NATIONAL:
1. PARAKH
Why in news - Government proposed a new regulator “PARAKH” for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams.
Key Points –
• PARAKH full form - Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development.
• PARAKH would hold periodic learning outcome tests like the National Achievement Survey (NAS).
• It would act as a constituent unit of the NCERT.
• PARAKH is also part of the NEP proposal.
2. Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100
Why in news - The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100.
Key Points –
• The roadmap is a part of the India Competitiveness Initiative.
• It is a collaborative endeavour between the EAC-PM and The Institute for Competitiveness.
• It is developed by Amit Kapoor.
• It guides India to become a developed country by 2047 based on the ‘4 S’ principles –
A. ‘Social progress’
B. To be ‘shared’ across all regions
C. Environmentally ‘sustainable’
D. ‘Solid’ in the face of external shocks.
3. Queen of the Netherland visited India
Why in news - Queen Maxima of the Netherlands called on President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Aug 29, 2022.
Key Points –
• Former President Ram Nath Kovind visited the Netherland in April 2022.
• The “Strategic Partnership on Water” was launched during the India - Netherlands Virtual Summit in April 2021.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Mikhail Gorbachev
Why in news - Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91.
Key Points –
• He was the last President of the Soviet Union (March 1985-December 25, 1991).
• He succeeded Konstantin Chernenko as general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU)
• He helped take down the long-standing Iron Curtain in Berlin (Nov 1989).
• In 1990, Mr Gorbachev received the Nobel Peace Prize for his "leading role in the peace process" in Europe.
• He began “glasnost” (openness) and “perestroika” (restructuring) to end Russia's economic and political crisis.
2. Anti-Radiation Pills
Why in news - EU has decided to supply 5.5 million anti-radiation pills to be distributed among Ukrainians.
Key Points –
• It is because of fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant due to Russian Shelling.
About the pills –
• Potassium iodide (KI) tablets provide some protection in cases of radiation exposure.
• They contain non-radioactive iodine and can help block absorption of radioactive iodine.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Anurag Sharma
Why in news - BJP MP from Jhansi, Anurag Sharma has been elected as Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) treasurer.
Key Points –
• The election was held at the 65th CPA conference in Halifax, Canada.
• CPA was founded in 1911.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. 67th Filmfare Awards 2022
Why in news - The 67th Filmfare Awards ceremony was presented by The Times Group at Jio World Centre, Mumbai.
Key Points –
• Wolf777 news was the title sponsor.
• Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor were co-hosts.
Winners –
• Best Film: Shershah (Dharma Productions)
• Best Director: Vishnuvardhan (Shershah)
• Best Actor: Ranveer Singh (83)
• Actress: Kriti Sanon, (Mimi)
• Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi (Mimi)
• Best Supporting Actress: Sai Tamhankar (Mimi)
2. India's Fastest Man
Why in news - Amlan Borgohain became India’s fastest sprinter by running 100 metres in 10.25 seconds.
Key Points –
• The record was made at All India Inter Railways Athletics Championships in Rae Bareli on August 29, 2022.
• He surpassed Amiya Mallick (100-metre in 10.26 seconds).
• Borgohain, who hails from Assam, also holds the national record in 200m in 20.52 seconds.
FESTIVALS:
1. Nuakhai Juhar 2022
Why in news - Nuakhai is an annual harvest festival in Odisha, celebrated to welcome the season's new rice.
Key Points –
• It is celebrated in Western Odisha and the neighbouring areas of Simdega in Jharkhand.
• In 2022, it fell on September 1.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. IFS Nagesh Singh
Why in news - IFS Nagesh Singh has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Thailand.
Key Points –
• He replaced the incumbent ambassador Suchitra Durai.
BOOKS & AUTHORS:
1. Autobiography “The Hero of Tiger Hill: Autobiography of a Param Vir”
Why in news - A new book “The Hero of Tiger Hill” tells the inspiring story of Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav.
Key Points –
• Yogendra Singh Yadav is the youngest (age 19) Param Vir Chakra awardee for his actions in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
• It was published by Srishti Publishers.
• He was the first in this Ghatak Platoon to reach the top of Tiger Hill.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. “Clear Skies for Tomorrow” Campaign
Why in news - IndiGo joined World Economic Forum (WEF)’s “Clear Skies for Tomorrow” sustainability campaign.
Key Points –
• It aims to establish commercially feasible SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production (both bio and synthetic) at scale for industry adoption by 2030.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. International Whale Shark Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed on August 30 to raise awareness of the value of whale sharks and the need for their conservation.
Key Points –
• There are just about 400 of them left in the world (IUCN - vulnerable)
• They are ovoviviparous i.e.; they give birth to live young rather than lay eggs.
2. National Nutrition Week 2022
Why in news – In India, the first week of September every year is celebrated as National Nutrition Week.
Key Points –
• Aim - to raise awareness about the value of healthy eating practices and proper nutrition.
• Theme 2022 - “World of Flavours”.
AGREEMENTS:
1. AFI and HSBC India
Why in news - The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to collaborate with HSBC India to support Indian women athletes.
Key Points –
• Talented girls would be chosen from the Under-14 and Under-16 National Inter District Championships.
STATES/UTs:
1. Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS)
Why in news – Delhi CM has launched a virtual school and students from across the country will be eligible for admission.
Key Points –
• It is the first virtual school in the country.
• Any student aged between 13 and 18 years who have cleared class 8, can apply for admission to DMVS.
BIHAR:
1. Telangana CM KCR in Bihar
Why in news – Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao arrived in Patna on Aug 31, 2022.
Key Points –
• Rao handed over cheques for Rs 10 lakh to each family of martyred soldiers in Galwan valley.
• CM of Bihar, West Bengal, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, Kerala, Jharkhand and other states are part of the “Grand-alliance” to defeat BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
2. Cheap Electricity Technology
Why in news – IIT Patna has approved the idea of Jamui student Rohit, who came into the limelight recently with his water lifting technique.
Key Points –
• It was found that the technology can generate electricity again by using only 12.5% of the electricity generated from the upper dam.
• Now, it is being sent to the National Innovation Centre, Gujarat and the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee for formal approval for its commercial use.
3. 15 Crore Man Days Created
Why in news – The target of generating 15 crore man-days in this financial year under MGNREGA has been achieved.
Key Points –
• A proposal for 12 crore additional man-days has been sent to the Centre.
POINTERS:
• On the occasion of Silver Jubilee of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, who has launched Sahi Daam 2.0 App - Mansukh Mandaviya.
• Who has predicted that La Nia could be the third consecutive event - Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
• Which bank has launched RuPay credit card - ICICI Bank.
• MoU signed between NHLML and Katra Development Authority to develop Inter Model Station at which place in J&K – Katra.
• The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) signs MoU with whom for emerging technologies - Northcap University, Gurugram.
• Which company has partnered with Meta, Google, Microsoft and Intel to launch 5G services in India on Diwali - Reliance Jio.
• MeITY has selected how many startups of Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (T-AIM) – 4 (Arficus, Edubuk, Eunimart, and MayaMD).
• Who has released a book titled "Science Behind Surya Namaskar" - Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai.
• New system of listing of cases will start in the Supreme Court from which date - September 1, 2022.
• Which Indian cricketer has recently become the first Indian and second player in international cricket history to play 100 matches each in all formats of the game – Virat Kohli.