1 ITI Limited launches its branded laptop and micro PC ‘SMAASH’
ITI Limited , a leading telecom company and multi-unit Central Public Sector Undertaking in India, has made significant strides in the technology market by launching its own branded laptops and micro PCs , branded as ‘ SMAASH ‘. These products have taken the market by storm, competing successfully against well-established MNC brands like Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo. The company has developed laptops and micro personal computers (PC) in collaboration with Intel Corporation.
2 Prime Minister lays the foundation stone of Petrochemical Complex at BPCL Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project at BPCL ‘s Bina Refinery in Bina , Madhya Pradesh . This state-of-the-art refinery will be developed at a cost of approximately Rs 49,000 crore and will produce approximately 1200 KTPA (kilo-tonnes per annum) of ethylene and propylene. Which are an important component for various sectors like textile, packaging, pharma etc. This will reduce the country’s import dependence and will be a step towards fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Self-reliant India’. This mega project will also create employment opportunities and encourage the development of downstream industries in the petroleum sector. The Prime Minister also virtually laid the foundation stone of ten new industrial projects of Madhya Pradesh. There will be an investment of more than one lakh crore rupees in these projects and two lakh 37 thousand new employment opportunities will be created. Shri Modi laid the foundation stone of Power and Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Area in Narmada Puram district at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore and also laid the foundation stone of two new Information Technology Parks in Indore and Mega Industrial Park in Ratlam near Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Did. The Prime Minister visited Shajapur, Guna, Mauganj, Also laid the foundation stone of development projects of six new industrial areas in Agar Malwa, Narmada Puram and Maksi. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan were also present at the ceremony.
3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated railway projects worth more than six thousand and four hundred crore rupees in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that with modern development, the Indian model of poor welfare is being appreciated all over the world. Addressing a program organized at Kondatrai near Raigarh in Chhattisgarh , the Prime Minister said that the country has to be developed in the next twenty-five years of Amrit Kaal. This work can be completed only when every countryman participates in it. On this occasion, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation railway projects worth more than six thousand four hundred crore rupees . These rail projects will accelerate socio-economic development in the region by facilitating the movement of passengers as well as freight. During the program, the Prime Minister visited nine districts of Chhattisgarh. Laid the foundation stone of fifty bedded Critical Care Blocks . Along with this, the Prime Minister also distributed one lakh sickle cell counseling cards . These counseling cards have been distributed under the National Mission to Eradicate Sickle Cell Anemia .
4 Major e-Court project completed with inclusion of Supreme Court of India on National Judicial Data Grid portal
The major project of e-Courts project has been completed with the inclusion of the Supreme Court of India on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) portal . Now all three tiers of the Indian Judiciary are available to us on the NJDG portal . NJDG gets ‘ Ease of Doing Business ‘ from Government of India‘ has been recognized as a significant innovation under the initiative. The NJDG portal is a national repository of data related to ongoing, pending and disposed cases in courts across the country. Now with a single click, anyone can get information related to the case. Through this, data like pending cases and disposal of cases, case types, year-wise details of the Supreme Court of India can be obtained. NJDG has been developed by the National Informatics Center (NIC) in collaboration with the in-house software development team of the Computer Cell, Registry with an interactive interface and analytics dashboard. The entire database will be updated from time to time on the NJDG portal.
5 Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh launches the portal of the third phase of the Special Cleanliness Campaign in New Delhi
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the portal for the third phase of the Special Swachhta Abhiyan at a function in New Delhi . This special campaign will be monitored through the portal – scdpm.nic.in. The government has announced to run a special campaign from October 2 to 31 this year to focus on cleanliness and reduce the pendency of cases in government offices. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has been made the nodal department for this campaign.
6 Defense Ministry leads among 56 ministries and departments participating in Government e-Marketplace
The Ministry of Defense has been the leader among the 56 ministries and departments participating in the Government e-Marketplace . Defense Ministry tops both the order value and order quantity. Since the inception of the GeM portal, the contribution of the Ministry of Defense has exceeded Rs 73,225 crore till 12th September. The Defense Ministry has said that in the current financial year, procurement through GeM portal has already exceeded Rs. eighteen thousand seven hundred and ninety crore. GeM portal was launched in August 2016 to revamp the age-old tender process and bring greater honesty and transparency in government procurement through digitization.
7 Cooperation between India and WOAH for pandemic preparedness
Recently the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in partnership with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) organized a multi-sectorial workshop in Hyderabad on “ Risk-Based Management of Spillover Events in Wildlife in India” organized. The workshop aimed to increase stakeholders’ knowledge about wildlife-origin disease risk analysis. The discussions emphasized the importance of a “One Health” approach, inter-sector collaboration, and pandemic preparedness. “One Health” Health” approach is important for a sustainable future given the interconnectedness between the health of wildlife, domestic animals and humans. WOAH is an intergovernmental organization established in 1924 to improve the health of the world’s animals. WOAH The purpose of WOAH is to control and prevent the spread of epizootic diseases. WOAH has 182 member states, including all EU member states. WOAH is headquartered in Paris, France, and regional commissions have been created in each region of the world.
8 Over ₹10 crore released to assist victims of sexual crimes under Ashvanidhi Project
The Ashvasanidhi Project, launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, has provided interim financial relief totaling ₹10.17 crore to approximately 1,400 victims of sexual crimes and serious gender-based violence since its launch in 2018 . The project covers ten different categories of victims, providing relief ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh, depending on the severity of the crime. Victims of various crimes including rape, gang rape, unnatural sexual offences, acid attacks, loss of life, pregnancy due to rape, loss of body parts, miscarriage as a result of sexual assault and burn injuries are eligible for assistance. Acid attack victims receive the most assistance, while victims of domestic violence and trafficking receive the least assistance.
9 Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath -led Uttar Pradesh government will provide Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana under Nand Baba Mission to promote cattle breeding and milk production in the state , with a maximum subsidy of Rs 31.25 lakh per beneficiary. This scheme will initially be implemented in ten divisional headquarters of the state. Beneficiaries must have at least 3 years of livestock rearing experience and must meet specific land requirements for eligibility. has launchedThe scheme aims to improve cow breeds, especially Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar and Gangatiri, to increase milk production and income of dairy farmers. Government 50% subsidy at an estimated cost of Rs 62.5 lakh for setting up a unit of 25 milch cows.
10 Vice President addressed the International Conference on Dam Safety held in Jaipur
The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing the International Conference on Dam Safety in Jaipur from September 14 to 15, 2023 . The conference was inaugurated by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar with the speech “ Safe & Secure Dams Ensure Nation’s Prosperity” done under the topic. This global conference will bring together experts and leaders in dam safety from India and across the world. The event focuses on enhancing dam safety, discussing cutting-edge topics and highlighting the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Phase II and III. Technical sessions, exhibitions and cultural programs have been planned emphasizing the importance of water conservation and management. The Vice President also unveiled a National Register of Large Dams, which is a compilation of large dams in the country prepared in consultation with the concerned State Government/Authority. India has more than 6,000 dams, ranking third globally among large dams. It is important to ensure their safety due to their versatile roles in water supply, irrigation, hydropower, flood protection and others.
11 NPCI launches new payments options on UPI
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced an unprecedented contactless payment wearable ring called ‘ OTG Ring’.Known as ‘. This innovative device has been developed in collaboration with Indian fintech startup Livquick. ‘OTG Ring’ is designed for National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) customers, opening up a world of possibilities for convenient and secure transactions. Expanding its reach in the electric vehicle (EV) domain, NPCI has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Highway Management Company Limited (IHMCL). The partnership aims to launch EV charging payments on the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) Fastag platform. The move is in line with NPCI’s commitment to provide seamless and efficient payment experience not only in digital transactions but also in the emerging EV sector.
12 Simona Halep banned for 4 years on doping charges
ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) has taken decisive action against two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and banned her from professional tennis for four years for violating the sport’s anti-doping program. Halep tested positive for roxastat at the US Open last year , leading to her temporary suspension.
13 Subroto Cup 2023 from 19th September
Subroto Cup 2023 will be held from September 19 to October 23. This is the 62nd edition . This year, 109 teams from 27 states and union territories will participate in the tournament. Teams from Nepal and Bangladesh will also participate. The Subroto Cup is the oldest national inter-school football competition in India . It is held annually in New Delhi since 1960 . The tournament is named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee of the Indian Air Force . This year, the tournament will be held across three locations : Delhi, Gurugram and Bengaluru . This is the first time that Bengaluru is one of the host cities. Is. The Under-17 Junior Boys and Girls tournament will be organized in Delhi and Gurugram, while the Under-14 Sub-Junior Boys competition will be played at the ASC Center in Bengaluru, Air Force School, Jalahalli and Air Force School, Yehlanka.
14 Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma completes 10,000 ODI runs
Indian captain Rohit Sharma completed 10,000 ODI runs during the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match against Sri Lanka in Colombo . Rohit Sharma achieved the feat after scoring 23 runs with the help of six sixes during his 241st innings in this format. The 36-year-old Sharma became the sixth Indian batsman to cross the milestone and the second fastest batsman behind Virat Kohli in terms of innings played . He is also the third Indian opening batsman to reach this milestone after Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly .
15 ISSF Rifle and Pistol Shooting World Cup begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This will be Saurabh Chaudhary ‘s first World Cup. Saurabh Chaudhary will participate in the 10 meter air pistol competition . Shooters who took part in the Asian Games are not taking part in this tournament. The Rio event will be the final Rifle and Pistol World Cup of the year before the finals in Doha and Qatar from 18 to 27 November . Olympic medalist Elavenil Valarivan will be in the women’s 10 meter air rifle event. Asian Games 2018 gold medalist Rahi Sarnobat will also compete in Rio. In the ISSF World Cup held so far this year, Indian shooters have won 23 medals including seven gold, four silver and 12 bronze. Indian shooters are at fourth place in the medal table.
16 Operation Polo: September 13, 1948
On September 13, 1948 , the military action launched by India to unify the princely state of Hyderabad , known as ” Operation Polo “, was a significant event in Indian history. The Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Shah, was hesitant to join either India or Pakistan after independence, taking advantage of the Indian government’s preoccupation with the Kashmir conflict. A standstill agreement signed in November 1947 maintained the status quo between Hyderabad and India for a year, allowing the Nizam to continue ruling independently. However, rising tensions, cross-border raids and its intentions to establish an independent state prompted India to take action. A well-planned military offensive from multiple directions during this operation ultimately resulted in the surrender of the Hyderabad State forces. This important campaign, conducted under the supervision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , ended with the declaration of an armistice on 17 September 1948 , effectively bringing Hyderabad under Indian control by 18 September 1948.
17 hindi day
Hindi Day, celebrated on 14 September every year, is of utmost importance historically as it marks the commemoration of the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages by India. Its background can be traced to the early days of India’s freedom struggle, when a group of committed Hindi scholars and activists formed the Hindi Literary Conference in 1918 to establish Hindi as the national language. Was. The turning point in this took place on September 14, 1949. It came when the Constituent Assembly of India officially accepted Hindi as the official language of the country and it was envisioned as a bridge between the diverse linguistic and cultural regions of India. At present, English is one of the two official languages of the Central Government along with Hindi and it is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. World Hindi Day is celebrated on 10 January. It is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference, which was held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975.
