NATIONAL:
1. Annabhau Sathe
Why in news - Maharashtra’s Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the statue of Annabhau Sathe in Moscow.
Key Points –
• Annabhau Sathe (org name - Tukaram Bhaurao Sathe) was born in Wategaon village (Satara, MH).
• His ‘Bangalchi Hak’ (Bengal’s Call) on the Bengal famine was presented at London’s Royal Theatre.
• He was also called the Maxim Gorky of Maharashtra as he was immensely inspired by Gorky’s ‘The Mother’ and the Russian revolution.
• His travelogue - Maza Russiacha Pravas (My Travel to Russia).
2. Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Why in news - President Droupadi Murmu would visit London (Sept 17 – 19) to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Key Points –
• Queen Elizabeth II, 96, passed away on Sept 8, 2022.
• She will be laid to rest at a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept 19, 2022.
3. Four Tribes to ST List
Why in news - Union cabinet approved the addition of 4 tribes to the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Key Points –
• New additions –
A. Hatti Tribe (HP)
B. Narikoravan (TN)
C. Kurivikkaran (TN)
D. Binjhia (CH)
• It also approved a proposal to bring the Gond community ( Dhuria, Nayak, Ojha, Pathari and Rajgond) of UP under the ST list from the SC list.
4. Harappan Culture Museum
Why in news - The world’s largest museum of Harappan culture is coming up in Rakhigarhi in Haryana.
Key Points –
• Rakhigarhi’s archaeological evidences are scattered in two villages — Rakhi Khas and Rakhi Shahpur.
• A cluster of 7 mounds marked as RGR 1 to RGR 7 together forms the largest settlements of the Harappan civilization.
• In 1963, the ASI for the first time started excavation in a village.
• Rakhigarhi artefacts dates back to 5,000-5,500 BC. (Moenjodaro - around 4,000 BC).
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Forced Labour Products Ban
Why in news – EU has proposed to prohibit products made with forced labour in the EU market.
Key Points –
• Aim - to address China’s alleged abuse of Uyghur labour.
• It covers goods imported from 3rd countries as well as those made within the EU.
• According to International Labour Organization, an estimated 27.6 million people work in forced labour.
ECONOMY:
1. Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG)
Why in news – HDFC Bank became the 1st bank in the country to issue an e-BG.
Key Points –
• Partner - National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).
• It uses NeSL paperless eStamping DDE platform.
• e-BG has been developed in consultation with NeSL, CVC-CBI committee and IBA.
SCIENCE – TECH:
1. Commercial Satellite Broadband Service
Why in news – HCI and ISRO officially launched India’s first high throughput satellite (HTS) broadband internet service.
Key Points –
• It uses ISRO's Ku-band capacity of GSAT-11 and GSAT-29 satellites.
• HCI is currently operating in B2B segment.
• HCI - Hughes Communications India.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day of Democracy 2022
Why in news – It is celebrated on Sept 15 annually to strengthen democracies around the world.
Key Points –
• Theme - Importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals.
• It was established after a UNGA resolution in 2007.
2. National Engineer’s Day 2022
Why in news – Every year India celebrates National Engineer’s day on September 15 to honour the achievements of M Visvesvaraya.
Key Points –
• He patented and installed an irrigation system at the Khadakvasla reservoir near Pune known as ‘block system’ in 1903.
• He was also called the “precursor of economic planning in India”.
• His books - Reconstructing India (1920) and Planned Economy of India (1934).
• He was awarded knight in 1915 while serving as the Diwan of Mysore, and received Bharat Ratna in 1955.
• Along with India, the day is also celebrated in Sri Lanka and Tanzania as Engineer’s day.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. 74th Primetime Emmy Awards 2022
Why in news – The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Sept 12, 2022.
Key Points –
• Keenan Thompson hosted the show live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
SECURITY:
1. Kakadu Naval Exercise
Why in news – A multinational naval exercise, Kakadu, is being hosted by the Royal Australian Navy in Darwin.
Key Points –
• From India, INS Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated.
• It was 2-week-long exercise and involved ships and maritime aircraft from 14 navies.
FESTIVALS:
1. Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav
Why in news - On the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday (Sept 17), Health ministry would launch Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav.
Key Points –
• It is a mega drive for voluntary blood donation.
• It would go on till Oct 1, which is the national voluntary blood donation day.
• India has a capacity of storing at least 1,50,000 units of blood in its close to 4000 blood banks spread across the country.
BOOKS & AUTHORS:
1. Book “Will Power”
Why in news - Sjoerd Marijne, authored a new book titled “Will Power: The Inside Story of the Incredible Turnaround in Indian Women’s Hockey”.
PERSON IN NEWS:
1. Jean-Luc Godard
Why in news - Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, died " assisted suicide".
STATES/UTs:
1. Mukhyamantri Gauvansh Mobile Chikitsha Scheme
Why in news - The Chhattisgarh government has decided to start the Mukhyamantri Gauvansh Mobile Chikitsha Scheme for the best treatment of cows in the state.
BIHAR:
1. National Conference for Zoo Directors
Why in news - Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna, score – 74%) has been adjudged as the 4th best zoo in the country.
Key Points –
• Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the 2-day National Conference for Zoo Directors in Bhubaneswar.
• Top 3 zoo - Arignar Anna Zoological Park (TN) > Sri Chamarajendra zoological gardens (KA) > Sakkarbaug Zoological Park (GJ).
• Ten-Year Vision Plan for Indian Zoos and Strengthening CZA (2021-2031).
POINTERS:
• Recently which state government has increased the compensation for the dependents of forest martyrs – Karnataka.
• Javier Marias has passed away recently, what was he by profession - Author.
• Sibi George has been recently appointed as the Ambassador of India to which country – Japan.
• Who has recently released the “National List of Essential Medicines 2022” - Mansukh Mandaviya.
• In which city will Reliance Company build the world's largest carbon fiber plant by 2025 – Hazira, Gujarat.
• Which state's government schools will celebrate wellness day every Tuesday - Jharkhand.
• Which country's “Harlem city” has become the first city to ban meat advertisements - Haarlem (Netherlands).
• According to NCRB report 2021, which state has recorded the highest number of sedition cases in the country – Assam.
• Which city is hosting the 1st Mountain Bicycle World Cup event in India – Leh.
• Which state of India will host the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 – Odisha.