NATIONAL:
1. Indian Navy’s New Ensign (Flag)
Why in news - PM Modi unveiled the Indian Navy’s new Ensign (Flag) at the commissioning of INS Vikrant in Kochi.
Key Points –
• It bears the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• It has the national flag on the upper canton (top left corner), and a blue octagon encompassing the National Emblem sitting atop an anchor.
• The octagon has been inspired by the Raja Mudra — seal — of the Maratha emperor Shivaji.
• Kanhoji Angre (1669-1729) was a celebrated Maratha naval commander.
• Gurab, tarande, galbat, shibad and pal were battleships and other vessels of varying shapes during the Maratha empire.
2. State Capital Region
Why in news - Uttar Pradesh to get State Capital Region on lines of NCR.
Key Points –
• It would comprise Lucknow and areas of nearby districts.
• Ayodhya to be developed as a “solar city” to give the message of “energy conservation” to the world.
• Butler Lake in Lucknow to be revived.
3. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Why in news - Kartik Aaryan-starrer “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” is getting a comic book adaptation.
Key Points –
• Comic name - Rooh Baba Ki Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
• It would be published by Diamond Comics.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. World Health Summit for Pride of Homoeopathy
Why in news - The first edition of the summit held in Dubai on August 29, 2022.
Key Points –
• Theme - Diseases caused by climate change and global warming.
• It was organised by Burnett Homoeopathy Pvt Limited.
• It was virtually addressed by Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Environment Forest & Climate change.
SECURITY:
1. Exercise “Synergy”
Why in news - Computer Emergency Response Team - India (CERT-In) successfully conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries.
Key Points –
• It is a part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (ICRI).
• ICRI is being led by India under the leadership of National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
• It was conducted in collaboration with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
• CERT-In: It is an organisation under MeiTY with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace.
2. Tejas Mark-2 Project
Why in news - Cabinet Committee on Security approved Tejas 2.0 mega project.
Key Points –
• It would replace Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the IAF.
• Development of new aircraft is to be completed by 2027.
• CCS has sanctioned 6,500 crore rupees for designing and developing of Tejas Mark-2 fighter jet.
• Tejas is a single-engined, lightweight, highly agile, multi-role supersonic fighter developed by HAL.
3. CAPF E-Awas Portal
Why in news - Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Central Armed Police Forces' eAwas web-portal in New Delhi.
BOOKS & AUTHORS:
1. Book Titled “Science Behind Surya Namaskar”
Why in news - Minister of State for AYUSH, Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai has released the book.
Key Points –
• The book was compiled by the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, at AIIA.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Yamuna Kumar Chaubey
Why in news - Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC. He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.
STATES/UTs:
1. Full Digital Banking District
Why in news - Alappuzha has become the fifth fully digital banking district in Kerala.
Key Points –
• Banking services in Thrissur, Kottayam, Palakkad and Kasaragod have already become digital.
• The project was initiated by the RBI as part of the Digital India project.
2. Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme
Why in news - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the scheme for farmers' welfare.
Key Points –
• It was launched under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district.
• Meghalaya Piggery Mission was launched to make the state self-sufficient in pork.
BIHAR:
1. Saras Mela
Why in news - Saras mela is being held in Patna's Gyan Bhawan from September 2 to 11.
Key Points –
• It is being organized by Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Committee, Jeevika, Rural Development Department.
• Aim - Promoting rural entrepreneurship and folk art.
• Bihar's Jeevika project coordinator - Mahua Rai Choudhary.
2. NCRB 2021 Data on Crime Against Women
Why in news – As per NCRB 2021 data, Crime against women in Bihar is less than half the national average.
Key Points –
• Bihar - 30.2%. (National average - 64.5%).
• Bihar ranks 9th in total crimes against women.
• Bihar ranked 12th in terms of murder per lakh population in the year 2021 (8th in 2020).
• Crimes registered (women) 2021 - Bihar (17,950) (Highest - Uttar Pradesh 56,083 cases).
POINTERS:
• Which state has banned vinyl banners - Andhra Pradesh.
• India and which country have reiterated the commitment to achieve the target of USD 100 billion in bilateral trade in next 5 years – UAE.
• Who has released a report titled “India Covid-19 procurement: challenges, innovations, and lessons” - World Bank.
• Who has presented the “Smart Solutions Challenge and Inclusive Cities Award 2022” - Hardeep S. Puri.
• Who has received the Best Actor Award at Filmfare Awards 2022 - Ranveer Singh.
• Which space agency has detected a patchy proton polar flame in the skies of Mars - UAE's Mars Mission (EMMA) and NASA's MAVEN probe.
• Which state has expanded the “Vidyanidhi Yojana” for the children of agricultural laborers - Karnataka.
• Bangladesh has imported 36 F-7BGI aircraft from which country - China.
• India's first dedicated Medical Device Park to come up in which state - Andhra Pradesh.
• Which state government has introduced India’s first Right to Health Bill – Rajasthan.