1 India once again remains at 40th position in the Global Innovation Index.
India has retained the 40th position in the Global Innovation Index . NITI Aayog said that India’s 40th position among the economies of 132 countries included in the Global Innovation Index remains intact . Switzerland ranked first in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) for the 13th consecutive year. this ranking by World Intellectual Property Organization Has issued. NITI Aayog said that India has been leading in the global innovation index for the last several years. India’s rank was 81st in 2015 which will become 40th in 2023. NITI Aayog said that knowledge capital and effective startup ecosystem and significant work of government and private research organizations have improved India’s position in the Global Innovation Index. The Commission has said that Atal Innovation Mission has also played a big role in this. NITI Aayog is contributing to national efforts to promote policy innovation in areas such as electric vehicles, biotechnology, nanotechnology, space and alternative energy.
2 India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand took effective steps to eliminate trans fatty acids from national food supplies
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand have taken steps to eliminate trans fatty acids from national food supplies, benefiting 1.7 billion people. Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, South East Asia Regional Director of the World Health Organization WHO said many countries in the South East Asia region have set targets for treatment and management of hypertension and diabetes in primary health care settings by 2025. India aims to expand access to standard care for diabetes and hypertension to 75 million people by 2025, the highest in the world for non-communicable diseases according to the World Health Organisation. This statement of Dr. Khetrapal has come a day before World Heart Day. Celebrated every year on 29 September, the World Heart Federation and its partners create awareness about heart diseases.
3 Nagaland Police launches Made-in-Nagaland app against drugs and extortion
Nagaland Police launches Made-in-Nagaland app to fight against drugs and extortion in the state has launchedThis app will be available on made-in-nagaland.com/nagaland/ website. This app will be useful for the victims or the general public in case of complaints received related to drugs and extortion. The state police has said that information can be given online without visiting the police station or an anonymous complaint can also be filed.
4 Indian Language Festival, a 75-day celebration of the glory of Indian languages, begins in Lucknow.
Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75-day celebration of the glory of Indian languages, began in Lucknow . Linguists honored with Padma Shri award and representatives of various Indian languages are participating in this program. A multilingual seminar based on Ramayana has been organized. The Indian Language Festival will start from 28th September till 11th December and will conclude on 11th December on the birth anniversary of eminent Tamil poet Subramaniam Bharathi.
5 Uttar Pradesh achieves 100 percent ODF Plus coverage under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin
Uttar Pradesh has achieved another major achievement under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II . All 95,767 villages in the state i.e. 100 percent villages have achieved ODF Plus status under Phase II of the Mission. An ODF Plus village is one that has maintained its open defecation free (ODF) status while also implementing solid or liquid waste management systems . Till date, 4.4 lakh (75 per cent) villages across the country have declared themselves as ODF Plus, which is an important step towards achieving the targets of SBM-G Phase II by 2024-25.
6 Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches CRISIO 4 Good module to advance gender equality and empower youth
Union Minister of Education & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’, a new online, life skills learning module to promote gender equality among girls and boys . This program is being organized at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in collaboration with the International Cricket Council , UNICEF and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Was started in. The event was attended by Dr. Kuber Dindor, Minister of Tribal Development, Primary, Secondary and Adult Education, Government of Gujarat; Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Primary, Secondary and Adult Education, Higher Education, Shri Prafulla Pansheriya; Ms Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF Representative; Shri Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, Board of Control for Cricket in India; Indian cricketer and celebrity supporter of ICC-UNICEF’ CRIIIIO 4 Good initiative Ms. Smriti Mandhana; Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education; Officials from the Ministry of Education and UNICEF and more than 1000 children were also present.
7 Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan laid the foundation stone of Maharana Pratap Memorial in Bhopal.
The foundation stone of Maharana Pratap Memorial was laid in Bhopal under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan . This memorial will give information about the biography and bravery of Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap. Many ministers of the state, other public representatives and a large number of community members were present in this program. A grand memorial will be built on his life and contribution at the tomb of Gaurav Maharaj Chhatrasal of Bundelkhand, Mau Sahaniya (Chhatarpur). There will also be a light and sound show in this memorial.
8 Leander Paes inducted into International Hall of Fame
Recently, multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes became the first Asian male player to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) in the player category in the year 2024 . Chinese player Li Na became the first Asian female player to be nominated for the ITHF in 2019 . Former Indian player Vijay Amritraj was also nominated in the contributor category. Leander Paes has won 18 Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles. The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a prestigious institution and museum dedicated to the sport of tennis. Located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the institute serves as the official Hall of Fame for tennis. It encourages the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals and organizations in tennis.
9 DNA Nanoball Strategy
In a remarkable scientific development, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanoball strategy for rapid detection of pathogens in medical field. Has emerged as a ground-breaking, cost-effective technology. Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in the body. They may be viruses, bacteria, protozoa or fungi. The DNA nanoball strategy combines nucleic acid-based diagnostics and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology for rapid pathogen detection. LAMP is a process that extends circular DNA molecules into long strands that contain multiple copies of the DNA. These strings then turn into spherical structures called DNA nanoballs, which can be easily seen under a microscope. This design does not require laboratory techniques to support the diagnosis. It is a low-cost technology that can be widely deployed and scalable.
10 Amazon invests $4 billion in AI company Anthropic
Amazon has invested $4 billion in AI company Anthropic . After this deal, Amazon has joined the list of Microsoft, Google and Open AI . After the success of ChatGPT, OpenAI has created poems, essays and many other types of tasks through AI in the chatbot. Amazon has entered the AI market to compete with OpenAI and has invested billions in this field. San Francisco-based Anthropic has a chatbot cloud that can directly compete with ChatGPIT.
11 Bengaluru leads in green office space
In a significant development for India’s real estate sector, Bengaluru has emerged as the city with the most green-certified office space . The achievement is part of a broader trend highlighted in the ‘Indian Real Estate: Taking Giant Strides – 2023 Mid-Year Outlook’ report jointly released by real estate consultancy CBRE and industry body CII during the CII Realty Conference . The report highlights a remarkable 36% growth in green-certified office space across six major Indian cities over the last three and a half years. In 2019, the total green-certified office stock was 251 million sq ft, but it has now increased to 342 million sq ft.
12. You will get warning before earthquake, Google launches service
Veteran technology company Google has launched an earthquake warning system in India . This service will be available to Android smartphone users . In this, people will be alerted as soon as an earthquake occurs. Through this, people will be helped to escape safely. Earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters in the world. By getting early warning, people will be able to evacuate themselves and their loved ones in time. The system has been launched in India in consultation with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC) . Sensors have been used in Android smartphones to detect and predict earthquakes. Every Android smartphone is equipped with a small accelerometer which acts as a mini seismometer. Can work as. When a phone is plugged in and charging, it can detect the onset of an earthquake.
13 India and United Nations launch Global Capacity Building Initiative
India and the United Nations have jointly launched an important capacity-building initiative known as the “ India-United Nations Capacity Building Initiative ”. This initiative is designed to facilitate sharing of India’s development experiences, best practices and expertise with partner countries in the Global South. The initiative was announced during the “Global South – Delivering for Development” event on September 23 in New York. In this program, India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Prominent personalities including Jaishankar and President of the 78th General Assembly Dennis Francis participated.
14 Pramila Malik becomes the first woman speaker of Odisha Assembly
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party member Pramila Malik became the first woman Speaker of the Odisha Assembly . Pramila Malik was elected Speaker of the Odisha Assembly and was elected unopposed. The post became vacant due to the resignation of Bikram Keshari Arukha in May 2023.
15 Malayalam film ‘2018: Everyone is a Hero’ gets official entry in Oscars 2024
The Film Federation of India has announced that Malayalam film “ 2018: Everyone Is a Hero ”, based on the Kerala floods, will represent India as its official entry at the Academy Awards or Oscars in 2024. Directed by Jude Anthony Joseph, the film tells the harrowing stories of survival during the devastating floods that hit the state. Its selection was attributed to its poignant portrayal of climate change issues and societal misconceptions about development.
16 13th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Staff Conference in New Delhi
The three-day event, IPACC, IPAMS and SELF-2023, jointly hosted by the Indian and US Armies, concluded in New Delhi . The event saw participation from 30 countries. 18 countries were represented by the chiefs of their armies and 12 countries were represented by heads of delegations. The event provided an opportunity to the delegates to deliberate and exchange views on security and other contemporary issues of mutual interest with the main objective of promoting ‘peace and stability’ in the Indo-Pacific region. The event began on 25 September 2023 with General Randy George, Chief of Staff (COS) of the US Army, meeting General Manoj Pandey, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.
17 AI collaboration with Infosys and Microsoft
In a significant step towards revolutionizing the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, Infosys, one of India’s leading IT companies , has announced a strategic collaboration with tech giant Microsoft . The partnership aims to develop cutting-edge solutions using the combined skills of Infosys Topaz, Azure OpenAI Services and Azure Cognitive Services . This collaborative effort seeks to bring AI capabilities to the forefront of enterprise functions across various industries, promising to increase productivity and drive new revenue growth.
18 Central government extended AFSPA for six months in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
The central government has extended AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2023 . The government has issued two separate notifications, these decisions have been taken after reviewing the law and order situation in both the states. According to the notification issued by the Home Ministry, the jurisdiction of Dimapur, Newland, Chumaukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts and Khojama, Kohima North, Kohima South, areas, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima district of Nagaland. AFSPA has been extended for the next six months in the areas falling in .
19 AFSPA extended for 6 months in hilly areas of Manipur
The scope of AFSPA was expanded amid violence in Manipur . The notification issued by the government said that the hilly areas of Manipur have again been placed under AFSPA . This mainly excludes the 19 police stations of the valley . That means 19 police stations have been kept out of its purview. The entire area of Manipur, except 19 police stations, is declared as disturbed area for six months, a notification issued by the government said. It was told that the AFSPA law will come into effect from October 1, 2023.
20 RBI canceled the license of Kapol Cooperative Bank on insufficient capital.
In an important step, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has canceled the license of Mumbai -based cooperative bank Kapol Co-operative Bank Limited . The decision was made primarily due to concerns about the bank’s inadequate capital and earnings prospects, which raised questions about its ability to meet its commitments to depositors.
21 The team of Arjun Cheema, Sarabjot Singh and Shiv Narwal won the gold medal in the 10 meter air pistol event in shooting at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
India won one gold, one silver and one bronze medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou , China . The Indian team of Arjun Cheema, Sarabjot Singh and Shiv Narwal won the gold medal in the 10 meter air pistol event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China . India’s Roshibina Devi won silver medal in Wushu . Roshibina had to face defeat from China’s Wu Jiao Wei in the final. India’s Anush wins bronze medal in horse riding have won. Anush won the bronze medal in the individual dressage event with a score of 73.030 and third place. This is India’s second medal in horse riding, before this India has won the gold medal in horse riding.
22 116th birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh was born as Bhaganwala on September 28, 1907 and was brought up in a Sandhu Jat farmer family of Jalandhar district located in the Doab region of Punjab. He belonged to a generation that intervened in two crucial phases of the Indian national movement – first, the Lal-Bal-Pal phase of ‘extremism’ and second, the Gandhian phase of non-violent mass action. He was a member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) , later renamed Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). It has been done. He started a militant youth organization called Naujawan Bharat Sabha. In their quest to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and his comrades accidentally assassinate police officer John Saunders, leading to their involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy case. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Assembly on April 8, 1929, in protest against the passing of two repressive bills – the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill. Bhagat Singh was arrested by J.P. in the Lahore conspiracy case. Saunders was also found guilty of murder and bomb making and in this case he was hanged in Lahore along with Sukhdev and Rajguru on March 23, 1931. Martyrs’ Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to pay tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
23 197th Gunners Day
Indian Army is celebrating 197th Gunners Day . Army Chief General Manoj Pandey has congratulated all the soldiers and families of Army officers and Artillery Regiments on the occasion. 28 September has special significance in the history of artillery. On this day in 1827 , the Mountain Battery (the first artillery unit) was established and hence every year its foundation day is celebrated as Gunners Day.
24 International Day for Universal Access to Information 2023
The International Day for Universal Access to Information, proclaimed at the 74th United Nations General Assembly on 15 October 2019 , highlights the fundamental right to access, receive and impart information. Held annually on 28 September , the day emphasizes the importance of an informed citizenry and highlights the important role of online spaces in ensuring access to information.
25 Father of Green Revolution and famous agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan passes away in Chennai.
Renowned agricultural scientist and father of India’s Green Revolution, M.S. Swaminathan passed away at his residence in Chennai . He was 98 years old. Swaminathan brought social revolution through his policies in the 1960s. Saved India from famine like situation. He established the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and developed high-yield wheat seeds that led to the Green Revolution in India. He was the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research between 1972 and 1980 and the Director General of the International Rice Research Organization between 1982 and 1988. Swaminathan, who has done remarkable work on the agricultural policies front, was honored with many international awards. He was awarded the Albert Einstein World Science Prize in 1986, the Tytler Environmental Achievement Award in 1991, and the International Geography Union Medal in 2000. He was also honored with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
