1 Historic Women’s Reservation Bill to reserve one-third seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies passed in the Lower House of Parliament
The Lok Sabha has approved the 128th Amendment Bill of the Constitution seeking to reserve one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women . This bill has been called Nari Shakti Vandan Act . The bill was passed after a division of votes, with 454 MPs voting in favor of the bill, while 2 MPs voted against it.
2 India Global Forum and World Government Summit signed an MoU
India Global Forum and the World Government Summit have signed a Letter of Intent to develop an Emerging Economies Programme. The event will bring together key stakeholders including government officials, business leaders, economists and experts for high-level discussions on sustainable economic growth, geo-economic outlook and innovative solutions. This partnership will focus on thought leadership, research development on emerging trends and promotion of opportunities relevant to underdeveloped and developing countries. This program will also serve to continuously expand the field of data for future governments. Manoj Ladwa , Founder and President of India Global Forum and Mohammed Al Sharhan , Managing Director of World Governments Summit and UAE The MoU was signed in the presence of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy of India and the Vice President of the World Government Summit Organization. The World Government Summit is a global, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the governments of the future. The Summit will, in its various activities, assess the agenda of the new generation of governments, focus on innovation, and use technology to address the universal challenges facing humanity.
3rd India-Malaysia Defense Cooperation Committee meeting
12th meeting of the Malaysia-India Committee on Defense Cooperation (MIDCOM) on September 19, 2023 in New Delhi happened in. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the meetings of two sub-committees, namely the Sub-Committee on Military Cooperation (27 July 2023) and the Joint Sub-Committee on Defense Science Technology and Industry Cooperation (18 September 2023). The Defense Secretary of India has signed bilateral agreements between India and India in a wide range of areas such as government-to-government engagement, tri-service cooperation, training, UN peacekeeping, bilateral service engagement, defense industrial cooperation, research and development and regional/sub-regional engagements. Shared an 8-point proposal with the Malaysian side to expand cooperation between Malaysia and Malaysia. The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the enhanced strategic partnership, emphasizing mutual trust, common interests, shared values of democracy and rule of law.
4 Shreyas Yojana: More than Rs 2,300 crore allocated since 2014 for the education of SC and OBC students
4 Central Sub-Schemes under Shreyas Umbrella Scheme – Top Class Education for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students, Free Coaching Scheme for SC and Other Backward Class (OBC) Students, National Migrant Scheme for SCs and National Migration Scheme for SC Students. National Fellowship for – includes. Since these are all central sub-schemes, state-wise data is not maintained for these schemes. Brief details of the allocation, expenditure and number of beneficiaries etc. of the sub-schemes under Shreyas for the last 9 years i.e. from 2014-15 till now are as follows: Free Coaching Scheme for SC
and OBC Students: The objective of this scheme is to provide good quality coaching facilities to the economically weaker Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates so that they can get suitable employment in public/private sector or pursue prestigious technical and professional higher education. To participate in competitions and entrance examinations to ensure admission in educational institutions.
Top Class Education for SC Students : The objective of the scheme is to promote quality education among Scheduled Caste students by providing full financial assistance. The beneficiaries of this scheme will be Scheduled Caste students studying beyond class 12th.
National Migration Scheme for SC: Under this scheme, students selected from Scheduled Castes (115 slots), De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (6 slots), landless agricultural laborers and traditional artisans (4 slots) are eligible for postgraduate and PhD level studies abroad. Financial assistance is provided for.
National Fellowship for SC Students : Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste students are eligible for higher education in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for pursuing M.Phil/PhD degree in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Fellowship is provided for.
5 108 feet high statue of Adi Shankaracharya will be unveiled in Madhya Pradesh
A 108-feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya, the founder of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, will be unveiled in Omkareshwar , Madhya Pradesh . This statue is made of different metals, in which Adi Shankaracharya is depicted at the age of 12 , because he attained enlightenment at this age. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of Ekta Dham dedicated to the life and philosophy of Adi Shankaracharya. This huge statue is situated on the picturesque Mandhata hill on the banks of river Narmada . This 108 feet high statue of Shankaracharya has been named the Statue of Unity .
6 The introduction of Kenyan avocados into the Indian market was launched at an event in New Delhi.
The introduction of Kenyan avocados into the Indian market was launched at an event in New Delhi . The event was jointly organized by the Kenya High Commission and ASSOCHAM . Avocados are rich in nutrients and are a good source of mono-saturated acids. The commencement of import of Kenyan avocados will help reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries. He said that in the year 2022, imports from India to Kenya were worth 1.76 billion dollars while Kenyan exports to India were only 67.21 million dollars. Kenya is the sixth largest producer of avocado in the world. Kenya exports about 23 percent of this production.
7 14th Global Skills Summit begins
14th Global Skills Summit begins in Delhi . The theme of the two-day conference is to build the future of the youth by empowering them . The aim of the conference is to focus on creating an industry-based skills ecosystem in the country. Speaking on the occasion, Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said that the country’s workforce looks for opportunities immediately after school. He said that as the economy grows, the ecosystem of education, skills and entrepreneurship in the country should provide skills and employment opportunities to the youth.
8 25 electric green metro luxury air-conditioned bus service launched in Hyderabad, Telangana
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has launched 25 electric green metro luxury air-conditioned bus services in Hyderabad to improve eco-friendly mobility in the city . State Transport Minister P. Ajay Kumar formally inaugurated the fleet. This facility will be available to passengers from 23rd of this month. On this occasion, the Transport Minister said that the transport facilities are being improved and it is being connected with metro services. All types of travel can be done with a single card.
9 Nuakhai festival celebrated with pomp in Western Odisha
The much awaited day, Nuakhai Utsav , was celebrated with pomp and gaiety in the districts of Western Odisha on 20th September . It is celebrated the day after Ganesh Chaturthi . Determined by the lunar calendar, this day falls on the ‘Panchami Tithi’ (fifth day) of the lunar fortnight, which usually falls between August and September. On this day, people offer new crops to their respective gods at a fixed time in the morning. On this day people prepare various dishes from the new crop and enjoy it. In rural areas the elders in each household worship their paddy fields and pray for a bountiful harvest and favorable weather.
10 National Highway Authority of India signs MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to strengthen design and construction of bridges and other structures
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in its endeavor to provide a world class National Highways network has reviewed the design of various bridges/structures , safety aspects of National Highways Authority of India projects and capacity building of National Highways Authority of India officials. An MoU has been signed with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) . Under this agreement, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will provide services to the National Highway Authority of India for review of the design of all bridges/structures in the ongoing projects.
11 Annual Day of Air Force Association
The Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 43rd Annual Day on 20 September 2023 . Air Force Association is a welfare organization in the non-government sector, actively involved in the welfare of airmen and their families. The association is fully committed to alleviating the sufferings of widows and destitute children. The association was established on 15 September 1980 under the patronage of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. It has twenty branches all over the country. It also has two branches in UK and Australia. There are approximately 92141 Air Veteran members and 6190 spouse members.
12 C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory signed agreement for development of NAVIC based IST traceable primary reference time clock for telecom sector
Telematics Development Center (C- DOT), a premier telecom R& D center of Department of Telecommunications (DOT) and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed ‘ NAVIC based IST Traceable Primary Reference Time Clock (PRTC) ‘ for telecom sector. Signed an agreement for the development of. The signing of this MoU will enable the Telecom Technology Development Department of the Department of Telecommunications to provide funding support to domestic companies and institutions involved in technology design, development, commercialization of telecom products and solutions to enable affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas. Fund (TTDF) scheme. This project focuses on the development of a tool that will provide direct Indian Standard Time (IST) traceability to all Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) within ±20 ns. This will help India reduce dependence on GPS, switch to IRNSS/NAVIC, digital forensic analysis of transactions, cyber secure networks,
13 ‘Swavalamban 2023’ seminar organized
The Indian Navy will host the second edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenization Seminar , ‘ Swavalamban 2023 ‘ on 4-5 October, 2023 . This seminar follows the inaugural edition held in July 2022, where Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘ Sprint ‘. The objective of the ‘Swavalamban 2023’ seminar is to showcase and promote indigenous innovations and technologies developed by startups and MSMEs for use in the Indian Navy. ‘SPRINT’ stands for Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defense Excellence and is a collaboration of Defense Innovation Organization (DIO) , Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO) , and Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC). It is a collaborative effort involving.
14 Indonesia starts ASEAN joint military exercise amid tension in South China Sea
Units from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries recently began their inaugural joint military exercise in the Natuna Sea south of Indonesia . These exercises are taking place at a time when geopolitical tensions between major global powers are rising and concerns are rising over China’s activities in the South China Sea. The five-day military operation taking place in the South Natuna Sea mainly focuses on enhancing military skills. These skills include areas such as maritime security, patrolling, and delivery of humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
15 Government has issued advisory for Indian citizens and students amid increasing anti-India activities in Canada
The government has issued an advisory for Indian citizens and students amid rising anti-India activities in Canada . The Ministry of External Affairs has urged all Indian citizens in Canada and those traveling there to exercise increased caution. Recently, Indian diplomats and people of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda are being targeted. The Ministry of External Affairs has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to areas and places prone to violent incidents. The Indian High Commission and Consulate General are in touch with Canadian authorities to ensure the safety of their citizens in Canada.
16 Nihar Malviya appointed CEO of Penguin Random House
Nihar Malviya has been named as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House, nine months after being appointed interim chief executive. Malviya has replaced Marcus Dohle. Bertelsmann, the German media conglomerate, has owned Random House since 1998. Random House and Penguin merged in 2013.
17 Dhananjay Joshi appointed chairman of telecom industry body DIPA
Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has appointed Dhananjay Joshi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Summit Digital , as Chairman. Joshi will replace Bharti Enterprises Chairman Akhil Gupta on this post. Gupta has been the chairman of this body related to the telecom industry since 2011. According to the statement, DIPA has appointed Sandeep Girotra, Chief Executive Officer, American Tower India, as the Vice Chairman of the association. Joshi and Girotra will assume their respective positions on October 1, 2023. Akhil Gupta has accepted the request of the Executive Committee members to assume the post of Patron Member of DIPA, the statement said.
18 S&P Global raises India’s FY2024 growth forecast to 6.6%
S&P Global Market Intelligence has reassessed India’s economic growth prospects for the financial year 2024 (FY24) . This increase is attributed to the strong economic performance in the April-June quarter. Notably, the revised estimate is 6.6% , which is a significant improvement from the 5.9% estimate made by the analytics firm in August.
19 SBI launches cutting-edge digital platform for NRIs, NREs and NROs
India’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) , has launched a cutting-edge digital platform that can be used by non-resident Indians (NRIs) for NRE (Non-Resident External) and NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary ) can be used to open savings and current accounts easily. This new and unique service is specially designed for “ New to the Bank ” (NTB) customers, aimed at simplifying and speeding up the account opening process.
SBI’s innovative approach to prevent 20 loan defaults: Chocolate at the doorstep of loan borrowers
State Bank of India (SBI) has devised a unique strategy to deal with possible loan defaults . Recognizing that borrowers planning to default often ignore reminder calls, SBI is adopting a proactive approach by personally visiting their homes unannounced and surprising them with packs of chocolates. This innovative method aims to improve loan collections, especially when SBI’s retail loans have experienced substantial growth.
21 Diamond League Final Eugene 2023: Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record
At the 2023 Diamond League Finals in Eugene on September 17, 2023 , Swedish pole vault sensation and reigning world and Olympic champion Mondo Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the seventh time . Duplantis had a pole vault jump of 6.23 metres , breaking his own record of 6.22 metres.
22 MotoGP India signs sponsorship agreement with Indian Oil
Indian energy giant Indian Oil has taken over the title sponsorship of the edition of MotoGP India, the first Grand Prix in India , which will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24 . Dorna Sports by Fair Street Sports Presented in association with MotoGP India, 42 teams and 84 riders will compete across the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories. Prominent riders include Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, and George Martin. According to the ‘Motorsports Marketing Partnership Report 2022-23’ by Sponsor United, MotoGP agreements grew by an amazing 32% in 2022. Indian Oil coming on board as title sponsor of MotoGPTM India is further testament to the emerging opportunities for brands looking to stake a claim in this high-octane industry.
