1.India to chair G20 group for one year
India will chair the G-20 group for one year . Its duration will be from 1st December this year to 30th November next year . Bangladesh during the presidency of India G20 summitwill be invited as a guest country. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India has decided to invite Bangladesh, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Egypt as per the G20 tradition of inviting some guest countries and international organizations. During this, more than two hundred meetings of the G-20 group are likely to be held. The Summit of the Heads of Government and Government of the G20 Group will be held in New Delhi on 9 and 10 September next year. The G-20 grouping is an intergovernmental forum for the world’s major developed and developing economies. This includes 19 countries Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, UK, USA and European Union. This group of G-20 countries accounts for 85 percent of the global GDP,
2.Election commission declared two hundred 53 registered unrecognized political parties inactive
Election Symbols Order , 1968 declaring 253 registered but unrecognized political parties- RUPP inactiveprohibited from taking advantage of The Election Commission has said that 86 other non-existent political parties will be removed from the list and they will not get any benefit of the symbol order. According to the commission, action will be taken against all these 339 parties who disobey the rules. The number of such parties has gone up to 537 since May 25, 2022. The Election Commission had delisted 87 such parties in May this year and 111 in June this year. Under the Representation of the People Act, every political party has to immediately inform the Commission about the change in its name, head office, office bearers, address and PAN number. After verification done by the Chief Electoral Officers of the respective states or union territories or on the basis of reports of letters or notices sent by post to the registered address, 86 political parties were found to be non-existent.
3.Startup Hub and META launch Accelerator XR Startup program to build next generation startups in expanded realty technologies across the country
The Startup Center and META , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, launched a fast- paced XR Startup program to build the next generation startups of Augmented Reality technologies across the country in New Delhi . XR Startup Program Metaversefocuses on the skilling and building of technical capabilities for The program will help shape the ecosystem in the country to adapt to emerging technologies like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Under this program, each 40 early stage startups working in XR technologies will be given an assistance of Rs. In addition, early innovators working in areas such as education, learning and skills, healthcare, gaming and entertainment, agritech, climate action, tourism and sustainable development will also be encouraged. Support will be provided to innovators from the R&D stage to the development of practical products and services. First, 80 innovators will be selected to participate in a bootcamp. Out of these, a total of 16 innovators will be provided a grant of Rs.20 lakh each.
4.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will release eight cheetahs brought from Namibia into the Kuno National Park on his birthday on September 17.
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi will release eight cheetahs brought from Namibia into the Kuno National Park on his birthday on September 17 . In view of this , preparations are going on on a war footing in Kuno National Park . In this sequence, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupendra Singh Yadav took stock of the ongoing preparations in the Kuno National Park. The Kuno River flowing through the Kuno National Park, rich in natural resourcesNot only does it make it even more beautiful, but on its flat and wide beaches, crocodiles frolicking in the bright sun enthrall the people who come here. There are 174 different types of bird species present in the Kuno National Park, while there are hundreds of species of wildlife. 12 species of birds are considered in the rare category. In the year 2010, on the instructions of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, the Wildlife Institute of India (Wild Life Institute) conducted a survey of potential areas for cheetah restoration in India, including the survey of 10 sites in the Kuno Palpur Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh which is currently the Kuno National Park. Is, was found to be most suitable. The 750 square kilometers of the National Park of Kuno is suitable for the habitat of about two dozen cheetahs. Apart from this, about 3 thousand square kilometer forest area is suitable for free distribution of cheetahs in two districts Sheopur and Shivpuri. Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1981 and was later given the status of a national park in 2018. It was named after the Kuno River, whichIt is one of the major tributaries of Chambal river .
5.Gujarat Government today signed MoU with Vedanta and Foxconn for setting up of Semiconductor and Display Fab manufacturing units
The Gujarat government signed an agreement with Vedanta and Foxconn for setting up a semiconductor and display fab manufacturing unit in the state . The agreement was signed at a function held in Gandhinagar in the presence of Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav . Both the companies will invest one lakh 54 thousand crore rupees for the establishment of this unit . This will provide employment to one lakh people in the state .
6.West Asian region warming at almost twice the global average
A new climate study has found that the West Asian region is warming at almost twice the global average . This is expected to have devastating effects on people and economies. 27th United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Egypt later this yearwill be organized. The report released ahead of the summit said that more than 400 million people in the region are facing extreme heat, prolonged drought and sea level rise. The study showed that the oil-rich region is becoming the source of more greenhouse gas emissions than the European Union over the past several years. The study covers an area stretching from Greece and Egypt in the west to Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, and the Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Iran in the east. Delegates from nearly 200 countries will meet in November this year in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement.
7.INS Satpura and P8I maritime patrol aircraft arrive in Darwin, Australia to participate in multinational naval exercise Kakadu
Indian Navy warship INS Satpura and P8I maritime patrol aircraft arrived in Darwin, Australia on 12 September 2022 to participate in the multinational exercise Kakadu – 2022 , organized by the Royal Australian Navy . Ships and seaplanes of 14 navies will participate in the two-week long exercise, both in port and at sea. During the port phase of the exercise, the ship’s crew will engage in sporting activities and interaction with the participating navies regarding operational planning.
8.Indian and Chinese forces withdrew from Patrol Point-15 at Gogra-Hotsprings in Eastern Ladakh region
Indian and Chinese forces have withdrawn from Patrol Point-15 at Gogra-Hotsprings in the Eastern Ladakh region . The process of withdrawing the army of both the countries standing face to face in this area was going on for five days. Temporary structures have also been removed during this period. The army of both countries has jointly confirmed the process of withdrawal of the army. On 8 September, both the countries announced to start the process of withdrawing the army. After the 16th round of high-level military talks between the two countries in July, it was agreed to withdraw the two armies standing face-to-face at this location.
9.The 6th Maritime Exercise (GIMEX 2022) of the Navies of India and Japan began in the Bay of Bengal
6th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (GIMEX 2022) organized by Indian Navy in Bay of Bengal on 11 Sep 22originated in. The Japanese warship is led by Rear Admiral Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, while Indian Navy ships are led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. Japan welcomed Izumo, a helicopter carrier, and missile destroyer Takanami, on arrival in the Bay of Bengal, participating in the Indian Navy’s exercise. The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously built warships, the Sahyadri, the multi-role stealth frigate and the anti-submarine frigates Kadmat and Kavaratti. The joint exercise will have two phases, one at sea and the other at Visakhapatnam port. This joint exercise is an attempt to strengthen mutual coordination and share experiences between the maritime forces of the two countries.
10.Practice Pitch Black 2022 concludes
The Indian Air Force contingent has returned after successfully participating in the Exercise Pitch Black 22 exercise with armies of several countries in Australia . Exercise Pitch Black 22 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at its Darwin Air Base . Air forces from 17 countries and over 2,500 military personnel participated in the three-week-long exercise. The IAF contingent consisted of four Su-30 MKIs and two C-17 aircraft. The participating armies participated in multi-aircraft maneuvers day and night, involving complex aerial scenarios, large aircraft configurations.
11.Kibithu military post named after General Bipin Rawat
A military station and a major road near the Lohit Valley on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China were named after the country’s first CDS General Bipin Rawat . kibithu It is a small village situated on the banks of Lohit Valley in the eastern part of India. Kibithu is considered an important place from military and strategic point of view. General Rawat commanded his battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu as a Colonel from 1999-2000 and made a significant contribution in strengthening the security infrastructure of the region. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister 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. General Bipin Rawat was the first person to become the CDS of India. He died in a helicopter crash last year.
12.’Divorce and Democracy: A History of Personal Law in Post-Independence India’ by Saumya Saxena
A new book on divorce laws and different 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 is authored by Saumya Saxena , a British Academy Fellow in the History Faculty of the University of Cambridge , the book talks about the Indian state’s difficult dialogue with divorce, largely reconciled through religion.
13.PhonePe tokenizes 14 million debit and credit cards
PhonePe , the largest fintech platform in India, said that 14 million debit and credit cards have been tokenized on the platform , which is in line with the Reserve Bank of India ‘s (RBI) mandated card tokenization, to mitigate risk. There is one step. PhonePe started developing the token in December 2021 as per RBI guidelines and was the first player in the digital payments space to offer the token along with all three major card networks: Visa, Mastercard and RuPay. As of now, over 80 percent of PhonePe’s active users have already tokenized their cards, and the company is on time to meet the RBI’s September 30 deadline.
14.North Korea declares itself a nuclear state
North Korean dictator Kim Jong -un recently declared his country a nuclear-armed country . Kim also got the law passed by Parliament for this. Along with this, Kim also announced that even if North Korea is banned for 100 years, it will not give up work on its nuclear weapons. According to the report, Kim Jong-un called the decision irreversible and ruled out any talks on nuclear disarmament. This law also gives the country the right to use preemptive nuclear strikes for its own security. Despite severe sanctions, Pyongyang has conducted six nuclear tests between 2006 and 2017.
15.Railways registers 38 per cent growth in total revenue by the end of August 2022
Due to the meaningful initiative of the Central Government , the Railways has registered a growth of 38 percent in the total revenue till the end of August 2022 . The total revenue of Railways increased by 38 per cent to Rs 95,486.58 crore at the end of August 2022. This figure was Rs 26,271.29 crore in the same period a year ago. The revenue from passenger traffic in the reporting period stood at Rs 25,276.54 crore, showing a growth of 116 per cent year-on-year, the statement said. A year ago this figure was Rs 13,574.44 crore.
16.Agnikul Cosmos bags patent for 3D printed rocket engine
Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited , a startup set up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras , has received a patent from the central government for the design and manufacturing of a 3D printed rocket engine using 3D printing technology . Aginelet developed by the company is a ‘ single piece ‘ 3D printed rocket engine which is completely designed and manufactured in the country.
17.BJP is organizing Nabanna Chalo March to protest against the corruption of the ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is organizing Nabanna Chalo March in West Bengal to protest against the corruption of the ruling Trinamool Congress government . West Bengal Police has not allowed the procession to reach the state secretariat as part of BJP’s Nabbana Chalo campaign. The BJP had announced a demonstration on these issues of corruption. It was decided to take out a march to the Secretariat in Kolkata, which was named as Naban Chalo March.
18.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has collected tons of flower waste, known as Nirmalya, during the Ganesh festival in Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has collected tons of flower waste, known as Nirmalya , during the Ganesh festival in Mumbai . Instead of dumping the waste in the garbage, the civic body will convert the flowers into organic manure .
