The current fiscal year predictions decreased by
20 basis points from 7.2% and downgraded the
full-year 2022 GDP growth forecast from 7.6% to
7%.
 In the reporting quarter, India’s real GDP growth
increased 13.5% year over year, falling short of
the 15.2% projection made by experts surveyed
by Reuters.
 GDP growth momentum decreased to -3.3%
quarter-on-quarter after increasing by 0.5% from
January to March.
10. India’s GDP projection lowered by Moody’s to 7.7
percent
 According to Moody’s Global Macro Outlook
2022-2023 study, India’s central bank is
anticipated to maintain a hawkish posture this
year and keep a moderately restrictive policy
stance in 2023 to prevent domestic inflationary
pressures from escalating.
 India’s GDP is now expected to grow at a 7.7%
annual rate, down sharply from the earlier
estimate of 8.8% in May. Moody’s Investors
Service drastically reduced India’s GDP growth
by 1.1 percentage points, citing a slowdown in
global growth, rising interest rates, and an
irregular monsoon as reasons for the economy’s
potential to lose steam in the coming quarters.
11. India Surpasses UK to Become World’s 5th
Largest Economy

 India has surpassed Britain to become world’s
fifth largest economy, Bloomberg reported. The
change in ranking has pushed the United
Kingdom to the sixth spot as the country
continues to grapple under the brutal cost-of-
living shack.
 The Indian economy is forecast to grow more
than 7 per cent this year. On an adjusted basis
and using the dollar exchange rate on the last
day of the relevant quarter, the size of Indian
economy in “normal” cash terms in the quarter
through March was USD 845.7 billion. On the
same basis, UK was USD 816 billion, according
to the report.
12. All-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of
2022-2023
 The all-India house price index (HPI) increased
by 3.5% year over year, during the first quarter
of 2022–2023 according to information made
public by the Reserve Bank of India. The HPI
increased by 1.8% between January and
March and by 2% between April and June of
2021–22.
 According to the RBI, there were significant
differences in the year-over-year movements of
the HPI among the cities, ranging from a growth
of 16% in Kolkata to a contraction of 4% in
Bengaluru.
 In the first quarter of 2022–2023, the all-India HPI
climbed by 2.2% sequentially.
 The indicator sequentially decreased in Delhi,
Kolkata, and Jaipur, while it increased in all
other cities.
Business News
13. NPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of
Business
 The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
(NPPA) launched Pharmaceutical Database
Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi
Daam 2.0 app during the celebration of the silver
jubilee on 29th August 2022.
 The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
has provided quality products for years.
The Union Health minister Mansukh
Mandaviya urged NPPA to produce medicines
and conduct innovative research to ensure good
health and well-being of people other than for
commercial purposes. The Pharmaceutical
Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma
Sahi Daam 2.0 app were launched during the
inaugural event.
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Ranks and Reports News
14. World Bank Applauds India’s Effective Response
to the COVID-19 Crisis Strategies
 The World Bank acknowledged that the Indian
government’s decision to have centralised
procurement, support to long-term market
development and production of Emergency
Medical Equipment (EME), and early export
restrictions worked in its favour during the public
health emergency in the country in a paper
titled “India Covid-19 Procurement:
Challenges, Innovations, and Lessons.”
 The health ministry shared in a report detailing
the difficulties, innovations, and lessons learned
in the purchase of crucial medical supplies, the
World Bank praised India’s efforts to combat the
Covid-19 outbreak.
 According to the report, the development of
strong inter-ministerial bodies enabled the
government to decide quickly on a centralised
procurement to aid the states.
To read the complete article: Click Here
World Bank Applauds India’s Effective Response to the
COVID-19: Key Points
1. The health ministry shared in a report detailing
the difficulties, innovations, and lessons learned
in the purchase of crucial medical supplies, the
World Bank praised India’s efforts to combat the
Covid-19 outbreak.
2. According to the report, the development of
strong inter-ministerial bodies enabled the
government to decide quickly on a centralised
procurement to aid the states.
3. Flexible terms may be used in fast-track
procurement under the current budgetary and
legal constraints, and empowered groups
hastened decision-making.
4. This initially permitted increased imports and later
the growth of local markets, it claimed.
5. The “Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health
Systems Strengthening Project” was jointly
funded by the World Bank and the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for $1.5
billion (Rs 11,983.5 crore).
World Bank Applauds India’s Effective Response to
the COVID-19: Highlights
1. The World Bank identified four important
innovations brought about by India that
contributed to the country’s successful
management of the pandemic scenario.
2. These included the introduction of accelerated
tendering processes and quality assurance
protocols, the adoption of a whole-of-government
strategy to stimulate local production that helped
to significantly lower unit prices and dependency
on global supplies, efficient supply chain

management informed by computerised
modelling to project cases and admissions for
oxygen, intensive care unit requirements based
on epidemiological trends, and quick quality-
assured Covid commodities.
World Bank Applauds India’s Effective Response to
the COVID-19: Organizations associated with state
1. HLL was chosen as the main organisation to
expedite the emergency purchase of vital medical
supplies during the Covid-19 epidemic in
February 2020.
2. Competent laboratories include DRDO, Defense
Research Development Establishment (DRDE),
Aerial Delivery Research and Development
Establishment (ADRDE), Labs of Ordinance
Factory Board, and South India Textile Research
Association then independently completed the
quality assessment (SITRA).
3. The Indian government provides a favourable
environment for the expansion of the domestic
medical device industry, the World Bank also
stated.
4. India was mostly importing ventilators at the start
of the epidemic, but 25 manufacturers, including
several newbies, stepped forward to create
ventilators despite having inadequate financial
and infrastructure resources.
5. The state supported these new business owners
in producing ventilators by using a number of
automotive and electrical manufacturing firms.
Awards News
15. 64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced
 The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation
(RMAF), which is widely regarded as the “Nobel
Peace Prize of Asia,” recently announced this
year’s awardees in a global announcement
ceremony.
 The 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees
are Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), Bernadette
Madrid (Philippines), Tadashi Hattori (Japan)
and Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia).
 The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established
in 1957, is Asia’s greatest honour and distinction.
The award is managed by RMAF. It is named
after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of
the Philippines.
 The award is regarded around the world as
‘’Asia’s Nobel Prize’’. The prize is annually
presented in a ceremonial ceremony in Manila,
Philippines on August 31. The first Ramon
Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st
August 1958.
16. Hardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions
Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022
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 The Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs &
Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh
Puri presented Smart Solutions Challenge &
Inclusive Cities Awards 2022.
 These awards are an initiative of the National
Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the United
Nations (UN) in India to address city-level
accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by
persons with disabilities (PwD), women and girls,
and the elderly.
To read the complete article: Click Here
About the Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities
Awards 2022:
1. The Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards
2022 was designed with the aim of promoting
people-centric design and fostering novel home-
grown technological innovations and solutions.
Over 100 entries were received through an open
call for applications, out of which the top 10
technology-based innovations were identified as
winning solutions after an intensive round of
screenings and shortlisting by an eminent 7-
member jury panel.
The top 10 technology-based solutions were awarded
the Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:
2. Category 1: Early-stage Innovations
3. Fifth Sense by Glovatrix Pvt. Ltd
4. Digital Mobility Subsidy by Ola Mobility Institute
5. AxcesAble Places by AxcesAble Designs LLP
Category 2: Market-ready Solutions
1. Mouseware by Dextroware Devices
2. Signer.AI by Incluistic Pvt. Ltd. / Friends for
Inclusion
3. IncluMaps by Vikas Upadhyay, Research
Scholar, IIT Delhi
Category 3: Implemented Solutions
1. Multi-Dimensional Inclusiveness: Using Advanced
Technologies for Education and Literacy by
Belagavi Smart City Ltd.
2. myUDAAN by Tekra Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
3. ‘Moving with Pride’ (Mo Bus and Mo E-Ride) by
Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Odisha
4. Nirbhaya App by Sagar Smart City Ltd.
Summits and Conferences News
17. India to Host Quad Senior Officials’ Meeting
 The Quad group meeting will be hosted by India
in New Delhi with Japan, U.S, and Australia in
the coming week. The Quad meeting is the first
such “Senior Officers Meeting” (SOM) to be held
after tensions rose between China and Taiwan.
The Quad SOM meeting is one of several
meetings to be held between India and Indo-
Pacific Partners.
 The Quad SOM meeting is going to be held
anytime between 5th-6th September. The SCO
summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September is ahead
of the Quad SOM meeting. Prime Minister

Narendra Modi along with the important leaders
of Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan, and Central
Asia will attend the SCO Summit, as it is the first
such in-person meeting since the outbreak of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine
war.
Sports News
18. Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman
to Reach WJS Championships Final
 Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian
woman to make the Junior World finals by
finishing eighth overall. Apeksha Fernandes sets
a new national record with a time record of
2:18.18.
 She finished eighth in the women’s 200m
butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA
World Junior Swimming
Championships 2022. The previous National
record was set in June 2022 at 2:18.39 which
was set by Apeksha Fernandes. She has one of
the fastest reaction times of 0.65s.
04th and 05th September Daily Current Affairs 2022
National News
1. Rajnath Singh To Visit Mongolia For The First Time
 Defence Minister to hold bilateral talks to further
consolidate defence cooperation between the two
countries. He will also travel to Japan for the
2+2 Ministerial dialogue. In a first, Union
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled
to visit to Mongolia from September 5 to 7.
 “The upcoming visit is the first ever visit by an
Indian Defence Minister to Mongolia and will
further consolidate the defence cooperation and
strategic partnership between the two countries,”
the Defence Ministry said. He is also scheduled
travel to Japan for the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue.
2. Central govt female staff to get 60-day maternity
leave in early child death
 Special 60-day maternity leave: Central govt
female staff to get a special maternity leave of
60 days. The leave will be granted in the event
that a baby is lost before or during delivery, or if
the infant passes away shortly after birth.
 A directive in this regard was issued by the
Department of Personnel and Training. In
accordance to the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions, the decision was
taken.
 A baby born at or after week 28 of gestation may
be said to have died still. Up to 28 days after
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delivery may be used to identify the situation for a
child dying soon after birth. The time between
conception and delivery is known as the
gestational period.
States News
3. Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched ‘Rural
Backyard Piggery Scheme’
 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K
Sangma has launched the ‘Rural Backyard
Piggery Scheme’ to ensure the farmers earn a
sustainable livelihood through different livestock
farming activities.
 The Chief Minister said that the government
through different welfare schemes is successfully
providing income generation opportunities and
economic prosperity to the farmers.
 The government has earmarked Rs 15.18 crore
under which four high-yielding improved varieties
will be distributed to 6000 families.
 The Meghalaya Chief Minister informed that
additional Rs 25 crore will be earmarked to roll
out the second phase of the programme.
 To make the state self-sufficient in pork, the
government is implementing one of the largest
piggery development programmes the
‘Meghalaya Piggery Mission’.
 Under this mission, zero interest loan is provided
for setting up fattening and pig breeding. So far
250 piggery cooperative societies have availed
loans amounting to Rs 43.67 crore.
Important takeaways:
 Meghalaya Capital: Shillong;
 Meghalaya Chief Minister: Conrad Kongkal
Sangma;
 Meghalaya Governor: Satya Pal Malik.
4. UP: Bhartaul becomes First Village in State to have
RO Water in Every Household
 Bhartaul has become the first village in Uttar
Pradesh to achieve the distinction of
supplying RO water to every household. Bhartaul
is located in Bithiri Chainpur block of Bareilly.
 It has around 7,000 people and every household
is provided with clean and safe RO water. The
installation of RO has been under the Adarsh
Gram Panchayat initiative enabling the Village to
get access to clean drinking water.
 Till now, four RO plants have been installed in
the village and more ROs are underway. These
RO plants have been connected to the main
supply tanks which helps to provide clean water
to every household.
Appointments News

5. Secretry General Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh
gets charge of Sansad TV
 Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker
jointly decided that Utpal Kumar Singh, currently
holding the post of Secretary General Lok Sabha,
will additionally charge the functions of CEO
Sansad TV.
 Ravi Capoor has been relieved of his duties as
the Chief executive officer (CEO) of Sansad TV.
Sansad TV was launched in September 2021
after merging the Lok Sabha TV and Rajya
Sabha TV channels.
 The 24-hour channel, through its content,
showcases the democratic ethos and the
functioning of democratic institutions of the
country with an aim to target national and
international audiences. In February 2021, the
decision to merge Lok Sabha TV and Rajya
Sabha TV was taken and Ravi Capoor- a retired
IAS officer, was appointed as its CEO in March.
6. Captain B K Tyagi as the new CMD of Shipping
Corporation of India
 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
(ACC) has signed off on the proposal to appoint
Captain Binesh Kumar Tyagi as the new
chairman and managing director of Shipping
Corporation of India Ltd (SCI).
 The appointment is for five years from the date of
assumption of charge of the post, or till the date
of his superannuation, or until further orders,
whichever is the earliest, according to an office
order issued by the Department of Personnel and
Training.
Important takeaways:
 Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
Headquarters: Mumbai;
 Shipping Corporation of India Ltd Founded: 2
October 1961, Mumbai.
Bankings News
7. IndusInd Bank and ADB collaborate to improve
financing for supplier chains
 IndusInd Bank and ADB collaborate: IndusInd
Bank, a private lender, announced a partnership
with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to
support and promote supply chain finance (SCF)
solutions in India.
 With an initial investment of Rs 560 crore, the
IndusInd Bank claimed it had signed a partial
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guarantee programme with Asian Development
Bank (ADB) with the sole purpose of pushing
SCF solutions in India.
 The cooperation of Asian Development Bank
(ADB) will support a number of IndusInd Bank
activities in this area as it tries to increase its
presence in MSME lending.
 The IndusInd Bank has started a number of
strategic initiatives with SCF as a focal area,
including the introduction of new product
structures for SCF.
 The IndusInd Bank recently debuted earlyCredit,
a cutting-edge digital site for SCF, enabling 24-7
seamless processing of SCF transactions for
businesses, suppliers, and dealers.
Economy News
8. India To Emerge As 3rd Largest Economy Of World
By 2029
 India is set to become the third largest
economy in the world by 2029. A State Bank of
India report said India will surpass Germany in
2027 and most likely Japan by 2029 at the
current rate of growth.
 The report said that the country has undergone a
large structural shift since 2014 and is now the
5th largest economy overtaking the United
Kingdom. The path taken by India since 2014
reveals the country is likely to get the tag of 3rd
largest economy in 2029, a movement of 7 places
upwards since 2014 when India was ranked 10th,
it said.
9. Unemployment Rate Falls From 7.6 % in April to
June this Year: PLFS
 The unemployment rate in India for people aged
15 years and above in urban areas declined to
7.6 per cent during April-June 2022 from 12.6 per
cent a year ago, the National Statistical
Office (NSO) said on 31 August.
 In April-June 2021, the joblessness was high in
the country mainly due to the staggering impact
of Covid-related restrictions. The latest data
underlined a decline in unemployment rate amid
improved labour force participation ratio, point
towards a sustained economic recovery from the
shadow of the pandemic.
Schemes News
10. CCRAS ‘SPARK’ Program to Support Innovative
Research in Ayurveda

 The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic
Sciences (CCRAS) takes a unique initiative to
support the research efforts of the upcoming
bright mind of India.
 CCRAS has developed the Studentship
Program for Ayurveda Research Ken
(SPARK) for Ayurveda students (BAMS) in
recognized Ayurveda colleges.
 SPARK Program has been developed by the
CCRAS to support the young minds of the
students and to promote the culture of evidence-
based scientific research in the field of Ayurveda.
 SPARK Program will help the students to develop
an acumen for research and to support their
research ideas.
 SPARK Program aims to support the research
ideas of the young upcoming students across all
the Ayurveda colleges in India.
 The application process for the SPARK
Program will be done online mode.
 The selected students will be offered financial
support of Rs. 50,000 under this fellowship.
Summits and Conferences News
11. Dubai hosts the first Homeopathy International
Health summit
 First Homeopathy International Health
summit: The first Homeopathy International
Health summit hosted by Dubai aimed to teach
and promote a homeopathic system of medicine,
medications, and practices.
 Burnett Homeopathy Pvt Limited, a company that
deals with homeopathic dilutions, mother tincture,
lower trituration tablets, unique medicines
including drops, syrups, skincare, hair care, and
other homeopathic remedies, organised the
summit.
 Homeopathy is one of the greatest techniques to
treat any sickness or ailment because its negative
effects are so minimal in comparison to others.
 The first global homeopathy health summit was
also attended by a large number of top doctors
from both India and throughout the world.
Awards News
12. Former US president Barack Obama wins Emmy
award for his narration in Netflix documentary
 The former President of the United States Barack
Obama won Emmy Award for his narration in the
Netflix documentary “Our Great National
Parks”.
 Obama already has two Grammys and is now
halfway to an EGOT- the achievement of having
won all four of the major American entertainment
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awards i.e. an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and
a Tony.
 The five-part Netflix documentary produced by
“Higher Ground” productions, Barack and
Michelle Obama’s production company, features
national parks from across the globe.
Sports News
13. Leh in Ladakh all set to Host First-Ever Mountain
Bicycle World Cup
 Leh is all set to host the first-ever Mountain
Bicycle, MTB, World Cup- the ‘UCI MTB
Eliminator World Cup in India. The ‘UCI MTB
Eliminator World Cup’ will be organized in
collaboration with the Administration of Union
Territory of Ladakh and the Cycling
Association of India.
 The Ladakh leg of the Eliminator World Cup is
part of ten professional race series held in various
cities across the world.
 UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup is going to be s
short track race with Cross Country Eliminator,
XCE, the format of five hundred meters with
natural and artificial obstacles.
 In this upcoming event, a total of 20
international, 55 national, and local
cyclists are going to participate. Since the UCI
MTB Eliminator World Cup is going to be held for
the first time in India, all cyclists are excited about
the event.
Books and Authors News
14. A book titled ‘Divorce and Democracy: A History
of Personal Law in Post-Independence India’ by
Saumya Saxena
 A new book on divorce laws and various religions
in the post-colonial era was released at the India
International Centre. The book ‘Divorce and
Democracy: A History of Personal Law in
Post-Independence India’ talks about family
law, religion, and gender politics in India.
 The book has written by Saumya Saxena, a
British Academy Fellow at the faculty of History,
University of Cambridge, the book talks about the
Indian state’s difficult dialogue with divorce, which
reconciles largely through religion.
Important Days
15. National Teachers’ Day 2022: Celebration, Theme,
Significance & History

 Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas marks the
birthday of the country’s first Vice President
(1952–1962) who went on to become the second
President of India (1962-1967), a scholar,
philosopher, Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr
Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. He was born
on September 5 in the year 1888.
 But teachers’ day was first observed in the
year 1962 on his 77th birthday. He was a
teacher who turned out to be a philosopher,
scholar and politician. He dedicated his entire life
to working towards the importance of education in
people’s lives.
 The theme for this year’s teachers’ day
is ‘Leading in crisis, reimaging the future.’
16. International Day of Charity observed on 5th
September
 The International Day of Charity is observed
on September 5. On this day, philanthropic and
humanitarian efforts of any kind are honoured.
September 5 was chosen to celebrate the day
because it is Mother Teresa’s death
anniversary.
 She devoted her life for charity and helping
people in need. Her compassion and giving
nature had made her a revered figure worldwide.
Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1979 for “work undertaken in the struggle to
overcome poverty and distress, which also
constitute a threat to peace.”
 September 5 was declared as the International
Day of Charity, by a resolution adopted by United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on
December 17, 2012. The resolution was co-
sponsored by 44 UN member nations.
Obituaries News
17. Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry passes
away
 Former chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry has
died in a road accident while en route from
Ahmedabad to Mumbai. Mistry was aged 54
years. He was travelling with Jahangir Dinshaw
Pandol, Anahita Pandol, and Darius Pandol.
 Mistry is survived by his wife Rohiqa and their two
sons. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry was an Indian-born
Irish businessman. Mistry, who was the sixth
chairman of Tata Sons, was ousted from the
position in October 2016.
 He had taken over as the chairman in December
2012 after Ratan Tata announced his retirement.
N Chandrasekaran later took over as Executive
Chairman of Tata Sons.
18. Noted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently
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 Noted historian and first Vice Chancellor of
Mangalore and Goa Universities Professor B.
Sheik Ali passed away.
 He was the general president of the Indian
History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and
the founder president of the South India History
Congress in 1985. He is a recipient of
the Rajyothsava award and has authored a total
of 23 books in English.
 He was the recipient of the prestigious Golden
Jubilee Award of Mysore University for research
in Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajyotsava
award for Distinguished Educationist, Mythic
Society of India Award for Distinguished
Historian, and Maulana Jauhar Award in 2003.
Miscellaneous News
19. Nation first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set
up in Ladakh
 India’s first-ever ‘night sky sanctuary’ will be set
up within the next three months in Hanle,
Ladakh, Union Minister of Science and
Technology, Jitendra Singh. This is a unique
and first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian
government.
 The proposed dark sky reserve will be located at
Hanle, Ladakh, and will boost astro-tourism in
India, according to a statement released by the
Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
 The night sky sanctuary will be set up as part of
the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, the world’s
second-largest nature reserve. The new project
will be one of the world’s highest-located sites for
optical, infrared, and gamma-ray telescopes.
20. Government of India approve celebrating
“Hyderabad Liberation Day” all year long
 The Government of India approved the annual
commemoration of “Hyderabad Liberation Day
” for the years 2022 to 2023.
 On September 17, 2022, the Ministry of Culture
will organise the inaugural event for the year-long
celebration of Hyderabad Liberation Day. The
goal is to raise awareness of the tale of sacrifice,
heroism, and resistance among the current
generation in India as a whole as well as in the
region under study.
 The purpose is to create awareness of the story
of resistance, heroism, and sacrifice among the
current generation, both in the region under
examination and across India.

 The Center plans to observe this day in all three
states, even though Maharashtra and Karnataka
already recognise it as Marathwada Liberation
Day and Hyderabad-Karnataka Liberation Day,
respectively.
06th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. GoI announces to rename the Rajpath as Kartavya
Path
 The government of India has announced to
change the name of Rajpath and Central Vista
lawns into Kartavya Path. The decision is said to
shed remnants of the British colony in India.
 The decision came after a special meeting on
September 7, convened with the aim of renaming
the Rajpath and Central Vista lawns.
 Earlier, the Modi government had changed the
name of the road on which the Prime Minister’s
residence is, from Race Course Road to Lok
Kalyan Marg.
 Kartavya Path includes the entire avenue and
area from the Netaji Statue to the Rashtrapati
Bhavan. The route runs from Rashtrapati
Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay
Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium in
Delhi.
2. First LNG truck facility in India opened by Blue
Energy Motors
 The long-haul, heavy-duty trucks from Blue
Energy Motors, which intends to upend the
Indian trucking business by producing clean
energy, almost zero emissions vehicles, will run
on LNG. The business was inaugrated by Union
Minister, Nitin Gadkari.
 Blue Energy Motors has a contract in place
with FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand
of the Italian Iveco Group, to launch the first LNG
trucks with BS VI-compliant FPT Industrial
engines.
Important takeaways:
 CEO Blue Energy Motors: Anirudh Bhuwalka
 President of Iveco Group Powertrain Business
Unit: Sylvain Blaise
 Minister of Road Transport and Highways of
India: Nitin Gadkari
International News
3. Europe Heading For Recession As Inflation Crisis
Deepens
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 The euro zone is almost certainly entering a
recession, with surveys today showing a
deepening cost of living crisis and a gloomy
outlook that is keeping consumers wary of
spending. While there was some easing of price
pressures, according to the surveys, they
remained high.
 The European Central Bank is under pressure
as inflation is running at more than four times
its 2% target, reaching a record 9.1% last month.
The ECB faces the prospect of raising interest
rates aggressively just as the economy enters a
downturn. A rise in borrowing costs would add to
the woes of indebted consumers.
 The euro dropped below 99 US cents for the
first time in 20 years today after Russia said gas
supply down its main pipeline to Europe would
stay shut indefinitely.
4. Rishi Sunak lost to Liz Truss, who takes over as
UK’s new Prime Minister
 Liz Truss was elected as the leader of the ruling
Conservative Party and the country’s next prime
minister. Liz Truss is now the third woman to be
elected prime minister of the United Kingdom.
 By more than 20,000 votes, Liz
Truss defeated Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian
descent. The country is currently experiencing a
cost of living crisis, industrial unrest, and a
recession.
States News
5. Uttarakhand Govt launched ‘Samarth’ e-
governance portal
 The Uttarakhand education
department launched an e-governance
portal “Samarth”. This portal provides all
administrative and educational updates including
information about entrance exams, salary
structures, and appointments from five state
universities and 140 public schools.
 The initiative has been taken in a bid to make the
education system more transparent in the state.
 The portal also provides access to 40 academic
study modules.
 200 assistant professors of science subjects will
be sent to the Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru for special training, while teachers of
state universities will be given training at IIM
Kashipur.
 The new education policy (NEP-2020) will be
also implemented in the state from this session in
September.
Important takeaways:

 Uttarakhand Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh
Dhami;
 Uttarakhand Capitals: Dehradun (Winter),
Gairsain (Summer);
 Uttarakhand Governor: Lt Gen Gurmit Singh.
Appointments News
6. SC Judge DY Chandrachud named as new
Chairman of NALSA
 Supreme Court judge Justice DY
Chandrachud has been appointed as the next
executive chairperson of the National Legal
Services Authority (NALSA). The post was
previously held by the Chief Justice of India UU
Lalit.
 President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice
D.Y. Chandrachud as the executive chairman of
the NALSA. Before being elevated as a judge of
the Supreme Court, Justice Chandrachud served
as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court
and prior to that a judge of the Bombay High
Court.
Important takeaways:
 NALSA Founded: 9 November 1995;
 NALSA Headquarters location: New Delhi;
 NALSA Motto: Access to Justice for All.
7. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank named Krishnan
Sankarasubramaniam as new MD & CEO
 The Tuticorin-based Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
(TMB) Ltd has announced the appointment
of Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam as
the Managing Director and CEO with effect for
three years. His appointment was approved by
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), pursuant to its
letter of approval dated August 18, 2022.
 Krishnan served as the MD & CEO of Punjab &
Sind Bank from September 4, 2020 to May 31,
2022. His tenure saw the transformation of the
Bank across digital, IT, risk, compliance,
monitoring, recovery, business development, and
HR. He played a crucial role in the bank’s
turnaround leading to the bank registering the
highest ever profitin 2021-22.
Important takeaways:
 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Founded: 11 May
1921;
 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Headquarters:
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Agreements News
8. BEL tie-up with Smiths Detection to manufacture
scanning systems
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 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat
detection and security inspection technologies,
for offering advanced, high-energy scanning
systems to the Indian market.
 The MoU, signed for a period of five years and
can be extended further by mutual consent, will
leverage the high-end, technological capabilities
of both firms to meet India’s domestic security
needs.
Important takeaways:
 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Founded: 1954;
 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Headquarters: Bengaluru.
Economy News
9. 28th Edition of Status Report on India’s External
Debt 2021-22 Released
 The External Debt Management Unit (EDMU) in
the Department of economic Affairs, Ministry of
Finance, has released 28th edition of the Status
Report on India’s External Debt 2021-22.
India’s external debt, at US$ 620.7 billion as at
end-March 2022, grew by 8.2 per cent over US$
573.7 billon as at end-March 2021.
 While 53.2 per cent of it was denominated in US
dollar, Indian rupee denominated debt, estimated
at 31.2 per cent, was the second largest. External
debt as a ratio to GDP fell marginally to 19.9 per
cent as at end-March 2022 from 21.2 per cent a
year ago. Foreign currency reserves as a ratio
to external debt stood slightly lower at 97.8 per
cent as at end-March 2022 than 100.6 per cent a
year ago.
Business News
10. CCI approves the acquisition of BillDesk by PayU
Payment
 The Competition Commission of India
(CCI) approved the acquisition of 100 percent
equity of Indiaideas.com (Billdesk) by PayU
Payments.
 The proposed combination relates to the
acquisition of 100 percent of the equity share
capital of India Ideas Ltd (IIL) by PayU
India. Prosus NV-backed PayU announced in
August 2021, that it will buy digital payments
provider Billdesk for USD 4.7 billion.

 It will make it one of the biggest deals in the
Indian consumer internet space. The proposed
combination pertains to the acquisition of an
additional 10 percent stake in Apraava by CDPQ
from CPL CPEC Holding Limited.
Awards News
11. President Droupadi Murmu confers National
Awards to distinguished teachers
 On the occasion of Teachers Day, President
Droupadi Murmu has honoured 45 selected
teachers from across the country with National
Awards at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi. India is
celebrating its 50th National Teachers’ Day.
 The day is celebrated on September 5 every year
which is the birth anniversary of India’s second
President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who
was also a scholar, philosopher, and Bharat
Ratna awardee.
 The Union Ministry of Education, Department of
School Education & Literacy constituted an
Independent Jury at National Level to bestow
the National Award to Teachers (NAT) for the
year 2022. Sh. Sidharth made it to the list of 45
outstanding teachers from all over India selected
after 3-stage rigorous online transparent process.
Ranks and Reports News
12. Grievance Redressal Index 2022: UIDAI topped in
August 2022
 Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI) has topped among all
Ministries/Departments for resolving Public
Grievances in the ranking. The report was
published by the Department of Administrative
Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
 In a statement released by the Ministry of
Electronics and IT, it is stated that UIDAI is
further committed in serving the people of India
and has been a catalyst for both ease of living
and business.
 UIDAI has been a top performer in the resolution
of cases received through the Centralized Public
Grievance Redress and Monitoring System
(CPGRAMS).
 UIDAI is further committed to serving residents of
India and has been a catalyst for both ease of
living and ease of doing business.
 UIDAI has a robust grievance redressal
mechanism in place comprising of UIDAI HQ
Divisions, Regional Offices, Technology Centre
and engaged Contact Centre partners, which is
enabling UIDAI to resolve around 92% of CRM
Grievances within 7 days.
Important takeaways:
 UIDAI Founded: 28 January 2009;
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 UIDAI Headquarters: New Delhi.
Defence News
13. Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande conferred
honorary rank of Nepal Army General
 Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande was
conferred the title of Honorary General of the
Nepali Army by Nepal President Bidya Devi
Bhandari in Kathmandu.
 General Pande was honoured at a special
ceremony at the President’s official residence
‘Shital Niwas’ in the capital city of Nepal. He has
also presented a sword and scroll during the
function.
 On behalf of the Indian government, General
Manoj Pande presented training equipment to
Nepali Army, along with Light Vehicles which
would augment the capabilities of Nepali Army
personnel.
Science and Technology News
14. IAD technology successfully used by ISRO to land
payloads on Mars and Venus
 IAD technology successfully used by
ISRO: The Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator
(IAD), which ISRO says is a game-changer with
numerous implications for future missions
including to Mars and Venus, was successfully
tested.
 Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), an ISRO
division, successfully test-flew an IAD from
Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station on
a “Rohini” sounding rocket (TERLS).
 Scientists from India and beyond, as well as
ISRO, frequently employ Rohini-sounding rockets
to fly demonstrations of new technologies.
 Along with the IAD, new components including a
micro video imaging system that recorded the
IAD’s bloom and flight, a small software-defined
radio telemetry transmitter, a MEMS (Micro-
electromechanical systems)-based acoustic
sensor, and a variety of new methodologies were
all successfully flight tested.
Important takeaways:
 ISRO Chairman: S Somanath
 Founder of ISRO: Vikram Sarabhai
 ISRO founded year: August 15, 1969
15. 5 PSLV rockets to be built by HAL-L&T under a
Rs. 860 billion contract

 5 PSLV rockets to be built by HAL-L&T: The
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL-
L&T consortium, making the industry’s first
entrance into end-to-end production of polar
satellite launch vehicles, has secured a Rs 860
crore contract from NewSpace India Limited to
produce five rockets (PSLV rockets).
 The HAL-L&T cooperation won the right to
produce PSLV from beginning to end after three
bids were subjected to a techno-commercial
examination.
 The consortium would produce five PSLV
rockets, India’s dependable workhorse launch
vehicle.
 Under the GOCO (Government Owned,
Contractor Operated) concept, the consortium will
now be in charge of manufacturing, putting
together, and integrating the launcher.
Schemes News
16. PM Narendra Modi announced PM-SHRI Scheme
for upgrading 14500 school
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a
new initiative, the development and upgradation
of 14 thousand 500 schools across the country
under the Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising
India (PM-SHRI) Yojana.
 PM-SHRI schools will become model schools
which will encapsulate the full spirit of the
National Education Policy. The centrally
sponsored scheme will be implemented by
strengthening existing schools selected from
amongst those managed by the Central
government, states, Union Territories and local
bodies.
 The aim of these schools will not only be
qualitative teaching, learning and cognitive
development but also to create holistic and well-
rounded individuals equipped with key 21st-
century skills.
Sports News
17. F1 GP-2022: Max Verstappen won Dutch F1 Grand
Prix 2022
 Red Bull’s driver Max Verstappen has won
the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix
2022. Mercedes’ George Russell &
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came at the 2nd and
3rd positions respectively.
 Verstappen has now won 10 of this season’s 15
races. It was his 72nd podium finish & he
collected 26 points from this race. Verstappen
won the Dutch GP in 2021 as well. He has now
won a total of 30 races.
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18. IIT Madras joins Inspire Institute of Sports for
innovative boxing analytics software
 IIT Madras joins Inspire Institute of Sports: IIT
Madras researchers and Inspire Institute of
Sports in Karnataka have joined forces to create
the analytics platform “Smartboxer.”
 To boost India’s boxing medal total at the 2024
Olympics, advanced boxing analytics software is
being created. IIT Madras’ Center of Excellence
for Sports Science and Analytics is responsible
for creating the multi-version software.
 It will use wearable sensors and cameras with
Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to deliver
feedback and performance evaluations.
 Inspire Institute of Sport will use “Smartboxer” to
evaluate the boxers’ performance (IIS).
 The “Smartboxer” analytics platform will be
modified in response to IIS’s suggestions. This
will make it possible for coaches and boxers to
benefit from the programme in a useful way.
19. Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram wins Dubai
Open chess Tournament
 Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram wins
the 22nd Dubai Open Chess Tournament with
7.5 points. While seven Indians finished in the top
10, R. Praggnanandha was in the second spot
with five others.
 Aravindh Chithambaram and R. Praggnanandha
settled for a draw in the ninth and final match,
which enabled Aravind Chithambaram to finish
the match with seven and a half points ahead of
the rest of the field.
20. Mushfiqur Rahim Announces Retirement from T20
Cricket
 Mushfiqur Rahim announces his retirement
from T20 international cricket. Mushfiqur Rahim
Bangladesh wicketkeeper announced
his retirement.
 The decision came after Bangladesh faced
defeat in Asia Cup 2022 match against Sri Lanka.
He announced retirement from the short-format
game, and he would continue to play one-day
international and test cricket.
 He has played 82 test innings and scored 5,235
runs and in 236 ODI’s he scored 6,774 runs.
He is also the second player from Bangladesh to
retire this year after Tamim Iqbal.
07th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News

1. India’s First Intranasal COVID Vaccine by Bharat
Biotech gets DCGI Approval
 India’s first intranasal Covid
vaccine by Bharat Biotech received approval
from the Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI) for primary immunization against the
injection for people above the age of 18. It is
India’s first nasal vaccine for COVID-19.
 The Union Minister of Health and Family
Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya termed the
vaccine a ‘Big Boost’ to India’s fight against
COVID-19. Bharat Biotech International
Limited (BBIL), is a global leader in vaccine
innovation and developer of vaccines for
infectious diseases. The BBIL announced that the
development of the Intranasal COVID vaccine
(BBV154), has been approved for restricted use
in an emergency.
International News
2. UN Slams Sri-Lanka’s Human Rights Record
 The United Nations Human Rights Council on
May 27 passed a deeply flawed resolution on Sri
Lanka that ignores calls for an international
investigation into alleged abuses during recent
fighting and other pressing human rights
concerns, Human Rights Watch said.
 The council held a special session on May 26 and
27, 2009, on the human rights situation in Sri
Lanka, a decade after the defeat of
the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) by
government forces.
 “The Human Rights Council did not even express
its concern for the hundreds of thousands of
people facing indefinite detention in government
camps,” said Juliette de Rivero, Geneva
advocacy director at Human Rights Watch. “The
council ignored urgent needs and wasted an
important chance to promote human rights.” The
resolution passed with 29 votes in favor, 12
against, and 6 abstentions.
States News
3. Mohla-Manpur-Ambagh Chowki becomes the 29th
district of Chhattisgarh
 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh
Baghel inaugurated the newly formed
district Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki as
the 29th district of the state. He also unveiled the
map of the district on the occasion.
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 The newly formed district Mohla-Manpur-
Ambagarh Chowki has been carved out of
Rajnandgaon district and created as a new
administrative unit. The new district will be under
the Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki Durg
division.
 S Jayavardhan, a 2014 batch IAS officer, has
been made the first collector, while Yeduvalli
Akshay Kumar will be the first SP of the newly
formed district.
Important takeaways:
 Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur;
 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel;
 Chhattisgarh Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.
Appointments News
4. Kiccha Sudeep named as brand ambassador of
Punyakoti Dattu Yojana
 The Karnataka government has appointed
Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep as the brand
ambassador for “Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’ a
cattle adoption scheme. The announcement was
made by Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu B
Chavan.
 The minister also said that the actor has decided
not to charge for being the ambassador of the
scheme, which is aimed at encouraging adoption
by the public for the purpose of rearing cattle in
‘goshalas’ (cow shelters).
 Sudeep is known for his remarkable role in films
such as ‘Pailwan’, ‘Eega (Makkhi)’, ‘Vikrant
Rona’, ‘Sparsha’, ‘Huchcha’ and ‘No 73 Shanthi
Nivasa’. Sudeep started his career with Thayavva
film in 1997.
Important takeaways:
 Karnataka Chief Minister: Basavaraj Somappa
Bommai;
 Karnataka Capital: Bengaluru.
5. Mahanagar Gas Ltd appoints Mahesh V Iyer as new
Chairman
 State-run city gas utility, Mahanagar Gas
Limited (MGL), has appointed Mahesh
Vishwanathan Iyer as the company’s new
chairman. Iyer was director (Business
Development) with GAIL (India) Limited till last
month. Gail is the promoter of MGL.
 Iyer is an electrical engineer with more than 36
years of experience in the execution of projects in
the areas of gas pipelines, LNG terminals, city
gas distribution projects, renewables etc,
amounting to Rs.40,000 crore.
 Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is an Indian
natural gas distribution company, incorporated on

8 May 1995. MGL is an enterprise of GAIL (India)
Limited (Maharatna Company of Government of
India) and the Government of Maharashtra.
Agreements News
6. Airtel partnered with Odisha to offer Bill Payment
Solution
 Bharti Airtel has launched a pilot project in
partnership with the TP Northern Odisha
Distribution to offer bill payment solutions to
more than 2 million customers. The pilot project
will be mobilized to 4000 Airtel Payment Banks
(APBs) in northern Odisha to facilitate the bill
payments.
 The company’s ambition is to scale the project
across Odisha and eventually partner with other
state electricity boards for similar solutions said
the Airtel IQ Business head Abhishek Biswal.
 APB has 500,000 outlets across the nation. Airtel
IQ is a unit of Airtel’s enterprise business.
 The project is currently at the National Payments
Corporation of India certification stage. The
certification will ensure that the project has
minimal risk of digital fraud.
Banking News
7. PSU banks is set to open about 300 branches in
unbanked areas by December 2022
 As part of the financial inclusion drive, public
sector banks will open about 300 brick-and-
mortar branches in the unbanked areas of
various states by December 2022. These new
branches will cover all remaining unbanked
villages with a population of more than 3,000.
 A Maximum number of 95 branches will be
opened in Rajasthan followed by 54 in Madhya
Pradesh. The public sector banks will open 38
branches in Gujarat, 33 in Maharashtra, 32 in
Jharkhand and 31 in Uttar Pradesh.
 The government is committed to providing
financial inclusiveness and support to the
marginalised and socio-economically neglected
classes through its various schemes,
including Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY).
8. HDFC Bank opened new SMS banking facility for
its customers
 The private sector lender HDFC Bank introduced
a new SMS banking facility for its
customers. The bank claims that now customers
can access a wide range of banking services
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round-the-clock, 24/7 x 365 no matter where they
are.
 With the new SMS banking facility, customers
can now check account balances & summaries,
apply for loans, manage credit cards, apply for
chequebook requests, generate account
statements and more.
 Customers no longer need to remember or type
lengthy pre-defined keywords to conduct SMS
banking thanks to HDFC Bank’s new SMS
facility, which is integrated with AI technology.
Awards News
9. Mahadevikadu Kattil Thekkethil chundan wins
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
 Pallathuruthy Boat Club, Mahadevikadu Kattil
Thekkethil Chundan has scripted its maiden
triumph in the Nehru Trophy boat race for snake
boats at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.
 The club, led by Santhosh Chacko, completed a
hat-trick of wins. A total of 77 boats, including 20
snake boats, competed in this year’s Nehru
Trophy.
 Nadubhagom, rowed by Kumarakom-based
NCDC Boat Club, and Veeyapuram, powered by
Punnamada club, finished second and third,
respectively. Police Boat Club’s Chambakkulam
came fourth. The top nine finishers will fight it out
in next year’s Champions Boat League.
10. Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar awarded
to Tanikella Bharani
 Telugu writer and actor, Tanikella Bharani was
presented with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of
the Loknayak Foundation (18th Loknayak
Foundation Award) at an award ceremony held
at Kalabharathi Auditorium, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh.
 The Governor of Mizoram, Kambhampati
Haribabu, who participated as the Chief Guest,
felicitated the award to Tanikella Bharanialong
with actor Manchu Mohan Babu and others.
Justice Jasti Chelameswar, a retired Judge of the
Supreme Court was also present.
Ranks and Reports News
11. Digital India Mission: Uttar Pradesh Tops in Use of
e-Prosecution Portal
 Uttar Pradesh, with 9.12 million cases, ranks
at the top in the number of disposal and entry of
cases through the e-Prosecution

portal managed by the Union government
under its Digital India Mission.
 According to the figures till the end of
August, Madhya Pradesh followed in second
spot at 2.31 million, Bihar with 859,000, Gujarat
with 487,000 and Chhattisgarh with 383,000
cases. UP also ranks at the top in disposal of
online cases on this portal, with about 470,000
entries, followed by 170,000 for MP and 125,000
for Gujarat.
 The portal launched by states two years ago is
an initiative of the home, IT and law ministries for
helping courts and the prosecution system in
accelerating criminal trials in heinous crimes.
12. NITI Aayog: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,
Gujarat Top States In Implementing Poshan Abhiyaan
scheme
 Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and
Gujarat have been ranked as the top three
states among larger states in terms of the
overall implementation of the Centre’s flagship
Poshan Abhiyaan, according to a Niti Aayog
report.
 Sikkim was the best performer among the
small states. The report titled ‘Preserving
Progress on Nutrition in India: Poshan
Abhiyan in Pandemic Times’ further said that
12 out of 19 large states had an implementation
score of over 70 per cent.
 While Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and
Diu topped among Union Territories
(UTs), Punjab and Bihar were the lowest
performers among larger states in terms of the
overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyaan, as
per the government think tank report.
Summits and Conferences News
13. Gadkari to Inaugurate Conference Manthan in
Bengaluru
 Union Minister for Road, Transport, and
Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari will
inaugurate ‘Manthan’ in Bengaluru. He will be
accompanied by General Dr. VK Singh, Union
Minister of State for RT&H and Civil Aviation, and
Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister,
Karnataka.
 Ministry of Road, Transport, and Highways has
organized Manthan, which is a three-day
invitation conference cum public EXPO.
Mathan aims to discuss multiple issues and
opportunities in the roads, transport, and logistics
sector and engage with the state.
 The theme of Mathan is ‘IDEAS TO ACTION:
Towards a smart, sustainable, road infra,
mobility, and logistics ecosystem.’
 In this event, several state ministers, holding
portfolios of the ministries of PWD, transport, and
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industry, and senior government officials from
these ministries will participate.
Sports News
14. Anishka Biyani won Gold medal in Malaysian
chess meet
 Six-year-old Anishka Biyani has won the gold
medal in the Malaysian Age Group Rapid
Chess Championship at Kuala Lumpur.
 Anishka, a first-grade student of Dhirubhai
Ambani School, achieved the feat in the Under-6
Open category with an impressive score of four
points out of a possible six to clinch the title in the
girl’s category.
 Earlier this year, Anishka also qualified as one of
the best under-7 players in the All India FIDE
rating chess tournament held in Yousufguda,
Hyderabad.
15. Mastercard Acquires Title Sponsorship Rights for
All BCCI International and Domestic Matches
 Mastercard has announced its collaboration with
the Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) to expand its strategic outreach to Indian
audiences.
 During the collaboration between Mastercard
and BCCI, Mastercard will be the title sponsor
of all the international matches including men
and women, held on the home grounds, domestic
cricket matches like Duleep Trophy, Ranji Trophy,
and Irani Trophy.
 Also, all junior cricket matches are held in India.
The sponsorship and collaboration aim to
enhance the connection of Mastercard with
cricket lovers across the country. Mastercard has
also invested in worldwide
sponsorships including UEFA, Champion
League, the Grammys, the Cannes Film
Festival, and the Australian and French Open
tennis tournaments.
16. Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto won Men’s Singles at
Japan Open 2022
 Japan wins the singles finals of the 2022 Japan
Open Badminton Tournament in Osaka. Japan
is the host country of the 2022 Japan Open
Badminton Tournament.
 Nishimoto Kenta, 28 years old, won his first
career title in the men’s.
 Yamaguchi Akane, World Champion won for the
second successive week in women.

 After three years, Japan Open was held for the
first time due to the pandemic and
only Yamaguchi managed to defend her title.
Important Days
17. International Day of Clean Air for blue skies: 7th
September
 The International Day of Clean Air for blue
skies is observed globally on September 07 to
promote and facilitate actions to improve air
quality. It focuses on the transboundary nature of
air pollution highlighting the need for collective
accountability and collective action.
 It is an UN-recognised day that aims to raise
public awareness at all levels (individual,
community, corporate and government) that clean
air is important for health, productivity, the
economy and the environment.
 This year’s theme of “The Air We
Share” focuses on the transboundary nature of
air pollution, stressing the need for collective
accountability and action.
Important takeaways:
 UNEP Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya;
 UNEP Head: Inger Andersen;
 UNEP Founder: Maurice Strong;
 UNEP Founded: 5 June 1972.
Miscellaneous News
18. In UP’s Farrukhabad, ‘jail ka khana’ gets 5-star
FSSAI rating
 The Fatehgarh Central jail in Uttar Pradesh’s
Farrukhabad district has earned a five-star
rating from the Food Safety Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) for the quality of food
it serves to inmates.
 A third-party audit, empanelled by the FSSAI,
provided the five-star ‘Eat Right Certificate’ to the
jail. It is a recognition of food quality and hygiene,
which means the inmates are getting quality food
items prepared in jail.
 According to District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar
Singh’s media statement, 1,100 prisoners
received clean and healthy food according to the
FSSAI’s “Eat Right” accreditation.
08th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. CJI inaugurated NALSA Centre for Citizen Services
 The National Legal Services Authority
(NALSA) Centre for Citizen Services, was
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inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Uday
Umesh Lalit.
 The space at Jaisalmer House which was
provided to NALSA would be utilised for the
establishment of Legal Assistance Centre for
Citizens, Legal Assistance Centre for NRIs,
Training Centre, and Digital Command Centre for
providing futuristic legal services across the
country.
 The NALSA has been constituted under the Legal
Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free
Legal Services to the weaker sections of the
society.
 Its purpose is to provide free legal services to
eligible candidates, and to organize Lok Adalats
for the speedy resolution of cases.
2. Health Sector in India To Reach $50 Billion By 2025
 India’s healthcare industry is expected to grow
to hit $50 billion in size by 2025, said Union
minister Jitendra Singh. Addressing the 14th CII
Global MedTech Summit, “Seizing the Global
Opportunity”, the minister said that under Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, healthcare has become
more focused on innovation and technology over
the past two years.
 About 80% of the healthcare system aims to
increase investment in digital healthcare tools
in the coming five years.
 The minister added that the prime objective of the
government is to reduce import
dependence from 80% to below 30% in next 10
years and ensure self-reliance quotient of 80% in
med-tech through Make in India with SMART
milestones.
3. PM Modi to unveil statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose, dedicate Kartavya Path
 PM Modi to unveil statue of Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose: The newly named Kartavya Path,
which runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate
and features red granite walkways with vegetation all
around, renovated canals, state-specific food stalls,
new utility blocks, and vending kiosks, will be
unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
 The government claims that it represents a change
from the former Rajpath, which served as a symbol of
power, to Kartavya Path, which serves as an
illustration of public ownership and empowerment.
4. India’s first RRTS corridor to use an app-based
token-free ticketing system

 India’s first RRTS corridor: The nation’s first
Regional Rapid Transit System (India’s first RRTS
corridor), the Delhi-Meerut RRTS line, would
incorporate an automatic fare collection (AFC) system
and tickets with QR codes for riders.
 In order to purchase the AFC system, the National
Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
recently announced that it has requested bids in
accordance with the Modi administration’s “Make In
India” standards.
 The contactless method of entry and exit will be
seamless, comfortable, simple, and quick with the
AFC system. The NCRTC will also offer QR code
tickets, which can be generated digitally on a website
or mobile application.
5. Ministry of Education launches Shikshak Parv to
advance NEP
 Ministry of Education launches Shikshak
Parv: Shikshak Parv was launched by Union
Ministers Annapurna Devi and Rajkumar Ranjan
Singh to honour teachers and advance the
new National Education Policy (NEP).
 An inaugural colloquium hosted by the Ministry of
Education, CBSE, AICTE, and the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship marked the
beginning of Shikshak Parv.
 According to Minister of State (MoS) for
Education Annapurna Devi, under NEP 2020,
teachers will have to work on the future action plan as
per the notion of an integrated and interdisciplinary
approach.
 Teachers are vital in developing students’
characteristics and building a value-based society,
aligning with the NEP.
 The teacher’s strong coordination and cooperation
are the key to helping pupils develop their abilities
and character.
International News
6. Suella Braverman: UK’s new Home Secretary of
Indian Origin
 Suella Braverman is UK’s new Home
Secretary: Liz Truss, the new British prime
minister, named Suella Braverman, a lawyer of
Indian descent, as the country’s new home
secretary. Priti Patel, who is of Indian descent,
will be replaced in the position by Suella
Braverman.
 Suella Braverman, a 42-year-old Conservative
Party member from Fareham in southeast
England, previously worked for the Boris Johnson
administration as the attorney general.
 Suella Braverman attended Queens College in
Cambridge after completing her legal studies at
Heathfield School in London. Suella
Braverman earned a Master’s degree in
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European and French law from the University of
Paris 1, Pantheon-Sorbonne, and afterwards
became admitted to practise law in New York.
States News
7. Tamil Nadu Government launched “Pudhumai Penn
Scheme” for girl students
 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched
the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher
Education Assurance scheme titled ‘Pudhumai
Penn’ at a function in Chennai, in the presence of
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
 Mr Kejriwal also unveiled 26 schools of excellence
and 15 model schools set up by the Tamil Nadu
government emulating the model by his AAP
government in Delhi.
 Pudhumai Penn scheme, girl students, who studied
from Class V to Class XII in state government
schools would be paid monthly assistance of Rs
1,000 till they complete their graduation or diploma.
 The scheme aims to benefit six lakh girls every year
and Rs 698 crore has been allocated in the budget
for its implementation.
Appointments News
8. MEA: Sanjay Verma appointed as next high
commissioner of India to Canada
 Senior diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma has been
appointed as India’s next high commissioner to
Canada. He succeeds Acting High
Commissioner Anshuman Gaur. Verma is a
1988 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service
and is currently the ambassador of India to
Japan.
 He is expected to take up the Canada
assignment shortly. Among other postings,
Verma has served in Indian missions in Hong
Kong, China, Vietnam and Turkey. He has also
served as Consul General of India in Milan, Italy.
9. IndiGo appoints Aviation industry veteran Pieter
Elbers as the new CEO
 Peiter Elbers assumed the charge of Indigo’s
chief executive officer, over three months after
he was announced as the replacement for
outgoing CEO Ronojoy Dutta. Elbers, the former
chief executive of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, was
named as the next CEO by IndiGo on May 18,
2022.
 He has been at the helm of KLM since 2014. The
52-year-old is also a member of the executive
committee of the Air France – KLM Group. Elbers
had started his career in 1992 with KLM and, over

the past three decades, held several managerial
positions in the company in both the Netherlands
and overseas in Japan, Greece and Italy.
Agreements News
10. NIESBUD, IIE and ISB Signs MoU to offer
Entrepreneurial Programmes to India’s Youth
 The National Institute for Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Development
(NIESBUD) and the Indian Institute of
Entrepreneurship (IIE), under the Ministry of
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(MSDE), signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) individually with the Indian School of
Business (ISB), which is a top-ranking global
business school.
 The agreement is signed to offer world-class
management education through entrepreneurial
programs targeted toward youth and job-seeking
entrepreneurs.
Banking News
11. HDFC ERGO to build online insurance platform on
Google Cloud
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance has roped in
Google Cloud to build an online platform for
selling insurance. HDFC ERGO plans to
completely migrate to the cloud by 2024.
 This online platform for selling insurance, offering
tailored digital experiences to customers,
responding to regulatory changes faster, and
identifying insurance risks using data analytics
and machine learning (ML).
 Google Cloud will also assist the insurance
provider with IT systems integration and building
new applications. Google will also provide them
AI/ML technologies to build predictive insights
and mitigate insurance fraud.
 Google Cloud enables us to efficiently unlock the
full potential of HDFC ERGO’s wide insurance
solutions. This partnership underscores our
commitment to delivering a seamless user
experience by digitising the customer journey
end-to-end.”
Important takeaways:
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance CEO: Ritesh
Kumar;
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Headquarters: Mumbai;
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance Founded: 2002.
Schemes News
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12. President Droupadi Murmu to launch ‘TB Mukt
Bharat Abhiyaan’
 President Draupadi Murmu will launch
the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat
Abhiyaan virtually on 9th September 2022. The
Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan aims to
eliminate tuberculosis from India by 2025.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a
distinctive call to end TB in India giving years
ahead of the Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG) of 2030.
 Along with this Presentation, Murmu will also
launch the Ni-Kshay Mitra initiative which forms
a vital component of the Campaign. The Ni-Kshay
Mitra initiative will provide a platform for the
donors to help TB patients who are undergoing
treatment. The donors will be called Ni-Kshay
Mitras, and the donation will include nutritional,
additional diagnostic, and volcanic support.
13. I-STEM Initiative Launched Women in
Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)
 Women in Engineering, Science, and
Technology (WEST) is a new I-STEM (Indian
Science Technology and Engineering Facility
Map) Initiative. The WEST initiative was launched
by Dr. Pravinder Maini, Scientific Secretary,
Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to
the Government of India.
 The WEST program aims to empower women to
contribute to the science, technology, and
innovation system. I-STEM is a national web
portal that is used to share research
equipment/facilities and is the umbrella under
which many programs for promoting
collaborations in R&D, and technological
innovation among and between academia and
industry.
Science and Technology News
14. India & UK Conducts Counter Ransomware
Exercise for 26 Nations
 The National Security Council Secretariat
(NSCS) and the UK government has jointly
conducted the virtual Cyber Security Exercise for 26
countries. The exercise is a part of the India-
led International Counter Ransomware Initiative-
Resilience Working Group, facilitated by the British
Aerospace (BAE) Systems.

 The exercise is a part of the India-led International
Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working
Group, facilitated by the British Aerospace (BAE)
Systems. The exercise is a part of the India-led
International Counter Ransomware Initiative-
Resilience Working Group, facilitated by the British
Aerospace (BAE) Systems.
 These companies are responsible for the distribution
of electricity to domestic customers and are the last
link to the public supply. The exercise explores the
complexity of decision-making around response to
ransomware on Critical National Infrastructure.
15. NASA’s Experiment MOXIE successfully creates
oxygen on Mars
 NASA’s Experiment MOXIE: An gadget the size of a
lunchbox (MOXIE by NASA) is demonstrating its
ability to consistently carry out the work of a tiny tree
on the red and dusty surface of Mars, some 100
million miles from Earth.
 Since April 2021, roughly two months after it landed
on the Martian surface as part of NASA’s
Perseverance rover and Mars 2020 mission, the MIT-
led Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization
Experiment, or MOXIE, has been producing oxygen
from the Red Planet’s carbon-dioxide-rich
atmosphere.
Important Days
16. International Literacy Day 2022 celebrates on 08th
September
 International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated
on 8 September every year all across the globe
to make people aware of the meaning and
importance of literacy for individuals and
societies.
 The day spread awareness about the importance
of literacy for individuals, communities, and
societies and the need for intensified efforts
towards more literate societies.
 This year’s International Literacy Day will be
celebrated worldwide under the theme,
“Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces” and
will be an opportunity to rethink the fundamental
importance of literacy learning spaces to build
resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and
inclusive education for all.
Important takeaways:
 UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945;
 UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France;
 UNESCO Members: 193 countries;
 UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay.
Obituaries News
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17. Indian boxer Birju Sah passes away
 Indian boxer, Birju Sah has passed away
recently, the first Indian boxer to win medals at
both the Asian and Commonwealth Games. He
was 48. He won bronze medals at both the
Commonwealth & Asian Games in 1994.
 Sah’s first significant international success came
at 19 in the 1993 Asian Junior Championships in
Bangkok, Thailand. He took bronze in the light
flyweight (45-48kg) division. The success on the
continental stage was noticed by the Indian
boxing federation which selected Birju Sah for the
senior national camp.
18. Carnatic vocalist TV Sankaranarayanan passes
away
 Renowned Carnatic musician, TV
Sankaranarayan has passed away. He was 77.
He was the torchbearer for the Madurai Mani Iyer
style of Carnatic music. He had shared several
stages with Madurai Mani Iyer.
 He won the Madras Music Academy’s
Sangeeta Kalanidhi Award in 2003 and was
honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2003. He
was the son of musicians Tiruvalangal Vembu
Iyer and Gomati Ammal.
Miscellaneous News
19. 3 Indian cities join the UNESCO network of
learning cities
 Warangal and two cities from Kerala have joined
the UNESCO Global Network of Learning
Cities (GNLC) in recognition of their outstanding
efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at
the local level.
 Warangal in Telangana, Thrissur and
Nilambur are among the 77 cities from 44
countries which have joined this network of the
world body. Other cities that have joined the
network are the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Durban in
South Africa and Sharjah in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) among others.
 The 77 new members bring the total number of
cities within the UNESCO GNLC to 294 in 76
countries, UNESCO. The new UNESCO learning
cities were added to the network following their
nomination by the National Commissions for
UNESCO in the concerned countries and the
recommendations of a jury of experts.
09th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:

National News
1. 300 New Cargo Terminals To Boost Railway
Revenue
 The Union Cabinet had approved a policy on long-
term leasing of Railways’ land as well as a
proposal to develop 300 Gati Shakti cargo
terminals over the next five years.
 A senior official said on Thursday that the Railways
expect an incremental revenue of at least ₹30,000
crore per annum from freight services when 300
Gati Shakti cargo terminals will be operational.
 Once all 300 are completed, Railways will get
additional revenues of at least ₹30,000 crore. This
estimate is very conservative.” The approved policy
will help provide land leases for a longer period of up
to 35 years as against five years at present. It is
expected to generate about 1.25 lakh jobs.
International News
2. U.S. Announced 450 Million $ Package To Pakistan
 The Biden Administration has approved a
whopping USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet
sustainment programme to Pakistan.
 As a notification to the US Congress, the State
Department has made a determination approving a
possible foreign military sale of F-16 case for
sustainment and related equipment for an estimated
cost of USD 450 million, arguing that this will sustain
Islamabad’s capability to meet current and future
counterterrorism threats by maintaining its F-16 fleet.
 This is the first major security assistance to
Pakistan after Trump in 2018 had announced to
stop all defense and security assistance to
Pakistan alleging that Islamabad was not a partner in
its fight against terrorism.
3. Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh gifts
horse ‘Tejas’ to Rajnath Singh
 The first Indian Defence Minister to visit
Mongolia, Rajnath Singh was gifted a majestic
horse “Tejas” by President Ukhnaagiin
Khurelsukh. Seven years after Prime Minister
Narendra Modi received a similar gift from the
leadership of this country.
 In 2015, Prime Minister Modi received a special gift a
brown racehorse from his then Mongolian counterpart
Chimed Saikhanbileg during his historic visit to this
country. The horse was named Kanthaka’.
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 Defence Minister Singh is on a five-day visit to
Mongolia and Japan with an aim to expand India’s
strategic and defence ties with the two countries in
the backdrop of evolving regional security matrix and
geo-political turmoil.
4. U.S. Unveils 2 Billion $ In Military Aid For Europe
 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an
unscheduled visit to Kyiv, as the Biden administration
announced major new military aid worth more than $2
billion for Ukraine and other European countries
threatened by Russia.
 In meetings with senior Ukrainian officials, Blinken
said the Biden administration had notified Congress
of its intent to provide $2 billion in long-term Foreign
Military Financing to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbors,
including NATO members and regional security
partners, that are “most potentially at risk for future
Russian aggression.”
States News
5. Rajasthan launched 100 days urban employment
guarantee scheme
 Rajasthan government launched an ambitious
scheme to provide 100 days of employment to needy
families in urban areas on the lines of the rural
employment guarantee scheme MGNREGA.
 More than 2.25 lakh families have already registered
for the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme
which was proposed by chief minister Ashok Gehlot
in the state budget this year.
 The state government has allocated Rs 800 crore for
the scheme. Ministers in charge of districts will launch
the scheme in their respective areas.
 The ratio of material cost and remuneration cost for
getting the work approved and executed of “general
nature” will be 25:75, while the ratio will be reversed
for the works of “special nature”.
 Payments will be made in the bank accounts of the
beneficiary within 15 days.
 People from the age group of 18 to 60 are eligible
for the scheme. Interested families will get 100 days
of employment. The scheme will be implemented in
all the urban local bodies from September 9.
Appointments News
6. Ajit Kumar Saxena selected for CMD post in MOIL
Limited
 The public enterprise’s selection board
(PESB) has selected Ajit Kumar Saxena for the
post of Chairman & Managing Director of “A”
Miniratna Category-I Company, MOIL Limited.

 He is currently working as Director (Operations)
of RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. He had
taken charge as the Director (Operations) on
October 17, 2019. Prior to this assignment, he
had worked as Chief General Manager, Mills,
IISCO, Burnpur, Steel Authority of India Ltd.
Important takeaways:
 MOIL Limited Founded: 22 June 1962.
7. Indian FMCG company Pintola named Sunil Chhetri
as Brand Ambassador
 Indian superfood brand Pintola, Fastmoving
consumer goods (FMCG) company announced
a renowned Indian Football Captain, Sunil
Chhetri as Brand Ambassador.
 He was appointed as Pintola Brand Ambassador
for his similar values of consistency and
perfection with the company to promote the idea
of a healthier India to this generation.
 In 20 years of Sunil’s professional career, this
was his 1st ever FMCG collaboration. Pintola and
Sunil Chhetri’s collaboration shall open newer
realms of healthy eating options in the country,
adding sports enthusiasts to its existing wide
consumer base.
8. Dinesh Kumar Batra takes charge as CMD, Bharat
Electronics Limited
 Dinesh Kumar Batra, Director (Finance) & CFO,
has taken additional charge as Chairman &
Managing Director (CMD) of Navratna Defence
PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) with
effect from September 1, 2022.
 He was instrumental in the company’s move to
foray into the Electro-Explosive segment. He is
also credited with BEL entering into Li-on battery
packs for automobiles to support the e-Mobility
programme of the Government of India. He is a
member of the Board of BEL subsidiaries, BEL-
Thales Systems Limited (BTSL) and BEL
Optronic Devices Limited (BELOP).
Important takeaways:
 Bharat Electronics Limited
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka;
 Bharat Electronics Limited Founded: 1954.
Ranks and Reports News
9. UNDP’s human development index: India ranks 132
out of 191 countries
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 A report on the 2021 Human Development
Index (HDI) is part of the Human Development
Report 2021-2022 released by the United
Nations Development Programme.
 The HDI measures the average achievement of a
country in three basic dimensions of human
development — a long and healthy life, education
and a decent standard of living. It is calculated
using four indicators — life expectancy at birth,
mean years of schooling, expected years of
schooling, and the Gross National Income (GNI)
per capita.
 India ranked 132nd among 191 countries and
territories on the 2021 Human Development
Index (HDI). In the 2020 report, India had ranked
131st among 189 countries and territories. The
decline in the country’s performance from its
previous level was on account of a fall in life
expectancy.
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UNDP’s human development index: Notably
1. For the first time on record, the global Human
Development Index (HDI) has dropped for two
years in a row, taking the world back to just after
the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development and the Paris Agreement.
2. Every year a few countries face declines on the
HDI, but over 90 per cent of countries saw their
HDI value drop in either 2020 or 2021.
3. Furthermore, while only a third of very high HDI
countries saw a decline in 2021 (compared with
over 90 per cent in 2020), about 60 per cent of
low and medium HDI and high HDI countries did
(in 2021)”, the report notes.
Indian Scenario:
1. India ranked 132nd among 191 countries and
territories on the 2021 Human Development
Index (HDI). In the 2020 report, India had ranked
131st among 189 countries and territories. The
decline in the country’s performance from its
previous level was on account of a fall in life
expectancy.
Key points:
1. India’s latest HDI value of 0.633 places the
country in the medium human development
category, lower than its value of 0.645 in the 2020
report. The report attributes the drop in HDI from
0.645 in 2019 to 0.633 in 2021 to India’s falling
life expectancy — from 69.7 years to 67.2 years
during the survey period.
2. India’s expected years of schooling stand at 11.9
years, down from 12.2 years in the 2020 report,
although the mean years of schooling is up at 6.7
years from 6.5 years in the 2020 report.
3. Although India retained its 132nd position in the
Gender Development Index, the female life
expectancy dropped from 71 years in the 2020
report to 68.8 years in the 2021 report.
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4. The mean years of schooling for females declined

from 12.6 to 11.9 years in the corresponding 18 United Kingdom 0.929
period.
5. India scored 0.123 in the Multi-Dimensional
Poverty Index (MPI) with a headcount ratio of
19 Japan 0.925
27.9 per cent, with 8.8 per cent population reeling
under severe multidimensional poverty. Over the
last decade, India has lifted a staggering 271
million out of multidimensional poverty, the report 21 United States 0.921
noted.
Asian Countries:

1. Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka (73rd), 79 China 0.768

China (79th), Bangladesh (129th), and Bhutan

(127th) are ranked above India, while Pakistan 132 India 0.633

(161st), Nepal (143rd), and Myanmar (149th)

are worse off. The report said around 90 per Find More Ranks and Reports Here

cent of countries registered a decline in their HDI Business News

value in 2020 or in 2021. 10. Adani Group to build Giga factories as part of $70
2021 Human Development Index: Top and Important
bn investment in clean energy by 2030
countries in the list

HDI HDI Value

Country
rank
1 Switzerland
2 Norway
3 Iceland
2021
 Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani, a ports-to-
power conglomerate will build three Giga
0.962 factories for manufacturing solar modules, wind
turbines, and hydrogen electrolyzers as part of
a USD 70 billion investment in clean energy
0.961 by 2030.
 Adani group is stepping up investments across
the green energy value chain as it aims to
0.959 become the world’s top renewable energy
producer by 2030.

Hong Kong, Important takeaways:

4 0.952  Adani Group Headquarters: Ahmedabad;
China (SAR)
 Adani Group Founder: Gautam Adani;
 Adani Group Founded: 1988.
5 Australia 0.951
11. Agribazaar Launches Kisan Safalta Card for Agri

Financing
6 Denmark 0.948

7 Sweden 0.947
 Agribazaar is a private sector electronic Agri
mandi, launched ‘Agribazaar Kisan Safalta
8 Ireland 0.945 Card’. The Agribazaar Kisan Safalta Card is a
quick and easy way to help farmers to meet
their pre- and post-harvest farm requirements
9 Germany 0.942 and allied expenses.
 Farmers can use Agribazaar Kisan Safalta Card
to get financing. The funds provided can only be
10 Netherlands 0.941 used to buy farm inputs and requirements.
 The card has a 12-month repayment
period, which provides enough time to pay off the
balance.

 The crop yield of each farmer determines
the card’s limit, the financing scale, and
maintenance costs.
 The amount of the card is adjustable for marginal
farmers, which ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000.
 The maximum limit of the Agribazaar Kisan
Safalta Card can be increased annually based
on crop yield and repayments.
 The repayment plan can be rescheduled if crop
damage occurs as a result of natural disasters.
12. LIC Introduces Non-participating, Unit-linked New
Pension Plus Plan 867
 Life Insurance Company (LIC) introduced a new
plan, LIC New Pension Plus 867. The LIC New
Pension Plus 867 is a non-participating, unit-
linked insurance plan that again comes
with “guaranteed addition”.
 The plan indicates that the LIC New Pension Plus
867 will provide guaranteed additions
between 5% to 15% of the yearly premium.
 The LIC New Pension Plus 867 is a unit-linked
pension plan which aims for building a corpus
with systematic conversion into regular income
on retirement after taking the annuity plan.
Bankings News
13. HDFC Bank unveils ‘Bank on Wheels’ in Gujarat
 HDFC Bank has unveiled its state-of-the-
art ‘Bank on Wheel’ van in Gujarat. The Bank in
Wheel van service will take banking services to
unbanked villages.
 The Bank in Wheel van will visit remote villages
located 10-25 km from the nearest branch to
further financial inclusion, under the HDFC
Bank’s newly initiated Rural Banking Business.
 The Bank in Wheel initiative is a part of a pilot
project to offer banking services in unbanked
locations.
 Customers can access 21 banking products as
well as services.
 The Bank in Wheel van will be operational at
each location for a specific period and will cover 3
villages in a day.
 The Bank in Wheel van will reach and visit each
village twice a week.
 HDFC Bank is one of India’s Premier
Banks providing a wide range of financial
products and services using multiple distribution
channels including a pan-India network.
Awards News
14. Hindi writer Dr. Asghar Wajahat awarded with 31st
Vyas Samman
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 The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to
well-known Hindi writer Dr Asghar Wajahat at a
function in New Delhi.
 He has been chosen for the prestigious award for
his play Mahabali. In his play Mahabali, Dr.
Wajahat focuses on Mughal emperor Akbar and
poet Tulsidas. Through the play, he attempts to
answer who is the real Mahabali, the poet or the
emperor.
 The Vyas Samman is given by K K Birla
Foundation for outstanding literary work in Hindi
authored by an Indian citizen published during the
last 10 years.
 It carries an award of Rs 4 lakh along with a
citation and a plaque. It was initiated in 1991.
 Ram Vilas Sharma received the inaugural Vyas
Samman in 1991 for his work ‘Bharat ke
Pracheen Bhasha Parivar aur Hindi’.
Sports News
15. Diamond League 2022 Finals: Neeraj Chopra win
with a throw of 88.44m
 Diamond League 2022 Finals: Neeraj Chopra
gained another accomplishment when he won the
Diamond League Final in Zurich.
 Neeraj Chopra has now won the Diamond
League Trophy, making him the first Indian to do
it. The expert javelin thrower recorded a throw of
88.44 metres on his second attempt, which was
sufficient for him to win the competition.
 Neeraj Chopra registered a throw of 88.44m in
his second attempt and he followed it up with an
88m throw in his third attempt and 86.11m in his
fourth attempt.
Important Days
16. International Day to Protect Education from
Attack: 09th September
 The International Day to Protect Education
from Attack is an international observance
established by a unanimous decision of
the United Nations General Assembly in
2020. It is observed on September 9 of each
year.
 The purpose of the day is to raise awareness
regarding the importance of safeguarding schools
as places of protection and safety for students
and educators and the need to keep education at
the top of the public agenda.
 This day was established in 2020 and is
supported by UNESCO and UNICEF, and co-
sponsored by 62 countries. This day aims to raise
awareness of the plight of millions of children
living in war-affected countries.
Important takeaways:

 UNESCO headquarters: Paris, France;
 UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay;
 UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945;
 UNICEF Executive Director: Henrietta H. Fore;
 UNICEF Founded: 11 December 1946;
 UNICEF Headquarters: New York, United States.
17. World EV Day 2022: History and Significance
 World EV Day 2022 is observed on the 9th of
September. World EV Day is observed to
emphasize the importance of e-mobility. World
EV day helps to spread awareness
about sustainable transport facilities to the
people.
 Air pollution is mainly caused by transportation,
and EVs are one of the major alternatives to
decrease air pollution. The first World EV
Day was observed in 2020 and was an initiative
of Sustainability Media Company Greet TV. Every
year, World EV Day is observed on 9th
September 2022.
Obituaries News
18. Queen Elizabeth II passes away, Buckingham
Palace announces
 Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Queen
Elizabeth II, who reigned the UK for 70 years,
passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96. After
worries about her health grew early, her family
gathered at her Scottish estate.
 Queen Elizabeth II saw significant social change
after ascending to the throne in 1952. The King
and the Queen Consort will spend today
(08.09.2022) and tomorrow (09.09.22) in
Balmoral before departing for London.
19. Padma Shri awardee artist Ram Chandra Manjhi
passes away
 Padma Shri awardee Ramchandra
Manjhi, whose performance in Bhojpuri folk
dance ‘Naach’ for eight decades, has passed
away. He was a famous performer of ‘Launda
Naach’, a sub-set of ‘Naach’, in which men
crossdress as women.
 His passion for the dance form even in old age
has brought him several honours,
including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017)
and Padma Shri (2021).
10th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. E-FAST- India’s first National Electric Freight
Platform Launched by NITI Aayog, WRI
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 NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute
(WRI), launched India’s first National Electric
Freight Platform- E-FAST India (Electric
Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport-
India).
 The National Electric Freight Platform brings
different stakeholders together with the support of
the World Economic Forum, CALSTART, and
RMI India.
 The platform aims to raise awareness of freight
electrification bolstered by an on-ground
demonstration pilot and evidence-based
research.
 It will support scalable pilots and inform policies
aimed at accelerating freight electrification in
India.
 The launch of E-Fast India has witnessed
participation from major automobile industries,
logistics companies, development banks, and
fin-tech companies.
International News
2. Volker Turk set to become next UN human rights
chief
 The United Nations (UN) General
Assembly approved Volker Türk of Austria to
be the global body’s Human Rights Chief by UN
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Volker Turk
replaces Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria, a
Chilean politician who served at the office of the
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR) from 2018 to 2022.
 Turk, currently serving as assistant secretary-
general for policy. Previously, Volker Türk served
as the Assistant High Commissioner for
Protection at UN refugees, the UN Refugee
Agency (UNHCR), Geneva. He had a long and
successful career in the advancement of human
rights globally.
Important takeaways for:
 Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights (OHCHR) Headquartered: Geneva,
Switzerland; New York City, United States;
 Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights Establishment December: 1993.
States News
3. Chhattisgarh CM Inaugurates 2 New Districts in the
State, Takes Total To 33
 Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh
Baghel inaugurated the 32nd and 33rd
districts of the State. Manendragarh-Chirmiri-

Bharatpur and Sakti were announced as the
32nd and 33rd districts of Chhattisgarh.
 Sakti is carved out from Janjgir-
Champa, and Manendragarh-Chirmiri-
Bharatpur is carved out from the Koriya district.
 The Chattisgarh Chief Minister said that people
have been demanding the creation of the
Manendragarh district for a very long time and it
has been a long-term struggle to create
Manendragarh as a district.
 Three new districts have been inaugurated in
Chattisgarh by the Chief Minister. There are
now, 33 districts in Chattisgarh including
Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-
Bilaigarh, and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai.
4. Odisha govt launched rainwater harvesting scheme
named ‘CHHATA’
 Odisha government has launched a rainwater
harvesting scheme named ‘Community
Harnessing and Harvesting Rainwater
Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer
(CHHATA). The new scheme was approved by
the Cabinet last month. It will be implemented for
a period of five years.
 The State sector scheme will work towards
conserving rainwater and improving water quality
in urban local bodies (ULBs) and water scarce
blocks.
 As per the feasibility based on a groundwater
resource assessment conducted in 2020,
rainwater harvesting structures will be
constructed on the roofs of 29,500 private
buildings and 1,925 government buildings
covering 52 water-stressed blocks and 27 urban
local bodies.
Important takeaways:
 Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar;
 Odisha Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik;
 Odisha Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
5. Bihar CM inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam
on Falgu River
 Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar has
inaugurated India’s longest rubber dam ‘Gayaji
Dam’ on the Falgu River in Gaya. The dam has
been built at an estimated cost of Rs 324
crore. Experts from IIT (Roorkee) were involved
with the project.
 There will be enough water in the dam round the
year for the convenience of pilgrims. With its
construction, now at least two feet of water will be
available in the Falgu River near Vishnupad Ghat
throughout the year for the devotees who come
here to do Pind Daan.
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Important takeaways:
 Bihar Capital: Patna;
 Bihar Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar;
 Bihar Governor: Phagu Chauhan.
Economy News
6. Chinese Economy Is In Real Trouble
 As growth in major global economies slows as
a result of high inflation, exacerbated by the
Ukraine war, many economists are hoping
that China will again come to the world’s rescue.
 But this is not 2008, when China’s then rapidly
expanding economy and a huge stimulus
unleashed by the Beijing government, helped
Western countries to recover much faster from
the financial crisis.
 This time, China’s economic woes run deep.
The government has all but given up on this
year’s target of 5.5% GDP growth and Premier Li
Keqiang warned last month there was little
appetite right now for more expansionary
policymaking.
7. Vehicle Dispatches Rise 21% As Chip Supply
Improves
 Passenger vehicle wholesales in India
witnessed a 21 per cent annual growth in
August, riding on improved supplies of
semiconductors and festive demand,
according to the Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers.
 As per the latest data released by industry
body Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle (PV)
dispatches to dealers stood at 2,81,210 units last
month, against 2,32,224 units in August 2021.
Passenger car wholesales were up 23 per cent at
1,33,477 units last month, as against 1,08,508
units in the year-ago period, SIAM said.
8. Lord’s Mark Insurance receives direct insurance
broker’s licence by IRDAI
 Lord’s Mark Insurance recieves insurance
licence: The Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given
Lord’s Mark Insurance Brokerage Private Limited,
the insurance division of Lord’s Mark Industries, a
direct insurance broking licence to market life and
general insurance products. With this direct
broking licence, Lord’s Mark Insurance Industries
lays the groundwork for its entry into the
insurance sector.

 Insurance from Lord’s Mark Insurance In order to
formalise relationships for the launch of life and
general insurance products on its Policy King
platform, broking is already in talks with a few top
insurance providers.
Banking News
9. RBI imposes fine on three entities for failing to
comply
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes fine
on three entities: Three organisations, including
Industrial Bank of Korea, have received fines
from the Reserve Bank for breaking regulations.
 The Reserve bank of India announced that
Industrial Bank of Korea has been fined Rs 36
lakh for failing to follow several Know Your
Customer (KYC) guidelines.
 Woori Bank was fined Rs 59.10 lakh for failing to
follow RBI guidelines regarding the “Creation of a
Central Repository of Large Common Exposures
– Across Banks.”
 Indiabulls Commercial Credit Limited, New Delhi,
has been fined Rs. 12.35 lakh for failing to follow
some KYC directives.
 The Reserve Bank did emphasise that the
purpose of penalties is not to judge the legality of
any transaction or arrangement entered into by
the firms with their clients but rather to reflect
weaknesses in regulatory compliance.
Important takeaways:
 Woori Bank Chairman: Yo Hwan Shin
 Indiabulls Commercial Credit Limited
Chairman: Mr. Ajit Kumar Mittal
 RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Ranks and Reports News
10. Fortune India Rich List 2022: Gautam Adani
India’s richest man
 According to Fortune India’s list of ‘India’s
Richest’ for 2022, the wealth of 142
billionaires based in India is collectively
worth USD 832 billion (Rs 66.36 trillion). The
maiden list, made in collaboration with the wealth
management firm, Waterfield Advisors, is
primarily based on the wealth of entrepreneurs of
listed firms.
 According to Forbes realtime billionaires list,
Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani has overtaken
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the 3rd
richest person in the world. He became India’s
richest man with a net worth of USD 129.16
billion (Rs. 10.29 trillion)
 Meanwhile, Reliance Industries
chairman Mukesh Ambani’s net worth stands at
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USD 94 billion becoming the 8th richest in the
world and the 2nd richest in India.
Defence News
11. DRDO & Indian Army Successfully Conduct Six
Flight-Tests of QRSAM Off Odisha Coast
 Defense Research and Development
Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Army
completed six flight tests of the Quick Reaction
Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from
Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, on
the Odisha Coast, as part of evaluation trials.
 QRSAM is a short-range Surface Air Missile
(SAM) system, which is designed and developed
by the DRDO.
 The QRSAM aims to provide a protective
shield to the moving armored columns of the
Army from aerial attacks.
 The six flight tests were carried out
against high-speed aerial targets mimicking
various types of threats to evaluate the capability
of the QRSAM as a short-range Surface Air
Missile (SAM) system.
Awards News
12. Singapore awarded ‘Meritorious Service Medal’ to
Lamba, Former Navy Chief of India
 Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil
Lanba has been conferred Singapore’s
prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa
Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service
Medal (Military) (MSM(M)), by
President Halimah Yacob.
 Admiral Lanba has been conferred the award for
his outstanding contributions in enhancing the
strong and long-standing bilateral defence
relationship between the Indian Navy and the
Republic of Singapore Navy.
 Both navies concluded the Bilateral Agreement
for Navy Cooperation in November 2017 and
the Implementing Arrangement for Mutual
Coordination, Logistics and Services Support in
June 2018, which established the framework for
greater Navy-to-Navy interactions and expanded
collaboration in areas of mutual interest such as
submarine rescues, maritime-security
information-sharing and logistics support.
Sports News
13. Australia Captain Aaron Finch to Retire from ODI
Cricket

 Aaron Finch, Australia’s captain announced his
retirement from one-day international
cricket after Australia’s third and final ODI
against New Zealand.
 Finch will continue to be the captain of the
Australian cricket team for T20 and will lead it in
defense of its world title in the T20 World
Cup which is going to be held in October and
November in Australia.
 Finch is known as one of the most damaging
opening batters in the world, Finch has
scored 5,401 runs in the ODI format with an
average of close to 40, and 17 centuries.
Books and Authors News
14. A book title “Forging Mettle : Nrupender Rao and
the Pennar Story” by Pavan C. Lall
 A senior journalist Pavan C Lall has authored a
new book ‘Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and
the Pennar Story’, which is set to be released in
September 2022. The book will be published
by HarperCollins Publishers India.
 The book is focused on how a business is built
into a large organisation on the foundations of
values and sustainability. Forging Mettle is a story
of Nrupender Rao, Chairman of the Board at
Pennar Industries Limited and his entrepreneurial
journey.
 The story gives a unique philosophy for a
company, recommended to striving entrepreneurs
to understand how to construct a principled and
ethical institution. It’s also the story of how a
business built with ethics and social and
environmental concern at the core of its values
can indeed be profitable and sustainable.
Important Days
15. World Suicide Prevention Day observed on 10th
September
 World Suicide Prevention Day
(WSPD), celebrated annually on 10
September, is organized by the International
Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and
endorsed by the World Health Organization
(WHO).
 The overall goal of this day is to raise awareness
about suicide prevention worldwide. Objectives
include promoting stakeholder collaboration and
self-empowerment to address self-harm and
suicide through preventative action.
 The theme of WSPD 2022, “Creating hope
through action,” reflects the need for collective,
action to address this urgent public health issue.
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This has been the triennial theme for World
Suicide Prevention Day from 2021 to 2023.
 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was
established in 2003 by the International
Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction
with the World Health Organization (WHO).
16. Himalaya Diwas 2022: Know Theme, History and
Significance
 The National Mission for Clean
Ganga organized Himalayan Diwas on
September 09, in association with Naula
Foundation. The day is celebrated with an aim to
preserve the Himalayan ecosystem and region.
 This day is celebrated to mark the importance of
the Himalayas. The Himalayan hill cities face
many challenges due to poor building planning
and design, poor infrastructures like toads, water
supply, sewage etc. and unprecedented felling of
trees.
 Himalaya Day 2022 was observed under the
theme ‘Himalayas will be safe only when the
interests of its residents are protected.
11th & 12th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
International News
1. U.S. Marks The 21st Anniversary Of 9/11 Horrific
Incident
 Americans remembered 9/11 on 11th Sept with
readings of victims’ names, volunteer work and
other tributes 21 years after the deadliest terror
attack on US soil. A tolling bell and a moment of
silence began the commemoration at ground zero
in New York, where the World Trade Center’s
twin towers were destroyed by the hijacked-
plane attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
 Victims’ relatives and dignitaries also convened at
the two other attack sites, the Pentagon and a
field in Pennsylvania. Other communities around
the country are marking the day with candlelight
vigils, interfaith services and other
commemorations. Some Americans are joining in
volunteer projects on a day that is federally
recognized as both Patriot Day and a National
Day of Service and Remembrance.
2. India-Bangladesh Ties, A Model For Bilateral
Relation
 Ever since the Liberation War in 1971, Bangladesh
and India have shared a special relationship not only
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due to their geographical boundaries, but also largely

owing to their shared cultural, linguistic and historical restaurant atop the trade center’s north tower.
connections.
 India, during the war for liberation of the Siby had been scheduled to work that morning
Bangladeshi nation, provided much of the required
humanitarian as well as militaristic support which was until another cook asked him to switch shifts. Siby
so duly needed at the time. Both the countries since
then, have shared a gigantic 4000 km long never took a restaurant job again; it would have
border which makes Bangladesh India’s longest land
brought back too many memories. The Ivorian
sharing neighbour in the South Asian region.
immigrant wrestled with how to comprehend such
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Inclusiveness: horror in a country where he’d come looking for a
1. Other communities around the country are better life.
The President’s Plan:
marking the day with candlelight vigils, interfaith

services and other commemorations. Some

3. President Joe Biden plans to speak and lay a
Americans are joining in volunteer projects on a
wreath at the Pentagon, while first lady Jill
day that is federally recognized as both Patriot
Biden is scheduled to speak in Shanksville,
Day and a National Day of Service and
Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked planes
Remembrance. More than two decades later,
went down after passengers and crew members
Sept. 11 remains a point for reflection on the
tried to storm the cockpit as the hijackers headed
attack that reconfigured national security policy
for Washington. Al-Qaida conspirators had seized
and spurred a U.S. war on terror worldwide.
control of the jets to use them as passenger-filled
Sunday’s observances, which follow a fraught
missiles. Vice President Kamala Harris and
milestone anniversary last year, come little more
husband Doug Emhoff joined the observance at
than a month after a U.S. drone strike killed a key
the National Sept. 11 Memorial in New York, but
al-Qaida figure who helped plot the 9/11
by tradition, no political figures speak at the
attacks, Ayman al-Zawahri.
Time For Sense Of Unity: ground zero ceremony. It centers instead on

victims’ relatives reading aloud the names of the

2. It also stirred for a time a sense of national pride dead. Readers often add personal remarks that
and unity for many, while subjecting Muslim form an alloy of American sentiments about Sept.
Americans to years of suspicion and bigotry and 11 grief, anger, toughness, appreciation for first
engendering debate over the balance between responders and the military, appeals to
safety and civil liberties. In ways both subtle and patriotism, hopes for peace, occasional political
plain, the aftermath of 9/11 ripples through barbs, and a poignant accounting of the
American politics and public life to this day. And graduations, weddings, births and daily lives that
the attacks have cast a long shadow into the victims have missed.
personal lives of thousands of people who

survived, responded or lost loved ones, friends 3. North Korea passes law authorising nuclear strikes
and colleagues. More than 70 of Sekou Siby’s co- as form of defence
workers perished at Windows on the World, the

 North Korea passes law regarding Nuclear
Strikes: North Korea has approved a law that gives it
the authority to launch a nuclear attack in advance.
With the recently passed law, North Korea’s status as
a nuclear weapons state has become
irreversible. North Korea, this year tested a record
number of weapons, including an intercontinental
ballistic missile.
 According to the law, among other things, the North
may use nuclear weapons in the event of a nuclear or
non-nuclear attack by hostile forces against the
state’s leadership and the command structure of its
nuclear forces.
 Since 2019, discussions on sanctions relief and what
Pyongyang would be ready to give up in exchange
have stalled nuclear negotiations and diplomacy
between Washington and Pyongyang.
State News
4. Meghalaya CM launches ‘Residents Safety &
Security’ portal
 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K of the greatest achievements and he has
Sangma launched an online portal of
the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security
Act (MRSSA) in the presence of Home Minister
Lakhmen Rymbui and other eminent officials in
Shillong.
 The online portal will provide a digital platform to
ensure the safety and security of the residents
and act as a strong intelligence gathering system
for authorities.
 The online portal will be beneficial for monitoring
and better implementation of services and
programs introduced by the government.
 The portal will assist in the health care
sector and critical areas.
 This digital platform has the capability
of connecting more than 6000 villages in the
state through the online system.
 This web-based online portal is first being rolled
out in seven localities of Shillong-Nongrim Hills,
Lapanlang, Nongmynsong, Nongrah,
Pohkseh, Riat Laban, and Wahdienglieng.
Appointments News
5. Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari appointed
as chairman of PMLA appellate tribunal
 Chief Justice of Madras High Court, the Centre
appointed Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari as
the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal under
the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
(PMLA).
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 Justice Bhandari is due to retire on September
12. The order was issued by the Department of
Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. The
Tribunal for Forfeiture of Property under the
SAFEMA and the PMLA Appellate Tribunal were
merged in 2016 through the Finance Act, 2016.
 The post of the Chairperson of the Tribunal was
vacant since September 2019. The President of
India is pleased to appoint Hon’ble Mr Justice
Munishwar Nath Bhandari, Chief Justice, Madras
High Court as Chairman, Appellate Tribunal
under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange
Manipulators Act (SAFEMA).
6. Nayara Energy appoints Prasad K Panicker as
chairman
 Nayara Energy announced Prasad K
Panicker as the new Chairman of the company.
Prasad K Panicker is the Director and Head of
the Refinery, and he will be replacing Charles
Anthony Fountain who served for five years.
 The tenure of the new chairman of Nayara
Energy will start on 3rd October 2022. Under the
guidance of the former Chairman Charles
Anthony Fountain, the company reached some
improved the level of performance and financial
performance of the company.
Defence News
7. Third stealth frigate of project 17A ‘Taragiri’
launched
 ‘Taragiri’, the third stealth frigate of the Indian
Navy’s Project 17A, was launched in Mumbai,
the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) said. This
ship has been built using an integrated construction
methodology which involves hull block construction in
different geographical locations and integration and
erection on the slipway at the MDL, it said in a
statement.
 The ship was named by Charu Singh, President,
Navy Wives Welfare Association (Western Region),
wife of vice admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, FOC-in-
C Western Naval Command, who was the chief
guest. The keel of ‘Taragiri’ was laid on September
10, 2020.
 The ship is expected to be delivered by August 2025,
the statement said. The vessel is being launched with
an approximate launch weight of 3,510 tons. The
frigate is designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house
design organization, the Bureau of Naval Design.
8. Indian Army & India Air Force conduct joint
exercise ‘Gagan Strike’

 Indian Army’s Kharga Corps and the Indian Air
Force have conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan
Strike’ in Punjab. The exercise, conducted over
four days, comprised the deployment of attack
helicopters as the aerial arm in support of ground
forces carrying out drills, practising annihilation of
enemy defences and deep penetration.
 It also showcased the precision firepower of the
attack helicopters in coordination with ground
forces’ mechanised columns.
 The joint exercise was spearheaded by General
Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps, Lt
Gen Pratik Sharma. The exercise was also
attended by Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri, General
Officer Commanding in Chief, Western
Command, who exhorted the forces to continue
to evolve such concepts and remain prepared to
counter any contingency on the western borders.
Business News
9. PhonePe tokenized 14 million debit and credit
cards
 PhonePe tokenized debit and credit
cards: PhonePe announced that it had tokenized
14 million credit and debit cards on its network in
accordance with the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of
India) guidelines for data security.
 Since the exercise began in December 2021, the
Walmart-backed company claims to have
tokenized more than 80% of its active users’
cards.
 The new term “token” to be used in the place of
the actual card number with tokenization.
 The real card details are not disclosed to a
merchant during transactions, a tokenized
transaction is safer and less likely to result in data
leakage.
 PhonePe stated that it is collaborating with Visa,
Mastercard, and RuPay, three of the largest card
networks, to meet the regulator’s September 30
tokenization deadline.
Important takeaways:
 PhonePe Founder: Sameer Nigam, Burzin
Engineer and Rahul Chari
 PhonePe CEO: Sameer Nigam
10. HPCL collaborates with Indian Army for CSR
Project
 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
(HPCL) and the Indian Army have collaborated
for implementing a CSR project to coach and
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mentor less privileged girl students in Kargil. The
project is known as ‘Kargil Ignited Minds’, and the
project aims to prepare 50 girl students for
various national-level engineering and medical
entrance examinations.
 The Kargil Ignited Minds project will focus on
empowering underprivileged girls with limited
resources and residing in extreme weather
conditions.
 To be a part of the Kargil Ignited Minds project
students have to go through several processes
including screening, preliminary tests, and
interviews.
Economy News
11. Railway’s Revenue Up 38 % to Rs 95,486.58 Cr
 The overall revenue of Indian Railways at the
end of August’22 stood at ₹95,486.58 cr, showing
an increase of Rs. 26271.29 cr (38%) over
the corresponding period of last year.
 The revenue from passenger traffic was
Rs.25,276.54cr with an increase of ₹13,574.44 cr
(116%) over the corresponding period of last
year, according to official notes movers released
by ministry of railways.
 As per the data, Passenger traffic also
increased compared to last year in both the
segments, reserved as well as unreserved. The
growth from the long-distance reserved mail
express trains has been sharper than the same in
passenger & suburban trains.
 The other coaching revenue was Rs. 2437.42
cr, showing an increase of Rs.811.82 cr (50%)
over the corresponding period of last year, the rail
Mistry data showed.
Summits and Conferences News
12. PM Modi Inaugurates World Dairy Summit 2022 in
Greater Noida
 World Dairy Summit 2022: Prime
Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy
Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 at the India Expo
Center and Mart in Greater Noida, the Prime
Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.
 Prime Minister Modi also visited the local
exhibition. At the rally, the prime minister said the
dairy sector’s potential would not only boost the
rural economy, but would also be an important
source of livelihood for millions of people around
the world.
 The International Dairy Agreement
(IDA) changed the International Dairy
Arrangement, which were set up in 1980. Its
primary feature become to extend and liberalize

global exchange in dairy products thru worldwide
cooperation. The settlement terminated in 1997.
Science and Technology News
13. Agnikul Cosmos secured first patent for 3D-
printed rocket engine
 Agnikul Cosmos, one of India’s private space
startups, has secured its first patent for the
design and manufacturing of its 3D-printed
rocket engine.
 The patent, which has been offered to the
company under the Centre’s patent database,
comes after the company opened doors to its first
factory to 3D print rocket engines at scale.
 The patent has been rewarded to the company
for its Agnilet rocket engine, which will power
the company’s Agnibaan rocket that is scheduled
to launch later this year.
 Agnilet, one such single-piece engine, is the
world’s first single-piece 3D printed rocket engine
fully designed and manufactured in India. It was
successfully test-fired in early 2021.
 Agnilet has been designed in such a manner to
encapsulate all of these into just one piece of
hardware and has zero assembled parts.
 Agnikul showcased this engine at IAC 2021,
Dubai, which is the most prestigious space tech
gathering in the world.
Summits and Conferences News
14. PM Modi inaugurates Centre-State Science
Conclave
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated
the ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’, in
Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
addressed the event via video conferencing, and
highlighted the importance of ‘Sabka Prayas’ in
the ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’. =
 India is leading towards the fourth industrial
revolution, and the role of India’s science and
people related to this field is very important.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the
basic solution, evolution, and innovation of
science.
 The ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ is a great
achievement for India and the government urges
the Indian citizens to celebrate the achievements
of Indian scientists.
 The ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ is being
organized to strengthen the coordination
between Centre and state governments and
collaboration mechanisms in promoting
innovation and entrepreneurship.
Schemes News
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15. SETU programme introduced in the US by Piyush
Goyal
 SETU programme: To connect entrepreneurs in
India with US-based investors, the commerce and
industry minister Piyush Goyal has created a
programme called SETU (Supporting
Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling).
 With SETU, mentors in the US who are eager to
support entrepreneurship can connect with Indian
firms that are just getting off the ground. The
initiative was introduced during a discussion
centred on particular concerns with India’s startup
ecosystem.
 The meeting’s main topics were how to promote
domestic incorporation and successful diaspora
residents of the San Francisco Bay Area’s
mentorship of early-stage Indian firms.
 The project would provide mentorship and
support in a number of areas, including funding,
market access, and commercialization, by
connecting businesses in India to investors and
startup ecosystem leaders in the US.
Important Takeaways:
 Commerce and industry minister, GoI: Shri
Piyush Goyal
 President of the United States: Joe Biden
 Capital of the United States: Washington, D.C.
Sports News
16. US Open 2022 Concludes: Complete List of
Winners
 In the men’s category, Spanish player C. Alcaraz
Garcia has lifted his first Grand Slam trophy after
defeating C. Ruud, to become the youngest
player to reach world No. 1 at just 19 years old.
 The event was held at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in
New York. In the women’s category, Poland
tennis player I. Świątek defeated O. Jabeur to
win the 2022 US Open women’s singles final title.
 In 2022, the U.S. Open set a new record for total
prize purse, at more than $60 million, up from
$57.5 million in 2021. For women’s and men’s
singles, the total prize money is $42,628,000,
with the winners taking $2.6 million respectively.
The men’s and women’s singles runner-ups will
each receive $1.3 million.
Here is the Complete List of Winners in Different
Categories:
S. No. Category Winner Runner Up
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history and fiction to describe this critical period in

Men’s C. Alcaraz
1. C. Ruud Indian history and the changes happening in the
Singles Garfia world around that time.

Important Days
Women’s
2. I. Świątek O. Jabeur 19. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation:
Singles
12 September

Men’s R. Ram & J. W. Koolhof & N.

3.
Doubles Salisbury Skupski  The United Nations Day for South-South
Cooperation is observed annually
on September 12 to highlight the importance of
cooperation among people and countries in the
global South.
K.  The day also aims at spreading awareness on the
Women’s C. McNally
social, economic, and political developments
4. Siniaková &
Doubles made in the Southern region.
B. Krejčíková & T. Townsend
 The United Nations Conference on Technical
Cooperation among Developing Countries
adopted the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for
Promoting and Implementing Technical
K. Flipkens & Cooperation among Developing Countries
Mixed S. Sanders &
5. É. Roger- (TCDC) on September 12, 1978.
Doubles J. Peers
Vasselin
20. International PCOS Awareness Month: September

1-30, 2022
17. Asia Cup 2022 Finals: Sri Lanka won by 23 Runs

 The month of September is recognized

as International PCOS Awareness
Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a
 Sri Lanka won by 23 runs against Pakistan.
common hormonal disorder in women that is also
Pakistan was left all out by Sri Lanka. Pakistan
the leading cause of female infertility.
won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sri Lanka
 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a serious
made 170 runs in 20 overs with a loss of 6
genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive
wickets.
disorder that affects women and girls. It is the
 W Hasaranga made 36 runs in 21 balls and
leading cause of female infertility and a precursor
Dhananjaya de Silva made 28 runs in 21
for other serious conditions including obesity,
balls. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal
type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and
Mendis were opening batsmen from Sri Lanka,
endometrial cancer.
they made 8 runs and 0 runs respectively.
21. National Forest Martyrs Day 2022 observed on
Books and Authors News
11th September
18. Navtej Sarna’s latest book Crimson Spring

longlisted for the 2022 JCB Prize for Literature

 National Forest Martyrs Day is observed

 Navtej Sarna’s latest book, Crimson
Spring, longlisted for the JCB Prize for
Literature, starts with the Jalianwalla Bagh
massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, and
goes back and forth in time to bring that era and
the aftermath of the event alive. After all, as
stated in the Prologue, “These then are the facts.
 Even a hundred years later, the facts speak for
themselves. The before and after is only history…
made up of acts of human beings…” Crimson
Spring is a masterclass in writing that intertwines
on September 11 to pay tribute to those who
sacrificed their lives to protect forests and wildlife.
 The observance of the National Forest Martyrs is
marked by several events aimed at creating
awareness about protecting forests and the
environment at large. The day holds a lot of
significance in the present scenario when
depleting green cover is among the greatest
challenges in front of the world.
 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change declared in 2013 that a day should be set

aside in honour of forests and people who protect
India’s forests, jungles, and wildlife.
 The first-of-its-kind complex in India, this centre will
22. World First Aid Day 2022: “Lifelong First Aid”
 World First Aid Day is celebrated every year on
the second Saturday of September. This year,
World First Aid Day 2022 falls on 10 September
2022.
 The day is recognized worldwide to promote the
significance of first aid, which is an important
fundamental skill, and to create awareness on a
global level about how it can save precious lives.
The day was introduced first by the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies (IFRC).
 According to the IFRC, with this year’s
theme, ‘Lifelong First Aid’, we are putting
forward the importance of having lifelong first aid
learning.
 World First Aid Day’s history dates back to the
battle of Solferino in 1859 in which a young
businessman, Henry Dunant, from Geneva was
horrified and shocked by the mass massacre of
people. He helped many severely injured people.
This incident inspired him so much that he wrote
a book titled as ‘A Memory of Solferino’.
Obituaries News
23. Chief Justice of India with the shortest tenure,
Kamal Narain Singh passes away
 Former Chief Justice of India Kamal Narain
Singh passed away, at the age of 95. Justice
Narain had a tenure of only 17 days as the CJI,
making him the chief justice with the shortest
tenure. He was the 22nd Chief Justice of
India, with a term from November 25, 1991, to
December 12, 1991.
 Born on December 13, 1926, his career as a
judge started with his appointment as an
Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court in
1970. He then became a Permanent Judge in
August 1972. He got elevated as a Supreme
Court judge in 1986 and, after almost five years,
became the CJI.
13th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built in
Gujarat
 Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building
the National Maritime Heritage Complex at the historic
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Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal in Gujarat with a
total cost of 3500 crores rupees.
showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage. The
foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and the consent for the master
plan was given in March 2019.
2. All India Institute of Ayurveda launches 6-Weeks
programme on Ayurveda Day
 All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the
Ministry of Ayush, has launched the Ayurveda
Day 2022 programme.
 AIIA has been chosen as the nodal agency for
driving the Ministry of Ayush’s mandate for
Ayurveda Day this year. Ayurveda Day curtain
raiser for the six-week long programme (12th
September-23rd October).
 The Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda
Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this
year it will be celebrated on 23 October.
 The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har
Ghar Ayurveda’.
 This year the Ministry is celebrating it in
collaboration with all the Ministries and
departments of the Government of India so that
every person of the nation is made aware of the
traditional system of medicine.
International News
3. King Charles names William and Kate as the Prince
and Princess of Wale
 Britain’s King Charles has bestowed the titles
of Prince and Princess of Wales on his eldest
son William and daughter-in-law Kate, passing
on the titles that he and his late wife Diana
previously held. Charles, who became Prince of
Wales in 1958, automatically became king on the
death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
 Delivering his first speech to the nation since the
death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, Charles
said he was proud to make his heir William the
Prince of Wales, a title Charles had held since
1958.
 Mr. William and Ms. Kate, both 40, have taken on
central roles within the royal family in recent
years, appearing regularly in public and
increasingly taking their three young children to
events such as the queen’s Platinum Jubilee
earlier this year. Ms. Kate appreciated the history
associated with the title but would seek to create
her own path as Princess of Wales.
State News

4. Uttar Pradesh Government to Provide a Unique
Farm ID to the Farmers
 Uttar Pradesh government will provide
a Unique Farm ID to the farmers, which will be
linked to Aadhar to provide them with all benefits
of government schemes. The Unique Farm ID will
be similar to the Aadhar card.
 The government is planning to use Aadhar
verification to implement the Unique Farm ID
card scheme for the farmers.
 During the workshop regarding the Unique Farm
ID card scheme, the Government wants to
initiate and spread the use of Aadhar in more
simpler terms.
 Aadhar will be used to make the use of the
Unique Farm ID cards more easily. UP
government wants to provide all benefits of the
government schemes to the farmers and reach
up to the maximum number.
 The Chief Secretary Durga Shankar
Mishra said that the state has saved 8400 crore
rupees with the use of Aadhar verification.
 Through Aadhar verification more than one
crore of school children are benefited from
various schemes.
5. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces first-ever
Cinematic Tourism Policy 2022-2027
 Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel has
announced Gujarat’s first-ever ‘Cinematic Tourism
Policy’ in the presence of dignitaries including
actor Ajay Devgan, and State Government Minister
Shri. Purnesh Modi and Shri Arvind Raiyani.
 This new policy will create viable opportunities for film
production in Gujarat and also provide employment
opportunities to local people. There are many places
in Gujarat like the White Desert of Kutch,
Shivrajpur Beach where there are ample
opportunities to become shooting spots.
 Four MoUs worth Rs. 1022 crore for investments in
various subjects including filmmaking, studio
infrastructure, acting schools in Gujarat were signed
by some investors with the tourism department.
Important takeaways:
 Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar;
 Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat;
 Gujarat Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel.
Appointments News
6. American Express Banking Corp India named
Sanjay Khanna as new CEO
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 American Express Banking Corp India has
appointed Sanjay Khanna as its chief executive
officer (CEO) and country manager. At present,
Khanna heads the country executive team and is
responsible for driving growth across the
organisation’s consumer and commercial
businesses.
 In his new role, Khanna will be leading several
business development initiatives for American
Express, while steering collaboration across its
diverse businesses in India, adding his position
will be key to strengthening the company’s
strategic focus in the country.
Economy News
7. Per Capita Government Spending on Healthcare
Increases by 74% Since 2013-14
 The per capita government spending on
healthcare has increased by 74 per cent since
2013-14. As per National Health Accounts
Estimates India 2018-19, the per capita
government spending in 2013-14 was one
thousand forty-two rupees, which has increased
to one thousand eight hundred and fifteen
rupees.
 It said, government’s share in the overall
spending on health in the country is increasing
steadily. The government’s share in current
health expenditure has increased from 23.2
per cent in 2013-14 to 34.5 per cent in 2018-19.
8. RBI Sells $13 billion in August to Hold Rupee at 80
 India’s foreign exchange reserves slumped by
over $2 billion in the week ending August 12, as the
Reserve Bank of India intervened to shore up the
rupee and keep the currency below 80 per dollar.
 That is an effort the Indian central bank has said
was essential, and it would do whatever it takes to
maintain the rupee’s stability, limiting any wild swings
despite extremely volatile currency markets.
 The RBI’s weekly statistical supplement data
showed that the country’s forex reserves slumped to
$570.74 billion in the week ending August 12, down
by $2.238 billion from $572.978 billion in the previous
week. The magnitude of that fall in the latest week
was the largest in a month, and the country’s import
cover dipped for the second week.
9. Retail Inflation Resurges To 7% As Food Prices
Increases

 Price pressures returned to the Indian economy
in August, with retail inflation quickening to
7% after cooling to a five-month low in July.
 The increase, led by food prices, makes it the
eighth month that retail inflation has stayed above
the central bank’s upper tolerance limit of 6%,
strengthening the case for continued monetary
tightening.
 Retail inflation in July had cooled to 6.7%, and
a poll of 22 economists estimated August inflation
at 6.9%. The Reserve Bank of India has
projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) based
inflation for 2022-23 at 6.7%. Inflation is expected
to remain elevated over the next couple of
months due to last year’s low base, even as
easing energy and commodity prices globally
would help cool inflationary pressures.
Banking News
10. HDFC Bank issues India’s first Electronic Bank
Guarantee
 HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank,
became the first bank in the country to issue
an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in
partnership with National E-Governance
Services Limited (NeSL).
 The paper-based, time-consuming process has
been eliminated with the new electronic bank
guarantees that can be processed, stamped,
verified and delivered instantly with enhanced
security. This is a transformational change, and
the Bank will migrate to e-BG to benefit all its
customers.
 Paper-based bank guarantees takes 3-5 days to
complete the process of physical pick up from the
bank, courier to the beneficiary, stamp it and re-
verify it. Besides, there was no central repository
for bank guarantees until now.
 Bringing inefficiency of time, eBG offers
enhanced security. Physical stamping has been
eliminated and replaced with eStamping and with
eBG, the applicant and beneficiary can instantly
view a bank guarantee on the NeSL portal.
Important takeaways:
 HDFC Bank CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan;
 HDFC Bank Headquarters: Mumbai;
 HDFC Bank Founded: August 1994, Mumbai.
11. Bonds help the Bank of Maharashtra raise $710
million
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 Bank of Maharashtra raise $710 million: The
government-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM)
reported raising Rs 710 crore through bonds to
finance company expansion.
 According to a statement from the bank, the money
was raised through Basel III compliant Additional Tier
1 (AT1) bonds for Rs 710 crore (including Rs 610
crore for the green shoe option) at a coupon rate of
8.74 percent.
 When compared to the base issue size of Rs 100
crore, the issue received a ten-fold increase in
subscription from investors.
 The bank’s business growth will be supported by the
money raised through the AT1 bonds.
 The AT1 instrument has a five-year call option and is
eternal in nature.
Summits and Conferences News
12. Cyber Crime Investigation and Intelligence
Summit 2022
 Cyber Crime Investigation and Intelligence
Summit 2022: The 4th Cyber Crime Investigation
and Intelligence Summit-2022 is being organised by
the Madhya Pradesh Police to improve the
knowledge and abilities of police sub-inspectors and
senior investigating officers in order to effectively
prevent cybercrimes.
 Yogesh Deshmukh, Additional Director General of
Police, State Cyber Police Headquarters, stated
during the summit’s curtain-raiser ceremony that
more than 6000 people had registered to attend.
 The largest knowledge-sharing, thought-leadership,
and cybercrime investigation and intelligence summit
(CIIS 2022) in India was organised by the Madhya
Pradesh Police through the State Cyber Police and
Parimal Labs from September 12 to 22, 2022, in
collaboration with Softclicks Foundation, Cleartel
Technology, and UNICEF.
Defence News
13. Army Hospital in New Delhi opened the Early
Intervention Center “Prayas”
 Early Intervention Center “Prayas”: At Army
Hospital (Research and Referral) in the nation’s
capital, a model “Early Intervention Centre-
Prayas” has been built with the goal of easing
suffering and fostering confidence in parents
while dealing with children who have special
needs. The Early Intervention Centre is a vast,
cutting-edge facility specifically created for kids
with exceptional needs.
 This project will have a significant positive impact
on children of military members up to age six who
have difficulties such as autism, cerebral palsy,
sleep and language delays, and other conditions.

 General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff,
and Archana Pande, President of the Army
Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), opened the
Center at the Army Hospital (R&R).
Awards News
14. SIIMA Awards 2022: Check the complete list of
winners
 The biggest award, South Indian International
Movie Awards 2022 (SIIMA) was held in
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
 Several biggies from the South including Allu
Arjun, Silambarasan TR, Pooja Hegde, Vijay
Deverakonda, Kamal Haasan, and many others
graced their presence at the award night. The
awardees of Telugu and Kannada films were
announced. From Allu Arjun, Ranveer Singh to
Yash, many won big at SIIMA.
To read the complete list of winners: Click Here
South Indian International Movie Awards 2022: Here is the
full list:
Telugu cinema winners:
1. Best Film: Pushpa: The Rise
2. Best Actor in a Leading Role: Allu Arjun for
Pushpa: The Rise
3. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics): Naveen
Polishety for Jathi Ratnalu
4. Best Actress in a Leading Role: Pooja Hegde for
Most Eligible Bachelor
5. Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Jagadeesh
Prathap Bandari for Pushpa: The Rise
6. Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Varalaxmi
Sarathkumar for Krack
7. Best Actor in a Comedy: Sudarshan for Ek Mini
Katha
8. Best Director: Sukumar for Pushpa: The Rise
9. Best Debutant Director :Buchi Babu Sana for
Uppena
10. Best Cinematographer: C. Ramprasad for
Akhanda
11. Best Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad for Pushpa:
The Rise
12. Best Debutant Actress: Krithi Shetty for Uppena
13. Best Playback Singer (Female): Geetha Madhuri
for the song Jai Balayya from Akhanda
14. Best Playback Singer (Male): Ram Miriyala for
the song Chitti from Jathi Ratnalu
15. Best Lyric Writer: Chandrabose for Srivalli from
Pushpa: The Rise
Kannada cinema winners:
1. Best Actor in a Leading Role: Late Puneeth
Rajkumar for Yuvarathnaa
2. Best Actress in a Leading Role: Ashika
Ranganath for Madhagaja
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3. Best Actress in a Leading Role-Critics: Amrutha
Iyengar for Badava Rascal
4. Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Pramod for
Rathnan Prapancha
5. Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Aarohi
Narayan for Drishya 2
6. Best Actor in a Negative Role: Pramod Shetty for
Hero
7. Best Actor in Comedy Role: Chikkanna for
Pogaru
8. Best Debutant Actor: Nagabhushana for Ikkat
9. Best Debutant Actress: Sharanya Shetty for 1980
10. Best Director : Tharun Sudhir for Roberrt
11. Best Debutant Director: Shankar Guru for Badava
Rascal
12. Best Cinematographer: Sudhakar Raj for Roberrt
13. Best Music Director: Arjun Janya for Roberrt
14. Best Playback Singer (Female): Chaitra Achar for
the song Sojugada Soojumallige from
15. Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana
16. Best Playback Singer (Male): Armaan Malik and
Thaman S. for Neenade
List of winners from Tamil cinema:
1. Best Actress in a leading role: Kangana Ranaut
2. Best Actress-Critics: Aishwarya Rajesh
3. Best Actor in a leading role-Critics: Arya
4. Best Actor in a leading role: Sivakarthikeyan
5. Best Actor: Silambarasan AKA Simbu
6. Best Film: Sarpatta Parambarai
7. Best Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
8. Best Debutant Actress: Priyanka Mohan
9. Best Actor in a negative role: SJ Suryah
10. Best actor in a comedy role: Redin Kingsley and
Deepa SHankar
11. Best Actress in a supporting role: Lakshmi Priya
Chandramouli
12. Best Debutant Director: Madonne Ashwin
13. Best Music Director: Santhosh Narayanan
14. Best Playback Singer: Dhee
15. Best Playback Singer (Male) : Kapil Kapilan
16. Best Cinematographer: Shreyaas Krishna
List of winners from Malayalam cinema:
1. Best Actress in a leading role-Critics : Nimisha
Sajayan
2. Best Actor in a leading role-Critics : Biju Menon
3. Best Actor in a leading role: Tovino Thomas
4. Best Film : Minnal Murali
5. Best Actor in a comedy: Naslen K Gafoor
6. Best Director: Mahesh Narayan
7. Best Actor in a negative role: Guru
Somasundaram
8. Best Actress in a leading role: Aishwarya
Lekshmi
9. Best Actor in a supporting role: Baburaj
10. Best Actress in a supporting role: Unnimaya
Prasad
11. Best Debutant Director: Kavya Prakash
12. Best Music Director : Bijibal Maniyil
13. Best Playback Singer: Sujatha Mohan
14. Best Playback Singer (Male): Mithun Jayaraj
15. Best Cinematographer: Nimish Ravi

Apart from these, a few special awards have been
announced too.
1. Decade of Excellence in South Indian Cinema:
Hansika Motwani
2. Outstanding performance of the year: Yogi Babu
3. Youth Icon South (Female): Pooja Hegde
4. Youth Icon South (Male): Vijay Deverakonda
5. Sensation of Kannada Cinema 2021: Dhananjaya
6. Most Promising Newcomer (Female): Sreeleela
7. Most Promising Newcomer (Male): Teja Sajja
15. Jal Shakti Ministry Announces Winners of ‘Water
Heroes: Share Your Stories Contest’
 The Department of Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of
Jal Shakti launched the ‘Water Heroes: Share Your
Stories’ contest. The third edition of the ‘Water
Heroes: Share Your Stories’ contest was launched
on 1st December 2021 and it will end on 30th
November 2022 on MyGov Portal.
 The first edition was launched from 1st September
2019 to 30th August 2020 and the second edition of
the ‘Water Heroes: Share Your Stories’ contest was
launched from 19th September 2020 to 31st August
2021. For August, the six winners of the ‘Water
Heroes: Share Your Stories’ contest will get a
₹10,000 cash prize and a certificate.
To read the complete article: Click Here
Sports News
16. Sikkim to host 3 Ranji Trophy matches for the first
time
 Sikkim will host three Ranji trophy matches for
the first time in December. The state will welcome
three northeast teams: Mizoram, Manipur and
Arunachal Pradesh, at the Mining Cricket
Ground near Rangpo.
 The BCCI’s decision to allow Sikkim to host three
of its Ranji matches at home will act as a game-
changer in cricket’s promotion in Sikkim. Along
with Ranji Trophy matches, Sikkim will also play
two Cooch Behar Trophy matches, and three
Col CK Nayudu Trophy matches at Mining.
 The Cooch Behar Trophy match on November 12
against Assam will be the first major domestic
match in Sikkim. After two back-to-back multi-day
men’s under-19 matches, cricket fans in the state
will enjoy a Ranji Trophy match in Sikkim for the
first time on December 13, when the senior men’s
team take on Manipur in the 2022-23 Ranji
Trophy opener.
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17. Max Verstappen denies Charles Leclerc in Monza
for fifth straight victory
 Max Verstappen won the Formula One Italian
Grand Prix. Max Verstappen claimed his first win
or podium finish, at Monza after fighting from
seventh on the grid to beat Charles Leclerc over
the line.
 He is 116 points ahead of Charles Leclerc in the
driver standings after winning a race whose final
six laps were run with the safety car after Daniel
Riccardo slid off the track.
 George Russell of Mercedes rounded off the
podium, while teammate of Leclerc, Carlos Sainz,
came fourth after starting at 18th position.
 Seven times world champion Lewis
Hamilton also raced from the back of the
Mercedes and finished in the fifth position, while
Nyck de Vries finished ninth in his F1 debut.
Obituaries News
18. Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away at
99
 Dwarka-Sharda Peeth Shankaracharya Swami
Swaroopanand Saraswati has passed away at
Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh. He was 99
years old. He breathed his last at the Shridham
Jhoteshwar Ashram in Narsinghpur.
 Swami Swaroopanand was born in Dighori village
in Madhya Pradesh’s Siwani district. He left his
home at the age of 9. Later, he went to Kashi in
Uttar Pradesh, where he gained spiritual
enlightenment and religious wisdom from Swami
Karpatri Maharaj.
19. Legendary Telugu actor Krishnam Raju passes
away
 Legendary Telugu Actor and former Union
Minister, Krishnam Raju Garu passed away
aged 83. He was known as the ‘rebel star’ of
Telugu cinema Garu is also the uncle of famous
Telugu actor and Bahubali star Prabhas.
 Raju acted in more than 180 films and was also a
recipient of five Filmfare south awards as well as
three Nandi awards. His most famous works
include Jeevana Tarangalu, Krishnaveni, and
Bhakta Kannappa among others.
Miscellaneous News

20. Railway Invited Private Players to Build Wheel
Plant
 Indian Railways floated tenders for the first time
to invite private players to build a wheel plant.
The manufacturing and transport of wheels for
the rakes were halted due to the Russia-Ukraine
war.
 This initiative by the Indian Railways will make
India self-reliant as well as draws a blueprint to
become an exporter of wheels. The plant aims to
manufacture at least 80,000 wheels every year
for the Super-Fast Vande Bharat Express
Trains in India.
 The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) is supplying
one lakh wheels and the rest of the wheels will be
produced by the new plant.
21. Railroads to launch new version of the Vande
Bharat 2 high-speed train
 New version of the Vande Bharat 2: The Indian
Railways will launch the new Vande Bharat
Express, a high-speed train in its ongoing effort to
provide passengers with the best amenities.
 According to the Ministry of Railways, Vande
Bharat 2 According to the ministry, Vande Bharat
2 will have further improvements and
developments, including a faster 0 to 100 Kmph
time of just 52 seconds, a top speed of 180
Kmph, a lighter weight of 392 tonnes, and WI-FI
content that is available when needed.
22. Ladakh Screenwriters Fair inaugurated by
Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur
 Ladakh Screenwriters Fair: In Leh, Ladakh
Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur effectively
opened the five-day Ladakh Screenwriters Fair.
Mr. Mathur claimed that Ladakh technologists
and content providers are conversant with the
motion picture business.
 Ladakh, he claimed, has contributed to the
industry with its naturally stunning scenery and
rich culture. He urged the attendees to learn from
and follow the advice of film industry
professionals in order to portray Ladakh in film
media.
 Screenwriters fair, according to Union Territory
Ladakh Secretary Commissioner Padma Angmo,
is the outcome of the LG’s persistent efforts to
promote Ladakh-original stories in the Ladakhi
language by Ladakhis for consumption
throughout India.
 During the Fair, Satyanshu Singh, Shakun Batra,
Abhya Pannu, Shaunak Sen, and Pratyush
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Parasuram will discuss the fundamentals of
screenwriting, character arc sketches, writing for
documentaries, episode writing, OTT, and
marketing.
14th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. President Droupadi Murmu nominated Gulam Ali
from J&K to Rajya Sabha
 Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from Jammu and
Kashmir, has been nominated to Rajya
Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on the
recommendation of the Central government.
 In the notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA), “In exercise of the powers conferred by
sub-clause (a) of clause (I) of article 80 of the
Constitution of India, read with clause (3) of that
article, the President is pleased to nominate Shri
Gulam Ali to the Council of States to fill the
vacancy caused due to the retirement of one of
the nominated members.”
International News
2. Qimingxing-50: China’s First Fully Solar-powered
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)
 China has successfully tested its first fully solar-
powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which
can fly for months and can function even as a
satellite if required. The maiden flight
of Qimingxing-50 has been achieved, making it
the first large-sized UAV powered only by solar
energy, a Chinese government official informed in
a tweet.
 The Qimingxing-50, with a wingspan of 50 m,
is a high-altitude long-endurance drone that is
capable of high altitude aerial reconnaissance,
assessing forest fire and can also be used for
communications. This technology will bolster
Chinese defences in space and at sea.
3. Norwegian central bank develops National digital
currency using Ethereum
 National digital currency using
Ethereum: Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank,
made a significant advancement in its efforts to
develop a digital currency by publishing the open
source code for the nation’s central bank digital
currency (CBDC) sandbox based on Ethereum
technology. This development was made possible
by the ongoing mainstream adoption of
cryptographic technology.
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 CBDCs are a type of electronic fiat money following a request from the Prime Minister’s
backed by the central bank. Although they are not Office (PMO). Rohatgi was Attorney General for
required to be, CBDCs can be built on blockchain the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National
networks. However, the CBDC in Norway is built Democratic Alliance government between 2014
on Ethereum. and 2017, soon after the new dispensation took
 The sandbox is made to provide a way to over.
communicate with the test network.
 The Bank’s official CBDC partner, Nahmii, stated 6. Burjeel Holdings appoints SRK as brand
in a blog post that it has also enabled features
including minting, burning, and transferring ERC- ambassador
20 tokens.

State News

4. Uttar Pradesh tops in India, 8462 lakes developed  Burjeel Holdings, a private healthcare services
provider in the MENA region has signed
under Mission Amrit Sarovar Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new
brand ambassador. The company is owned by
UAE-based Indian entrepreneur Shamsheer
Vayalil.
 Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to  The actor will appear in a multi-platform
construct 8,642 Amrit Sarovar (Lakes) in advertising campaign in the region for the group
India. Amrit Sarovar is an ambitious mission that will be unveiled in the coming weeks. This
initiated by Prime Minister Narendra will be the actor’s first healthcare ambassador
Modi, which aims to conserve water for the role.
future.  In the past, the actor has also tied up with Dubai’s
 Madhya Pradesh is in the second tourism board to be one its brand ambassadors.
position, Jammu and Kashmir in But that partnership ended as of early 2022. He
third, Rajasthan in fourth, and Tamil was also the first Indian celebrity to have received
Nadu ranked in the fifth position. Lakhimpur the UAE golden visa.
Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, secured the first position
within the state by constructing 256 Amrit 7. IBM and IIT Madras collaborate to promote
Sarovar.
quantum computing in India
 Gorakhpur secured the second position by
constructing 245 lakes, and Pratapgarh secured
the third position by constructing 231 lakes.
 15,497 Amrit Sarovar was identified in different
villages panchayats of which 8,462 Amrit  IBM and IIT Madras collaborate: Indian Institute
Sarovar have been already developed. of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) and
 These Amirt Sarovars are twice the total number International Business Machines (IBM) have
of Amrit Sarovar collectively developed cooperated to improve quantum computing
in Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, research and talent development in India.
Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.  IIT Madras joins the IBM Quantum Network’s
global membership of over 180 organisations
Appointments News
through this agreement. IIT Madras also joins the
5. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to be next Attorney global network of Fortune 500 corporations, start-
ups, academic institutions, and research labs
General for India using IBM Quantum technology to enhance
quantum computing and investigate business
application cases as the “first Indian university.”

Important takeaways:
 Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set to be  Managing director, IBM India: Sandip Patel
appointed the 14th Attorney General for  Director of the Indian Institute of Technology
India again after KK Venugopal vacates the Madras: Prof. Kamakoti Veezhinathan
post. This will be Rohatgi’s second time as AG,
after his first stint between June 2014 and June Agreements News
2017.
 At the end of June this year, AG Venugopal’s 8. MeitY Startup Hub and Meta Collaborate to speed
tenure was extended for a period of three months
or “until further orders”. This extension is set to up XR technology startups in India
expire on September 30. Rohtagi will take the
seat of the country’s top law officer from 1st
October.
 People aware of the matter said Rohatgi gave his
consent for assuming the top post last week

 MeitY Startup Hub and Meta Collaborate: In
association with Meta, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH)
will introduce a programme to help and
accelerate XR technology entrepreneurs in India.
 The program’s announcement is scheduled for
September 13, 2022. At the event will be Joel
Kaplan, Vice President, Global Policy, Meta,
and Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble
Minister of State for Electronics & Information
Technology, Skill Development
Entrepreneurship.
 The government’s initiatives to develop skills in
cutting-edge and future technology include this
collaboration.
 With a big talent pool of creators, developers, and
a thriving technology environment, India is
perfectly positioned to play a crucial role in the
metaverse.
 The world turns to it for supply-side innovation,
talent, and technology to meet the growing need
for digital goods.
Important takeaways:
 Minister of State for Electronics & Information
Technology, Skill Development & ships by Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer
Entrepreneurship: Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar;
 Vice President, Global Policy, Meta: Joel Kaplan.
9. Vedanta And Foxconn to Invest 1.54 Lakh Crore In
Gujrat For Chip Manufacturing
 The Anil Agarwal-led-Vedanta Limited and
Foxconn Group will invest more than Rs 1.54
lakh crore to set up an semiconductor
ecosystem in Gujarat.
 The oil-to-metals conglomerate said Vedanta
Displays Limited will set up a Display Fab Unit
with an investment of Rs 94500 crore and
Vedanta Semiconductors Limited will set up an
integrated Semiconductor Fab Unit and OSAT
(Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and
Test) facility with investment of Rs 60000
crore.
 The proposed semiconductor manufacturing fab
unit will operate on the 28nm technology nodes
with wafer size 300mm; and the display
manufacturing unit will produce Generation 8
displays catering to small, medium and large
applications.
Defence News
10. Kibithu Military Garrison camp named after Bipin
Rawat
 The military camp at Kibithu Garrison, which is
very close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in
Arunachal Pradesh, has been renamed as ‘Gen
Bipin Rawat military garrison’ in honour of the
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country’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who
was killed in a chopper crash last December.
 As a young Colonel, Rawat commanded
his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from
1999-2000 and contributed immensely to
strengthening the security structure in the area.
 Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema
Khandu named the 22 km long road from Walong
to Kibithu as ‘General Bipin Rawat Marg’. A life-
& size mural of General Rawat was also unveiled
on the occasion.
11. JIMEX 2022: India-Japan joint naval drills in the
Bay of Bengal begins
 The sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime
Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22), hosted by the Indian
Navy, began in the Bay of Bengal. The Japan
Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships are
being led by Rear Admiral Hirata Toshiyuki,
Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian naval
Commanding Eastern Fleet.
 JIMEX 22 involves two phases – exercises at sea
and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.
 This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX,
which began in Japan in 2012. It also coincides
with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between India and Japan.
 JIMEX 22 seeks to consolidate the high degree of
interoperability that exists between maritime
forces of the two countries, through complex
exercises in the surface, sub-surface and air
domains.
12. National Defense MSME Conclave and Exhibition
begins in Kota, Rajasthan
 National Defense MSME Conclave and
Exhibition: The two-day National Defense
MSME Conclave and Exhibition begins in Kota,
Rajasthan.
 In the exhibition, defence gear including T-90 and
BMP-2 tanks, artillery cannons, numerous sniper
and machine gun types, and military bridges are
on display.
 Start-ups and MSMEs are also showcasing their
products, as are young people innovating in the
defence sector.
 The event will feature participation from more
than 50 defence-related businesses, startups,
and MSMEs.
 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Minister of
State for Defense Ajay Bhatt will formally launch
the summit tomorrow.
Business News
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Awards hosted by Kenan Thompson at the

13. Sachin Bansal helmed Navi Technologies Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
74th Emmy Awards 2022: List of winners
approved by Sebi, for IPO
Category Winner

 Navi Technologies approved by SEBI: The Outstanding lead actress

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Jean Smart- Hacks
in a comedy series
has given Sachin Bansal’s fintech business Navi
Technologies the go-ahead for an Initial Public
Offering (IPO), which will help the Flipkart co-
Outstanding lead actor Jason Sudeikis-
founder in his efforts to build a financial services
conglomerate. in a comedy series Ted Lasso
 Navi Technologies submitted draft papers to
SEBI in March of this year in order to raise up to
Rs 3,350 crore through a new share offering. Outstanding comedy
Ted Lasso
 Sachin Bansal, who has a 97.39 percent series
ownership in fintech, stated that there will not be
an offer for sale (OFS) by shareholders in the
IPO.
Outstanding lead actor in a
Michael Keaton-
Important Takeaways: limited or anthology series
Dopesick
 Flipkart Founders: Binny Bansal and Sachin or a movie
Bansal
 Flipkart CEO: Kalyan Krishnamurthy
 Navi Technologies founder and CEO: Sachin
Bansal Outstanding lead actress
Amanda Seyfried-
in a limited or anthology
Science and Technology News The Dropout
series or a movie
14. Hughes, ISRO Have Launched A Satellite Internet

Service Outstanding limited or

The White Lotus
anthology series

 Hughes Communication India (HCI), has

Outstanding lead actress
collaborated with the Indian Space Research Zendaya- Euphoria
Organization (ISRO), to launch its first high in a drama series
throughput satellite (HTS) broadband internet
service in the country. Since last year, the
company has been testing its operations in Outstanding lead actor Lee Jung-jae- Squid
northern India. in a drama series Game
 Through the first high throughout satellite
(HTS) broadband internet service, the company
has promised to deliver high-speed satellite Outstanding drama
broadband service to remote locations across Succession
series
India from the desolate part of Leh Ladakh to the
northeastern part of India.
Supporting actor in a Brett Goldstein- Ted
Awards News
comedy series Lasso
15. 74th Primetime Emmy Awards 2022: Check the

complete list of winners Supporting actress in a Sheryl Lee Ralph-

comedy series Abbott Elementary

 The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were held, Guest actor in a drama Colman Domingo-
to mark some remarkable American television series Euphoria
performances until mid-2022.
 Overall, there are 40-plus categories, where
writers, actors, directors and editors were
Guest actress in a drama Lee You-mi- Squid
awarded for their remarkable work from June 1,
2021 to May 31, 2022. The 74th annual Emmy series Game
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Supporting actor in a Matthew Macfadyen- Structured reality program Queer Eye

drama series Succession

Unstructured reality Love on the

Supporting actress in a
Julia Garner- Ozark program Spectrum
drama series

Host for a reality or RuPaul- RuPaul’s

Supporting actor in a Murray Bartlett- The
competition program Drag Race
limited series or TV movie White Lotus

Variety sketch show Saturday Night Live

Supporting actress in a Jennifer Coolidge-
limited series or TV movie The White Lotus
The Pepsi Super
Bowl LVI Halftime
Show Starring Dr.
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Variety special (live) Dre- Snoop Dogg-
Television movie
Rescue Rangers Mary J. Blige-
Eminem- Kendrick
Lamar And 50 Cent
Nathan Lane- Only
Guest actor in a comedy
Murders in the
series Variety special (pre- Adele: One Night
Building
recorded) Only

Guest actress in a comedy Laurie Metcalf-

Short form comedy, drama Carpool Karaoke:
series Hacks
or variety series The Series

Outstanding writing for a Abbott Elementary-

Full Frontal With
comedy series Quinta Brunson
Short form nonfiction or Samantha Bee
reality series Presents: Once Upon
Outstanding writing for a Succession- Jesse A Time In Late Night
drama series Armstrong
Documentary or nonfiction George Carlin’s
special American Dream
Outstanding writing for a
The White Lotus-
limited or anthology series
Mike White
or movie Documentary or nonfiction The Beatles: Get
series Back

Outstanding writing for a Last Week Tonight

variety series With John Oliver Exceptional merit in When Claude Got
documentary filmmaking Shot

Outstanding writing for a Jerrod Carmichael:

variety special Rothaniel Tim Robinson- I
Actor in a short form Think You Should
comedy or drama series Leave With Tim
Outstanding writing for a Robinson
Lucy And Desi
nonfiction program

Actress in a short form Patricia Clarkson-

Outstanding competition Lizzo’s Watch Out for comedy or drama series State of the Union
program the Big Grrrls
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 Iranian-French chess grandmaster, Alireza

Animated program Arcane Firouzja beat Ian Nepomniachtchi in play-offs to
win the ninth edition of the Sinquefield
Cup. Firouzja also grabbed an extra $100,000 for
Short-form animated Love- Death + winning this year’s Grand Chess Tour.
program Robots  Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave came
in second and third place, respectively. The fifth
leg of the Grand Chess Tour, the Sinquefield Cup
was held in Saint Louis, Missouri, US.
Character voice-over Chadwick Boseman-
 The 9th Sinquefield Cup was played from
performance What If…? September 1 to September 13, 2022, and was
the fifth leg of the Grand Chess Tour 2022.
Before the start of the fourth round, Magnus
Barack Obama- Our Carlsen withdrew from the tournament.
Narrator
Great National Parks
Books and Authors News

Hosted nonfiction series or Stanley Tucci: 17. Army Hospital in New Delhi opened the Early
special Searching for Italy
Intervention Center “Prayas”

Outstanding directing for a Ted Lasso- MJ

comedy series
Outstanding directing for
a drama series
Outstanding directing for a
limited or anthology series
or movie
Outstanding directing for a
variety series
Delaney
 Former Dutch field hockey player and former
Indian Women’s Hockey Coach, Sjoerd
Squid Game- Marijne, authored a new book titled “Will Power:
Hwang Dong-hyuk The Inside Story of the Incredible Turnaround
in Indian Women’s Hockey”. The book
published by HarperCollins Publishers India will
be launched in September 2022.
 The book highlights the experiences of Sjoerd
The White Lotus-
Marijne, when he was appointed the Chief Coach
Mike White of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team in 2017. It
also talked about how the Indian Women’s
Hockey team dealt with setbacks, mental health
issues, internal politics and maintained team
A Black Lady Sketch chemistry along with high-performance culture.
 The book is a memorable account of Sjoerd
Show- Bridget
Marijne’s innings and will inspire readers to
Stokes
perform for the best, be it in life, their careers or
as part of teams.

Outstanding directing for a Adele: One Night Important Days

variety of special Only- Paul Dugdale
18. Hindi Diwas 2022: Check history and Interesting

facts
Outstanding Directing for a
The Beatles: Get
documentary/nonfiction
Back- Peter Jackson
program
 Hindi Diwas or Hindi Day is observed every
year on 14 September to mark the popularity of
Lizzo’s Watch Out Hindi as an official language of India. The
Outstanding Directing for a language was adopted under Article 343 of the
For The Big Grrrls-
reality program Indian Constitution.
Nneka Onuorah  The first Hindi day was celebrated on 14th
September 1953. Hindi is one of the major
languages used in India as a large portion of the
country’s population knows and uses the
16. Alireza Firouzja wins Sinquefield Cup & The language. Schools, colleges and other
educational institutions celebrate Hindi Diwas by
Grand Chess Tour
organising various programs.
 Hindi Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the
adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as one
of the official languages of the nation. Hindi was
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adopted by the National Constitution city in India to do so. The smart city advanced
on September 14, 1949 and it became the official significantly when a memorandum of
language of the country. India’s first prime understanding was signed with the firm Pataa
minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, decided to celebrate Navigations.
September 14 as Hindi Diwas.  The Memorandum of Understanding is signed by
 Hindi Diwas also marks celebrating the birthday Rajat Jain, co-founder of Pataa Navigations, and
of Beohar Rajendra Simha who played a crucial Rishav Gupta (IAS), CEO of Indore Smart City.
role in getting Hindi in the Devanagari script Pataa has developed patented technology and is
approved as an official language of India. He was working with the Indian Space Research
born on 14 September 1916. Organization (ISRO) to develop a digital
addressing system for the nation.
Miscellaneous News  Pataa is a brief and distinctive code, comparable
to KUMAR100, SINGH221, or other commonly
19. Los Angeles named September 17 as ‘Squid used codes, that will help the user find the
specific geotagged location. Users of the Pataa
Game’ Day App can upload images of their homes,
landmarks, etc., along with their addresses in full
text.

3. World’s largest museum of Harappan culture is

 The City of Los Angeles has officially
designated September 17 Squid Game Day, in
coming up in Rakhigarhi, Haryana
recognition of the South Korean Netflix series’
achievements.
 “Squid Game” was nominated for 14 Emmy
Awards in July and is the first non-English
language series to earn a nomination for  The world’s largest museum of Harappan
Outstanding Drama Series. culture is coming up in Rakhigarhi in
 It was also the first Korean and first non-English Haryana to showcase about 5,000-year-old Indus
language series to win a Screen Actors Guild Valley artefacts. The village of Rakhigarhi was
Award. part of the Indus Valley Civilisation from 2600-
15th September Daily Current Affairs 2022: 1900 BC.
National News  Haryana is slated to host the world’s largest
museum dedicated to the Harappan civilization.
1. India Becomes Power Surplus Nation Rakhigarhi is a hamlet in Haryana’s Hisar district,
some 150 kilometres from Delhi. The settlement
 The country has become power surplus, we is also a well-known archaeological site from the
have connected the whole country into one grid, time of the Indus Valley civilization.
and strengthened the distribution system.
 These steps have increased the power Appointments News
availability to 22 hours in rural areas and 23.5
hours in urban areas. The next step is to take it 4. Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, former IAS, named
to 24X7 guaranteed power supply at affordable
managing director of CSC e-Governance SPV
price.
 Union Minister R K Singh has urged states to
be financially viable in view of the mounting
outstanding dues of power generation
companies. This will help attract investments in
 Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, a former IAS officer, has
the power sector and also benefit the consumers
been named managing director of the CSC e-
through reduced cost of electricity and improved
Governance India SPV, which is run by the
consumer services, he said.
central government.
 The suggestion came during a review meeting
 The appointment follows Dinesh Tyagi’s
chaired by Singh with Additional Chief
resignation from the position, who was
Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of
instrumental in increasing the number of CSCs
Power/Energy Departments of states and UTs
from 60,000 in 2014 to over 5 lakh at the
and CMDs/MDs of power sector CPSUs here.
moment.
States News  Meity Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma presided
over the board meeting, which covered essential
2. Indore to become the country’s first ‘Smart City’ items like the hiring of a new managing director
and directors as well as the adoption of the
with ‘Smart Addresses’ annual financial statement for the fiscal year
2021–2022.

Agreements News
 Indore will create history by implementing a fully
digital addressing system, making it the first

5. Koo tie-up with IPPB to drive financial inclusion in
remote cities
 India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a division of
India Post, the country’s postal giant, has
partnered with the Indian microblogging
platform Koo. IPPB has signed a memorandum
of understanding (MoU) with Koo to boost
financial inclusion and literacy in the country.
 IPPB and Koo will work together to promote
financial education in tier-2, tier-3, remote, and
hinterlands. Koo is a multilingual platform that
allows users to communicate in 10 languages –
Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Tamil,
Telugu, Assamese, Bengali and English.
Important takeaways:
 India Post Payments Bank Founded: September
1, 2018, under the Department of Posts, Ministry
of Communication;
 India Post Payments Bank Headquarters: New
Delhi, Delhi;
 India Post Payments Bank MD & CEO: J
Venkatramu;
 India Post Payments Bank Tag line: Aapka Bank,
Aapke Dwaar.
Banking News
6. HDFC Life Insurance Policy started Click2Protect
for Super term insurance
 HDFC Life Insurance Policy started
Click2Protect: HDFC Life, one of the top life
insurers in India, has introduced
the Click2Protect Super term insurance plan,
which allows customization based on your
protection needs and only charges you for the
benefits and plan options you select.
Click2Protect is a non-linked, non-participating,
individual, pure risk premium/savings life
insurance plan.
 Click2Protect Super gives you more freedom
than ever before by allowing you to change your
life insurance coverage, lengthen the duration of
your policy, add coverage for accidental death
and terminal illness, among other things.
7. Axis Bank and Square Yards launched co-branded
home buyer ecosystem
 Axis Bank and Square Yards launched ‘Open
Doors’, a co-branded Home Buyer Ecosystem.
The ‘Open Doors’ platform will ensure that the
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complete journey from searching to buying one’s
dream home becomes an efficient and
delightful experience for the customers.
 Axis Bank and Square Yards have created
a digital-first solution to simplify the customer
journey. These digital platforms reflect the cultural
alignment between the two organizations.
 Customers, who are looking to purchase a house
can now avail of end-to-end home buying
assistance, exclusive builder inventory
access, seamless home loan processing, and
other ecosystem services.
 The ecosystem services include rental and
property management, home furnishing,
and legal and technical services.
8. SBI hit market capitalization of Rs 5 trillion, share
prices reach record high
 SBI hit market capitalization of Rs 5
trillion: State Bank of India, SBI, market
capitalization of India’s largest state lender,
surpassed $5 trillion for the first time after its
shares reached a new high of Rs. 564.85 in
intraday trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE).
 According to data from Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE), State Bank of India (SBI) is ranked
seventh overall among corporations as of
Wednesday, 10:30 am, with a market valuation of
5.03 trillion.
 State Bank of India, SBI surpasses the market
cap of Rs. 5 trillion, making it the third lender in
the nation to do so.
 HDFC Bank, the biggest private lender in India,
tops this list with a market cap of Rs 8.38 trillion,
followed by ICICI Bank with a market cap of Rs
6.33 trillion.
Important takeaways:
 SBI Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
 HDFC Bank Chairman: Deepak Parekh
 ICICI Bank Chairman: Girish Chandra
Chaturvedi
 HDFC Bank CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
 ICICI Bank CEO: Sandeep Bakhshi
Business News
9. Google acquire cyber-security company Mandiant
for $5.4 billion
 Google acquire Mandiant: Google for $5.4
billion acquired Cybersecurity
company Mandiant has been fully acquired
according to Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google
Cloud.
 Mandiant in order to assist organisations in
managing threats, incidents, and exposures
better will join Google Cloud. Mandiant is
renowned for discovering the shocking
SolarWinds hack.

 The SolarWinds breach, which was allegedly
carried out by cyber terrorists with support from
Russia, affected a number of large businesses,
including tech titans like Intel, Cisco, VMware,
and Nvidia.
 The Russian hackers gained access to private
information belonging to multiple US government
entities, at least one hospital, and a university by
installing malware in the Orion software offered
by the IT management firm SolarWinds.
Important Takeaways:
 Google CEO: Sundar Pichai;
 Google Cloud CEO: Thomas Kurian;
 Accenture Security Global Lead: Paolo Dal Cin.
Summits and Conferences News
10. India launches ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in
India’ at World Water Congress and Exhibition 2022
 India has launched Joint Whitepaper on ‘Urban
Wastewater Scenario in India’, with Denmark
at World Water Congress and Exhibition
2022 in Copenhagen.
 The ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’ was
facilitated by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat along with Danish
Environment Minister Lea Wermelin and
Development Co-operation Minister Flemming
Moller Mortensen.
 India has committed an investment of more
than 140 billion dollars by 2024 in the water
sector.
 The Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat said that in the ‘Urban Wastewater
Scenario in India’ with the help of a community-
centric approach, at least 10 percent of the funds
are contributed by the community in every
program ensuring community ownership and
participation.
 The Whitepaper aims to holistic capture of the
current status of wastewater treatment in India.
Sports News
11. Robin Uthappa announced retirement from all
forms of Indian cricket
 Robin Uthappa has announced his retirement
from all forms of Indian cricket. In last season’s
IPL, Uthappa played 12 matches for Chennai
Super Kings and scored 230 runs with his highest
score being 88. He was part of the country’s 2004
Under-19 World Cup team.
 He made his India debut two years later and
featured in 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India. He
scored 934 and 249 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He
has 9446 first class and 6534 List A runs under
his belt. His last ODI appearance was back
against Zimbabwe in 2015, where he scored a
44-ball 31.
 During these two decades, Uthappa became a
World Cup winner in 2007. In fact, it was on this
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very day in 2007 that Uthappa was involved in
one of the most iconic moments of Indian cricket
– the famous bowl-out win over Pakistan, where
he produced the winning moment and bowed
down in a sight for the ages.
12. Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to have 50
million followers on Twitter
 Virat Kohli has now become the first cricketer
who have notched up 50 million
followers on Twitter. Team India’s star cricketer
and former skipper Virat Kohli has now achieved
another big feat, but this time it is on the social
media.
 Virat Kohli has popularity in all the platforms of
social media which includes 211 million followers
on Instagram and 49 million followers on
Facebook as well.
 In early 2022, Kohli became the first-ever Indian
to cross 200 million followers on Instagram as
well. Kohli recently recorded his first international
century in 1020 days, when he slammed a 61-ball
122 not out during India’s final Super 4 clash
against Afghanistan in Dubai.
13. Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Wrestling
Championships
 Vinesh Phogat won bronze at the World
Wrestling Championship 2022 in the women’s
53kg category. Vinesh Phogat became the first
Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the
World Championship.
 She also became the first Indian woman to win
a gold medal at both the Commonwealth and
Asian Games. At Commonwealth Games 2022,
she won the gold medal in the women’s 53 kg
freestyle wrestling category.
 In the bronze medal bout, Vinesh defeated
European Champion Emma Malmgren of
Sweden by 8-0.
 Earlier in the Asian Games she defeated Zhuldyz
Eshimova of Kazakhstan in the first repechage
round.
 Vinesh made it to the bronze play-off through the
repechage round after losing to Khulan
Batkhuyag of Mongolia.
Books and Authors News
14. A new book “Rajini’s Mantras” authored by P.C.
Balasubramanian
 The entrepreneurcumauthor, P.C.
Balasubramanian (PC Bala) authored a new
book “Rajini’s Mantras: Life lessons from
India’s mostloved Superstar” in English. It was
published by Jaico Publishing House (India).

 PC Bala’s 1st book was Rajini’s Punchtantra and
Raja Krishnamoorthy, which became a national
bestseller. Grand Brand Rajini and Ram N
Ramakrishnan were published on December
2022.
 In Rajini’s Mantras, bestselling author P.C.
Balasubramanian brings out the best life lessons
from Rajinikanth’s iconic speeches, public
interactions and performances right from his early
days in the film industry.
 Rajinikanth, endearingly called ‘Thalaivar’
(leader) by his fans, is an inspiration to millions.
Important Days
15. World Lymphoma Awareness Day observed on 15
September
 World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) is
held on September 15 every year and is a day
dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an
increasingly common form of cancer. It is a global
initiative hosted by the Lymphoma Coalition.
 The day is dedicated to raising awareness about
lymphoma and the particular emotional and
psychosocial challenges facing patients and
caregivers suffering from different forms of
lymphoma.
 World Lymphoma Day was initiated in 2002 by
the Lymphoma Coalition, a worldwide network
of 83 lymphoma patient groups based in Ontario,
Canada, whose mission is enabling global impact
by fostering a lymphoma ecosystem that ensures
local change and evidence-based action.
16. International Day of Democracy 2022 observed on
15 September
 This year, September 15 marks the 15th
anniversary of the International Day of
Democracy. The day is celebrated annually
around the world to strengthen democracies and
highlight its values and principles.
 This year, Democracy Day will focus on the
importance of media freedom to democracy,
peace, and delivering on the Sustainable
Development Goals.
 A theme is chosen for the International Day of
Democracy. This year, the day is focused on
the “importance of media freedom to
democracy, peace, and delivering on the
Sustainable Development Goals”.
Important takeaways s:
 Inter-Parliamentary Union Headquarters: Geneva,
Switzerland;
 Inter-Parliamentary Union President: Saber
Hossain Chowdhury;
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 Inter-Parliamentary Union Founded: 1889, Paris,
France;
 Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary
General: Martin Chungong.
17. National Engineer’s Day 2022 celebrated on 15
September
 In India, Engineer’s Day is celebrated
on September 15 every year. The day is
celebrated to recognise the contribution of
engineers in the development of the nation.
 This day commemorates the birth anniversary
of Sir Moksha Gundam Visvesvaraya, who is
considered one of the greatest engineers of India.
Joining India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania also
celebrate Engineers Day on September 15, 2022,
in honour of Sir Moksha Gundam Visvesvaraya.
 Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was born
on September 15, 1861 in Karnataka. He later
on attended the University of Madras to study for
a Bachelor of Arts. Later in life, he decided to
switch career paths and completed a diploma in
civil engineering at the College of Science in
Pune.
Obituaries News
18. Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf passes away
 Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has passed
away due to suspected cardiac arrest. He
breathed his last at the age of 66. He was one of
the legendary umpires Pakistan ever produced,
along with the likes of Aleem Dar.
 Back in 2006, Rauf was included in the ICC’s
Elite Panel of Umpires, after which he officiated in
47 Tests, 98 ODIs and 23 T20Is. He served at the
top for seven years before being dropped from
the elite panel of umpires in 2013 following an
annual review of performance.
Miscellaneous News
19. India’s first plastic project listed by EKI Energy
Services Ltd
 India’s first plastic project: EKI Energy
Services, a developer and seller of Carbon
credits, announced that it is the first company to
list an Indian plastic project (India’s first plastic
project) under a global accreditation standard.
 With this, the Indore-based carbon credit
specialist, EKI Energy Services, who has
worked in the field of climate action and offset
solutions for the past 14 years across 16
countries, became the first company to ever list a
plastic project from the nation with the goal of

creating India’s first-ever international plastic
credits.
16th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. India’s First Forest University to be Established in
Telangana
 India is going to have its first Forest University.
The Forestry Universities (UoF) Act 2022 was
approved by the Telangana Assembly.
 The University of Forestry (UoF), will be the first
of its kind in India. Globally, it will be the third
University of Forestry after Russia and China.
The Telangana government has decided to
expand the Forestry College and Research
Institute (FCRI) in Hyderabad. The FCRI will be
turned into a full-fledged University.
 The University will also network and partner with
similar institutions to create synergies in
learning.
 The University will promote action research by
providing comprehensive training to farmers.
 The objectives of the University will be to
produce quality forestry professionals for
conservation and sustainable management of
forest resources and to promote research and
develop appropriate methods for propagation of
plantation crops to meet the demand of
industries.
International News
2. PM Modi In Samarkand, Will Meet President Xi
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here to
attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) summit, which is set to deliberate on
regional security challenges, boosting trade and
energy supplies among other issues. The SCO is
holding its first in-person summit in Samarkand
in Uzbekistan after two years.
 The summit will also see the participation
of Russian President Vladimir Putin and
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Modi is also
expected to hold bilateral meetings on the
sidelines of the summit, including with Putin, and
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev among
other leaders.
States News
3. Jharkhand becomes the 3rd state to have Food
Security Atlas
 Jharkhand has become the third state
after Bihar and Odisha in eastern India to
have Food Security Atlas for its rural areas.
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 Odisha and Bihar had their Atlas launched in
2018. Food Security Atlas of Rural Jharkhand
2022’ launched in Ranchi. Finance Minister of
Jharkhand, Dr Rameshwar Oraon assured that
the government would make efforts towards
giving quota and green cards to the food insecure
districts of Jharkhand.
 This Atlas is an effort toward mapping the food
security situation in the state. It has been
prepared by the Delhi-based Institute for
Human Development (IHD) as part of the
research initiative of the Indira Gandhi Institute of
Development Research, Mumbai.
Important takeaways:
 Jharkhand Capital: Ranchi;
 Jharkhand Chief Minister: Hemant Soren;
 Jharkhand Governor: Ramesh Bais.
4. Sikkim government hikes minimum wage by 67%
 The Sikkim government hiked the minimum
wage for unskilled workers by 67 percent to Rs
500. The daily wage for unskilled laborers was Rs
300 which is now increased to Rs 500 with
retrospective effect from 11th July 2022.
 The daily wage for semi-skilled workers was
increased from Rs 320 to Rs 520. The skilled
laborers or workers will now get Rs 535, which
was earlier Rs 335. Highly skilled labor will be
paid Rs 565 per day, instead of Rs 365 per day.
 These updated wages will be applicable
for laborers who are working at altitudes up
to 8,000 feet.
 50 percent more wages will be given to those
working at altitudes from 8,001 feet to 12,000
feet.
 The laborers working in the altitudes of 12,001
feet to 16,000 feet will be paid 75 percent more
than the normal wage.
 The laborers working at places above 16,001
feet will get double the normal wage.
 The new wages will be applicable from July
2022.
5. Jharkhand ups reservations for SC, ST, and others
to 77%
 Jharkhand Government agreed to the proposal
for granting 77 percent reservation in state
government jobs for the SC, ST, Backward
Classes, and OBC and further economically
weaker sections.
 The chief minister of Jharkhand Hemant
Soren hiked the OBC reservation to 27 percent
which was earlier 14 percent. The Jharkhand
Government also accepted the proposal to use
the 1932 land records to determine those who are
local inhabitants.
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 The decision of granting reservation was taken in
the backdrop of tribals’ demand that the last
land survey is conducted by the British
government in 1932.
 The development came amid a political crisis in
Jharkhand over the threats to Chief Minister
Hemant Soren of his disqualification as an MLA.
Appointments News
6. Senior IAS BVR Subrahmanyam appointed as next
CMD, ITPO
9.
 The bank has also raised the base rate by similar
basis points to 8.7 per cent. The EMI amount for
the borrowers who have taken loans at the base
rate would go up. These are the old benchmarks
on which banks used to disburse loans.
 Now most of the banks provide loans on
the External Benchmark Based Lending Rate
(EBLR) or the Repo-Linked Lending Rate
(RLLR). The bank revises both the BPLR and the
base rate on a quarterly basis.
Ranks and Reports News
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Attract Maximum

Industrial Investment In 2022

 BVR Subrahmanyam (lAS) has been appointed

as the new Chairman & Managing Director of
the India Trade Promotion Organization
(ITPO). He will be replacing LC Goyal.
 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
approved the appointment of Subrahmanyam on
September 15. A 1987 batch Indian
Administrative Services officer of Chhattisgarh
cadre, he is currently working as the Secretary,
Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce
and Industry. Senior IAS Subrahmanyam has
been appointed to the post on a contractual basis
for two years.
Important takeaways:
 India Trade Promotion Organization
Headquarters: New Delhi;
 India Trade Promotion Organization Founded: 1
April 1977.
Economy News
7. Fitch Cuts India’s Economic Growth Forecast for
FY23 to 7% from Previous Estimate of 7.8%
 Fitch Ratings slashed India’s GDP growth
projection for FY23 to 7 per cent, saying the
economy is expected to slow against the
backdrop of the global economy, elevated
inflation and high-interest rate.
 In June, it had forecast 7.8 per cent growth for
India. As per official GDP estimates, the Indian
economy expanded 13.5 per cent in the June
quarter, higher than the 4.10 per cent growth
clocked in January-March. The RBI expects the
economy to grow 7.2 per cent in the current
fiscal year.
 Andhra Pradesh has ranked one on the list of
states in attracting industrial investments in the
first seven months of 2022. According to
the Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), Andhra Pradesh has
generated an investment of Rs 40,361 crore.
 Andhra Pradesh stood at 45 percent of the total
investment that the entire country got from
January to July 2022. India got a total investment
of Rs 1,71,285 crore by the end of July as per the
DPIIT data. Andhra Pradesh rolled out its
new ‘industrial Development Policy 2022-
2023’ which focuses on a sustainable
development model of growth, Infrastructure
development, and asset creation.
10. Kantar BrandZ India: TCS now India’s most
valuable brand
 Kantar’s BrandZ report said: IT services
firm Tata Consultancy Services became India’s
most valuable brand in 2022, according to a
report by market data and analytics
firm Kantar, displacing long-time topper HDFC
Bank.
 TCS, with a brand value of $45.5 billion in 2022,
is followed by HDFC Bank at $32.7 billion. HDFC
Bank has held the No.1 position since the ranking
was unveiled in 2014.
Kantar BrandZ Top 10 Most Valuable Indian Brands 2022
Brand
Rank Brand Category Value 2022
(USD mil)

Banking News
Business
8. SBI Raises Benchmark Lending Rate By 0.7% Tata
Solutions &
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 The country’s largest lender, State Bank of Technology
Services
India (SBI), raised the Benchmark Prime Providers
Lending Rate (BPLR) by 70 basis points (or
0.7 per cent) to 13.45 per cent. The
announcement would make loan repayment 2 HDFC Bank Banks 32,747
linked to BPLR costlier. The current BPLR rate is
12.75 per cent. It was revised last in June.
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 Roger Federer Retirement: One of the greatest

Business sporting careers will come to a close when Roger
Solutions & Federer, 41, announces his retirement following
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Technology the Laver Cup in London.
Providers  Federer, a 20-time grand slam champion,
declared on social media that his final week
playing professionally will be the one in LAver
Telecom Cup. The Laver Cup, a competition modelled
4 Airtel 17,448 after the Ryder Cup, was founded by Federer’s
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management company, Team8.

13. Sikandar Raza and Tahlia McGrath named as ICC

5 Asian Paints Paints 15,350
Player of the month award for August 2022

State Bank of
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India

 Zimbabwe’s all-rounder Sikandar Raza and

7 LIC Insurance 12,387 Australian all-rounder Tahlia McGrath have been
declared the winners of the ICC Player of the
month award for August 2022 in their
Kotak respective categories.
8 Banks 11,905  Raza has become the first Zimbabwe
Mahindra Bank
International to receive the honours and has been
key for Zimbabwe during the month. Meanwhile,
McGrath has also been a pivotal cog in the
9 ICICI Bank Banks 11,006 Australian team’s journey during August.

Important takeaways:
 ICC Founded: 15 June 1909;
Telecom
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Providers  ICC CEO: Geoff Allardice;
 ICC Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sports News Important Days

11. India beats Nepal with 4-0 in the SAFF U-17 14. International Day for the Preservation of the

Championship Title finals Ozone Layer 2022: 16th September

 In the SAFF U-17 Championship  World Ozone Day or the International Day for
Title, India beats Nepal with 4-0 in the finals. The the preservation of the Ozone Layer is
SAFF U-17 Championship final was held in observed on the 16th of September. The day
Racecourse International Stadium, Colombo, Sri aims to create awareness about the importance
Lanka. In the group league, India defeated Nepal and need of the Ozone layer which is the single
3-1, however, in the finals, India took the protection on Earth against UV rays coming out
opportunity and defeated Nepal with a leading from the sun.
charge.  The UN Environment Programme also aims to
 Boby Singh, Korou Singh, Vanlalpeka Guite bring awareness about the importance of getting
(Captain), and Aman scored a goal each. rid of the substances that damage the ozone
 Indian women’s football team was, however, layer. It also calls for taking time-targeted actions
defeated by Bangladesh in the third match of the to protect Earth’s protective shield.
SAFF Women’s Championship.  The theme announced by the UN Environment
Programme for International Day for the
12. Roger Federer announces retirement from Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2022 is ‘Global
Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth’.
Professional Tennis
17th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News

1. India To Be Home to Cheetahs After 70 Years


 Eight African cheetahs are all set to move from
Namibia into their new habitat at the Kuno
National Park in Madhya Pradesh, on
September 17, on Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s birthday.
 The PM is expected to release the five female
and three male cheetahs into the Park’s
quarantine enclosures on Friday as part of his
efforts to revitalise and diversify the country’s
wildlife and habitat, his office has said. The last
cheetah in India died in 1947 in the Korea
district in present-day Chhattisgarh, which was
an earlier part of Madhya Pradesh, and the
species was declared extinct from India in
1952.
 According to reports, the cheetah has lost 90 per
cent of its global habitat in the last 100 years. In
addition, in many of the 31 populations of the
cheetah, only 100-200 are left with their habitat
consistently deteriorating.
 The ‘African Cheetah Introduction Project in
India‘ was conceived in 2009, with a plan to
introduce the big cat by November last year in
Kuno National Park, but it suffered a setback due
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched
Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
 Union Health Minister Mansukh
Mandaviya launched a 15-day blood donation
drive on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s birthday. The blood donation drive is
known as ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’ which will
continue till 1st October 2022 which is National
Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
 Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges
people to take part in the blood donation drive
and donate blood to save lives. The citizens can
register themselves on Aarogya Setu App or e-
Raktkosh portal to donate blood as part of the
‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’.
3. Election Commission of India launched BLO e-
Patrika
 The Election Commission of India has released
a new digital publication ‘BLO e-Patrika’ at an
interactive session held with BLOs spread across
the states in India.
 In states/UTs, 50 BLOs from nearby states
of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi joined
the event physically at India Habitat Centre in
New Delhi. Over 350 BLOs joined the meeting
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via video-conferencing from the office of Chief
Electoral Officers (CEO).
 The BLOs participated in the infective session
with the Commission sharing
their experience, challenges they came across
while performing their duties, and success
stories. It was first-of-its-kind direct
interaction by the Commission with the BLOs
across the country.
International News
4. 25-year-old climate activist Vanessa Nakate
appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
 United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund (UNICEF) appointed Vanessa
Nakate, a 25-year-old climate activist from
Uganda as the Goodwill Ambassador of the UN
Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Her collaboration with
the organisation and recognising her outstanding
global advocacy for climate justice for current and
future generations.
 Globally half the world’s 2.2 billion children live in
one of the 33 countries, classified by UNICEF’s
Children’s Climate Risk Index as “extremely high-
risk” of the impacts of climate change. According
to UNICEF, the top 10 countries are all in Africa.
Important Takeaways:
 UNICEF Founded: 1946;
 UNICEF Headquarters: New York City, USA;
 UNICEF Director General: Catherine M. Russell;
 UNICEF Membership: 192.
5. Kyrgyzstan Reports Heavy Fighting With Tajikistan
 Kyrgyzstan reported “intense battles”
with Central Asian neighbour Tajikistan and
said 24 people had been killed in the latest
outbreak of violence to hit the former Soviet
Union. Both of the small
impoverished landlocked nations have accused
each other of restarting fighting in a disputed
area, despite a ceasefire deal.
 In a statement, the Kyrgyz border service said its
forces were continuing to repel Tajik attacks.
Kyrgyzstan reported fighting in its southern
Batken province which borders Tajikistan’s
northern Sughd region and features a Tajik
exclave, Vorukh.
 The same area is famous for its jigsaw-puzzle
political and ethnic geography and became the
site of similar hostilities last year, also nearly
leading to a war. Clashes over the poorly
demarcated border are frequent, but usually de-
escalate quickly.
6. Joao Lourenco Re-elected as President of Angola

 The National Electoral
Commission announced Joao Lourenco as the
President with 51% of the votes. President Joao
Lourenco is a member of the Popular
Movement for the Liberation of Angola
(MPLA), and he was re-elected as the President
of Angola.
 The election results extended the hegemony of
the MPLA, which is the only party that has
governed Angola since its Independence from
Portugal in 1975.
 The MLA obtained over 3.16 million
votes, which would allow it to have 124 out of
200 seats in the National Assembly.
Economy News
7. India Ratings Cuts FY23 GDP Growth Forecast to
6.9%
 India Ratings became the latest agency to cut its
FY23 gross domestic product forecast. The
ratings agency cut the forecast to 6.9 per
cent from 7 per cent, joining other institutions
who have cut their projections to below 7 per
cent since the release of the April-June quarter
GDP data.
 The agency did say that India’s biggest
strength continues to be domestic economic
activity, which has shown more resilience
compared to the rest of the world. It said that it
expects the growth momentum to sustain,
averaging around mid-single digit in the
remaining quarters, mainly buoyed by the
upcoming festival season.
Business News
8. Air India Unveiled Transformation Plan Vihaan.AI
 Air India, a Tata group-owned airline, unveiled a
comprehensive Vihaan.AI to establish itself as a
world-class global airline of Indian origin.
 The plan aims to focus on growing both its
network and fleet, revamping its customer’s
proposition, enhancing reliability and on-time
performance, taking a leadership role in
technology, sustainability, and innovation, and
investing in the best talent in the airline industry.
 In the coming five years, Air India will strive to
increase its market share to at least 30% in the
domestic market.
 It aims to grow significantly in the international
routes from the present market share.
 The immediate focus of the airline is to fix the
basics and readying itself for growth.
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Ranks and Reports News
9. India Stands 4th in Global Crypto Adoption Index
2022
 Blockchain analysis platform Chainalysis
published its global crypto adoption index for
2022 of nations with the highest cryptocurrency
adoption rate with India ranking fourth in the list,
two spots down from last year.
 Chainalysis report noted that the emerging
markets dominate the Global Crypto Adoption
Index this year. The report noted, “Out of our
top 20 ranked countries, 10 are lower-middle
income: Vietnam, Philippines, Ukraine, India,
Pakistan, Nigeria, Morocco, Nepal, Kenya, and
Indonesia. Eight are upper-middle income: Brazil,
Thailand, Russia, China, Turkey, Argentina,
Colombia, and Ecuador.”
10. Federal Bank ranked 63rd in Best Workplaces in
Asia 2022
 Federal Bank was ranked 63rd on the Best
Workplaces in Asia 2022 and becomes the only
bank in India to be listed by Great Place to
Work, the global authority on workplace culture.
 The list is based on over one million survey
responses across Asia and West Asia,
representing the experience of over 4.7 million
employees in the region.
 Federal Bank Limited is an Indian private sector
bank headquartered in Aluva, Kochi. The bank
has 1,272 branches spread across different
states in India. It also has representative offices
abroad in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and
Dubai.
Important takeaways:
 Federal Bank Limited Headquarters: Aluva,
Kerala;
 Federal Bank Limited CEO: Shyam Srinivasan;
 Federal Bank Limited Founder: K.P Hormis;
 Federal Bank Limited Founded: 23 April 1931,
Nedumpuram.
11. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in
Darjeeling recognised as best zoo
 The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological
Park (PNHZP) in West Bengal’s Darjeeling has
been adjudged the best zoo in the country,
while Kolkata’s Alipore Zoological Garden has
secured the fourth position.
 There are around 150 zoos across the country.
As per the list, the Arignar Anna Zoological
Park in Chennai has secured the second

position, followed by the Sri Chamarajendra
Zoological Gardens in Mysore, Karnataka.
 The zoological park is internationally recognised
for its breeding and conservation programmes of
endangered animal species of the eastern
Himalayas, including the Snow Leopard and the
Red Panda. The Red Panda is one of the top
attractions of PNHZP, besides others such as the
Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Goral and
Himalayan Thar.
Sports News
12. 15-year-old Pranav Anand becomes India’s 76th
Chess Grandmaster
 15-year-old, Pranav Anand from Bengaluru,
Karnataka became India’s 76th Chess
GrandMaster (GM) after winning against
International Master (IM) Emin Ohanyan of
Armenia.
 He received the title after he crossed the 2,500
Elo points in the ongoing World Youth Chess
Championship in Mamaia, Romania. A month
before Pranav Anand became India’s 76th GM,
Pranav Venkatesh became India’s 75th
Grandmaster.
 In order to qualify for the GM title, a player must
secure 3 GM norms covering 27 games and
cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points. Pranav
Anand needs to cross the live rating of 2,500
which he did in the penultimate round of the
World Youth Under16 Open 2022.
Important Days
13. World Patient Safety Day observed on 17
September
 World Patient Safety Day is observed every
year on 17 September to create awareness
about different safety measures that should be
taken to ensure patient safety. The day focuses
on preventing and reducing risks, errors, and
harm that patients face.
 In modern society, it is important to understand
the implications of negligent patient care and
work toward modern standards regarding patient
care.
 Every year, World Patient Safety Day is observed
under a specific theme. This year, the theme of
World Patient Safety Day 2022 is ‘Medication
Safety’ along with the slogan ‘Medication
Without Harm’ with a call to action to ‘Know,
Check & Ask’.
Obituaries News
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14. Former Tennis Legend captain Naresh Kumar
passes away
 Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup
captain, Naresh Kumar passed away recently at
the age of 93. He was born on December 22,
1928, in Lahore, Naresh Kumar went on to
become a big name in Indian tennis after
Independence.
 He made news by reaching the final of the
Northern Championships (later known as
Manchester Open) in England in 1949.
Miscellaneous News
15. Delhi Police First Force to Make Collection of
Forensic Evidence Mandatory
 Delhi Police has become the first police force
in India to make a collection of forensic
evidence mandatory in crimes punishable by
more than six years.
 Delhi is a union territory and is under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Home
Affairs. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay
Arora issued a ‘Standard Order’, to all the police
units.
 The order came into force after Home Minister
Amit Shah pushed at Zonal Council Meeting.
 In the Zonal Council Meeting, Mr. Amit Shah
informed that the government was going to
overhaul the British-era Indian penal code.
 The changes in making the collection of
forensic evidence compulsory in criminal
cases punishable was one of the initial steps.
 Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the fact
that custodial torture has roots in colonial
India, however, the conviction of a criminal can
be achieved based on forensic evidence.
 The Delhi police order also suggests that the
force has its own ‘mobile crime team van’, in
each district.
 The forensic Mobil van will be allotted to each
district to provide scientific and forensic
assistance on the spot.
18th and 19th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
States News
1. New Telangana Secretariat complex to be named
after B.R. Ambedkar
 Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao decided
to name Telangana’s new secretariat

after Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. The move
came after the Telangana legislative assembly
unanimously passed a resolution urging the
central government to name the new Parliament
building in New Delhi after the chief architect of
the Constitution.
 Construction of the new integrated Secretariat
complex has been progressing at a fast pace with
the target of getting it ready by the upcoming
festival of Dasara. The seven-story Secretariat
building with a built-up area of seven lakh square
feet is being built at a cost of Rs 650 crore.
 The goals set by Dr Ambedkar for the uplift of the
downtrodden in social, political, financial and
cultural spheres were followed by the State
government in its self-governance model.
Important takeaways:
 Telangana Capital: Hyderabad;
 Telangana Chief Minister: K. Chandrashekar
Rao;
 Telangana Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan.
Appointments News
2. Vinod Aggarwal elected as new President of SIAM
 Auto industry body, Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Vinod
Aggarwal as its new president for 2022-23.
Aggarwal, the MD and CEO of Volvo Eicher
Commercial Vehicles, succeeds Kenichi
Ayukawa, the executive vice-chairman of Maruti
Suzuki India.
 The SIAM also elected Tata Motors Passenger
Vehicles managing director Shailesh Chandra as the
vice-president, Satyakam Arya; and CEO & MD of
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles was elected as
the treasurer.
 The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
(SIAM) is a not-for-profit apex national body
representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine
manufacturers in India.
3. Reserve Bank of India named Pralay Mondal as
CEO of CSB Bank
 The Reserve Bank of India has approved the
appointment of Pralay Mondal as the Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of CSB
Bank for three years.
 He was the Deputy Managing Director of the bank
since February 17, 2022, and was subsequently
appointed as interim MD & CEO with effect from April
1, 2022. Prior to joining CSB Bank, Mondal was
Executive Director and Head, of Retail Banking at
Axis Bank.
 At CSB Bank, Mondal has been working on
expanding retail franchise distribution and branches,
building technology platforms with a larger focus on
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digital initiatives towards automation and
centralisation of processes.
Important:
 CSB Bank Founded: 26 November 1920;
 CSB Bank Headquarters: Thrissur, Kerala.
Agreements News
4. Indian Navy signed an MoU with Amity University
for Academic Cooperation
 Amity University Uttar Pradesh signed an
MoU with the Indian Navy to form a long-term
relationship for Academic cooperation.
 The MoU between Amity University and Indian
Navy will enhance the educational qualifications
improving the prospect for ‘in-service’
appropriate nautical assignment and better
placements in superannuation from the Indian
Navy.
 The MoU between Amity University and Indian
Navy will conduct customized courses for the
Indian Navy in niche domains.
 The various domains include 5G Technology
and IoT, Control System Integration, AI,
Blockchain, Machine Learning, Cryptology,
Data Science, Big Data Analysis, Digital
Marketing, Computer Networks, Anti Drone
Warfare, Cyberwarfare, Security, Automation,
Surveillance, and Tracking.
 This will also contribute to enhancing
the ‘Scholar Warriors’, who can think better and
adapt to the future challenges of conflict.
5. WhatsApp and IDFC FIRST Bank enabled FASTag
recharge
 WhatsApp and IDFC FIRST
Bank FASTag: IDFC FIRST Bank for the
customers, launch its integration with “payments
on WhatsApp” would enable quick and secure
FASTags recharging.
 Due to this collaboration, users of IDFC FIRST
will be able to recharge their FASTags directly
from IDFC FIRST’s WhatsApp chatbot and finish
the transaction from within the chat thread.
 The recharge process will be a smooth one that
allows payments in two easy stages. Customers
must enter the amount and authenticate the
transaction using an OTP after choosing the
recharge option in the WhatsApp chat. They will
then receive a message confirming the
transaction.
 Millions of FASTag customers that utilise the
Bank, this new feature will enable users to pay for
their recharge using “payments on having to sign
into any other mobile app or net banking platform.
Economy News

6. India’s CAD Likely to Remain Within 3% of GDP
 A weak rupee and elevated fuel prices will
keep India’s current account deficit (CAD)
under pressure with analysts seeing it at
about 3% of GDP in FY23 compared to 1.2% in
FY22 even as these will exert pressure on
government finances.
 Subsidy expenditure is seen to rise to levels
significantly higher than projected. Higher oil
import bill on account of weak rupee will
straddle several sectors, including fertilisers and
metals, and also result in lower dividend receipts
from state-run fuel retailers whose margins will be
hit. Rupee hit a record low of 80 against US
dollar for the first time in intra-day trade, before
closing at 79.95.
Banking News
7. FinMin to Allow RRBs to Raise Funds Via IPO,
Rights Issue
 The Finance Ministry has issued draft guidelines
for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to raise
resources from capital market, paving the way for
raising funds via rights issue, private placement
with select investors such as large banks and
insurance companies, and initial public
offerings (IPO).
 Currently, there are 43 RRBs sponsored by 12
Scheduled Commercial Banks with 21,892
branches across the country. As at March 2022,
RRBs had deposits and loans and advances (net)
aggregating ₹5,62,538 crore and ₹3,42,479
crore, respectively.
 RRBs are jointly owned by the Government of
India (GoI), the respective State
Governments (SGs), and the Sponsor
Banks (SBs), with equity contribution in the
ratio (GoI: SG: SB :: 50:15:35).
Business News
8. Figma design platform acquired by Adobe for $20
billion
 Adobe acquires Figma: Adobe announced that
it would acquire design software
company Figma for roughly $20 billion in cash
and equity. Adobe’s stock fell 17%, marking the
worst decline since 2010.
 Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, will
remain in that position after the deal is completed.
David Wadhwani, president of Adobe‘s digital
media division, will be his immediate supervisor.
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 Adobe is paying close to 50 times revenue at a
time when cloud software sales multiples are
sharply declining from their record highs
established last year.
Important Takeaways:
 Adobe CEO: Shantanu Narayen
 Figma co-founder and CEO: Dylan Field
 Adobe’s Digital Media Business President: David
Wadhwani
Schemes News
9. Dharmendra Pradhan launched Ramakrishna
Mission’s Awakening programme
 Union Minister for Education and Skill
Development & Entrepreneurial Shri
Dharmendra Pradhan launched
the Ramkrishna Mission ‘Awakening’
Program for students of classes I to V.
 During the occasion, Secretary of the Ramkrishna
Mission Swami Shantatmanada, Chairperson
CBSE, Smt Nidhi Chibber, and other officials of
KVS, NVS, and the Ministry were present.
 Social transformation is one of the key goals of
education, and values and wisdom are more
important than material wealth.
 NEP 2020 emphasizes on creating value-based
educational programs for 9th and 12th in
addition to creating programs for classes I to VIII.
 This initiative will ensure holistic personality
development of a child aligned with the
philosophy of NEP 2020.
 CBSE will be an advisory framework for
encouraging value-based education in schools
from Balvatika to Class XII.
Defence News
10. BSF’s first female camel riding squad to be
deployed along the India- Pak border
 Border Security Force (BSF) first female camel
riding squad will be deployed along the India-
Pakistan border in Rajasthan & Gujarat. The
squad will participate for the first time in the BSF
Raising Day Parade on 1st December.
 This Squad will be the first of its kind in the world.
Giving this information, DIG BSF Bikaner,
Pushpendra Singh Rathore said that Intensive
training was given to this squad at the Bikaner
Regional Headquarters of BSF under the
supervision of skilled trainers.
 The BSF is the only force in the country to have
the Camel Contingents and the Camel Mounted
Band. BSF, traditionally known as the ‘first line of
defence, the Camel Contingents are used to keep
a vigil in the vast expanse of the Thar Desert.

Important takeaways:
 Border Security Force Director General: Pankaj
Kumar Singh;
 Border Security Force Founded: 1 December
1965;
 Border Security Force Headquarters: New Delhi,
India.
11. IAF’s Project Cheetah: Indian defence companies
to equip Israeli Heron drones
 IAF’s Project Cheetah: The Israeli Heron drones
would be equipped with strike capabilities as part
of the Indian Air Force’s Project Cheetah under
the Make in India programme.
 The Project Cheetah aims to improve the Indian
Air Force’s fleet of Israeli-made Heron unmanned
aerial vehicles with stronger communication
capabilities and long-range missiles that can hit
enemy sites.
 The project was supposed to be finished with
Israeli armament makers, as planned.
 The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is the key driving force
behind the project that will also see the Israeli
Navy and Army’s drones upgraded with strike
capabilities and enhanced surveillance and
reconnaissance pods.
 The three services have relied for years on
Searcher II and Heron UAVs from the Israeli Air
Force for surveillance and reconnaissance.
Important:
 Indian Air Force Chief: Air Chief Marshal VR
Chaudhari
 Defence Minister of India: Rajnath Singh
 Chief of Indian Army Staff: General Manoj
Pande
Books and Authors News
12. Manoj Bajpayee publishes book “Muskurate
Chand Lamhe aur Kuchh Khamoshiyan”
 Muskurate Chand Lamhe aur Kuchh
Khamoshiyan: At a ceremony in New Delhi,
well-known actor Manoj Bajpayee published a
book titled Muskurate Chand Lamhe aur Kuchh
Khamoshiyan in the presence of Apurva
Chandra, the secretary of information and
broadcasting.
 A variety of poetry are offered in the book. Jiwesh
Nandan is the author of it. Mr. Apurva Chandra
expressed his opinions at the time and remarked
that the book is focused on humour and
philosophy.
 Manoj Bajpayee, popularly known as Manoj
Bajpai, is an Indian actor who primarily performs
in Hindi-language films but has also appeared in
Telugu and Tamil-language productions. He was
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born on April 23, 1969. He has won two Asia
Pacific Screen Awards, six Filmfare Awards, and
three National Film Awards.
Awards News
13. GRSE awarded Prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Kirti
Puraskar’ for 2021-22
 Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineering
Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, has been awarded with
the ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar’ by the Ministry of
Home Affairs, Government of India.
 GRSE was awarded by the Government of
India for the best implementation of official
language under public sector undertakings in
region ‘C’ for the year 2021-22.
 The ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar’ was presented
to Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra, Hon’ble Union
Minister of State for Home.
 The award was presented during the Hindi
Diwas Celebration organized at Surat.
 The Hindi Diwas Celebration was organized
under the chairmanship of Shri Amit
Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs
and Corporation.
14. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh presents
INSPIRE awards to 60 startups
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has
presented INSPIRE Awards to 60 startups along
with financial support to 53,021 students,
the Ministry of Science & Technology.
 The award is instituted by the Department of
Science & Technology (DST), Government of
India, and these innovators will be extended
complete incubation support for their
entrepreneurship journey.
 The annual INSPIRE Awards MANAK (Million
Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and
Knowledge) competition attracted an
unprecedented 6.53 lakh ideas and innovations
from all states and UTs of the country in 2020-21.
 The scheme achieved an unprecedented level of
inclusivity by representing ideas and innovations
of 702 districts (96%), including 123 out of 124
aspirational districts, 51% representation from
girls, 84% participation from schools located in
rural areas of the country, and 71% of schools
run by State/UT Governments.
Sports News
15. Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC win maiden
Durand Cup title

 Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai
City FC 2-1 in the final of the 131st edition of
Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati
Krirangan in Kolkata.
 Goals from Siva Sakthi in the 10th minute and
Alan Costa’s 61st-minute strike were enough to
help Bengaluru lift the crown. Apuia got the lone
goal for the Mumbai side in an entertaining
match.
 The former Foreign Secretary of British India,
Mortimer Durand founded the Durand Cup in
1888. The Durand Cup was initially played only
by the Armed services but in later years, the
game was officially made open for the
Professional Football Clubs.
Books and Authors News
16. A book titled “Ambedkar and Modi” released by
former President Ram Nath Kovind
 Former President Ram Nath Kovind has
launched a book titled ‘Ambedkar and Modi:
Reformer’s Ideas Performer’s
Implementation’.
 The book, compiled by Bluekraft Digital
Foundation, explores the life and works of Dr BR
Ambedkar while drawing a parallel with the
initiatives and reforms taken by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to implement the ideals of the
social reformer.
 The book features a foreword by music composer
and Rajya Sabha member Ilaiyaraaja. It presents
a convergence between the ideals of Dr
Ambedkar and New India’s development journey.
Focus has been laid on infrastructure, education,
socio-economic mobility, gender equality, and
self-reliance in the twelve chapters of the book.
Important Days
17. World Bamboo Day 2022 observed on 18th
September
 World Bamboo Day 2022 is observed
on September 18 in order to raise awareness
about the conservation of this extremely useful
plant. Conceptualised by the World Bamboo
Organisation (WBO), this day also promotes the
bamboo industry by highlighting its concerns.
 Bamboo wood has long been used for various
purposes in countries around the globe,
especially in the east and southeast Asia.
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Bamboo grows on its and doesn’t require to be
replanted, making it easily available.
 WBD was officially declared by the World
Bamboo Organization on September 18 at the
8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok
in 2009.
 The aim of the WBO is to bring the potential of
bamboo to more elevated exposure, to promote
new cultivation of bamboo for new industries in
regions across the world, and also to promote
traditional uses locally for community economic
development, etc.
Important:
 World Bamboo Organization
Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium.
 World Bamboo Organization Founded: 2005.
 World Bamboo Organization Executive director:
Susanne Lucas.
18. International Equal Pay Day celebrates on 18
September
 International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18
September, represents the longstanding efforts
towards the achievement of equal pay for work of
equal value.
 The symbolic day aims at highlighting issues
related to the gender pay gap and raising
worldwide awareness. The main aim of the event
is to end the history of gender discrimination that
women are generally subjected to by getting paid
less than their male counterparts.
 International Equal Pay Day was first observed
back in 1996 by the National Committee on Pay
Equity. It was a coalition of women’s and civil
rights organisations that worked toward
eliminating gender and race-based wage
discrimination.
 In 2020, the move was recognised by the United
Nations and they observed the first International
Equal Pay on September 18, 2020.
Miscellaneous News
19. Andaman and Nicobar Islands become India’s first
Swachh Sujal Pradesh
 Union Jal Shakti Minister, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat declared Andaman and Nicobar
Islands as India’s first Swachh Sujal Pradesh.
 With this accomplishment, all villages on the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have received the
Har Ghar Jal certification and have been verified
as ODF plus open defecation free. Safe and
secure drinking water supply and its management
is a crucial aspect of the Sujal and Swachh.

There are namely three important components of
Sujal and Swachh state:
(i) safe and secure drinking water supply and
management;
(ii) ODF Plus: ODF Sustainability and Solid and Liquid
Waste Management (SLWM) and
(iii) cross-cutting interventions like convergence, IEC,
action planning, etc
Important takeaways:
 Andaman and Nicobar Island (UT) Lieutenant
Governor: Admiral D K Joshi.
20th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
International News
1. Queen Elizabeth II funeral, buried at Windsor
Castle’s St. George’s Chapel
 Queen Elizabeth II funeral: The royal family bid
farewell to Britain’s longest-reigning
monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in a private
ceremony at Windsor Castle.
 A smaller crowd bid Queen Elizabeth II farewell
in St George’s Chapel after the official burial
earlier that day at London’s Westminster Abbey,
where world leaders, members of European royal
families, and the general public had assembled.
 2,000 people, including heads of state, gathered
in Westminster Abbey earlier on Monday for
Queen Elizabeth II funeral.
 The casket was then carried to Wellington Arch in
a procession that included soldiers and musicians
from the armed forces.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of the United Kingdom: London;
 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: Mary
Elizabeth Truss a.k.a. Liz Truss;
 King of the United Kingdom: King Charles III.
2. China and UAE to join hands on moon rover
missions
 China and the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) have agreed to join hands to help further
the latter’s space ambitions. The Mohammed
Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the UAE
and the China National Space Agency
(CNSA) have signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) to work together on the
UAE’s moon missions.
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 The agreement marks the first joint space project
between the two countries.
 China has been highly successful with its lunar
missions. In the last decade, the country
launched three successful lunar surface missions
dubbed Change 3, Change 4, and Change 5. In
2020, Change 5 also brought samples back from
Moon to Earth.
Important takeaways:
 China Capital: Beijing;
 China Currency: Yuan;
 China President: Xi Jinping;
 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Capital: Abu Dhabi;
 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Currency: Dirham;
 United Arab Emirates (UAE) President: Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan;
 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Prime Minister:
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
3. India emerges as Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral
lender overtaking China
 India becomes the largest bilateral lender for Sri
Lanka and overtakes China. In four months of
2022, India has provided a total of 968 million US
Dollars in loans to Sri Lanka. China has been
the largest bilateral lender to Sri Lanka for the
past five years from 2017-2021.
 Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been the
largest bilateral lender in the past five years.
 In 2021, a total of 610 million dollars were
provided to Sri Lanka by the Asian Development
Bank (ADB).
 India has provided 4 billion dollars in food and
financial assistance to Sri Lanka.
 India handed 21,000 tonnes of fertilizers to Sri
Lanka on August 2022.
States News
4. India’s 1st lithium-ion cell factory inaugurated in
Andhra Pradesh
 The Minister of State for Electronics and
Information Technology, Rajeev
Chandrasekhar has launched the pre-production
run of India’s first lithium-ion cell manufacturing
facility at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
 This state-of-the-art facility has been set up by
Chennai-based Munoth Industries Limited with an
outlay of Rs 165 crores.
 The facility is located in one of the two Electronics
Manufacturing Clusters set up in the temple town,
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.
 The installed capacity of the plant at present is
270 MWH and can produce 20,000 cells of 10Ah
capacity daily. These cells are used in power
banks and this capacity is around 60 per cent of
India’s present requirement.

 Cells for other consumer electronics like mobile
phones, hearable and wearable devices will also
be produced.
 Currently, India imports complete requirements of
lithium-ion cells primarily from China, South
Korea, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
5. Maharashtra’s Daulatabad Fort to be renamed as
‘Devgiri’ Fort
 Maharashtra Tourism Ministry has decided to
rename the Daulatabad fort to Devgiri which is
located near Aurangabad.
 This decision comes after Shiv Sena Chief
Uddhav Thackeray. It is a national heritage
monument, which is maintained by
the Archeological Survey of India
(ASI). Previously Maharashtra’s former Chief
Minister Uddhav Thackeray was renamed
Aurangabad Sambhajinagar.
 The decision of renaming Daulatabad fort to
Devgiri came after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav
Thackeray renamed Aurangabad to
Sambhajinagar after a long demand from Sena
Foot Soldiers.
6. CM of Manipur N. Biren Singh introduce web portal
‘CM Da Haisi’
 CM Da Haisi: The Manipur Chief Minister N.
Biren Singh at Imphal launched a web facility to
gather complaints and concerns from the general
public.
 The web portal is called “CM Da Haisi,” which
translates to “to inform the CM,” and the public
can express their complaints there by visiting
www.cmdahaisi.mn.gov.in. The status of the
complaints may also be checked by the
complainants.
 The Public Grievances Redressal and Anti-
Corruption Cell, located at the CM Secretariat,
will use the portal to communicate with the
relevant departments.
 This will be done in order to address public
grievances in a timely manner and to forward
complaints that can be taken further to the State
Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department for
investigation.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of Manipur: Imphal
 Chief Minister of Manipur: Nongthombam Biren
Singh
 Governor of Manipur: La. Ganesan
Appointments News
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7. NHRC head elected as member of Asia Pacific
Forum’s Governance Committee
 National Human Rights Commission of India
chairperson justice (retd) Arun Kumar
Mishra has been elected as a member of the
Governance Committee of the Asia Pacific
Forum (APF).
 He has also been elected as a member of
the Global Alliance of National Human
Rights Institutions (GANHRI) Bureau at the
27th Annual General Meeting of the APF. The
APF’s Governance Committee is elected by
APF councillors, representing ‘A status’
National Human Rights Institutions in the Asia
Pacific region.
 The role of the five-member APF Governance
Committee is to consider and make
recommendations to the APF General
Assembly on a range of issues for the
promotion and protection of human rights.
Banking News
8. Singapore Central Bank, India’s IFSCA To Pursue
Fintech Innovations
 The Monetary Authority of Singapore
(MAS) and the International Financial Services
Centres Authority (IFSCA) signed a FinTech
Co-operation Agreement to facilitate regulatory
collaboration and partnership in FinTech
technology.
 The agreement is expected to leverage existing
regulatory sandboxes in their respective
jurisdictions to support experimentation of
technology innovations. It will include referral of
companies to each other’s regulatory sandboxes
and enable innovative cross-border experiments
in both jurisdictions.
 The agreement will also allow both the
organisations to evaluate the suitability of use
cases which could benefit from collaboration
across multiple jurisdictions, and invite relevant
jurisdictions to participate in a Global
Regulatory Sandbox.
Defence News
9. Indian Air Force set to retire Abhinandan’s MiG-21
squadron

 The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-
based MiG-21 squadron ‘Sword Arms’ that Wing
Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
 MiG-21 squadron ‘Sword Arms’ was a part of when
he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a
day after the Balakot strike in February 2019. ‘Sword
Arms’ is one of its four remaining squadrons of
ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.
 The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of
September, “as per the plan”.
 The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be
phased out by 2025.
 IAF is inducting different variants of the indigenous
Tejas light combat aircraft to replace the MiG-21s.
 The air force got its first single-engine MiG-21 in
1963, and it went on to induct 874 variants of the
Soviet-origin supersonic fighters to bolster its combat
potential.
Important takeaways:
 Indian Air Force Chief: Air Chief Marshal Vivek
Ram Chaudhari;
 Indian Air Force Headquarters: New Delhi;
 Indian Air Force Founded: 8 October 1932, India.
10. Indian Navy conducts ENC Yachting
Championship at Visakhapatnam
 ENC Yachting Championship was conducted
by INWTC, INS Circas under the aegis of
HQENC at Vishakhapatnam. Prize distribution
and closing ceremony were facilitated by the
Chief Guest, Cmde Sumantra Hazarika,
Director MWC (V).
 In total 38 races were conducted in Enterprise
Dinghly, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 classes, and BicNova
Wind Surfer.
 A total of 46 yachtsmen and 8  Global Clean Energy Action Forum: Union
yatchwomen took part in the ENC Yachting
Championship.
 The races were conducted among seven
different teams of ENC.
 Local Ashore B was declared the overall
winner and Fleet B was runner-up for the ENC
Yachting Championship.
 The main of the championship was to
inculcate sportsmanship, camaraderie, and a
spirit of adventure among the participants.
11. Army chief General Manoj Pandey inaugurates
Kargil International Marathon
 Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey has
inaugurated Kargil International Marathon in
Ladakh.
 The events are organized by the Ladakh Autonomous
Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, and
Ladakh police in collaboration with Sarhad Pune. The
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events include runs of full length, Half, 10 km, and 5
km. In the International Marathon, over 2000 runners
participated.
 General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC is
an Indian Army General serving as the 29th and the
current Chief of the Army Staff. He previously
served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, General
Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command,
and also the Commander-in-chief (CINCAN) of
Andaman and Nicobar Command.
Summits and Conferences News
12. India takes over SCO rotating presidency and to
host SCO summit 2023
 The rotational presidency of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization has been handed
over to India in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Delhi
will hold the presidency of the grouping for a year
until September 2023. And next year, India will
host the SCO summit.
 In the declaration, it is stated that the presidency
of the SCO for the forthcoming period passes to
India. The next meeting of the SCO Council of
Heads of State will be held in 2023 in India.
 The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Member States signed the
Samarkand Declaration in the meeting of the
Council of Heads of State in the city of
Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
13. Union Minister to lead delegation to US for Global
Clean Energy Action Forum
Minister of State for the Ministry of Science and
Technology and Minister of state ministry of earth
science, Jitendra Singh will lead the Joint Indian
Ministerial official delegation of the Ministry of
Power, New and Renewable Energy and Ministry
of Science and Technology on a five-day visit to
USA to participate in the Global Clean Energy
Action Forum.
 In order to attend the Global Clean Energy Action
Forum, Indian officials from the Ministries of
Power, New and Renewable Energy, and
Science and Technology will travel to the United
States for a five-day visit.
Schemes News
14. PM Narendra Modi launched world’s first Cheetah
Rehabilitation Project
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released wild
Cheetahs in Kuno National Park and launched
the world’s first Cheetah Rehabilitation Project.

 Cheetahs which have been brought from Namibia
are being introduced in India under Project
Cheetah, which is the world’s first inter-
continental large wild carnivore translocation
project.
 The release of wild Cheetahs by the Prime
Minister is part of his efforts to revitalise and
diversify India’s wildlife and its habitat. Out of the
eight Cheetahs, there are five females and three
males. Mr Modi released Cheetahs at two release
points in Kuno National Park. On the occasion, he
also interacted with Cheetah Mitras, Cheetah
Rehabilitation Management Group and students
at the venue.
Awards News
15. Swati Piramal conferred with top French civilian
honour
 Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group
has been conferred the Chevalier de la Légion
d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour).
 The highest French civilian award comes in
recognition of Piramal’s outstanding
achievements and contribution in the fields of
business and industry, science, medicine, art and
culture, both nationally and internationally.
 The award was presented to her by H.E.
Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and
Foreign Affairs of France on behalf of President
Emmanuel Macron. In 2006, she was also
awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du
Mérite (Knight of the Order of Merit), France’s
second highest civilian honour.
 Swati Piramal is also a recipient of the Padma
Shri, one of the highest civilian honours of India,
as a champion of developing frameworks and
policies to support women in leadership roles.
Science and Technology News
16. Google Cloud & Nasscom tie-up to skill students
for entry-level Cloud jobs
 Google Cloud has announced it has launched
the first cohort of its computing foundations with
Kubernetes course in collaboration
with FutureSkills Prime, an IT Ministry and
Nasscom digital skilling initiative.
 The beginner-level course aims to provide
participants an opportunity to experience cloud
computing, cloud basics, big data and machine
learning (ML).
 Google Cloud certifications will help individuals
validate their cloud expertise, elevate their
careers, and transform businesses with Cloud
technology.
Important takeaways:
 Google CEO: Sundar Pichai.
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 Google Founded: 4 September 1998, California,
United States.
 Google Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin.
 Nasscom Chairperson: Krishnan Ramanujam;
 Nasscom Headquarters location: New Delhi;
 Nasscom Founded: 1 March 1988.
Important Days
17. International Week of Deaf People 2022: 19 to 25
September 2022
 Every year, the full week ending on the last
Sunday of September is observed as
the International Week of the Deaf (IWD). In
2022, IWD is being observed from September 19
to 25 September 2022.
 The theme of the 2022 International Week of
Deaf People is “Building Inclusive
Communities for All”. It is an initiative of the
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and was first
launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy to commemorate
the month when the first World Congress of the
WFD was held.
Important takeaways:
 World Federation of the Deaf Founded: 23
September 1951;
 World Federation of the Deaf Headquarters
Location: Helsinki, Finland;
 World Federation of the Deaf
President: Joseph Murray.
Miscellaneous News
18. Kashmir is set to get its first multiplex, in Srinagar
 Kashmir is set to get its first multiplex: The
first multiplex in Kashmir will be opened today in
Srinagar by Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant
governor Manoj Sinha.
 After a three-decade hiatus, Kashmir will once
again have movie theatres. The three movie
theatres of the INOX-designed multiplex will have
a combined seating capacity of 520 people.
 There will be a food court on the property to
promote regional cuisine.
 The lobbies also have a Kashmiri wood
“Khatambandh,” giving them a Kashmiri cultural
appearance and highlighting Kashmir’s art and
design.
 The public will be allowed access to the multiplex
after a special showing of the Aamir Khan film
“Lal Singh Chaddha.”
 The latest films will be released and the multiplex
will be permanently positioned so that Kashmiris
can enjoy the same leisure opportunities as the
rest of the nation.

 All movie theatres in the Kashmir valley were
closed on December 31, 1990, due to the rise of
terrorism.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar
 LG of Jammu and Kashmir: Shri Manoj Sinha
19. USAID and UNICEF launch series titled ‘Door Se
Namaste’
 The US Agency for International Development
and UNICEF launched the Doordarshan and
YouTube series titled “Door Se Namaste” at a
function held in New Delhi.
 A theatrical film on Duur Se Namaste was
screened at the event, taking the audience
through the main story, and showing how the
messages of vaccine promotion and COVID-19
Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) have been
interwoven in the entertainment education series.
 Door Se Namaste is a new television series
which promotes healthy behaviours in a post-
pandemic world. It is a fictional Hindi series
developed in an entertainment education format
highlighting the challenges of a post-pandemic
world and promoting the adoption of healthy
behaviour and practices.
 The programme will be telecast on every Sunday
from 11 AM to 12 noon.
 The series is produced by National Film Award
winner and Padmashee, Nil Madhav Panda’s
production house, Elleeanora Images Pvt. Ltd.
20. A&N becomes India’s first state/UT to achieve 100
percent coverage of precautionary dose
 Andaman and Nicobar Islands became the first
Indian state/UT to achieve 100 percent coverage
of precautionary dose. More than 2,87,216
beneficiaries aged 18 have been vaccinated with
a precautionary dose.
 After 15th July, the rate of vaccination has seen a
spike when the government decided to provide
free-of-cost precautionary doses on the occasion
of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
 The healthcare workers reached households
and organized several camps to intensify the
campaign.
 The camps were organized in the Urban as well
as Rural areas which received a good response.
 The set target has been achieved before the set
time limit of the 30th of September.
 The Nicobar district has been fully
vaccinated with a precautionary dose.
 Later the North and Middle Andaman and
South Andaman districts were fully vaccinated.
 The precautionary doses included Corbevax and
Covishield.
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21. Saffron from Kashmir GI-tagged on sites both
domestic and abroad
 Saffron from Kashmir GI-tagged: Farmers in
the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are
now able to sell their products on domestic and
international marketplaces thanks to the GI
labelling of Kashmiri saffron.
 This was said by Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal,
director of agriculture in Kashmir, who today
visited the India International Saffron from
Kashmir Trade Centre in Dussu in the Pampore
neighbourhood of the Pulwama district of south
Kashmir to see how it was operating there.
 He claimed that the GI tagging and e-auctioning
facilities have facilitated the export of our goods
to places like Dubai and other nations.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar
 LG of Jammu and Kashmir: Shri Manoj Sinha
21st September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. India’s Presidency of AIBD extended for one more
year
 India’s Presidency of the Asia-Pacific Institute
of Broadcasting Development (AIBD), has
been extended for one more year. The Chief
Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati and Director
General of Doordarshan Mayank Kumar
Agrawal is the President of AIBD.
 The decision to extend AIBD was taken at
the two-day General Conference of the
AIBD held in New Delhi. The conference was
inaugurated by the Union Minister for
Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur.
 The conference was inaugurated by Information
and Broadcasting Minister Anurag
Thakur on 19th September 2022.
States News
2. Bihar govt is set to introduce ‘no-bag day’ in
schools
 The Bihar government is set to introduce a “no-
bag day” rule in schools and a mandatory
games period at least once a week to reduce the
burden on students. The weekly ”no-bag day” will
have task-based practical classes.
 At least once a week, students will come to
school only with their lunch boxes. They do not

need to carry books. The day will be devoted to
practical and experiential learning. The objective
of such a policy is to engage students in various
activities which can positively impact their
learning.
3. Maharashtra to establish an institution similar to
NITI Aayog
 Maharashtra: The state’s deputy chief
minister, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed in a
meeting that the Maharashtra government
intends to create an organisation along the lines
of Niti Aayog. The organisation would be in
charge of doing thorough data analysis and
coming to informed choices about various state
sectors.
 The Chief Minister of Maharashtra met with
representatives from NITI Aayog to discuss a
number of issues, including asset monetisation
and blockchain in agriculture.
 The discussion covered topics in the meeting are:
alternative fuels, electric automobiles, drone
healthcare, and agribusiness among others.
 According to Devendra Fadnavis, the NITI
Aayog has also conducted a thorough
investigation into connection issues and created a
technology that allows for the analysis of
interrelated data from many departments in order
to improve decision-making.
Important Takeaways
 Maharashtra Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde;
 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister: Devendra
Fadnavis;
 Niti Aayog Chairman: Narendra Modi.
Agreements News
4. India, Egypt sign MoU to bolster defence
cooperation in mutual interest sectors
 India and Egypt have signed an MoU to bolster
defense cooperation and decided to enhance
joint military exercises, training, co-production,
and maintenance of equipment. The MoU was
signed by Defence Ministry of India Rajnath
Singh and General Mohamed Zaki from
Egypt at a meeting in Cairo.
 The MoU will enhance defense
cooperation across all the sectors of mutual
interest.
 The ministers of both countries exchanged views
on regional security and acknowledged the
contribution of their countries to peace and
stability.
 The Egyptian counterparts were also invited to
the India-Africa Defence Dialogue and Indian
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Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ conclave to be
held as part of the 12th DefExpo in
Gandhinagar.
Economy News
5. Gross Direct Tax Collection Registered Growth of
30% in 2022-23
 The Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) in a
statement said that the net direct tax
collections so far this financial year are
at ₹700,669 crore, an increase of 23% as
compared to ₹568,147 crore till the same period
of the corresponding financial year. The total
includes corporation tax of ₹368,484 crore and
personal income tax (including securities
transaction tax) worth ₹330,490 crore.
 The CBDT statement noted that the direct
tax collections continue to grow at a robust pace,
a clear indicator of the revival of economic
activity post-pandemic, notably as also the
result of the stable policies focusing on
simplification and streamlining of processes and
plugging of tax leakage through effective use of
technology.
Bankings News
6. RBI Removes Central Bank of India from PCA
Framework
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) removed
Central Bank of India from its Prompt
Corrective Action Framework (PCAF) after the
lender showed improvement in various financial
ratios, including minimum regulatory capital
and net non-performing assets (NNPAs).
 The RBI had imposed the PCA norms on the
bank in June 2017 due to its high net NPA and
negative return of assets (RoA). After reviewing
the performance of the Central Bank of India, RBI
decided to remove the restrictions on the bank.
 The PCA norm is a supervisory tool and is
imposed when a bank breaches certain
regulatory thresholds on capital to risk weighted
assets ratio (CRAR), net NPAs and return on
assets (RoA).
7. Elets BFSI and Union Bank of India announce
digitalization of Kisan credit card
 Digitalization of Kisan credit card: As part of
the flagship Digital Transformation initiative
“Sambhav,” Union Bank of India announced an

industry-first, end-to-end digitalization of the
Kisan Credit Card product with a farmer-focused
focus.
 By digitalizing the KCC financing process, the
company hopes to increase its effectiveness and
farmer friendliness.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) oversees the
Union Bank of India’s (UBI) Fintech initiative,
Digitalization of Kisan Credit Card, which aims to
address the challenges farmers face, such as the
need to visit a bank branch in person, provide
proof of land ownership and other documents,
and wait a long time to receive the KCC.
Important Takeaways:
 Chief Product Manager, Reserve Bank Innovation
Hub (RBIH): Mr. Rakesh Ranjan;
 MD & CEO, Union Bank of India: A.
Manimekhalai.
Defence News
8. Patrol vessel Samarth commissioned with Indian
Coast Guard
 Patrol vessel Samarth commissioned: The
new ship for the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi will
unquestionably improve the operational capability
of the Indian Coast Guard at sea.
 The ship was operating under the operational
control of Coast Guard District Headquarters-4
while it was headquartered in Kochi from Goa.
 To improve the coastal security system, the
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) added Patrol Vessel
Samarth to its fleet. The 105-meter-long ICGS
Samarth can travel at a top speed of 23 knots
(approx 43 Kmph).
 The new ship for the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi
will unquestionably improve the operational
capability of the Indian Coast Guard at sea.
9. Indian Army activates satellite-based internet
service on Siachen Glacier, world’s highest battlefield
 The Indian Army has achieved a remarkable
achievement, activating satellite-based Internet
service on the Siachen Glacier, which is the
world’s highest battlefield.
 On the same day, the domestic defense industry
was invited to offer critical equipment for
emergency procurement in consonance with its
commitment to ‘fight future wars with
Indigenous solutions’.
 Siachen Glacier is very important for the Indian
Army as it is a place of concern and a constant
target of attacks from both enemy countries,
which is China and Pakistan.
 The Indian Army has collaborated with Bharat
Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), which is a
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fully government-owned broadband infrastructure
provider company. BBNL helps in providing
internet services to the soldiers.
Awards News
10. Indian Air Force set to retire Abhinandan’s MiG-21
squadron
 Gujarati film “Chhello Show”, a coming-of-age
drama about a young boy’s love affair with
cinema in a village in Saurashtra, is India’s official
entry for the 95th Academy Awards or Oscar
awards, the Film Federation of India (FFI)
announced.
 Titled “Last Film Show” in English, the Pan
Nalin directorial will release in theatres
countrywide on October 14. The 95th Academy
Awards are scheduled to take place on March
12, 2023 in Los Angeles.
 The film, which will represent the country in the
best international feature film category at the
Oscars, is produced by Siddharth Roy
Kapur’s banner Roy Kapur Films, Jugaad Motion
Pictures, Monsoon Films, Chhello Show LLP and
Marc Duale.
11. Alia Bhatt receives the Prestigious “Priyadarshni
Academy’s Smita Patil Memorial Award”
 The 29-year-old actress, Alia Bhatt has been
awarded the Best Actor at the
prestigious Priyadarshni Academy Smita Patil
Memorial Award. This award is given for her
commendable contribution to Indian cinema at
the 38th-anniversary celebrations of the premier
non-profit, socio-cultural and educational
organisation, Priyadarshini Academy.
 This honour is bestowed upon outstanding
national and international recipients annually and
awards global recognition for their unparalleled
excellence and immense contribution to their
respective fields.
 This year, exceptional achievers were felicitated
virtually by Union Ministers, Government of India,
at the Academy’s Awards presentation ceremony
through a webinar scheduled for September 19,
2022.
Sports News
12. World Wrestling Championships 2022: Bajrang
Punia won bronze medal

 Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won the bronze
medal after defeating Daulet Niyazbekov of
Kazakhstan in the men’s freestyle 65kg category
at the World Wrestling Championships 2022. It
was Bajrang’s fourth medal at the world
championships.
 With his silver in 2018 and bronze medals in 2013
and 2019, he was already India’s most successful
wrestler at the world championships coming into
this edition.
13. New cricket rules: ICC changes to the playing
conditions
 A host of changes have been announced by
the International Cricket Council to the Playing
Conditions, which will come into effect
on October 1 2022.
 The Men’s Cricket Committee led by former India
captain Sourav Ganguly recommended changes
to the Playing Conditions in MCC’s updated 3rd
Edition of the 2017 Code of the Laws of
Cricket.
 The conclusions were also shared with the
Women’s Cricket Committee, who endorsed the
recommendations.
The main changes are as follows:
1. Batters returning when caught
2. Use of saliva to polish the ball
3. Incoming batter ready to face the ball
4. Striker’s right to play the ball
5. Unfair movement by the fielding side
6. Running out of the non-striker
7. Bowler throwing towards striker’s end before
delivery
14. World Para Athletics Grand Prix: Devendra
Jhajharia won silver
 Indian javelin thrower, Devendra Jhajharia has
clinched a silver medal in the World Para
Athletics Grand Prix, in Morocco. Paralympics
gold medalist Devendra threw the javelin to a
distance of 60.97 meters to capture the silver.
 Devendra is a three-time Paralympics medalist.
While 2020 Tokyo Paralympics silver
medallist Nishad Kumar won the gold medal in
the men’s T47 high jump, javelin throwers Ajeet
Singh and Devendra Jhajharia bagged gold and
silver respectively in F46 category.
15. SAFF Women’s Championship 2022: Bangladesh
Beat Nepal to Clinch Maiden Title
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 Bangladesh won a historic victory at the SAFF
Women’s Championship to lift the maiden title
at the Dashrath Rangshala Stadium
in Kathmandu, Nepal.
 The Bangladesh team defeated hosts Nepal by
3-1 in the finals before a full stadium to watch
some brilliant football on display.
 Bangladesh skipper Sabina Khatun, who was
the top scorer of the tournament netting eight
goals in five games, dedicated the trophy to the
people of Bangladesh.
 Goalkeeper Rupna Chakma from Bangladesh
was named the best goalkeeper. She conceded
just one goal in the tournament.
Important Days
16. International Day of Peace celebrates on 21st
September
 The International Day of Peace is observed
globally on September 21. The United National
General Assembly marks the day by promoting
ideals of peace among nations and people by
observing non-violence and ceasefire for 24
hours.
 This year’s theme is “End racism. Build
peace.” The UN General Assembly has declared
this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals
of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-
violence and cease-fire.
 The International Day of Peace was established
in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Two decades later, in 2001, the General
Assembly unanimously voted to designate the
Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
 This year’s UN page on International Day of
Peace highlights the ace-based discrimination at
borders.
Important takeaways:
 United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.
 United Nations was founded on 24 October 1945.
 Mr Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of
the United Nations.
17. World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 observed on 21st
September
 World Alzheimer’s Day is observed annually
on September 21 to raise awareness about
neurological disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is the
most common cause of dementia and affects the
person’s memory, mental ability, and ability to
carry out simple tasks.
 On World Alzheimer’s Day, healthcare
organisations support Alzheimer’s walks while
seminars and public activities are held in

communities around the globe to raise awareness
on Alzheimer’s.
 This year’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Month
is ‘Know Dementia, know Alzheimer’s’.
Obituaries News
18. Comedian Raju Srivastava passes away at the age
of 58
 Comedian Raju Srivastava has passed away in
Delhi at the age of 58. He had suffered a heart
attack while exercising on August 10. As per a
report Raju was still conscious and with normal
body movements. The comedian was earlier
registering Spo2 levels of 80 per cent to 90 per
cent without oxygen support.
 Srivastava appeared in Hindi films such as
“Maine Pyar Kiya”, “Baazigar”, “Bombay to Goa”
(remake) and “Aamdani Atthani Kharcha
Rupaiya”. He was one of the contestants on “Bigg
Boss” season three.
 He was the chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Film
Development Council.
19. Senior RSS pracharak Keshav Rao Dattatreya
Dikshit passes away
 Senior most pracharak of Rashtriya Swayam
Sevak Sangh, Keshav Rao Dattatreya
Dikshit has passed away. He was 98. Born in
1925 at Pulgaon village of Wardha district in
Maharashtra, Keshav Rao came to Bengal in
1950 to act as a pracharak.
 He was respected one and all of the Sangh
Pariwar. The mortal remains of Keshav Rao was
kept at the state headquarters, Keshav Bhavan.
Sukanta Majumder the state president and other
senior leaders of the party express their
condolences at his death.
Miscellaneous News
20. Jio Cinema’s OTT merger with Viacom18 Media
approved by CCI
 Jio Cinema’s OTT merger with Viacom18: The
merger of Jio Cinema OTT and Viacom18 Media
received approval from fair-trade regulator
Competition Commission of India (CCI).
 The CCI announced, following investments from
BTS Investment and Reliance Projects &
Property Management Services, it has approved
the merger of the Jio Cinema OTT platform with
Viacom18 Media.
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 Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) and Viacom18
announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi
Tree Systems in April.
 Bodhi Tree to invest Rs 13,500 crore in
Viacom18, and Reliance Projects & Property
Management Services, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of RIL, will invest Rs 1,645 crore in the
broadcaster as part of the tripartite partnership,
creating one of the largest TV and digital
streaming firms in India.
 Reliance’s well-liked Jio Cinema OTT app will be
moved to Viacom18 as part of the cooperation.
Important Takeaways:
 Reliance CEO: Anand Jain
 Reliance Chairman: Mukesh Ambani
 Jio CEO: Atul Kabsal
 Jio Chairman: Akash Ambani
22nd September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. PM CARES Fund: Govt appoints Industrialist Ratan
Tata as Trustee
 According to the prime minister’s office, Veteran
industrialist Ratan Tata, former Supreme Court
judge KT Thomas, and former deputy Lok Sabha
speaker Kariya Munda have been nominated as
trustees of the PM CARES Fund.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting
of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund,
which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit
Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman.
 The trust further decided to nominate other
eminent persons for the constitution of the
Advisory Board to the PM CARES Fund.
 These eminent personalities included: Rajiv
Mehrishi, Former Comptroller and Auditor
General of India; Sudha Murthy, Former
Chairperson, Infosys Foundation, and Anand
Shah, Co-founder of Teach for India and Former
CEO of Indicorps and Piramal Foundation.
2. Cabinet Approves An Additional PLI Plan For Solar
Cells
 The Union cabinet approved the second
tranche of the Performance Linked incentive
(PLI) scheme on ‘National programme on High
Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving
manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale
to boost manufacturing of solar photovoltaic
(PV) modules in India, Union minister Anurag
Thakur announced in a press briefing.
 With the second tranche of the PLI scheme the
government is hoping that about 65GW
per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and

partially integrated, solar PV modules would be
installed in the country. “The second tranche of
the PLI scheme for the national programme on
‘high efficiency solar PV modules’ has been
approved with an outlay of Rs.19,500 crore.
3. India first MotoGP to be held in Noida’s Buddh
circuit in 2023
 India is set to host its maiden MotoGP World
Championships race at the Buddh
International Circuit in Greater Noida in 2023.
 MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna and
Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to host the premier two-wheel racing event in
India for the next seven years.
 Riders from as many as 19 countries will
participate in the event, which will give a push to
trade and tourism in the country, besides
generating employment.
International News
4. Project “Saaras” for menstruation health launched
by Israeli embassy in Ghaziabad
 The women of Arthala village in Ghaziabad are
fond of 27-year-old Uzma Kazmi; it was she who
gave them better coping mechanisms for those
“uncomfortable days” of the month by bringing
affordable and environmentally friendly sanitary
napkins, “Saraas,” within their grasp.
 As part of project “Saraas,” an initiative of the
Israeli embassy in India in conjunction with NGO
Khushii, which aims to raise awareness about
menstruation health and cleanliness and improve
skills and capacity for women, the centre was
opened by Naor Gilon, the Israeli ambassador to
India.
States News
5. Nagaland Prison Department introduced mobile
attendance application
 Nagaland Prison Department goes digital by
introducing the mobile attendance application
for Prison staff. Advisor for Prisons, Printing &
Stationery, H. Haiying launched the Prison staff
Attendance App at the District Jail Kohima.
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 The mobile app was initiated by the State Prison
Department in collaboration with Excellogics
Technology Solution Private Limited.
 The Prison Staff Attendance is a mobile app
along with an admin portal that aims to provide a
comprehensive attendance management system
that can make processes hassle-free and provide
a seamlessly integrated system for monitoring
and tracking the employee’s attendance.
Important takeaways:
 Nagaland Capital: Kohima;
 Nagaland Chief Minister: Neiphiu Rio;
 Nagaland Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (additional
charge).
Economy News
6. Asian Development Bank pares 2022-23 GDP
growth forecast for India to 7%
 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pared
its 2022-23 growth projection for India’s economy
to 7% from 7.5% estimated in April, terming it
a “modest downward revision” driven by
higher-than-anticipated inflation and monetary
tightening.
 The Bank also raised its inflation forecast for
India to 6.7% for this year, while widening
its current account deficit (CAD) estimate to
3.8% of GDP.
 The CAD is expected to drop to 2.1% of GDP in
2023-24 while inflation will moderate to 5.8% as
demand pressures from strengthening economic
activity are tamped down by easing supply
bottlenecks, the Bank reckoned.
Banking News
7. RBI Governor Launches 3 key Digital Payment
Initiatives at Global Fintech Fest 2022
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor,
Shaktikanta Das, launched three key digital
payment initiatives at the Global Fintech Fest
2022. The three digital payment initiatives that
were launched by the RBI are RuPay Credit Card
on Unified Payments Interface (UPI), UPI Lite,
and Bharat BillPay Cross-Border Bill Payments.
 UPI Lite will provide users with a convenient
solution for faster and simpler low-value
transactions, the National Payments Corp Of
India (NPCI) said in a statement. Currently, India
has been using the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) for low-value payments with 50 per cent of
transactions through UPI below ₹200.
Schemes News

8. Delhi Lt General V K Saxena launched ‘We Care’
community policing initiative
 Lt General V K Saxena inaugurated ‘We Care’ a
community policing initiative here aimed at
spreading awareness about various schemes of
the Delhi Police among people.
 This initiative is inaugurated at an event
organised at Kartvaya Path at India Gate on the
occasion of ‘Sewa Divas, which is being
celebrated to mark the 72nd birthday of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
 The aim of this initiative is to spread awareness
among people about different schemes of the
Delhi Police to maintain coordination and
establish a police-public interface.
 In the ‘We Care’ initiative, all DCPs will hold
community policing activities in their respective
areas on every Saturday and Sunday for the next
three months.
 These initiatives help in providing protection to
children, women, senior citizens and foreign
tourists.
Important:
 Chief minister of Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal.
9. Dharmendra Pradhan introduces SCALE app to
advance leather industry skills
 Dharmendra Pradhan introduces SCALE
app: The SCALE (Skill Certification
Assessment for Leather Employees) app was
unveiled on September 20th by Minister of
Education and Skill Development Dharmendra
Pradhan at the Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research (CSIR)-Central Leather Research
Institute (CLRI) in Chennai.
 This app provides a one-stop solution for the
education, testing, and employment requirements
of the leather sector.
 The Union Minister claimed during his speech at
the event that the leather industry, which already
employs over 44 lakh people, is crucial to the
development of widespread employment in the
country.
 He commended the CSIR-CLRI for its critical role
in the expansion of this sector and for achieving
the perfect balance between academics and skill
development.
Defence News
10. Abhyas drill: India & U.S coast guards showcase
maritime ties
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 Abhyas drill: The Coast Guards of India and the
United States participated Off the coast of
Chennai in the massive Abhyas drill or
the Abhyas joint drill.
 The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter
Midgett’s four-day visit came to an end. The
USCG ship and the Indian Coast Guard
discussed best practices for search and rescue
operations while they were in port.
 The joint training exercises aimed to promote a
“free and open” Indo-Pacific region and
familiarise the coast guards of the two nations
with one another’s capabilities.
 Fleet manoeuvres, which simulate the hijacking of
a ship and subsequent rescue of its crew in a
planned cooperative anti-piracy operation, are the
show’s high points.
 The exercise’s other high points included the
interception of a pirated ship, a well-organized
combined boarding operation, a SAR
demonstration, and external fire-fighting to save
burning ships.
Important Takeaways:
 Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R Hari Kumar
 Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund
Naravane
 Chief of Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal VR
Chaudhari
Science and Technology News
11. ISRO tests hybrid motors successfully, plans to
develop new rocket propulsion technology
 ISRO tests hybrid motors successfully: The
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
successfully tested a hybrid motor. This may lead
to the development of a new propulsion system
for next launch vehicles.
 The Bengaluru-based space agency claimed that
the 30 kN hybrid motor tested at the ISRO
Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in
Tamil Nadu is stackable and scalable.
 The ISRO Liquid Propulsion Systems Center
(LPSC) provided support for the test.
 Liquid oxygen (LOX) served as the oxidizer and
hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)
served as the fuel for the motor.
 A hybrid motor employs solid fuel and liquid
oxidizer, as opposed to solid-solid or liquid-liquid
combinations.
Important Takeaways:
 ISRO Chairman: Shri S. Somanath
 Minister of Science and Technology: Jitendra
Singh
Awards News
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$87,489, close to three times the level recorded

12. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Honours Four
Leaders With 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards
 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation honoured 4
changemakers, with the 2022 Goalkeepers
Global Goals Awards as a part of its annual
Goalkeepers campaign.
 The award recognises their efforts to advance
progress towards the United Nations (UN)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
their communities and around the world.
 The Gates Foundation’s sixth annual
Goalkeepers Report, “The Future of
Progress,” was released. It was coauthored by
foundation cochairs Bill Gates and Melinda
French Gates.
Winners of 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards:
at the turn of the century.
 The ranks of the global “ultra high net worth”
(UHNW) individuals swelled by 46,000 last year
to a record 218,200 as the world’s richest people
benefited from “almost an explosion of wealth”
during the recovery from the pandemic.
 The number of people in the UHNW bracket
has increased by more than 50% over the past
two years. The huge increase in wealth of the
richest 0.004% of the world’s adult population
comes as billions of low- and middle-income
people – many of whom saw their savings wiped
out during the pandemic – struggle to cope with
soaring food and energy prices.
Sports News
14. Czech Republic’s Linda Fruhvirtova won Chennai
Open 2022 title

Name of the
Presented by Awardee Country
Award  Czech Republic’s 17-year-old, Linda
Fruhvirtova scripted a brilliant comeback to win
the Chennai Open 2022 WTA 250 tennis
singles. The teenager beat Magda Linette of
Bill Gates and Poland, the third seed, in the final. At 17 years
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Melinda and 141 days old, she is the youngest titlist of the
Goalkeeper von der Germany season on the WTA Tour so far.
French
Award
Gates
Leyen  In doubles, the top-seeded pair of Brazil’s Luisa
Stefani and Canada’s Gabriela
Dabrowski defeated Russian Tennis
Federation’s Anna Blinkova and Georgia’s Natela
2022
Malala Vanessa Dzalamidze 6-2, 6-1 in the one-sided final.
Campaign Uganda  The Chennai Open was the first WTA tournament
Yousafzai Nakate
Award held in India in 14 years.

Important Days
2022
Changemak Zahra Afghanist 15. World Rhino Day 2022 observed on 22 September
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Award
 World Rhino Day is observed on 22nd
September to spread awareness about the
2022 Dr. different Rhinoceros species and the dangers
Progress Lilly Singh Radhika India they face. This day also celebrates all five rhino
Award Batra species namely the Sumatran, Black, Greater
One-horned, Javan, and White rhino species.
 This year’s World Rhino Day will be observed
Ranks and Reports News under the theme “Five Rhino Species Forever”.
 The goals of this day are to promote the noble
13. Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2022: Global cause of raising awareness about the need to
save rhinos from danger to their lives. The rhinos
wealth up 9.8% YoY at $463.6 trillion in 2021 are constantly under severe threat.
 World Rhino Day was first observed in 2011, and
every year since then, it has been observed
worldwide.

16. World Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer Patients) 2022

 Global wealth totalled $463.6tn at the end of
2021, a rise of $41.4tn (9.8%), the report
said. Wealth per adult grew by $6,800
(8.4%) during the course of the year to reach

 World Rose Day for the welfare of cancer
patients worldwide is celebrated annually on
the 22nd of September. This day aims to
encourage and support those people who are
fighting their battle against cancer.
 The day aims to bring happiness and hope into
the lives of such patients and reminds them that
they can emerge victorious in their battle against
cancer through determination and positivity.
 World Rose Day was first observed in honour of
12-year-old cancer patient Melinda Rose from
Canada, who died in 1996. According to reports,
Rose was diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour in
1994, which is a rare form of blood cancer.
Obituaries News
17. Sanskrit scholar Padmashree Acharya Ramayatna
Shukla passes away
 Padma Shri awardee, Prof Acharya Ram Yatna
Shukla, a Sanskrit scholar and former President
of Kashi Vidwat Parishad, passed away at the
age of 90 years.
 He is popularly called as “Abhinav Panini” due
to his contribution towards inventing new
methods of Sanskrit Grammar and Vedanta
teaching and modernisation.
 He was honoured with more than 25 awards
including the Keshav award, Vachaspati Award,
and Vishwabharti award. He has been
conferred the title of “Mahamahopadhye”.
 He was awarded Padma Shri in 2021 for his
immense contribution in social work. He has
authored several books and research papers.
One of his key publications is “Vyakaran
Darshne Shristi Prakriya Vimarsha”.
23rd September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. PM Modi receives copy of the Assamese Dictionary
Hemkosh in braille
 Assamese Dictionary Hemkosh in Braille: In
New Delhi, Jayanta Baruah gave Prime Minister
Narendra Modi a copy of the Assamese
Dictionary Hemkosh in Braille. Jayanta Baruah
and his colleagues received praise from Mr. Modi
for their efforts.
 Assamese Dictionary Hemkosh was one of the
first Assamese dictionaries, published in the
nineteenth century. Sarbananda Sonowal, the
minister for ports, shipping, and waterways, as
well as other officials, were present on this
occasion.
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 The earliest Assamese etymological dictionary
based on Sanskrit spellings is called Assamese
Dictionary Hemkosh and was created by
Hemchandra Barua. 33 years after the release of
Bronson’s dictionary, it was first published in the
early 20th century under the direction of Capt. P.
R. Gordon, ISC, and Hemchandra Goswami.
 There were around 22,346 words in it. Assamese
Dictionary Hemkosh, which is still being published
by Hemkosh Printers, is regarded as the primary
source for Assamese spelling.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of Assam: Dispur
 Chief Minister of Assam: Dr. Himanta Biswa
Sarma
 Governor of Assam: Prof Jagdish Mukhi
International News
2. Chinese Scientists create world’s first cloned wild
Arctic wolf ‘Maya’
 A wild Arctic wolf was successfully cloned for
the first time in the world by a Beijing-based
gene firm.
 The cloning of the Arctic wolf, also known as the
white wolf or polar wolf, which is native to the
High Arctic tundra of Canada’s Queen Elizabeth
Islands, is considered a milestone achievement in
conserving rare and endangered species through
cloning technology.
 According to the company, the wolf
named “Maya” is in good health. The donor cell
of the wolf came from the skin sample of a wild
female Arctic wolf and its oocyte was taken from
a female dog.
States News
3. Nation gets its first Dugong Conservation Reserve
in Tamil Nadu
 Tamil Nadu has notified the country’s
first ‘Dugong Conservation Reserve’ in Palk
Bay covering the coastal waters of Thanjavur and
Pudukottai districts with an area of 448 square
kilometres.
 In September 2021 Government of Tamil Nadu
(GoTN) initiated the idea of the ‘Dugong
Conservation Reserve’ to be established in the
Palk Bay region, in order to protect the
endangered Dugong species and its marine
habitats in Tamil Nadu.
 At present, there are around 240 Dugongs in
India and a majority of them are found in the
Tamil Nadu Coast (Palk Bay region).
Important takeaways:

 Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai;
 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: MK Stalin;
 Tamil Nadu Governor: RN Ravi.
Appointments News
4. GoI named Bharat Lal as new DG of National
Centre for Good Governance
 Retired Gujarat cadre officer, Bharat Lal has
been appointed as the Director General,
National Centre for Good Governance
(NCGG).
 Bharat Lal, a 1988-batch Indian Forest officer of
Gujarat cadre, had served as Gujarat
government’s resident commissioner in Delhi and
has been known to be close to Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, the then chief minister of the
state. Earlier, during December 2021, Lal was
appointed as the Secretary to the Lokpal.
 The National Centre for Good Governance
(NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the
aegis of the Department of Administrative
Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of
India. Its head office is at New Delhi and the
branch office at Mussoorie.
5. Max Life Insurance named cricketer Rohit Sharma
& Ritika Sajdeh as brand ambassadors
 Max Life Insurance Company Ltd has
announced Rohit Sharma, sports icon and
captain of men’s Indian Cricket team, and his
wife Ritika Sajdeh, as its brand ambassadors.
 Max Life has signed a two-year partnership with
the cricketing star and his spouse, who are
making their debut onscreen together.
 The collaboration will increase the awareness of
life insurance among the younger generation and
help the company grow further. With the
partnership, Max Life Insurance targets the
millennial audience and conveys the importance
of having life insurance.
 The aim of the company is to promote the Max
Life brand ethos of valuing the ‘self’ to determine
the right financial value to protect themselves and
their family.
Important takeaways:
 Max Life Insurance MD & CEO: Prashant
Tripathy;
 Max Life Insurance Establishment: 2001;
 Max Life Insurance Headquarters: New Delhi,
Delhi.
Agreements News
6. Hero MotoCorp tie-up with HPCL to set up EV
charging infrastructure
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 Hero MotoCorp has joined hands
with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd to
set up charging infrastructure for electric two-
wheelers in the country.
 As a part of the initiative, the two companies will
first establish charging infrastructure at Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation’s (HPCL) existing network
of stations, with the likelihood of subsequently
broadening the collaboration for supplementary
business opportunities.
 The charging stations will be set up in select
cities, which will then be expanded to other key
markets with the aim of establishing a high-
density of EV charging station network across the
country.
 The two-wheeler major will lead the infrastructure
development for the charging network with each
charging station featuring multiple fast chargers,
including DC and AC chargers that will be
available to all two-wheeled EVs.
 The entire user charging experience will be
controlled by a Hero MotoCorp Mobile App,
based on a cashless transaction model.
Important takeaways:
 Hero MotoCorp Founded: 19 January 1984;
 Hero MotoCorp Founder: Brijmohan Lall Munjal;
 Hero MotoCorp Headquarters: New Delhi;
 Hero MotoCorp CEO: Pawan Munjal.
Defence News
7. Indian Navy launches 2 Diving Support Vessels
(Nistar & Nipun) in Vizag
 Two indigenously designed and built Diving
Support Vessels (DSVs), Nistar and Nipun were
launched by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam.
 The vessels, built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd.,
were launched by Kala Hari Kumar, in the
presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the
Naval Staff, who presided over the ceremony as
chief guest.
 This project was executed with the support of the
Indian industry, primarily MSME firms who have
supplied yard material, equipment and services.
More than 120 MSME vendors across India
actively participated in the project.
8. NCC and UNEP sign an agreement in presence of
defence minister
 NCC and UNEP sign an agreement: Rajnath
Singh, the defence minister, saw the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding between the

National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
 A Memorandum of Understanding was inked to
use the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge
programme and the Puneet Sagar Abhiyan to
combat plastic pollution and achieve the objective
of clean water bodies. It aims to coordinate
initiatives to involve young people in promoting
clean water bodies.
Important Takeaways:
 Defence Minister, GoI: Shri Rajnath Singh
 Secretary of Defence, Ministry of Defence: Shri
Ajay Bhatt
 Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
and Executive Director, UNEP: Inger Andersen
 Director General (DG), NCC: Lieutenant
General Gurbirpal Singh
9. Under SPARSH programme, Defense Ministry signs
an MoU with BoB and HDFC
 Defense Ministry signs an MoU with BoB and
HDFC: In order to reach seventeen lakh defence
pensioners nationwide, the Defence Ministry has
inked an MoU with Bank of Baroda (BoB)
and HDFC Bank as part of the SPARSH-System
for Pension Administration program.
 Dr. Ajay Kumar, the secretary of defence, stated
that by the end of this month, seventeen lakh of
the thirty-two lakh defence pensioners will be
added to SPARSH.
 According to the Ministry, the MoU would
designate more than 14,000 bank branches as
Service Centers, providing retirees with an
efficient way to request profile updates, make
complaints and seek redress, verify pensioner
data, and more. In the fiscal year 2021–2022, it
was said that the SPARSH project has already
enrolled one million seniors and distributed
11,000 600 crore rupees.
Important Takeaways:
 Minster of Defence, GoI: Shri Rajnath Singh
 Secretary of defence, Ministry of Defence: Dr.
Ajay Kumar
 Chairman of HDFC Bank: Atanu Chakraborty
 Chairman of Bank of Baroda (BoB): Hasmukh
Adhia
Economy News
10. India Inc Expects 35-50 bps RBI Rate Hike, After
US Fed
 The global economy has been rattled
by scorching inflation and geo-political
tensions, forcing more central banks to join
the US Federal Reserve in raising interest
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rates. The Fed set the pace with a 0.75% rate
hike to a range of 3% to 3.25%.
 That is the fifth rate hike this year and up from
zero at the start of the year. According to market
experts, India could see an aggressive rate hike
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in coming
week. The RBI’s policy decision is due on 30
September, with most market participants
expecting it to hike rates by 35-50 basis points.
 On India’s CPI inflation rate, Deutsche Bank
said the country’s headline retail inflation will
likely rise to a five-month high of 7.4% in
September, with the risk of going higher if the
momentum of food and vegetable prices picks up
further in the rest of the month.
Awards News
11. India Hypertension Control Initiative wins UN
award to control and prevent hypertension
 India has won the United Nations (UN)
award for its ‘India Hypertension Control
Initiative (IHCI)’, a large-scale hypertension
intervention under the National Health Mission
(NHM) that saw 3.4 million hypertensive people
identified and put on treatment at various
government health facilities.
 The ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO
Special Programme on Primary Health Care
Award’ was announced at the UN General
Assembly side event at New York, USA.
 The award is for India’s initiative to control and
prevent hypertension under the government’s
NHM.
 It has been recognized for India’s exceptional
work within India’s existing primary healthcare
system.
 IHCI is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare, Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR), state governments
and the World Health Organization(WHO)India.
Summits and Conferences News
12. New York hosts the 10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial
Commission conference
 10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission
conference: In New York, the 10th Trilateral
Ministerial Commission conference of the India-
Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum (IBSA) was
conducted.
 Dr. S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs,
presided over the meeting. Additionally present
during the conference were Dr. Joe Phaahla,
South Africa’s Minister of Health, and Carlos
Alberto Franco França, Brazil’s Minister of

Foreign Affairs. The Ministers went over every
aspect of IBSA collaboration.
 They held conversations about topics of mutual
interest, including as South-South cooperation,
UNSC reform, the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable
Development Goals, climate change, terrorism
prevention, and funding for developmental
operations.
Science and Technology News
13. On September 26, NASA’s DART Mission to
collide with an asteroid
 NASA’s DART Mission to collide with an
asteroid: In order to test a crucial technology that
might be used to divert asteroids heading towards
Earth, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test
(DART) mission, which is nearing the end of its
life, will fall on an asteroid.
 The spacecraft has travelled along a celestial
path under Jupiter’s supervision, which is the
largest planet in the solar system. On September
26, the spacecraft will travel at a speed of 24,000
kilometres per hour as it collides with the
Didymos binary asteroid system, softly deflecting
and altering its orbit.
Important Takeaways:
 NASA headquarters: Washington, D.C., United
States
 NASA Administrator: Bill Nelson
Obituaries News
14. Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov passed away at the
age of 80
 Russian Cosmonaut Valery Vladimirovich
Polyakov, who holds the record for the longest
spaceflight, has passed away at the age of 80.
According to Roscosmos, Polyakov has
participated in two space missions during his
career with a total duration of 678 days and 16
hours.
 Polyakov took part in his first mission to space in
1988, and returned eight months later in 1989.
That year, he was appointed deputy director of
the Institute of Biomedical Problems.
 Valery Polyakov spent a full 437 days orbiting the
Earth on the Mir space station between 1994 and
1995. Polyakov had previously spent 288 days in
space on a mission in 1988-89.
 He worked on experiments to see if people could
maintain their mental health to make the long
journey to Mars. The Mir space station was put
into orbit in 1986, first under the control of the
Soviet Union and later by Russia.
Important Days
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15. International Day of Sign Languages observed on
23 September
 The International Day of Sign Languages
(IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world
on 23 September.
 The day is a unique opportunity to support and
protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity
of all deaf people and other sign language users.
Sign language gives people, who are hard of
hearing, a medium to converse.
 As the name suggests, this day aims to spread
awareness regarding the importance of sign
language in the realisation of the human rights of
people who are deaf.
 The theme for the 2022 International Day of Sign
languages is “Sign Languages Unite Us!”.
Important takeaways:
 World Federation of the Deaf President: Joseph
J. Murray.
 World Federation of the Deaf Founded: 23
September 1951, Rome, Italy.
 World Federation of the Deaf Headquarters
location: Helsinki, Finland.
Miscellaneous News
16. Veteran swimmer Elvis Ali becomes the oldest
Indian to cross North Channel
 Veteran Assamese swimmer, Elvis Ali
Hazarika has become the first from the North
East to cross the North Channel. The North
Channel is the strait between north-
eastern Northern Ireland and south-western
Scotland.
 Elvis and his team clocked a timing of 14 hours
38 minutes to achieve this feat. With this, Elvis
has become the oldest Indian swimmer to cross
the North Channel.
 According to the Irish Long Distance Swimming
Association, the distance of the route recognised
as a North Channel swim is 34.5 km (21.4
miles). It is known for fickle weather, rough seas,
tough currents and an abundance of jellyfish.
24th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. India’s under-5 mortality rate declines by 3 points;
largest drops in UP and Karnataka
 India’s under-5 mortality rate declines by 3
points: According to the Sample Registration

System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020, India’s
under-5 mortality rate has dramatically decreased
from 35 per 1,000 live births in 2019 to 32 per
1,000 live births in 2020, with the largest fall
observed in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Karnataka.
 Towards achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) targets by 2030, the country has
been experiencing a progressive decline in infant
mortality rate (IMR), under 5 mortality rate
(U5MR), and neo-mortality rate (NMR), according
to a report released by the Registrar General of
India, said Union Health Minister Mansukh
Mandaviya.
2. J&K Observes Holiday On Birth Anniversary Of
Maharaja Hari Singh
 The Jammu and Kashmir administration has
decided to declare Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth
anniversary a public holiday. The
announcement was made by lieutenant
governor Manoj Sinha following his meeting
with a delegation comprising prominent political
leaders, members of the Yuva Rajput Sabha, civil
society members, including head of J&K transport
union.
 The government has taken a decision to declare
Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s birthday as a public
holiday. Maharaja Hari Singh was a great
educationist, progressive thinker, social
reformer and a towering man of ideas and
ideals. The public holiday will be a fitting tribute
to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s rich legacy,” the LG
observed.
International News
3. Palm oil Alliance formed by 5 South Asian
Countries
 Edible oil trade associations from five palm oil
importing countries in South Asia – India,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
and Nepal, announced the setting up of Asian
Palm Oil Alliance (APOA).
 The idea is to gain collecting bargaining power
and make imports sustainable. India’s annual
imports of edible oil is around 13-14 million
tonne (MT). Around 8 MT of palm oil is imported
from Indonesia and Malaysia, while other oils,
such as soya and sunflower, come
from Argentina, Brazil, Ukraine and Russia.
 Asia accounts for around 40% of the global
palm oil consumption while Europe accounts for
12% of palm oil trade. Indonesia and Malaysia
are the biggest palm oil exporters in the
world. India is the largest importer of palm
oil in Asia, accounting for 15% of global imports,
followed by China (9%), Pakistan (4%) and
Bangladesh (2%).
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4. G-4 Countries Reiterates UNSC Reform
 The G4 grouping comprising India,
Japan, Germany and Brazil expressed their
concern over lack of any “meaningful” forward
movement on long-pending reform of the UN
Security Council (UNSC) and demanded
“urgency” on the issue.
 The foreign ministers of the G4 countries held a
virtual meeting coinciding with the 75th session
of the UN General Assembly during which they
held extensive discussion on the need for urgent
reform of the UNSC.
 A joint press statement said the ministers
highlighted the urgency of reforming the UN and
updating its main decision-making bodies, in
order to better reflect contemporary realities.
Agreements News
5. ESSCI partnered with Samsung India to train Indian
youth
 The Electronics Sector Skill Council of India
(ESSCI) signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Samsung India to empower the
youth with industry-relevant skills.
 It will be a part of the government’s ‘Skill India’
initiative that aims to empower the youth with
industry-relevant skills in emerging technologies
such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of
Things, Big Data and Coding & Programming, in
a bid to enhance their employability.
 The MoU was exchanged by Ken Kang,
President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia,
and Abhilasha Gaur, COO, ESSCI.
 The programme, ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’
aims to upskill over 3,000 unemployed youth from
18-25 years of age in future technologies, in
partnership with the government’s Skill India
initiative.
 The programme will be executed by ESSCI,
which is a National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) entity through its nationwide
network of approved training and education
partners.
6. TerraPay partnered with NPCI to enable cross-
border transactions via UP
 TerraPay, a Dutch payments infrastructure
company has joined forces with India’s NPCI
International Payments (NIPL) to facilitate
cross-border transactions for Indian consumers
and merchants.

 Indian consumers and merchants who have an
active Unified Payments Interface Id (UPI Id) will
be able to transfer money abroad. This service
will utilize TerraPay’s infrastructure and the UPI
network.
 The UPI-enabled QR code-based service will
allow Indian customers with active UPI IDs to
make transactions through 350 million bank
accounts across the globe.
 The firms seek to expand the use of UPI
payments and QR for international
transactions by merchants.
 The customer-initiative UPI payments and QR
transactions require two-factor authentication.
 The two-factor authentication is capable
of minimizing disputes and issues related to
grievance redressal.
Business News
7. REC Ltd becomes 12th company to gets
‘Maharatna’ company status
 Power sector-focussed non-banking finance
company (NBFC) REC Ltd. has been accorded
the status of a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public
Sector Enterprise, thus providing it with greater
operational and financial autonomy.
 The granting of ‘Maharatna’ status will impart
enhanced powers to the company’s board while
taking financial decisions. REC Ltd. is the 12th
company to be given the Maharatna Status.
 The board of a ‘Maharatna’ CPSE can make
equity investments to undertake financial joint
ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries and
undertake mergers and acquisitions in India and
abroad, subject to a ceiling of 15 per cent of the
net worth of the CPSE concerned, limited to
₹5,000 crores in one project. The board can also
structure and implement schemes relating to
personnel and human resource management and
training.
Bankings News
8. UCO Bank becomes first lender to get RBI’s
approval for rupee trade
 UCO Bank has received the approval of
the Reserve Bank of India to open a special
Vostro account with Gazprom Bank of Russia for
trade settlement in Indian rupees.
 UCO Bank which is a Kolkata-based lender is
the first bank to receive the regulator’s approval
following the decision of RBI to allow Indian
Banks to settle trade in Indian currency in July.
 UCO Bank was formerly known as United
Commercial Bank which was established
in 1943 in Kolkata. It is one of the nationalized
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banks in India. It is under the ownership of the
Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
9. RBI cancelled the licence of Maharashtra-based
Laxmi Cooperative Bank
 Reserve Bank of India has canceled the license
of Solapur-based The Laxmi Co-operative Bank
Limited as the lender does not have adequate
capital and earning prospects.
 The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited submitted
the data, which shows more than 99 percent of
the depositors are entitled to receive the full
amount of their deposits from Deposit Insurance
and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
 The DICGC has already paid Rs 193.68 crore of
the total insured deposits on 13th September
2022.
 The Laxmi Co-operative Bank ceases to carry
on banking business, with effect from the close of
business.
 The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Limited has failed
to comply with the requirements of the Banking
Regulation Act 1949.
Ranks and Reports News
10. Adani & family top IIFL Wealth Hurun India
Rich List
 According to the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich
List 2022, Gautam Adani and family have
topped with an estimated wealth of Rs. 10,94,400
crore. His daily wealth creation was estimated
at Rs. 1,612 crores which showed 116 per cent
growth as compared with the 2021 list.
 Mukesh Ambani and family have been named
as the 2nd richest in India with an estimated
wealth of Rs. 7,94,700 crore and a growth of 11
per cent compared with the 2021 list. His daily
wealth creation velocity is Rs. 210 crores.
 Nykaa Founder & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), Falguni Nayar became India’s richest
self-made woman by surpassing Biocon chief
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in net worth.
Top 5 richest people in the list:
Ran
Person Wealth estimate
k
Rs. 10,94,400
1 Gautam Adani and family
crore
2 Rs. 7,94,700 crore
Mukesh Ambani and

family
Cyrus Poonawalla and
3 Rs. 2,05,400 crore
family
4 Shiv Nadar Rs. 1,85,800 crore
Radhakishan Damani &
5 Rs. 1,75,100 crore
family
Important takeaways:
 IIFL Wealth MD & CEO: Karan Bhagat;
 IIFL Wealth Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Schemes News
11. Nirmala Sitharaman to launch e-learning platform
Bharat Vidya
 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman will
launch the Bharat Vidya, which is an online
learning platform for Oriental and South Asian
Studies.
 The Bharat Vidya is designed and developed by
the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
(BORI).
 Bharat Vidya is a first-of-its-kind online platform,
which will offer both free and paid courses
covering various aspects of Indology about art,
architecture, philosophy, language, and science.
 The Bharat Vidya will have six courses at the
beginning including Veda Vidya, Bharatiya
Darshanshastra, Sanskrit learning, 18 Parvas
of Mahabharata, Fundamentals of
Archaeology, and Kalidasa and Bhasha.
 BORI will collaborate with Indian and Foreign
universities for awarding credits for its courses.
During the inaugural event, Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitaraman announced that the courses
offered complied with the New Education Policy
(NEP) 2020.
12. VP Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated Lok Manthan
programme
 Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar will
inaugurate the third edition of the Lok Manthan
program at the Srimanta Sankardeva
Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The event will be
facilitated by the Chief Minister of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sharma.
 This year’s theme for the Lok Manthan
is Lokparampara (Lok Traditions) which will
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emphasize that the Lok Traditions have kept our
culture and heritage alive and intact, and has
strengthened our feelings toward National
Selfhood.
 The Chief Guest of the Lok Manthan will be
the Governor of Kerala Arif Muhammad. The
Lok Manthan is an occasion where artists,
intellectuals, and academicians from different
parts of the country converge and brainstorm on
the topics that come out of the society to reshape
the narratives of people and lead the nation to
play its civilizational roles.
Awards News
13. Indian author & poet Meena Kandasamy won the
German PEN award
 Indian author and poet Meena Kandasamy has
been announced as this year’s recipient of
the Hermann Kesten Prize by the PEN Centre
in Germany’s Darmstadt.
 The Hermann Kesten Prize honours personalities
who, in the spirit of the charter of the PEN
association, stand up for the rights of persecuted
authors and journalists.
 The PEN Center, Germany, will present the
award to the Indian author at a ceremony in
Darmstadt on November 15 this year. The winner
will receive an amount of €20,000 ($19,996) as
prize money.
 This year, the PEN Center is also honouring the
website “Weiter Schreiben” (German for “Keep
writing”) with a special award for encouragement,
for giving authors in exile and writers from conflict
zones a platform to express their thoughts.
Sports News
14. ICC announced “Oval and Lord’s” to host World
Test Championship finals
 The International Cricket Council has
announced that the World Test Championship
2023 Final will be hosted by The Oval in June
2023 while the 2025 final will be played at
Lord’s.
 The two venues in London will succeed
Southampton, which hosted the inaugural final
between New Zealand and India in 2021. New
Zealand emerged as the victors in the first
edition.
 The top two teams from the World Test
Championship standings will make it to the finals
with Australia and South Africa currently leading.
Books and Authors News

15. M Venkaiah Naidu released a book on PM Modi’s
selected speeches
 Former Vice President M Venkaiah
Naidu released a collection of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s selected speeches at
Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi.
 The book titled “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
Sabka Vishwas” Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Speaks (May 2019-May 2020)’ was released in
the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad
Khan at a function here organized by the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting.
 During the release of the book, former Vice
President M. Venkaiah Naidu said that the book
gives the readers a glimpse into PM Narendra
Modi’s vision for India’s future and a clear
roadmap of journey ahead, through his speeches
on diverse topics of national importance.
Important Days
16. National Cinema Day 2022 observed on 23rd
September
 The National Cinema Day was previously
announced to be held on September
16, however, on request from various
stakeholders and in order to maximize
participation, it was rescheduled to September
23.
 The day has been scheduled by the Multiplex
Association of India (MAI). Over 4,000 screens
at multiplexes from across the country, including
PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, Carnival, and Delite, have
teamed up to offer a “celebratory admission price”
of Rs 75 to mark National Cinema Day.
 National Cinema Day is scheduled to be
celebrated as a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers and
an invitation to those who haven’t made it back to
the cinema after the Covid-19 pandemic.
17. Nation Observes Antyodaya Divas 2022: 25
September
 Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated annually on 25th
September in India. It marks the birth
anniversary of Indian leader Pandit Deendayal
Upadhyaya and is celebrated in his honour to
remember his life and legacy.
 He was one of the most prominent personalities
in the history of Indian politics. This year, the
Antyodaya Diwas marks the 105th birth
anniversary of Upadhyaya. He was the co-
founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) and a
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) thinker.
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25th and 26th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. India to Invest $30 billion for 4G, 5G Connectivity to
Every Village
 IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said
the government is investing nearly $30
billion to ensure last-mile network accessibility
for 4G and 5G in every village across the country
and build a robust digital infrastructure in the rural
areas.
 Speaking at the ‘Global Fintech Fest 2022‘,
Vaishnaw said the government has reached out
to over 1.5 lakh gram panchayats to date.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us a
clear mandate to overhaul our digital regulatory
framework such that it is globally benchmarked
and endorses global competitiveness.
State News
2. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel launched ‘Hamar
Beti Hamar Maan’ campaign
 Chhattisgarh government has decided to
launch a campaign on women’s safety
titled ‘Hamar Beti Hamar Maan’ (our daughter,
our honour).
 The focus of the campaign is creating awareness
on safety measures among school- and college-
going girls and prioritising registration and
investigation of women-related crimes. The
launch of the campaign was announced by Chief
Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
 Under the campaign, lady police officers and
personnel will visit schools and colleges in the
state to hold discussions and give guidance on
legal rights, good touch-bad touch and preventive
measures against sexual harassment and
exploitation, cybercrime and social media-related
crime, to girl students.
Important:
 Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur;
 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel;
 Chhattisgarh Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.
Appointments News
3. Dr. Rajiv Bahl named as Director General of ICMR
 Dr Rajiv Bahl has been appointed as the new
director general of the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR)-cum-secretary of the
department of health Research for a period of
three years.

 Bahl currently heads the research on maternal,
newborn child and adolescent health cum-
newborn unit on maternal, Department of
Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health
and Ageing, at the World Health Organisation
(WHO) in Geneva.
Important takeaways:
 ICMR Headquarters: New Delhi;
 ICMR Founder: Government of India;
 ICMR Founded: 1911.
4. Appointment of Sanjai Kumar as new Chairman &
MD of Railtel
 As the new Chairman and Managing Director of
RailTel, Sanjai Kumar is in charge. Sanjai
Kumar previously held the position of Director
(Network Planning & Marketing/NPM) at RailTel,
along with the added responsibility of Director
(Project, Operations & Maintenance/POM).
 The University of Allahabad awarded Kumar a
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic and
Telecommunication Engineering, while the
Management Development Institute in Gurugram
awarded him a Post Graduate Diploma in
Management.
 He has around 30 years of varying experience in
railroad operations, project management, and
marketing. He is an officer of the Indian Railway
Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE).
 He stated that he wanted to concentrate on doing
business internationally, including exporting
services and participating in international bids
and contracts.
5. Former Indian captain Dilip Tirkey elected as
President of Hockey India
 Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, who was the
front-runner for the post of Hockey India
president, was elected unopposed for the top
job.
 He was elected after Uttar Pradesh Hockey chief
Rakesh Katyal and Hockey Jharkhand’s Bhola
Nath Singh, who were in the fray for the
president’s post, withdrew their nominations.
 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has
approved Tirkey and his team’s
appointments. Bhola Nath has been elected
unopposed as secretary general.
Important takeaways:
 International Hockey Federation President: Dr
Narinder Dhruv Batra;
 International Hockey Federation
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland;
 International Hockey Federation CEO: Thierry
Weil;
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 International Hockey Federation Founded: 7
January 1924, Paris, France.
6. Dr. M Srinivas named as new Director of AIIMS
Delhi
 The dean of Employees’ State Insurance
Company (ESIC) Hospital and Medical College,
Hyderabad, Dr M Srinivas has been appointed
the director of New Delhi’s All India Institute of
Medical Sciences (AIIMS), nearly six months
after the tenure of the previous director, Dr
Randeep Guleria, formally ended.
 The appointment is for a period of five years with
effect from the date of assumption of charge of
the post, or till attaining the age of 65 years, or
until further orders, whichever is the earliest,
according to the order.
Important takeaways:
 AIIMS Delhi Established: 1956;
 AIIMS Delhi First Director: B.B Dikshit;
 AIIMS Delhi Under: Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare.
Banking News
7. Leh achieved 100 percent digitization of banking
operations
 The highest-located district in India, Leh has
achieved 100 per cent digitization of banking
operations. Union Territory Level Bankers
Committee Ladakh, the Reserve Bank of India
has felicitated the bankers of the district.
 Leh district has completed the digitization of all
the operating banks in a short span of a year.
Digital Banking refers to the electronic banking
service provided by a bank for its financial,
banking and other transactions through electronic
devices online.
 In 2019 RBI put forward a proposal to make at
least one district of every state in the country
have 100 per cent digitization of banking
operations.
Ranks and Reports News
8. Centre to Rank 131 Cities Based on Actions to
Improve Air Quality
 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC) will launch the
‘Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan’ programme
under National Clean Air Programme 2019
(NCAP) to rank cities based on their actions to
improve air quality.

 The ranking will be based only on the actions
taken by the cities to improve the air quality in
different domains and not on the measurement of
the air quality parameters to rank the cities.
 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan will rank 131 cities in
the country for implementing City Action Plans
prepared as part of NCAP for reducing air
pollution up to 40 per cent by 2025-26.
Awards News
9. Breakthrough Prize 2023 in Mathematics awarded
to Daniel Spielman
 The 2023 winners of the Breakthrough
Prizes, dubbed the “Oscars of
Science,” were announced and will split a
total of more than $15 million.
 2023 Breakthrough Prize
laureates, recognized for their game-
changing discoveries in Fundamental
Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics,
along with early-career scientists who have
made significant contributions to their fields.
 Daniel A. Spielman has been honoured with
the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in
Mathematics for multiple discoveries in
theoretical computer science and
mathematics.
To read the complete list of winners: Click here
Full citations for all the 2023 laureates can be found
below:
1. 2023 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences
2. Clifford P. Brangwynne, Princeton University,
Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Marine
Biological Laboratory
3. Anthony A. Hyman, Max Planck Institute of
Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
(For discovering a fundamental mechanism of cellular
organization mediated by phase separation of proteins
and RNA into membraneless liquid droplets.)
 Demis Hassabis, DeepMind
 John Jumper, DeepMind
(For developing a deep learning AI method that rapidly
and accurately predicts the three-dimensional structure of
proteins from their amino acid sequence.)
1. Emmanuel Mignot, Stanford University School of
Medicine
2. Masashi Yanagisawa, University of Tsukuba
(For discovering that narcolepsy is caused by the loss of
a small population of brain cells that make a wake-
promoting substance, paving the way for the development
of new treatments for sleep disorders.)
2023 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics:
1. Charles H. Bennett, IBM Thomas J. Watson
Research Center
 Gilles Brassard, Université de Montréal
 David Deutsch, Oxford University
 Peter W. Shor, MIT
(For foundational work in the field of quantum
information.)
2023 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics
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2. Daniel A. Spielman, Yale University
(For breakthrough contributions to theoretical computer
science and mathematics, including to spectral graph
theory, the Kadison-Singer problem, numerical linear
algebra, optimization, and coding theory.)
2023 New Horizons in Physics Prize
3. David Simmons-Duffin, Caltech
(For the development of analytical and numerical
techniques to study conformal field theories, including the
ones describing the liquid-vapour critical point and the
superfluid phase transition.)
4. Anna Grassellino, Fermilab
(For the discovery of major performance enhancements
to niobium superconducting radio-frequency cavities, with
applications ranging from accelerator physics to quantum
devices.)
5. Hannes Bernien, University of Chicago
6. Manuel Endres, Caltech
7. Adam M. Kaufman, JILA, National Institute of
Standards and Technology and University of
Colorado
8. Kang-Kuen Ni, Harvard University
9. Hannes Pichler, University of Innsbruck and
Austrian Academy of Sciences
10. Jeff Thompson, Princeton University
(For the development of optical tweezer arrays to realize
control of individual atoms for applications in quantum
information science, metrology, and molecular physics.)
2023 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize
1. Ana Caraiani, Imperial College London and
University of Bonn(For diverse transformative
contributions to the Langlands program, and in
particular for work with Peter Scholze on the
Hodge-Tate period map for Shimura varieties and
its applications.
2. Ronen Eldan, Weizmann Institute of Science and
Microsoft Research
(For the creation of the stochastic localization method,
that has led to significant progress in several open
problems in high-dimensional geometry and probability,
including Jean Bourgain’s slicing problem and the KLS
conjecture.)
1. James Maynard, Oxford University and Institute
for Advanced Study
(For multiple contributions to analytic number theory, and
in particular to the distribution of prime numbers.)
2023 Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize
2. Maggie Miller, Stanford University and Clay
Mathematics Institute (PhD Princeton University
2020)(For work on fibered ribbon knots and
surfaces in 4-dimensional manifolds.)
3. Jinyoung Park, Stanford University (PhD
Rutgers University 2020)(For contributions to the
resolution of several major conjectures on
thresholds and selector processes.)
4. Vera Traub, University of Bonn (PhD University
of Bonn 2020)
(For advances in approximation results in classical
combinatorial optimization problems, including the
travelling salesman problem and network design.)
About The Breakthrough Prize:
 For the eleventh year, the Breakthrough Prize,
renowned as the “Oscars of Science,” recognizes
the world’s top scientists. Each prize is $3 million
and presented in the fields of Life Sciences,
Fundamental Physics and Mathematics. In

addition, up to three New Horizons in Physics
Prizes, up to three New Horizons in Mathematics
Prizes and up to three Maryam Mirzakhani New
Frontiers Prizes are given out to early-career
researchers each year. Laureates attend a gala
award ceremony designed to celebrate their
achievements and inspire the next generation of
scientists. As part of the ceremony schedule, they
also engage in a program of lectures and
discussions.
 The Breakthrough Prizes were founded by
Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg,
Julia and Yuri Milner, and Anne Wojcicki and
have been sponsored by foundations established
by them. Selection Committees composed of
previous Breakthrough Prize laureates in each
field choose the winners.
Schemes News
10. Government’s Flagship Programme ‘Make in
India’ Completes 8 years
 Make in India, the flagship program of the
Government of India that aspires to facilitate
investment, foster innovation, enhance skill
development, and build best-in-class
manufacturing infrastructure, completes 8
years of path-breaking reforms on 25th
September 2022.
 Launched in 2014 under the Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi, ‘Make in India’ is
transforming the country into a leading global
manufacturing and investment destination.
 The initiative is an open invitation to potential
investors and partners across the globe to
participate in the growth story of ‘New India’.
Make In India has substantial
accomplishments across 27 sectors.
These include strategic sectors of
manufacturing and services as well.
Defence News
11. India’s first avalanche-monitoring radar installed
in Sikkim
 The Indian Army and the Defence
Geoinformatics and Research Establishment
(DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche
Monitoring Radar, the first of its kind in India,
in north Sikkim.
 Besides being used for the detection of
avalanches, this radar can also be employed to
detect landslides.
 The avalanche radar was made operational by
the Defence Research and Development
Organisation’s wing DGRE, which is involved in
forecasting and mitigating of avalanche hazards
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faced by the Indian Army in the Himalayan
region.
Important takeaways:
 Sikkim Capital: Gangtok;
 Sikkim Chief Minister: Prem Singh Tamang;
 Sikkim Governor: Ganga Prasad.
Summits and Conferences News
12. Arogya Manthan 2022 launched by Mansukh
Mandaviya
 Arogya Manthan 2022 event was officially launched
by the Union Health Minister in Government of
India, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to commemorate
four years since the launch of the Ayushman Bharat-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
and one year since the launch of the Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
 This two-day Arogya Manthan 2022 event covered a
total of 12 sessions.
 More than 10 crore impoverished people are intended
to benefit from the programme, which offers
vulnerable families a five lakh rupee health subsidy
each year.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018
announced its debut.
Science and Technology News
13. Amazon tie-up with Amp Energy to establish its
first solar project in India
 Amazon establishing its first solar project in
India: Amazon said that its first solar farm would
be located in India. Three solar power plants with
a combined capacity of 420 megawatts (MW) will
be built in Rajasthan by the largest e-commerce
company, Amazon.
 Along with Amp Energy, Amazon has also
contracted to 210 MW and 110 MW projects with
ReNew Power and Brookfield Renewables,
respectively.
 Amp Energy India, a producer of renewable
energy (RE), has signed a power purchase
agreement (PPA) to sell RE to Amazon from a
100 MW solar power facility in Rajasthan as part
of Amazon’s plans for India.
Books and Authors News
14. Jagdeep Dhankhar released a book titled “Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyay – Jeevan Darshan Aur
Samsamyikta”

 The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has
released the book titled “Pt. Deendayal
Upadhyay – Jeevan Darshan Aur
Samsamyikta” (five volumes) in New Delhi and
on this occasion highlighted the importance of Pt
Deendayal’s thoughts in contemporary times.
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, former Union
Minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and other
dignitaries were among those attending the
event.
 The Vice President appreciated the efforts of the
Chief Editor of the book, Dr Bajrang Lal Gupta
and his team for coming out with these well-
researched five volumes on one of the foremost
leaders of modern India.
 He also thanked Shri Rajnath Singh and Dr Murli
Manohar Joshi for their insightful speeches on the
life and work of Pt Deendayal Upadhyay on the
occasion.
Important Days
15. International Daughter’s Day 2022: 25 September
 International Daughter’s Day is observed every
year on the fourth Sunday of September. This
year, the day is being celebrated on September
25.
 This day is celebrated to cherish our daughters
who bring love and happiness to our lives. To
mark this day, people across the globe celebrate
by spending some quality time with their
daughters and doing something special for them.
 Organizations and governments also strive to
close the gender gap and provide society with
equal opportunity. As the special day is here, let’s
take a look at these wishes, quotes, and
greetings to share.
16. World Pharmacists Day 2022 celebrates on 25th
September
 Every year on September 25, World Pharmacist
Day is commemorated with the goal of
highlighting and advocating the pharmacist’s
contribution to health improvement.
 The occasion of World Pharmacy Day serves as
a reminder to honour all medical specialists who
provide their services with empathy and
understanding. Pharmacists provide the
availability of pharmaceuticals and guidance on
safe medication usage.
 A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who is
responsible for storing, handling, and dispensing
medicines. Like doctors, pharmacists also have a
major role to play in the healthcare sector.
Important takeaways:
 International Pharmaceutical Federation CEO: Dr
Catherine Duggan;
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 International Pharmaceutical Federation
Founded: 25 September 1912;
 International Pharmaceutical Federation
Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands;
 International Pharmaceutical Federation
Motto: Advancing pharmacy worldwide.
17. World Contraception Day 2022 observed on 26th
September
 World Contraception Day is marked
on September 26 with a focus on creating
awareness about contraceptive knowledge and
family planning. To educate the younger
generation about contraceptive measures.
 In this program, people are told about the
prevention of conception. It is a global campaign
held annually to shed light on birth control
methods by asserting the importance of
reproductive health.
 World Contraception Day has become an
important event to highlight the need for
population control. The day underlines the need
for better family planning which can indirectly also
help families to lift themselves out of poverty.
Important takeaways:
 World Health Organization
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
 World Health Organization Founded: 7 April
1948;
 World Health Organization Director-General:
Tedros Adhanom.
18. International Day for the Total Elimination of
Nuclear Weapons 2022
 The United Nations observes 26
September every year as the International Day
for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
 The aim of the day is to enhance public
awareness about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total
elimination.
 It provides an opportunity to educate the public
and their leaders about the real benefits of
eliminating such weapons, and the social and
economic costs of perpetuating them.
27th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. CBI raids nationwide against Child Abuse material
under Operation Megha Chakra
 Operation Megha Chakra: CBI hunts for Child
Sexual Abuse Material Online Circulation Cases
in 20 States & UTs. As part of Operation Megha
Chakra, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
searched 56 locations across 20 States and
Union Territories in relation to cases of the

internet distribution of child sexual abuse
material.
 Cloud storage was used to perform searches
against sellers of Child Sexual Abuse Material on
the Internet after obtaining input from Interpol and
intelligence gathered during Operation Carbon
last year.
 In November 2021, the CBI carried out Operation
Carbon, which involved conducting raids at 76
different locations around the nation and making
multiple arrests.
Important Takeaways
 Director General of Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI): Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
 Headquarters of Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI): New Delhi
2. Indian government introduces “Sign Learn”
smartphone app
 “Sign Learn” smartphone app: The Center
released the “Sign Learn” smartphone app, a
10,000-word lexicon for Indian Sign Language
(ISL). Pratima Bhoumik, minister of state for
social justice and empowerment, introduced the
app.
 The 10,000-word Indian Sign Language
Research And Training Centre (ISLRTC) lexicon
serves as the foundation for Sign Learn. All the
terms in the ISL dictionary can be searched using
Hindi or English on the app, which is accessible
in Android and iOS versions.
Important Takeaways:
 Minister of state for social justice and
empowerment: Pratima Bhoumik
 Joint Secretary, Chairperson & Director
ISLRTC: Sh. Rajesh Kumar Yadav
State News
3. Assam to use portable device ‘SAANS’ to stop
neonatal deaths
 The Assam government has decided to
use SAANS, an air pressure machine developed
by a Bangalore-based start-up, in the state-run
hospitals across the state.
 ‘SAANS’ is a portable neonatal Continuous
Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) system that can
provide lifesaving breathing support to infants in
hospital settings as well as during travel. The
decision comes following the success of a pilot
project to reduce neonatal mortality with special
equipment.
 More than 50 SAANS devices have been
deployed across medical colleges in Assam to
date with more deployments underway to district
hospitals.
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 For the development of the machine, InnAccel
Technologies, incubated at the Centre for
Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-
CAMP), joined hands with
the SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance
Facility to strengthen respiratory support for
newborns and paediatric populations in Assam.
Important Takeaways:
 Capital of Assam: Dispur
 Chief Minister of Assam: Dr. Himanta Biswa
Sarma
 Governor of Assam: Prof Jagdish Mukhi
4. Bathukamma: Telangana festival begins across
state, PM greets everyone
 Telangana festival Bathukamma: The state
floral festival known as Bathukamma has started
in Telangana, and ladies are taking part in it in
great numbers. The state’s nine-day official
celebration got underway on the 25th.
 On the auspicious anniversary of Bathukamma,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked everyone,
especially the Nari Shakti of Telangana. PM Modi
expressed his desire in a tweet that this event will
strengthen our ties to nature and pique our
interest in flowers.
Important:
 Telangana Capital: Hyderabad
 Telangana Chief Minister: Kalvakuntla
Chandrashekar Rao
 Telangana Governor: Dr. Tamilisai
Soundararajan
Appointments News
5. Senior IAS officer Rajendra Kumar appointed ESIC
Director General
 Senior bureaucrat Rajendra Kumar has been
appointed the director general of the Employees’
State Insurance Corporation, as part of a
senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the
Centre.
 Kumar, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative
Service (IAS) officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, is
currently an additional secretary in the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology.
 He has been appointed the DG of ESIC, an order
issued by the Personnel Ministry. Employees’
State Insurance Corporation is one of the two
main statutory social security bodies under the
ownership of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Government of India, the other
being the Employees’ Provident Fund
Organisation.
Important Takeaways:

 Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Founded: 25 February 1952;
 Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Owner: Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India.
Agreements News
6. Royal Society of Chemistry and CSIR collaborate
for chemistry in Indian schools
 Royal Society of Chemistry and CSIR
collaborate: A initiative to promote chemical
sciences in schools and universities is being
supported by a partnership between the Royal
Society of Chemistry and the Council for
Industry and Scientific Research (CSIR).
 30 CSIR laboratories hosted the RSC’s Global
Coin experiment, which involved about 2000
students from all over the nation.
 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between the two organisations states that they
will collaborate on the CSIR’s Jigyasa
programme, an outreach initiative for researchers
and schoolchildren that spans all of India.
 The Memorandum of Understanding will not
involve money and will have a minimum three-
year term with the possibility of extension.
Important Takeaways:
 Royal Society of Chemistry CEO: Helen Pain
 Director General of CSIR-cum-Secretary DSIR:
Dr. N Kalaiselvi
7. Air India Signs Agreement With Willis Lease For
Aircraft Engines
 Air India announced that it has signed a definitive
sale and lease back agreement with Nasdaq-
listed Willis Lease Finance Corporation for 34
CFM56-5B engines installed on its Airbus A320
family fleet.
 According to the company statement, the engines
will be covered under Willis Lease’s
ConstantThrust, which will deliver significant
reliability and cost savings over a traditional MRO
(Maintenance, Repair and Operations) shop
visit programme.
 The company said in a statement, under the sale
side of the transaction, Willis Lease will purchase
34 engines from Air India, powering 13 Airbus
A321 aircraft and four Airbus A320 aircraft.
Economy News
8. S&P retains FY23 growth forecast at 7.3% & OECD
at 6.9%
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 Amid slowing external demand for Indian goods
and services, the Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD)
and S&P kept their growth forecasts for India
unchanged at 6.9 per cent and 7.3 per cent,
respectively, for FY23 while highlighting growing
downside risks.
 S&P in its latest outlook for Asia-Pacific said it
saw a strong rebound in India as services
consumption continued to recover and investment
grew robustly.
Business News
9. Ageas becomes the first foreign business to own
74% of an Indian life insurance company
 Ageas Federal Life Insurance
(AFLI) announced that after Belgium-based
Ageas Insurance International successfully
acquired the 25% investment in the life insurance
joint venture (JV) from IDBI Bank, it has become
the first life insurance firm in India with a 74%
stake held by a foreign partner.
 For a total cash consideration of Rs 580 crore,
Ageas has bought the extra 25% ownership of
IDBI Bank in Ageas Federal Life Insurance.
 Ageas’ ownership of the JV increased from its
prior 49% to 74% after purchasing the extra 25%
stake.
 While IDBI Bank ceased to be a stakeholder,
Federal Bank still owns 26% of the life insurance.
 IDBI Bank had signed into a share purchase
agreement (SPA) to sell Ageas Insurance
International NV its whole stake of 200 million
equity shares in AFLI (Ageas).
Important Takeaways:
 MD & CEO of Ageas Federal Life
Insurance: Vighnesh Shahane
Summits and Conferences News
10. Amit Shah to Inaugurate Dairy Cooperative
Conclave in Gangtok
 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit
Shah is likely to inaugurate a daylong dairy
cooperative conclave of the eastern and
northeastern zones in Sikkim on October 7. The
conclave is being organised by the National
Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI).
 NCDFI Chairman Mangal Jit Rai said Shah’s
office has confirmed his participation at the
conclave to be held in Gangtok. Sikkim Chief
Minister P S Tamang will be the guest of honour
at the function.
 Top functionaries of the cooperative milk unions
and state dairy federations from the eastern and
northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,

Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand,
Odisha and West Bengal are expected to
attend, Rai said. Altogether, 1,200 participants
from these 12 states are likely to attend the
event.
11. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launched Virtual
Conference ‘SymphoNE’ to boost Tourism Sector
 Union Minister for DoNER, Tourism & Culture, G.
Kishan Reddy has launched the two-day virtual
conference ‘SymphoNE’. The Virtual Conference
‘SymphoNE’ is being organized on 24th & 27th of
September 2022 by the Ministry of Development
of the North Eastern Region on the occasion of
World Tourism Day.
 North East India is blessed with amazing food,
culture, stunning landscapes, heritage and
architecture and ranks among the most beautiful
places on the earth. But, there are grand
opportunities that can be filled to boost Tourism
Sector in the Region.
 This two-day conference will aim to create a
roadmap to showcase the unexplored beauty of
North East India & boost the tourism Sector in the
North Eastern Region.
Awards News
12. President gives the National Service Scheme
Awards 2020-21
 National Service Scheme Awards 2020-21: On
September 24, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President
Droupadi Murmu presented the National Service
Scheme NSS Awards for the 2020–21 academic
year, according to a release from the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
 42 prizes in total were given out. The recipients of
the honours were two institutions, ten NSS units,
their programme officers, and thirty NSS
volunteers.
 Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister of
Youth Affairs and Sports, Nisith Pramanik, the
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and
Sports, and Sanjay Kumar, the Youth Affairs
Secretary, were also present in the 2020–21
National Service Scheme Awards.
 The National Service Scheme Award is given out
annually by the Department of Youth Affairs of
the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
 Awards are given out to recognise and honour
exceptional achievements to volunteer
community service with the goal of advancing
NSS throughout the nation.
Important Takeaways:
 Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports: Shri
Anurag Singh Thakur;
 Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and
Sports: Shri Nisith Pramanik;
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 Youth Affairs Secretary: Shri Sanjay Kumar.
13. Asha Parekh to be bestowed with 52nd
Dadasaheb Phalke award
 Veteran actress Asha Parekh has been declared
the recipient of the 2020 Dadasaheb Phalke
award, making her the 52nd awardee of the
honour.
 Union Minister for Minister of Information and
Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur announced her
name. She worked in more than 95 films and was
the chairperson of the Central Board of Film
Certification from 1998-2001.
 She is also a recipient of the Padma
Shri, awarded to her by the Government of India
in 1992 for services to cinema.
 The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest
honour in Indian cinema. The award was
instituted in 1969, the award is the highest honour
for an artiste in Indian cinema.
Science and Technology News
14. Indian Railways installed RTIS system developed
by ISRO
 Indian Railways is installing a Real-Time Train
Information System (RTIS), developed in
collaboration with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO), on locomotives “for
automatic acquisition of train movement timing at
the stations, including that of arrival and
departure or run-through”.
 With this, Train Control will now be able to track
the location & speed of RTIS-enabled
locomotives /trains more closely, without any
manual intervention.
 Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS),
developed in collaboration with ISRO, is being
installed on the locomotives for automatic
acquisition of train movement timing at the
stations, including that of arrival & departure or
run-through.
Important Takeaways:
 ISRO Chairman: S. Somanath;
 ISRO’s foundation Date: 15th August, 1969;
 ISRO’s Founder: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
Sports News
15. Jhulan Goswami Retirement: Indian Legend
retires from all Formats
 Jhulan Goswami Retirement: The legendary
Women’s Cricketer, Jhulan Goswami announced

her retirement from all forms of the game in a
touching farewell statement on September 25.
 Jhulan played her last international game at the
Lord’s on the 24th, and she went out on a high
note by helping India women defeat England
women 3-0 in an ODI series.
 Jhulan Goswami sent a parting message on
social media, expressing her contentment with
her lauded career.
 Jhulan concluded her career with 255 wickets
from 204 games, an ODI women’s record.
 Jhulan secured two wickets in her final match for
India, which saw them defeat England by 16 runs
while holding them to a 169-run goal.
16. 2022 Berlin Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge breaks the
world record
 Eliud Kipchoge shattered his own world record
on 25 September, with a time of 2:01:09 to win
the Berlin marathon. It’s the second time the
Kenyan runner has set the official men’s world
record at the race in the German capital.
 Kipchoge’s previous best in an official 42.2km
race was 2:01:39 set on the same course in
2018. Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa won the women’s
race in a course record of 2:15:37, the third
fastest time in history.
 Kipchoge has long been dubbed the world’s best
marathon runner. In 2019, he ran a marathon in
Vienna in under two hours, a milestone long
thought impossible.
Important Days
17. World Environmental Health Day 2022: History,
Significance and Theme
 World Environmental Health Day is observed
on September 26, every year. The goal of
observing the day is to increase public awareness
of the environment’s condition and encourage
people to take the required steps to stop it from
getting worse.
 World Environmental Health Day is a day
dedicated to informing people about the health of
the environment and preserving it. It is more
crucial than ever to raise awareness of the
threats posed by pollution, climate change, and
global warming because the Earth is our home,
thus by not doing anything to prevent it from
deteriorating, we are not only endangering the
environment but also ourselves.
 Every year World Environment Day is celebrated
with a new theme. The theme for this year’s
World Environment Health Day
is “Strengthening Environmental Health
Systems for the implementation of the
Sustainable Development Goals”.
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Important takeaways:
 International Federation of Environmental Health
President: Dr Henroy Scarlett;
 International Federation of Environmental Health
Founded: 1986;
 International Federation of Environmental Health
Headquarters: Chadwick Court.
18. World Rivers Day 2022: Theme, Significance and
History
 World River Day is observed to raise awareness
regarding water bodies and to promote their
conservation. It is observed every year on the
fourth Sunday of September, and this year, it falls
on September 25.
 This day highlights the values of rivers and strives
to increase public awareness and encourages the
improved supervision of rivers around the world.
 The theme for this year’s World Rivers Day
is ‘The importance of Rivers to
Biodiversity’. The absolute need for rivers to
keep any civilization going is the focus of this
year’s theme. Not only humans, but rivers keep a
wide range of animals and plant a living breathing
part of our ecosystem.
19. World Tourism Day 2022 celebrates on 27th
September
 World Tourism Day 2022 is observed on 27
September globally. This day is celebrated every
year to focus on promoting tourism in various
parts of the world. It was initiated by the United
Nations World Tourism Organisation
(UNWTO).
 It is celebrated to promote tourism and
understand its importance. World Tourism Day
aims to make people understand the joy of
exploring the world. It is an extremely important
event.
 The theme of World Tourism Day 2022
is ‘Rethinking Tourism’. Everyone will focus on
understanding the growth of the tourism sector
and reviewing and redeveloping tourism after the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Important takeaways:
 World Tourism Organisation Founded: 1946;
 World Tourism Organisation
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain;
 World Tourism Organisation Secretary-General;
Zurab Pololikashvili.
Obituaries News
20. Oscar-winning actress Louise Fletcher passes
away
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Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Plans and Gram
Panchayat Development Plans.
 An Oscar-winning actress, Louise Fletcher from
the USA has passed away at the age of 88 in Important Takeaways:
France. She was awarded the Oscar in 1976 for  Minister of State Panchayati Raj: Kapil Moreshwar
Patil
her role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the
Cuckoo’s Nest (1975).  Minister of State for Rural Development and
 She was also a recipient of the BAFTA Award, Steel: Faggan Singh Kulaste
and a Golden Globe Award. She was
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nominated for two Emmy Awards for her roles in
the television series Picket Fences (1996) and 2. Italy PM election: Giorgia Meloni elected as First
Joan of Arcadia (2004). Her final role was as
Rosie in the Netflix series Girlboss (2017). woman PM of Italy
Miscellaneous News

21. Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat

Singh  Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first

woman prime minister at the head of its most
right-wing government since World War Two after
leading a conservative alliance to triumph at the
election.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced
 Meloni will take over from Prime Minister Mario
that the Chandigarh airport will be renamed
Draghi, the former head of the European Central
after Shaheed Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the
Bank, who pushed Rome to the centre of EU
great freedom fighter. Punjab & Haryana
policy-making during his 18-month stint in office,
governments had last month (Aug 2022) agreed
forging close ties with Paris and Berlin.
to name the airport after freedom
 The Italian far-right leader Meloni party came top
fighter Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.
in general elections. Leading the next
 The Rs 485-crore airport project is a joint venture
government, she will work for the betterment of all
of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the
Italians.
governments of Punjab and Haryana.
 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha in 2017 passed a Important takeaways:
resolution that the airport should be named after
 Italy Capital: Rome;
Bhagat Singh and this led to a debate.
 Italy Currency: Euro;
 Italy President: Sergio Mattarella.
28th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
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1. Ministry of Rural Development Launches the round development of tourism

JALDOOT App

 On the occasion of World Tourism Day,

Uttarakhand received the first prize in two
 JALDOOT App Launched: In front of Union
categories, for the best adventure tourism
Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and MoS
destination and all-around development of
Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil,
tourism from the Ministry of Tourism.
the JALDOOT App and JALDOOT App e-
 The State’s Tourism and Culture minister Satpal
brochure was introduced by MoS for Rural
Maharaj received the awards from Vice
Development and Steel Faggan Singh Kulaste.
President Jagdeep Dhankar during the
 Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Rural
presentation of the National Tourism Awards
Development collaborated to develop the
2018-19 in New Delhi.
JALDOOT app. Gram Rojgar Sahyak will be able
 Meanwhile, to encourage tourism a photography
to use the app to measure the water level of the
and videography contest was also launched on
well twice a year, before and after the monsoon.
the occasion of World Tourism Day. Interested
 The ground water level in several sections of the
participants are invited to participate online.
country has decreased despite efforts to promote
Winners will be selected in five categories with
watershed development, afforestation, waterbody
the total prize money being Rs 25 lakh.
development and maintenance, and measures
Important takeaways:
like rainwater collecting.
 Uttarakhand Governor: Gurmit Singh;
 This JALDOOT App will make it easier to monitor
water tables across the nation, and the

 Uttarakhand Chief minister: Pushkar Singh
Dhami;
 Uttarakhand Population: 1.01 crores (2012);
 Uttarakhand Capitals: Dehradun (Winter),
Gairsain (Summer).
Appointments News
4. Bakery foods company Britannia Industries
appoints Rajneet Kohli as CEO
 India’s largest bakery foods company, Britannia
Industries has appointed Rajneet Kohli as
executive director and chief executive officer
effective September 26, 2022.
 He has served in numerous senior leadership
roles during his 25-year-long career in Asian
Paints and Coca-Cola and joins Britannia from
food services company Jubilant FoodWorks.
 Under his leadership, Jubilant FoodWorks has
delivered sustained profitable growth and
emerged as the largest QSR chain in the country
with over 1600 stores. The board has also
elevated Varun Berry to executive vice-chairman
and managing director with immediate effect. He
has 27 years of work experience with premier
companies like Hindustan Unilever, PepsiCo, etc.
Important takeaways:
 Britannia Industries Headquarters: Bengaluru;
 Britannia Industries Founded: 1892;
 Britannia Industries Parent organization: Wadia
Group.
5. Vinayak Godse to be new CEO of Data Security
Council of India
 Data Security Council of India New CEO: Data
Security Council of India (DSCI), a leading
industry organisation founded by NASSCOM,
promoted senior vice president Vinayak
Godse and named him the organization’s new
CEO.
 Vinayak Godse will succeed Rama Vedashree,
who oversaw Data Security Council of India
(DSCI) for nearly six years. Vedashree also
served on the Justice BN Srikrishna committee,
which was charged with developing a model for
the nation’s Personal Data Protection Bill.
Defence News
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6. HAL Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing Facility
inaugurated by President Murmu
 HAL Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing
Facility inaugurated: Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) integrated cryogenic engine
manufacturing facility was inaugurated in
Bengaluru by Indian President Smt. Droupadi
Murmu. On this occasion, President Droupadi
Murmu virtually lay the cornerstone for the South
Zone Zonal Institute of Virology.
 Droupadi Murmu praised Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) by saying that HAL has made a
significant contribution to India’s defence
independence.
 HAL has arguably been the driving force behind
events. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) has repeatedly shown that it is capable of
doing research, developing, and producing a
variety of Aircraft Platforms.
 ISRO has been a source of national pride. India
was still a young Republic when this organisation
began operating in the 1960s, struggling with
issues like extreme poverty and illiteracy.
Awards News
7. Cochin International Airport awarded ASQ award
for ‘Mission Safeguarding’
 The Cochin International Airport Limited
(CIAL) has been awarded the Airport Service
Quality (ASQ) award 2022 by the Airport
Council International (ACI). The award is
considered to be the highest honour in the global
aviation sector.
 CIAL received the award in the 5-15 million
passenger category of airports operating in the
Asia-Pacific region. The award is for its
implementation of the ‘Mission Safeguarding’
programme, which ensured seamless traffic and
reinforced passenger satisfaction in the aftermath
of the pandemic.
 The ASQ global airport survey through which the
awardees are selected showcases the world’s
best airports as voiced by the travellers. This
time, in addition to the existing benchmarks, new
parameters pertaining to hygiene practices were
added. The basis of the ASQ surveys and the
entire suite of solutions is continual learning and
improvement to reach sustainable customer
experience excellence.
8. Indian-origin Suella Braverman won first Queen
Elizabeth II award

 Britain’s Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella
Braverman has been named winner of the first-
ever Queen Elizabeth II Woman of the Year
award at a ceremony in London.
 The 42-year-old barrister, who was appointed to
the Cabinet earlier this month by British Prime
Minister Liz Truss, said it was the “honour of her
life” to take on the new role at the Asian
Achievers Awards (AAA) 2022
ceremony, dedicated to the memory of the late
monarch who passed away recently. Braverman
was previously Attorney General between 2020-
2022.
Sports News
9. Julius Baer Cup 2022: Magnus Carlsen beats Indian
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi
 Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun
Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus
Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer
Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament,
losing the second match 0-2.
 Having won the first match, the Norwegian had
the advantage and he won the first two games of
the second match to close out the finale early.
 Carlsen’s performance makes him the first player
to hit the historic 2900 Tour Rating mark.
 Erigaisi, with a fine performance in the Julius
Baer Cup, part of the Meltwater Chess Tour, has
qualified for the eight-player tour final in San
Francisco later this year.
10. Domestic Cricket: West Zone wins Duleep Trophy
2022, beats South Zone
 The West zone has defeated the South zone by
294 runs to win their 19th title in the final day of
the 2022 Duleep Trophy at the SNR College
Cricket Ground, Coimbatore. The 2022 Duleep
trophy was the 59th season of the Duleep
Trophy.
 Sarfaraz Khan scored the most runs with 127
runs for 178 balls and Jaydev Unadkat of the
West zone became the player of the series.
 Yashasvi Jaiswal of the West zone scored 265
runs in the second innings which helped the west
zone to hit a win while Kerala Opener Rohan
Kunnummal scored 93 runs in the South zone’s
second innings.
Important Days
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11. International Day for Universal Access to
Information 2022
 UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has declared 28
September as International Day for Universal
Access to Information.
 The 2022 edition of the International Day for
Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) will be
an opportunity to discuss e-Governance and
Artificial Intelligence with a view to assuring the
Right to Access Information.
 Universal access to information means that
everyone has the right to seek, receive and
impart information for healthy and inclusive
knowledge societies.
 The theme of the Global Conference on Universal
Access to Information in 2022 is “Artificial
Intelligence, e-Governance and Access to
Information”. This conference is set to take
place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It will include a
high-level opening and an inter-ministerial
roundtable on Access to Information and Artificial
Intelligence with international experts.
Important takeaways:
 UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945;
 UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France;
 UNESCO Members: 193 countries;
 UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay.
12. World Rabies Day 2022: Theme, Significance
& History
 World Rabies Day is celebrated each year
on September 28 as a tribute to Louis Pasteur –
the inventor of the first effective rabies vaccine in
the world. The day is observed to promote the
fight against Rabies, raise awareness of its
prevention, and celebrate the achievements the
world has made against this deadly disease.
 According to the World Health Organisation, the
theme of World Rabies Day 2022 is ‘Rabies:
One Health, Zero Deaths.’ The theme is to
emphasize the connection between the
environment, people, and animals.
Important takeaways:
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Headquarters: Paris, France;
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Founded: 25 January 1924;
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Founder: Emmanuel Leclainche.
Obituaries News
13. Veteran Congress leader Aryadan Muhammed
passes away

 Former Kerala minister and senior Congress
leader, Aryadan Muhammed has passed away
at the age of 87.
 Muhammed, a prominent Muslim face of
Congress in Kerala, had got elected to the state
Assembly eight times from the Nilambur
constituency in Malappuram.
 He had served as a minister for four terms.
During the Congress regime from 2011 to 2016,
he had been power minister in the Oommen
Chandy government.
28th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. Ministry of Rural Development Launches the
JALDOOT App
 JALDOOT App Launched: In front of Union
Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and MoS
Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil,
the JALDOOT App and JALDOOT App e-
brochure was introduced by MoS for Rural
Development and Steel Faggan Singh Kulaste.
 Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Rural
Development collaborated to develop the
JALDOOT app. Gram Rojgar Sahyak will be able
to use the app to measure the water level of the
well twice a year, before and after the monsoon.
 The ground water level in several sections of the
country has decreased despite efforts to promote
watershed development, afforestation, waterbody
development and maintenance, and measures
like rainwater collecting.
 This JALDOOT App will make it easier to monitor
water tables across the nation, and the
information gathered can be used for the
Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Plans and Gram
Panchayat Development Plans.
Important Takeaways:
 Minister of State Panchayati Raj: Kapil
Moreshwar Patil
 Minister of State for Rural Development and
Steel: Faggan Singh Kulaste
International News
2. Italy PM election: Giorgia Meloni elected as First
woman PM of Italy
 Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first
woman prime minister at the head of its most
right-wing government since World War Two after
leading a conservative alliance to triumph at the
election.
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 Meloni will take over from Prime Minister Mario
Draghi, the former head of the European Central
Bank, who pushed Rome to the centre of EU
policy-making during his 18-month stint in office,
forging close ties with Paris and Berlin.
 The Italian far-right leader Meloni party came top
in general elections. Leading the next
government, she will work for the betterment of all
Italians.
Important takeaways:
 Italy Capital: Rome;
 Italy Currency: Euro;
 Italy President: Sergio Mattarella.
State News
3. Uttarakhand awarded for adventure tourism & all
round development of tourism
 On the occasion of World Tourism Day,
Uttarakhand received the first prize in two
categories, for the best adventure tourism
destination and all-around development of
tourism from the Ministry of Tourism.
 The State’s Tourism and Culture minister Satpal
Maharaj received the awards from Vice
President Jagdeep Dhankar during the
presentation of the National Tourism Awards
2018-19 in New Delhi.
 Meanwhile, to encourage tourism a photography
and videography contest was also launched on
the occasion of World Tourism Day. Interested
participants are invited to participate online.
Winners will be selected in five categories with
the total prize money being Rs 25 lakh.
Important takeaways:
 Uttarakhand Governor: Gurmit Singh;
 Uttarakhand Chief minister: Pushkar Singh
Dhami;
 Uttarakhand Population: 1.01 crores (2012);
 Uttarakhand Capitals: Dehradun (Winter),
Gairsain (Summer).
Appointments News
4. Bakery foods company Britannia Industries
appoints Rajneet Kohli as CEO
 India’s largest bakery foods company, Britannia
Industries has appointed Rajneet Kohli as
executive director and chief executive officer
effective September 26, 2022.
 He has served in numerous senior leadership
roles during his 25-year-long career in Asian
Paints and Coca-Cola and joins Britannia from
food services company Jubilant FoodWorks.
 Under his leadership, Jubilant FoodWorks has
delivered sustained profitable growth and

emerged as the largest QSR chain in the country
with over 1600 stores. The board has also
elevated Varun Berry to executive vice-chairman
and managing director with immediate effect. He
has 27 years of work experience with premier
companies like Hindustan Unilever, PepsiCo, etc.
Important takeaways for s:
 Britannia Industries Headquarters: Bengaluru;
 Britannia Industries Founded: 1892;
 Britannia Industries Parent organization: Wadia
Group.
5. Vinayak Godse to be new CEO of Data Security
Council of India
 Data Security Council of India New CEO: Data
Security Council of India (DSCI), a leading
industry organisation founded by NASSCOM,
promoted senior vice president Vinayak
Godse and named him the organization’s new
CEO.
 Vinayak Godse will succeed Rama Vedashree,
who oversaw Data Security Council of India
(DSCI) for nearly six years. Vedashree also
served on the Justice BN Srikrishna committee,
which was charged with developing a model for
the nation’s Personal Data Protection Bill.
Defence News
6. HAL Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing Facility
inaugurated by President Murmu
 HAL Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing
Facility inaugurated: Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) integrated cryogenic engine
manufacturing facility was inaugurated in
Bengaluru by Indian President Smt. Droupadi
Murmu. On this occasion, President Droupadi
Murmu virtually lay the cornerstone for the South
Zone Zonal Institute of Virology.
 Droupadi Murmu praised Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) by saying that HAL has made a
significant contribution to India’s defence
independence.
 HAL has arguably been the driving force behind
events. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) has repeatedly shown that it is capable of
doing research, developing, and producing a
variety of Aircraft Platforms.
 ISRO has been a source of national pride. India
was still a young Republic when this organisation
began operating in the 1960s, struggling with
issues like extreme poverty and illiteracy.
7. GoI appoints Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as the new Chief
of Defence Staff
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 The government of India has announced the
appointment of Lt General Anil Chauhan
(Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff
(CDS), who will also function as Secretary to the
Government of India, Department of Military
Affairs.
 The NDA alumnus became the General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command
in September 2019 and held the charge until his
retirement from the service on May 31, 2021.
 He has held several appointments and has
extensive experience in counter-insurgency
operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the
Northeast.
 The Chief of Defence Staff is the Permanent
Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and
has to be the main military adviser to the Defence
Minister besides giving impartial advice to the
political leadership.
 The CDS is a four-star General/Officer who acts
as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence
Minister on all tri-services (Army, Navy and Indian
Air Force) matters.
 The CDS will be the single-point military
adviser to the Defence Minister on matters
involving all three services and the service
chiefs will be obliged to confine their counsel to
issues pertaining to their respective services.
Awards News
8. Cochin International Airport awarded ASQ award
for ‘Mission Safeguarding’
 The Cochin International Airport Limited
(CIAL) has been awarded the Airport Service
Quality (ASQ) award 2022 by the Airport
Council International (ACI). The award is
considered to be the highest honour in the global
aviation sector.
 CIAL received the award in the 5-15 million
passenger category of airports operating in the
Asia-Pacific region. The award is for its
implementation of the ‘Mission Safeguarding’
programme, which ensured seamless traffic and
reinforced passenger satisfaction in the aftermath
of the pandemic.
 The ASQ global airport survey through which the
awardees are selected showcases the world’s
best airports as voiced by the travellers. This
time, in addition to the existing benchmarks, new
parameters pertaining to hygiene practices were
added. The basis of the ASQ surveys and the
entire suite of solutions is continual learning and
improvement to reach sustainable customer
experience excellence.
9. Indian-origin Suella Braverman won first Queen
Elizabeth II award

 Britain’s Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella
Braverman has been named winner of the first-
ever Queen Elizabeth II Woman of the Year
award at a ceremony in London.
 The 42-year-old barrister, who was appointed to
the Cabinet earlier this month by British Prime
Minister Liz Truss, said it was the “honour of her
life” to take on the new role at the Asian
Achievers Awards (AAA) 2022
ceremony, dedicated to the memory of the late
monarch who passed away recently. Braverman
was previously Attorney General between 2020-
2022.
Sports News
10. Julius Baer Cup 2022: Magnus Carlsen beats
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi
 Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun
Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus
Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer
Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament,
losing the second match 0-2.
 Having won the first match, the Norwegian had
the advantage and he won the first two games of
the second match to close out the finale early.
 Carlsen’s performance makes him the first player
to hit the historic 2900 Tour Rating mark.
 Erigaisi, with a fine performance in the Julius
Baer Cup, part of the Meltwater Chess Tour, has
qualified for the eight-player tour final in San
Francisco later this year.
11. Domestic Cricket: West Zone wins Duleep Trophy
2022, beats South Zone
 The West zone has defeated the South zone by
294 runs to win their 19th title in the final day of
the 2022 Duleep Trophy at the SNR College
Cricket Ground, Coimbatore. The 2022 Duleep
trophy was the 59th season of the Duleep
Trophy.
 Sarfaraz Khan scored the most runs with 127
runs for 178 balls and Jaydev Unadkat of the
West zone became the player of the series.
 Yashasvi Jaiswal of the West zone scored 265
runs in the second innings which helped the west
zone to hit a win while Kerala Opener Rohan
Kunnummal scored 93 runs in the South zone’s
second innings.
Important Days
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12. International Day for Universal Access to
Information 2022
 UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has declared 28
September as International Day for Universal
Access to Information.
 The 2022 edition of the International Day for
Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) will be
an opportunity to discuss e-Governance and
Artificial Intelligence with a view to assuring the
Right to Access Information.
 Universal access to information means that
everyone has the right to seek, receive and
impart information for healthy and inclusive
knowledge societies.
 The theme of the Global Conference on Universal
Access to Information in 2022 is “Artificial
Intelligence, e-Governance and Access to
Information”. This conference is set to take
place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It will include a
high-level opening and an inter-ministerial
roundtable on Access to Information and Artificial
Intelligence with international experts.
Important takeaways:
 UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945;
 UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France;
 UNESCO Members: 193 countries;
 UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay.
13. World Rabies Day 2022: Theme, Significance
& History

 World Rabies Day is celebrated each year
on September 28 as a tribute to Louis Pasteur –
the inventor of the first effective rabies vaccine in
the world. The day is observed to promote the
fight against Rabies, raise awareness of its
prevention, and celebrate the achievements the
world has made against this deadly disease.
 According to the World Health Organisation, the
theme of World Rabies Day 2022 is ‘Rabies:
One Health, Zero Deaths.’ The theme is to
emphasize the connection between the
environment, people, and animals.
Important takeaways:
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Headquarters: Paris, France;
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Founded: 25 January 1924;
 World Organisation for Animal Health
Founder: Emmanuel Leclainche.
Obituaries News

14. Veteran Congress leader Aryadan Muhammed
passes away
 Former Kerala minister and senior Congress
leader, Aryadan Muhammed has passed away
at the age of 87.
 Muhammed, a prominent Muslim face of
Congress in Kerala, had got elected to the state
Assembly eight times from the Nilambur
constituency in Malappuram.
 He had served as a minister for four terms.
During the Congress regime from 2011 to 2016,
he had been power minister in the Oommen
Chandy government.
29th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. Ministry of Home Affairs bans PFI and its
associates for five years
 Ministry of Home Affairs bans PFI and its
associates: The Popular Front of India
(PFI) and its affiliates were banned by the Centre
for a period of five years, days after law
enforcement agents tried in a campaign to
suppress the activities of the group.
 The Ministry of Home Affairs used the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act to enact the ban,
claiming that the Popular Front of India (PFI) and
its affiliates pose a “major threat to internal
security of the country” and are connected to
terrorist organisations like the ISIS.
2. Hitachi Astemo planted its first solar power plant in
India
 Hitachi Astemo installed its India’s first ground-
mounted solar power plant of 3 megawatts
(MW) at its Jalgaon manufacturing plant. The 3
megawatts (MW) solar power plant will be built in
an area of 43301 sqm.
 The ground-mounted solar power plant will
consist of 7128 ground-mounted solar panels and
10 inverters. Hitachi Astemo is known for the
development, manufacture, sale, and service of
automotive and transportation components. This
solar power plant will embark on its new journey
in the field of sustainable energy in India.
International News
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3. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
appointed prime minister
 Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown
Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been
appointed prime minister by a royal decree. The
crown prince, who is heir to the throne held by
King Salman, already wields wide powers and is
seen as the kingdom’s day-to-day leader.
 The royal decree appointing him as prime
minister was carried by the Saudi Press Agency.
The reshuffle kept another son, Prince
Abdulaziz bin Salman, as energy minister, the
king said in the royal decree.
 The crown prince, known as MbS, is promoted
from defence minister and has been the de facto
ruler of Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil
exporter and a major U.S. ally in the Middle East.
Important:
 Saudi Arabia Capital: Riyadh;
 Saudi Arabia Currency: Saudi Riyal.
4. Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to
Edward Snowden
 President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian
citizenship to former U.S. intelligence
contractor Edward Snowden, nine years after he
exposed the scale of secret surveillance
operations by the National Security Agency
(NSA).
 U.S. authorities have for years wanted him
returned to the United States to face a criminal
trial on espionage charges.
 Snowden, a former employee of the U.S. National
Security Agency, has been living in Russia since
2013 to escape prosecution in the US after
leaking classified documents detailing
government surveillance programs.
 He was granted permanent Russian residency in
2020 and said at the time that he planned to
apply for Russian citizenship without renouncing
his U.S. citizenship.
 Snowden’s lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, told
Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti that the
former contractor’s wife Lindsay Mills, an
American who has been living with him in Russia,
will also be applying for a Russian passport. The
couple had a child in December 2020.
Important:
 Russia Capital: Moscow;
 Russia Currency: Rubel;

 Russia President: Vladimir Putin.
State News
5. Uttar Pradesh govt gives nod to Bundelkhand’s
first tiger reserve
 The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has gave a green
signal for the development of the first tiger
reserve in the Bundelkhand region. The tiger
reserve will span across 52,989.863 hectares of
land including 29,958.863 hectares of buffer area
and 23,031.00 hectares of the core area which
was already notified as Ranipur wildlife sanctuary
in the Chitrakoot district of the state.
 The Ranipur Tiger Reserve area covered by
northern tropical dry deciduous forests is home to
tiger, leopard, bear, spotted deer, sambhar,
chinkara, reptiles and other mammals.
 The establishment of Ranipur Tiger Reserve will
prove to be a turning point for the conservation of
wildlife in Bundelkhand along with the opening of
the eco-tourism potential of the area creating
immense employment opportunities benefiting the
local population.
Important takeaways:
 Uttar Pradesh Capital: Lucknow;
 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath;
 Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel.
6. Uttar Pradesh wins Ayushmann Utkrishta award
2022
 Ayushmann Utkrishta Award 2022 has been
given to Uttar Pradesh for adding several
healthcare facilities to the health facility register.
 With 28728 new healthcare facilities added to the
National Health Facility Register, Uttar Pradesh is
the best performing state in the nation.
 With over 2 crore ABHA Accounts, the state is
also the second best State for creating
Ayushmann Bharat health accounts (ABHA).
These are the state’s initial few landmarks.
7. PM Modi inaugurates Rs 29,000-cr projects during
PM’s Gujarat tour
 PM Modi inaugurates Rs 29,000-cr
projects: During his two-day visit to Gujarat,
which is nearing election day, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi dedicate a number of
infrastructure and development projects totalling
more than Rs 29,000 crore.
 The first CNG (compressed natural gas) terminal
in the world is scheduled to be inaugurated,
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together with phase 1 of the Ahmedabad Metro
and phase 1 of the Diamond Research and
Mercantile (DREAM) City in Surat, according to a
statement released by the Gujarati government.
Important Takeaways:
 Gujarat Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
 Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar
 Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Appointments News
8. Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as Indian
Ambassador to Madagascar
 Bandaru Wilsonbabu new Indian Ambassador
to Madagascar: The Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA) announced that IFS officer Bandaru
Wilsonbabu, who is now joint secretary in the
ministry of external affairs, has been named as
India’s new ambassador to the Republic of
Madagascar.
 He is anticipated to start the assignment soon.
Abhay Kumar will be replaced by Wilsonbabu,
who most recently worked as the joint secretary
for the Eurasia section.
Important Takeaways For:
 Capital of Madagascar: Antananarivo
 Currency of Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary
 President of Madagascar: Andry Rajoelina
9. Senior Advocate R Venkataramani named as new
Attorney General of India
 Senior advocate R Venkataramani has been
appointed as the new Attorney General of
India. The President has appointed Mr
Venkataramani as the new Attorney General for a
period of three years from the 1st of October.
 The notification regarding Mr Venkataramani’s
appointment as the Attorney General was issued
today by the Department of Legal Affairs, Union
Ministry of Law and Justice.
 Mr Venkataramani will replace current Attorney
General KK Venugopal whose term ends on
September 30, 2022. Mr Venugopal is currently
on his third extension.
 The Attorney General for India is the Indian
government’s chief legal advisor and is its chief
advocate in the courts. They are appointed by the
President of India at the instance of the Union
Cabinet under Article 76 of the Constitution and
hold office during the pleasure of the President.
10. Vijay Jasuja named as Independent Director of
Stashfin

 Leading Fintech platform Stashfin has
appointed BFSI (Banking, Financial Services
and Insurance) expert and former MD and CEO
of SBI Cards, Vijay Jasuja as Non-Executive
Independent Director.
 He also served as a Director at PNB Cards.
Jasuja, an industry veteran, has more than 40
years of BFSI experience in leadership positions
across Indian and overseas markets, has been
the MD and CEO of SBI Cards, and director, of
PNB Cards.
 He has held multiple leadership positions at SBI
including General Manager, Hyderabad; General
Manager (IBG), Mumbai; Country Head and
CEO, Maldives and Regional Head, Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Important takeaways:
 CEO and Founder of Stashfin: Tushar Aggarwal.
Economy News
11. ADB to Devote $14 billion to Help Ease Food
Crisis in Asia-Pacific
 The Asian Development Bank said, it will
devote at least $14 billion through 2025 to help
ease a worsening food crisis in Asia-Pacific.
 The development lender said it plans a
comprehensive program of support to help the
1.1 billion people in the region who lack healthy
diets due to poverty and soaring food prices.
 The Manila, Philippines-based ADB made the
announcement during its annual meeting.
12. World Bank and SIDBI to launch fund against loan
default to lenders financing the purchase of electric 2
& 3 Wheelers
 A $1 billion fund may soon be launched by the
government in collaboration with the World Bank,
and the Small Industries Development Bank of
India (SIDBI). The fund will be used to provide
guarantees against defaults on loans taken to buy
electric two or three-wheelers.
 The NITI Aayog will be the facilitating
agency of the project. It will aim to facilitate faster
and easier financing of EVs. Currently, loans for
electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers
attract 20-25 per cent interest per annum.
Earlier, the State Bank of India (SBI) was
considered to be the programme lead.
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 Banks have continued to stay cautious on
financing EVs after losing money on e-rickshaws
and other EVs powered by lead-acid batteries.
Even as banks have maintained their distance
from financing such vehicles, several NBFCs
have come forward to take the role. In the
fiscal year of FY23, EV sales in India are
expected to cross a million units, an 84 per cent
rise year-on-year.
13. Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 Extended Further
For 6 Months
 The Commerce Ministry announced
the extension of the existing foreign trade
policy by six months. The reason behind the
development is currency volatility and global
uncertainty. The ministry said, the geo-political
situation is not suitable for long-term foreign
trade policy.
 The Commerce Ministry said, “existing Foreign
Trade Policy extended by six months due
to currency volatility & global uncertainty.
Geo-Political situation is not suitable for long-term
Foreign Trade Policy.” Earlier, the government
had extended the due date for the Foreign Trade
Policy 2015-20 to September 30, 2022.
14. BSE Receives SEBI’s Final Approval to Launch
EGR on its Platform
 Stock exchange BSE has received final
approval from the capital markets
regulator Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) for introducing the Electronic Gold
Receipt (EGR) segment on its platform.
 The exchange had received in-principle approval
from Sebi in February after which the exchange
conducted several mock trading in the test
environment for exchange members to facilitate
trading in EGRs.
15. World Bank Cuts 2022 East Asia Growth Aim
 Economic growth in East Asia and the
Pacific will weaken sharply in 2022 due
to China’s slowdown, but the pace of expansion
will pick up next year, the World Bank said.
 The Washington-based lender said in a report it
expected 2022 growth in the East Asia and
Pacific region, which includes China, to slow to
3.2%, down from its 5.0% forecast in April, and
the previous year’s growth of 7.2%.
 China, which constitutes 86% of the 23-
country region’s economic output, was
projected to grow 2.8% this year, a significant

deceleration from the bank’s previous forecast of
5.0%. In 2021, China’s economy expanded 8.1%,
its best growth in a decade. For 2023, the world’s
second-largest economy was seen growing at
4.5%.
Bankings News
16. UCO & Yes Bank tie up with Russian banks for
payments
 UCO Bank and Yes Bank have put in place
arrangements with two Russian banks as India
seeks to step up trade with the sanctioned nation.
 Nearly a month after it was reported that more
than 15 Russian banks were in advanced talks
with Indian lenders to facilitate bilateral business
in their respective local currencies, two of India’s
banks have taken a step towards the same.
 UCO Bank has partnered with Gazprom
Bank, while Yes Bank has also formed an
arrangement with Russia’s Petersburg Social
Commercial Bank (PSCB).
Important takeaways:
 Headquarters of UCO Bank: Kolkata, West
Bengal;
 MD & CEO of UCO Bank: Atul Kumar Goel;
 Yes Bank CEO: Prashant Kumar (6 Mar 2020–);
 Yes Bank Headquarters: Mumbai;
 Yes Bank Founded: 2004.
17. Union Bank of India inaugurated ethical hacking
lab
 The Union Bank of India inaugurated
the Ethical Hacking Lab at the Cyber Security
Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in
Hyderabad. The lab with a cyber defence
mechanism will protect the bank’s information
system, digital assets, and channels, against
potential cyber threats.
 The lab was inaugurated by the bank’s managing
director and CEO, A. Manimekhalai. Union Bank
is adopting Digital Products in a big way. Various
new initiatives are taken by the Bank to increase
Digital Footprints. The IT assets are increasingly
exposed to the Internet.
Important takeaways:
 Union Bank of India (UBI) Founded: 11
November 1919;
 Union Bank of India (UBI) Headquarters: Mumbai;
 Union Bank of India (UBI) CEO: A. Manimekhalai.
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18. Joseph Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, added to
the Tesla board
 Joseph Gebbia added to the Tesla board:
Tesla Inc. said that Airbnb co-founder Joseph
Gebbia has joined the board of directors,
reversing a decision to reduce the number of
directors at the most valuable automaker in the
world.
 Following the departure of Oracle Inc. co-founder
Larry Ellison in August, Tesla announced in June
that it will have just seven board seats, drawing
criticism from a shareholder organisation for the
absence of independent board members.
Important Takeaways:
 Tesla CEO: Elon Reeve Musk
 Tesla Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United
States
Summits and Conferences News
19. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022
 Union Education and Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship Minister, Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan inaugurated and addressed the 13th
FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 on the theme
of “Education to Employability – Making It
Happen.” in New Delhi.
 The Summit would look through the NEP lens
and focus on how India can become the “Skill
Capital of the World,” using the UN Sustainable
Development Goal 4 (SDG4) as an underlying
theme.
20. MoHUA launched Swachh Toycathon
 The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) launched Swachh Toycathon under
the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav. The competition
aims to explore solutions for use of waste in the
creation or manufacturing of toys. Secretary,
MoHUA, Manoj Joshi, launched the event on
MyGov portal and released the toolkit.
 The Center for Creative Learning, IIT
Gandhinagar, is MoHUA’s knowledge partner
for the initiative. They will be providing support
on aspects of pedagogy and creativity. Joint
secretary, MoHUA, Roopa Mishra, said there is a
comprehensive approach being covered in the

initiative as well as the way forward after the
competition.
Sports News
21. Team World won Laver Cup indoor tennis
tournament 2022
 Team World defeated Team Europe to win the
Laver Cup 2022 for the first time. Team World
defeats Team Europe 13-8 to win the Laver Cup
indoor tennis tournament. Frances Tiafoe and
Felix Auger of Team World defeated Stefanos
Tsitsipas & Novak Djokovic of Team Europe to
win the competition.
 Laver Cup is an international indoor hard court
tournament between Team Europe & Team
World. Players from all continents, besides
Europe, represent Team World.
Important Days
22. World Heart Day 2022 Observed On September 29
 Every year on the 29th of September, people all
around the world observe World Heart Day. The
day is observed to raise awareness about the
rising concerns of heart health, cardiovascular
illnesses, the impact of overexercising on the
heart and how heart care is of utmost importance.
 The theme for World Heart Day 2022 is ‘USE
HEART FOR EVERY HEART’. With increasing
global awareness about cardiovascular diseases
and learning to manage the disease. In the theme
‘USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART’, “Use Heart”
means to think differently, make the right
decisions, act with courage and help others.
 Similarly, “For Every Heart” involves the use of
“FOR” and shifts the focus from the actions
themselves to the heir of such actions, allowing
for wider application of the campaign while also
making it more personal.
Important takeaways:
 World Heart Federation Founded: 2000;
 World Heart Federation Headquarters: Geneva,
Switzerland;
 World Heart Federation President: Fausto Pinto.
23. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and
Waste 2022
 On 29 September 2022, the International Day
of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is
observed globally. Reducing food loss and waste
is of significant importance as it contributes to the
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realization of broader improvements to agri-food
systems toward achieving food security, food
safety, improving food quality and delivering on
nutritional outcomes.
 Reducing food loss and waste also contributes
significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions, as well as pressure on land and water
resources.
 The theme for International Day of Awareness of
Food Loss and Waste 2022 is “Stop Food Loss
and waste, for the people, for the
planet”. Reducing food losses and waste is
essential in a world where the number of people
affected by hunger has been slowly on the rise
since 2014, and tons and tons of edible food are
lost and/or wasted every day.
Important takeaways:
 Food and Agriculture Organization
Headquarters: Rome, Italy;
 Food and Agriculture Organization Founded: 16
October 1945;
 Food and Agriculture Organization Director-
General: Qu Dongyu.
30th September Daily Current Affairs 2022:
National News
1. Supreme Court Judgement on safe and legal
abortion
 Supreme Court Judgement on Abortion: The
Supreme Court has declared that all women have
the right to safe and legal abortions up to 24
weeks of pregnancy, no matter their marital
status.
 An abortion regulation that made a distinction
between married and unmarried women was
“artificial and constitutionally unsustainable,”
according to a bench of Justices DY
Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and AS Bopanna.
 The bench determined that unmarried and single
women with pregnancies between 20 and 24
weeks cannot be denied access to safe and legal
abortion.
 The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of
1971 had made it illegal for unmarried women
who were 20–24 weeks pregnant after having
consenting intercourse to have a legal abortion.
 In reference to the MTP Act’s pertinent provision,
the court’s ruling stated that “it seems to us that
to give Rule 3B a restrictive and narrow
interpretation would render it perilously close to
holding it unconstitutional, because it would
deprive unmarried women of the right to access
safe and legal abortions between 20 and 24
weeks if they face a change in their material
circumstances similar to married women.”
International News

2. US Economy Shrinks 0.6% in April-June
 Battered by surging consumer prices and rising
interest rates, the US economy shrank at a
0.6% annual rate from April through June, the
government announced, unchanged from its
previous second-quarter estimate.
 It marked the second consecutive quarter of
economic contraction, one informal rule of thumb
for a recession. The US economy has been
sending out mixed signals this year. Gross
domestic product, or GDP, went backward in the
first half of 2022.
 But the job market has stayed strong. Employers
are adding an average 438,000 jobs a month this
year, on pace to be the second-best year for
hiring (behind 2021) in government records going
back to 1940. Unemployment is at 3.7%, low by
historic standards. There are currently about two
jobs for every unemployed American.
Economy News
3. RBI Repo Rate Hike by 50 bps to 5.9%: RBI
Monetary Policy
 RBI Repo Rate: The decision of RBI
Governor Shaktikanta Das headed the six-
member Monetary Policy Committee
(MPC) has been announced.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked the
repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.90%, the fourth
straight increase in the current cycle, to tame the
sustained above-target retail inflation rate.
RBI Repo Rate: Consequently, the various rates are
as under
1. Policy Repo Rate: 5.90%
2. Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5.65%
3. Marginal Standing Facility Rate: 6.15%
4. Bank Rate: 6.15%
5. Fixed Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
6. CRR: 4.50%
7. SLR: 18.00%
4. Cabinet approves 4% increase in DA for Central
Government employees
 Cabinet approves 4% increase in DA: The
Union Cabinet increased the dearness allowance
(DA) and dearness relief (DR) by 4% beginning
July 1, 2022, benefiting 6.97 million pensioners
and 4.18 million central government employees.
This was done ahead of the Diwali festival.
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 The DA and dearness relief (DR) payment is a
4% increase above the current rate of 34% of
basic pay/pension.
 The impact of both dearness allowance (DA) and
dearness relief (DR) would be combined and
amount to Rs 12,852.5 crore per year on the
exchequer.
5. RBI projects 7% GDP growth for FY23, Inflation
remain 6.7%
 RBI projects 7% GDP growth for FY23: The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected 7%
real GDP growth for the Financial year 2023
(FY23). Inflation in India is predicted to remain
6.7%.
 As a result, RBI raised its policy rate by 50 basis
points (bps) in response to growing concerns
about increasing inflation, global headwinds, and
a drop in the value of the rupee to historic lows.
 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted to
lower its real GDP prediction for FY23 to 7.0% at
its meeting in September; growth is projected for
Q2FY23 to be 6.3%, Q3 to be 4.6%, and Q4 to be
4.6%, with risks largely balanced. 7.2% growth
has been corrected for Q1FY24.
Bankings News
6. Mastercard to launch ‘carbon calculator’ for Indian
consumers
 Mastercard, a global payment and technology
company is set to launch Carbon Calculator
features. Mastercard is in talks with Indian Banks
to launch the Carbon Calculator feature which will
offer the consumers an estimated carbon
footprint for each of their purchases.
 The Mastercard Carbon Calculator will help
consumers to become cause-driven.
 Mastercard has started the Priceless Planet
Coalition, which is a campaign to restore 100
million trees.
 The Cabron Calculator will let the consumers see
the carbon effect of their purchase.
 The Mastercard CIO said that the broadening
definition of money, intelligent experience, and
ESG-conscious consumer behavior are the three
big factors that will influence the next economy.
7. Bank of Baroda launches ‘Khushiyon ka Tyohaar’
 Bank of Baroda (BOB) has announced to launch
of ‘Khushiyon Ka Tyohaar’. The ‘Khushiyon Ka
Tyohaar’ includes a series of offers as an annual
festival campaign.

 The bank will offer to attractive interest rates on a
home loans, car loans, education loans, and
many more during the ‘Khushiyon Ka Tyohaar’
campaign.
 The BOB customers will receive many benefits
through the ‘Khushiyon Ka Tyohaar’ campaign.
 The offers and benefits include pre-payments,
part-payment charges, concessional
processing charges, and longer tenure of
seven years.
 Bank of Baroda (BOB) home loans are available
at a competitive interest rate beginning at 7.95%
per annual with no processing charges.
 The BOB customers will be given a special
rate starting from 7.95% per annum on BOB car
loans.
 The facilities are available through the BOB
World mobile app, Net banking, and the Bank
of Baroda website for both existing and new
customers.
Business News
8. Amazon launches ‘AmazeWIT Circles’ to upskill
women in technology
 Amazon India has launched ‘AmazeWIT
Circles’, to reiterate its commitment to upskilling
and providing meaningful career opportunities
to women in the technology space.
The ‘AmazeWIT Circles’ is a dedicated
networking event to educate women and make
them industry ready for careers in technology.
 The ‘AmazeWIT Circles’ is curated for
tenured Software Development Engineers and
is led by technology leaders at Amazon who
cover topics relevant to technical upliftment and
sustained career development.
 The ‘AmazeWIT Circles’ is a cohort-based
connect that helps women to refine their skills
and address the challenges faced by working
women.
9. Airtel Payments Bank rolling out 1.5 lakh micro
ATMs this fiscal
 Airtel Payments Bank has started rolling out 1.5
lakh micro ATMs in a phased manner across tier
2 cities and semi-urban regions to facilitate cash
withdrawal for its customers.
 The Bank will gradually expand its service to
cover more banking points in a phased manner.
The bank will leverage its strong network of over
5 lakh banking points across India to give users
access to easy cash withdrawals through this
initiative, it added.
Important takeaways:
 Airtel Payments Bank Founded: January 2017;
 Airtel Payments Bank Headquarters: New Delhi;
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 Airtel Payments Bank Managing Director & CEO:
Anubrata Biswas.
Defence News
10. Swedish Defence Maker Saab To Produce Carl-
Gustaf M4 Rocket Launchers In India
 Swedish defence firm Saab announced its plan
to set up a manufacturing facility in India for
the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon
system under the NDA government’s ‘Make in
India’ initiative to bolster indigenous defence
manufacturing, a company official said.
Production at the new facility is expected to begin
in 2024, even though the firm is yet to reveal the
location.
 The company is looking at the 100% foreign
direct investment (FDI) route to set up the new
venture but will pursue the 74% FDI option with
an Indian partner if the former doesn’t
work out. India allows 100% FDI in defence only
on a case-by-case basis.
Awards News
11. Kumar Sanu, Shailendra Singh, Anand-Milind gets
Lata Mangeshkar Award (2019-2021)
 Noted playback singers Kumar Sanu and
Shailendra Singh and music-composer
duo Anand-Milind were conferred with
the National Lata Mangeshkar Award for
different years.
 They will be presented the prestigious award (on
September 28), the birth anniversary of the late
legendary singer, at her birthplace Indore. State
Culture Minister Usha Thakur conferred
Shailendra Singh, Anand-Milind, and Kumar Sanu
with the award for the years 2019, 2020 and
2021 respectively.
 Officials informed the award is given for
promoting excellence in the area of light music
annually by the Madhya Pradesh
government’s culture department. It carries a
cash prize of Rs two lakh and a citation. Earlier
recipients included Naushad, Kishore Kumar
and Asha Bhosle.
Ranks and Reports News
12. Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani listed on
Time’s 100 Emerging Leaders’
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 Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani, son of

billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has been named by Bhavish
2 11,700 Ola Electric
TIME magazine in the TIME100 Next list that Aggarwal
recognises “rising stars from across industries
and around the world. Significantly, he is the only
Indian to be featured on the list this year. Divyank
3 11,200 Investments
 However, there is another Indian-born American Turakhia
business leader, subscription social platform
OnlyFans’ Indian-origin CEO Amrapali Gan, on
the list as well. The list also features the likes of 4 Nakul Aggarwal 9,900 BrowserStack
American singer SZA, actress Sydney
Sweeney, basketball player Ja Morant,
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, actor
and television personality Keke Palmer, and 5 Ritesh Arora 9,900 BrowserStack
environment activist Farwiza Farhan.

13. Top 25 startups in India listed by LinkedIn

6 Binny Bansal 8,100 Flipkart
 The world’s largest online professional
network, LinkedIn has released its 2022
LinkedIn Top Startups List for India, revealing
7 Ritesh Agarwal 6,300 OYO
the top 25 startups that have shown resilience in
an uncertain market environment, and are
continuing to innovate in 2022.
 Topping this year’s list is the unified payment 8 Harshil Mathur 5,500 Razorpay
interface CRED (#1). Valued at $6.4 billion, this
young startup maintained its podium position on
the LinkedIn Top Startups list, moving from #3 in
Shashank
2021 to #1 in 2022. 9 5,500 Razorpay
 The next highest placing businesses on the list Kumar
include upGrad (#2), one of India’s largest online
higher education companies that curates vast
upskilling opportunities for professionals and Neha Narkhede
10 4,700 Confluent
college students, followed by Groww (#3), an & family
online investment platform that provides an
objective evaluation of various investment
opportunities through stocks and mutual funds. 15. Global Innovation Index 2022: India climbs to 40th
14. ‘Hurun India 40 & under self-made rich list 2022’ rank
topped by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath

 Nikhil Kamath, the cofounder  Global Innovation Index 2022: India has
of Zerodha, topped the ‘IIFL Wealth Hurun India climbed to the 40th rank in the Global
40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2022’ with a Innovation Index of the World Intellectual
net worth of Rs 17,500 crore. Property Organization. This is a huge leap of 41
 Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola, came in places in 7 years. India has leapfrogged to 40th
second place (Rs 11,700 crore), and Divyank position on the Global Innovation Index (GII)
Turakhia of Media.net in third place (Rs 11,200 2022 from the 81st spot in 2015.
crore).  India’s innovation performance is above average
for the upper-middle-income group in almost
The Top 10 in IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under every innovation pillar, with the exception of
infrastructure, where it scores below average.
Self-Made Rich List: Within Central and Southern Asia, India continues
to lead in the 40th position, moving further up the
Ra Wealth rankings, from its 46th position in 2021.
Name Company  Switzerland remains the world’s leader in
nk INR Cr
innovation for the 12th consecutive year. It leads
globally in innovation outputs, and specifically in
patents by origin, software spending, high-tech
manufacturing, production, and export
1 Nikhil Kamath 17,500 Zerodha complexity. The second position was secured by
the US followed by Sweden, the UK, and the
Netherlands.
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reflects the need to support a “green transition of

Important
 WIPO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
 WIPO Founded: 14 July 1967;
 WIPO Membership: 193 member states;
 WIPO Director General: Daren Tang.
Books and Authors News
16. English translation of ‘Lata: Sur-Gatha’ to release
in January 2023
the maritime sector into a sustainable future while
leaving no one behind.”
Important takeaways:
 International Maritime Organization
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom;
 International Maritime Organization Founded: 17
March 1958;
 International Maritime Organization
Founder: United Nations;
 International Maritime Organization Secretary-
General: Kitack Lim.

 The English translation of the award-winning

book “Lata: Sur-Gatha” will be released in
January 2023. “Lata: A Life in Music”, originally
written in Hindi by writer-poet Yatindra Mishra, is
translated by noted writer and translator Ira
Pande.
 And now celebrating the life and times of Lata
Mangeshkar on her 93rd birth anniversary in
2023, the book is being published in the English
language announced by publisher Penguin
Random House India. The book has won the 64th
National Film Award and the MAMI Award for
Best Writing on Cinema (2016–17).

Important Days

17. International Translation Day 2022: 30th

September

 International Translation Day is being

celebrated every year on 30 September to raise
awareness about translation and languages
which play an important role for society’s
development.
 The day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute
to the work of language professionals, which
plays an important role in bringing nations
together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and
cooperation, contributing to the development and
strengthening world peace and security.
 The theme for this year’s International Translation
Day is ‘A world without barriers’.

18. World Maritime Day 2022: Theme, Significance

and History

 The International Maritime

Organization observed World Maritime Day on
the last Thursday of September. This year, it will
be observed on September 29. The day focuses
on drawing public attention to maritime safety and
the marine environment.
 The World Maritime Day 2022 Parallel Event will
be organized in Durban, South Africa from 12th to
14th October 2022.
 The theme for World Maritime Day 2022 is ‘New
technologies for greener shipping’ – which