Govt launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies

1.International Day of Sign Languages: 23 September

International Day of Sign Languages was observed on 23 September.The objective of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.Sign languages are fully-fledged natural languages, structurally distinct from the spoken languages.The theme of the day is ‘Sign Language Rights for All’.

2.PM Modi addresses the UNSG Climate Action Summit

PM Modi addressed the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit in New York.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a comprehensive approach which includes education to reduce carbon footprint.Prime Minister said that People’s movement is the need of the hour to tackle the climate issues.India has started Jal Jeevan Mission and India is going to spend 15 billion dollars in the next few years.He informed the world leaders that on its independence day this August 15th, India has called for to ban single-use plastic.

3.Amit Shah proposed next Census 2021 ‘digital census’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that in the upcoming Census in 2021, a mobile app will be used for data collection.Shah also said the Centre was likely set to spend Rs 12,000 crore on the 2021 Census as well as the preparation of the National Population Register (NPR).Shah even put forth an idea to have a multipurpose ID card for every citizen which includes the passport, Aadhaar and voter ID card.In March this year, the government announced that the next census will be done with 1 March 2021 as the reference date.

4.Ayushman Bharat scheme completes one year of its launch

Ayushman Bharat – the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has completed one year of its launch on 23 September.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Ayushman Bharat is more than just a health care scheme as it is a beacon of hope to more than 50 crores of India’s most vulnerable people.The main aim of the scheme is to provide universal health care to the poor, needy and vulnerable sections of the country.The scheme, which is the world’s largest health care programme, provides a health cover of five lakh rupees annually to vulnerable families and aims at benefiting more than ten crore poor families all over the country.In the last one year, more than 46 lakh beneficiaries have availed cashless treatment under the scheme.

5.Govt launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies

Science and Technology and Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of newborn babies.UMMID stands for ‘Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders’.The Minister also inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras.The new initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics could reach patients.

6.National workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment organized in New Delhi

National Institute of Disaster Management is organizing a day-long National Workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment in New Delhi.Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai is the Chief Guest on this occasion.The focus of this workshop is to disseminate the outcome documents of the study to all the relevant stakeholders so that these may be utilized as a reference document while preparing the memorandum for submission to the Home Ministry in post-disaster phase.

7.Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas named India’s next envoy to Guinea Bissau

Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea Bissau, with residence in Dakar.A 1993 batch-IFS officer, Srinivas is presently the country’s Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal.For decades, India and Guinea Bissau have maintained warm and friendly relations.Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast.

8.71st Prime Time Emmy Awards

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards honoured the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2018, until May 31, 2019.

• Outstanding Drama Series: Game of Thrones (HBO)
• Outstanding Comedy Series: Fleabag (Amazon)
• Lead Actor, Drama: Billy Porter, Pose
• Lead Actress, Drama: Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
• Lead Actor, Comedy: Bill Hader, Barry
• Lead Actress, Comedy: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag

9.Journalist Ravish Kumar awarded first Gauri Lankesh Memorial Award

Senior journalist and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Ravish Kumar received the first Gauri Lankesh Memorial Award in Bengaluru.He was chosen for the award for sharp news analysis and uncompromising secular stance by the Gauri Lankesh Memorial Trust, founded in memory of the journalist.Three books were launched at the event titled ‘Delhi Nota’ by senior journalist D Umapathi, Ravish Kumar’s ‘Free Voices’ translated as ‘Maatige Enu Kadime’, and ‘Neera Nade’ by Prof Vinaya Okkunda.Gauri Lankesh was an Indian journalist-turned-activist from Bangalore, Karnataka.

10.Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe named FIFA players of the year

Argentine star Lionel Messi bagged his sixth FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award.Also, US’ Megan Rapinoe, who captained her team to victory in this year’s World Cup, has been named Women’s Player of the Year.Messi had ensured Barcelona’s victory in the La Liga and helped the team reach the semi-finals in the Champions League.On the other hand, Rapinoe’s achievement was recognised after the American forward netted six goals in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July.