1 President Draupadi Murmu presented National Teacher Awards to 75 teachers in Delhi
President Draupadi Murmu presented National Teacher Awards to 75 selected teachers at a function held in New Delhi . This includes 50 school teachers, 13 teachers from the Higher Education Department and 12 teachers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. From this year, teachers of the Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship have also been brought under the ambit of National Teacher Award . National Teacher’s Day is celebrated every year on 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Is celebrated as. It aims to recognize the contribution of teachers in improving the quality of education in the country and enriching the lives of students. As awards, teachers are given certificates, silver medals and Rs 50,000 in cash.
2 Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) unveiled the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard
Minister of Tourism & Culture and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy unveiled the dashboard during a virtual ceremony. Developed under India’s G20 presidency and with insightful partnership with UNWTO experts, the dashboard is a testament to India’s commitment to sustainable tourism. It showcases best practices, thematic studies and insights from G20 countries. It has been designed to achieve all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . SDG Dashboard India’s G20 presidency has a lasting legacy, demonstrating its dedication to global cooperation and sustainable development of the tourism industry around the world. The G20 Tourism and SDGs Dashboard serves as a comprehensive online public platform that houses the entire collective wisdom of the G20 Tourism Working Group. It consolidates the Goa Roadmap , survey results, thematic studies and best practices from G20 countries. The SDG Dashboard provides observation-based insights into sustainable tourism practices and also provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and development.
3 Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum
Ministry of Culture launches Culture Corridor to represent and celebrate the shared heritage of G20 members and invited countries – G20 Digital Museum Has been conceptualized. The project is based on India’s G20 theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and Culture Working Group (CWG)’s hallmark campaign ‘Culture Unites All’. Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum is an international project organized for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in India. The exhibition will be unveiled at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Leaders Summit, on 9 September 2023 and will be open to the public after the Leaders Summit. The second level of the Bharat Mandapam will feature both physical and digital displays of iconic artworks from all 20 member countries and 9 guest countries. These submissions are spread across five categories: artworks of cultural significance, iconic masterpieces, intangible cultural heritage, natural heritage and democratic practices. Notable performances include Magna Carta from UK, Panini’s Ashtadhyayi from India, These include the Mona Lisa from France, the Gutenberg Bible from Germany, the Kotliqui statue from Mexico, and more. The Culture Corridor-G20 Digital Museum, a heritage project, aims to create a collaborative museum that celebrates global heritage.
4 Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) to be integrated into DIKSHA
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) , part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , plans to integrate Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. PAL uses AI-powered software to provide students with a tailored learning experience based on their individual needs and abilities. DIKSHA, under the Ministry of Education, provides e-content to schools through an online portal and mobile app. Despite its usefulness, Deeksha lacks dynamic content. The integration of PAL aims to enhance learning outcomes by identifying gaps and bringing students back to fundamental concepts.
5 primatologists propose re-routing of railway track passing through Hulongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam
Primatologists have proposed changing the route of the 1.65 km long railway track that divides the Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in eastern Assam into two unequal parts. The western hoolock gibbon is found in this sanctuary. Gibbons are found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia and are known as the smallest and most intelligent of all apes. Like other apes, they have sharp intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They represent one of 20 gibbon species found worldwide. The hoolock gibbon is the only ape species in India.
6 Karnataka’s initiative to tackle dementia
Karnataka is committed to prioritizing dementia as a health concern . Dementia is a broad term that includes diseases that affect memory, cognitive abilities, and behavior and interfere with daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. Recent estimates suggest that the prevalence rate of dementia among Indians aged 60 years and above is 7.4%, i.e. a total of about 9 lakh persons. This number is estimated to increase from 88 lakh in the year 2016 to 1.7 crore by the year 2036. Risk factors for dementia include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, social isolation, head injury and conditions such as diabetes, hearing loss, depression, obesity and hypertension.
7 Abrogation of Article 371D casts uncertainties over Andhra Pradesh’s ‘local quota’
The abrogation of Article 371D has thrown into uncertainty the ‘ local quota ‘ of Andhra Pradesh students in protected educational institutions as the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 will expire in May 2024 after its stipulated term . Article 371 of the Constitution makes “special provisions” for 11 states in the country, including six states in the Northeast (Tripura and Meghalaya) . except) included. Article 371D was included in the Constitution in the year 1973 by the 32nd Amendment. This especially applies to areas in Andhra Pradesh (where there were movements in the early 1970s). Article 371D was introduced to protect the rights of local students in education and employment. Under Article 371D, 85% seats in educational institutions are reserved for local students. This provision has played an important role in ensuring access to education for students in specific areas.
8 International Cruise Terminal of Visakhapatnam Port inaugurated
International Cruise Terminal at Visakhapatnam Port inaugurated on September 4 by Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik , Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, in the presence of VPA President Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, and other distinguished dignitaries. The International Cruise Terminal, now ready for operations, will serve as an important gateway for both domestic and international cruise tourism on the east coast of India. This world-class facility promises to provide a transformative experience for visitors while driving economic growth and benefiting local communities. The International Cruise Terminal will operate as a cruise terminal during the months of November to March, catering to the needs of passengers from all over the world. Additionally, during the remaining months from April to October, the berth will be used for coastal cargo operations. This historic project tourism development, Symbolizes India’s commitment to infrastructure development and promotion of environmental awareness. It stands as a testimony to the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, which will contribute significantly to India’s tourism potential and economic prosperity.
9 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Parnpree Bahidha-Nukkara on being appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has congratulated Pernpri Bahidha-Nukara on being appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand . The country’s new Prime Minister Shretha Thavisin administered the oath of office to 34 members of his cabinet in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn . Sreetha, representing the Pheu Thai party, was named as Prime Minister on 22 August.
10 An exhibition pavilion of the Reserve Bank of India at the venue of the 18th G-20 Summit in New Delhi
An exhibition pavilion of the Reserve Bank of India is being set up at the venue of the 18th G-20 Summit in New Delhi . This conference will be held at Pragati Maidan on 9th and 10th September. The pavilion will showcase UPI One World, Central Bank Digital Currency, Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit, RuPay on the Go and Bharat Bill Payment System. A video on RBI’s digital rupee and its journey will also be shown. A live demonstration of digital rupee transactions will be provided by select banks participating in the exhibition.
11. On the occasion of G20 Summit, a craft market will be seen in Bharat Mandapam of Pragati Maidan from 8th to 10th September.
On the occasion of the G20 Summit in New Delhi , a ‘ Crafts Market ‘ is being organized at the Bharat Mandapam of Pragati Maidan from September 8 to 10 . This craft market will showcase handicraft products from different parts of the country. In this, special focus will be given to One District One Product, GI-tagged items and products prepared by women and tribal artisans. Delegates and international media attending the summit will have the opportunity to purchase locally sourced products. The exhibition is being organized by the G-20 Secretariat in coordination with the Ministry of Textiles and State and Union Territory Governments.
12 National Museum of Modern Art to organize exhibition titled ‘Roots to Roots’ during G-20 Summit
The National Gallery of Modern Art will organize an exhibition titled Roots to Roots during the G-20 Summit . In this, rare artefacts from across the country will be displayed. The objective of this exhibition is to bring the cultural pride of India on the world map. Indian artefacts and sculptures from various government museums and galleries will be displayed in the exhibition. The wives of the G-20 leaders will inaugurate the exhibition. Talking to reporters, Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi said that India’s culture and heritage are more than five thousand years old.
13 India extended support to enhance legal and judicial capacities of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries
India has extended support to enhance the legal and judicial capacities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-SCO member states . The 10th meeting of Law and Justice Ministers of SCO countries was held through video conferencing. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal stressed India’s commitment to the SCO Charter and its principles of mutual trust, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and mutual benefit. He said that this commitment is based on the Prime Minister’s vision that India has emerged as a world friend.
14 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI issues recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI has issued recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting . TRAI has recommended that private FM radio operators should be allowed to broadcast news and current affairs for ten minutes every hour. It has also recommended that the program code of conduct applicable to All India Radio for news content may be made applicable to private FM radio channels as well. It said that the annual license fee of FM radio channel should be separated from the non-refundable one time entry fee. The complete recommendations are available on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in.
15 IREDA signs MoU with Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda for co-financing renewable energy projects
Taking another step towards accelerating the development of renewable energy in India , the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has entered into an MoU with Union Bank of India (UBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) on 5th September 2023. MOU) signed. These agreements will empower IREDA to collaborate with UBI and BoB in co-lending and loan syndication for a wide range of renewable energy projects including both established and emerging RE technologies.
16 France Announces Ban On Disposable Vapes
To tackle smoking and its associated health risks , France is set to ban disposable electronic cigarettes , commonly known as “ puffs ”. Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne unveiled the plan, which is part of a larger strategy to curb smoking rates in the country. Often flavored with tempting options like ice candy and bubblegum, these disposable vapes have raised concerns about their appeal to teens and their potential to serve as a gateway to traditional smoking. The government aims to prevent smoking-related deaths, but has chosen not to impose further taxes on cigarettes.
17 Groundwater shortage in India will triple by 2080 due to global warming
A recent report shows that groundwater depletion rates in India will triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the effects of global warming . Despite potential increases in rainfall, rising temperatures will increase demand on groundwater resources, posing a significant threat to the country’s water and food security. The study found that as temperatures rise, farmers intensify groundwater extraction to meet growing crop water needs, exacerbating shortages. To address this issue, the report recommends implementing policies such as rationing electricity supply, measuring electricity use, promoting regional water resources development, and rewarding farmers for groundwater recharge efforts. Efficient irrigation techniques and growing crops that require less water have also been suggested solutions.
18 Demand for adoption of Roman script for Kokborok language in Tripura
A coalition of 56 organizations in Tripura , under the banner of ‘ Roman Script for Kokborok Choba ‘, has taken to the streets demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language . The move comes as a culmination of decades of efforts by the indigenous community in the state to preserve and promote their native language. Kokborok is the language of the indigenous community of Tripura, spoken by about one-third of the state’s population. Its cultural and emotional significance for the people of Tripura cannot be underestimated. The demand for the Roman script for Kokborok stems from the need to ensure its survival and accessibility in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
19 Morgan Stanley raises India’s growth forecast
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has expressed hope of increasing India’s growth rate . Morgan Stanley said that after a sharp increase in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2023-24, India’s growth rate has been estimated at 6.4 percent for the entire financial year . Earlier, Morgan Stanley had said that the growth rate would be 6.2 percent.
20 BEL signs MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries
Navratna defense PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel ‘s leading aerospace and defense company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at meeting India’s requirements in the field of Short Range Air Defence. To increase cooperation in addressing.
21 Satyajit Majumdar honored with Dr VG Patel Memorial Award 2023
Dr V G Patel Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship Trainer, Educator and Mentor to Professor Satyajit Majumdar , Dean , School of Management and Labor Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) , Mumbai for his work in promoting and strengthening entrepreneurship -2023 ‘ has been received. Patel is widely acknowledged as the father of the entrepreneurship movement in India.
22 BCCI announces 15-member squad for One Day Cricket World Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the 15-member cricket team for the upcoming World Cup-2023 . In Mumbai, the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar announced the names of the team members for the World Cup. Rohit Sharma will be the captain of the team for the World Cup , while all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain. has been made. Apart from these, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have also got a place in the team. Mohammed Shami, Akshar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Surya Kumar Yadav will also be a part of the Indian team. The Indian cricket team won the World Cup in 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The World Cup 2023 will be organized in India from October 5 while the final match will be played on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
23 5 September: National Teacher’s Day
National Teachers Day is celebrated every year on 5 September to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the country’s first Vice-President and second President . To celebrate this day, a variety of programs are organized in schools and colleges across the country to honor teachers. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888 in the then Madras Presidency of British India (now Tamil Nadu It happened in (in). He was an Indian philosopher and politician and one of the most renowned scholars in the field of comparative religion and philosophy in India in the 20th century. In the eyes of Westerners, he had made an outstanding contribution towards a new contemporary Hindu identity. He had great respect for teachers and always believed that teachers are the real nation builders. He was the first Vice President of India (in office from 1952–1962), the second President of India (in office from 1962 to 1967). They are politician C. Rajagopalachari, scientist C.V. Along with Raman, he was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. He was also awarded the British Royal Order of Merit (1963).
24 International Day of Charity 2023
International Charity Day is celebrated every year on 5th September . Teacher’s Day is also celebrated in India on this day. It was first celebrated in Hungary. After this, the United Nations announced in 2012 to celebrate International Donation Day on 5 September every year. Since then, International Day of Charity is celebrated every year on 5 September. Its purpose is to help the needy. Donations are given for this. The practice of charity in India dates back to ancient times.
25 ISRO scientist Valramathi, who voiced the countdown for Chandrayaan-3 launch, passes away
Scientist N Valarmathi, who voiced the countdown of every launch mission at the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in Sriharikota , has passed away in Chennai. He also gave voice to India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission launched on 14 July. This was his last countdown voice. Valaramathi was the director of the remote sensing RISAT-1 project in 2012. Valaramathi, a native of Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu, passed away due to a heart attack in Chennai.
