NATIONAL:
1. NITI Aayog at State Level
Why in news - A state-level institution on the lines of NITI Aayog would be established in Maharashtra.
Key Points –
• Aim - to carry out comprehensive data analysis and to make studied decisions for transformation in various sectors.
• Maharashtra is planning to achieve the target one trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
2. Rs 75,000 crore project on Great Nicobar Island
Why in news - Environment ministry approved a project worth Rs. 75,000 crores (US$ 9.40 billion) on Great Nicobar Island.
Key Points –
• It is a 16,610-hectare project and comprise a Greenfield international airport, an international container terminal, a township, and a power plant.
• In 1989, the island was designated as a biosphere reserve, and in 2013, it was included to UNESCO's man and biosphere project.
• Flora and fauna - Nicobar megapode, leatherback turtles, the endemic Nicobar Macaque and saltwater crocodiles.
• It is home to Shompen and Nicobarese tribes.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Queen Elizabeth II Funeral
Why in news - Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel (Westminster Abbey in London) on Sept 19, 2022.
Key Points –
• It was Britain’s first state funeral since former PM Winston Churchill died in 1965.
• St. George’s is the resting place of 10 former British monarchs, the beheaded Charles I.
• President Droupadi Murmu visited London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. “How India Gives 2020-21”
Why in news - The report, titled “How India Gives 2020-21’’, was released by the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), Ashoka University.
Key Points –
• Indians donated Rs 23,700 crore in cash between Oct 2020 and Sept 2021.
• Most donations –
A. Religious organizations (Rs 16,600 crore or 70%)
B. Beggars (Rs 2,900 crore, an or 12%)
C. Family and friends (Rs 2,000 crore or 9%).
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 9th Session of Governing Body of the ITPGRFA
Why in news - India hosted the 9th Session of Governing Body of the ITPGRFA from Sept 19-24, 2022 in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the session.
• Theme - Celebrating the Guardians of Crop Diversity: Towards an Inclusive Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
• ITPGRFA - International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
About ITPGRFA –
• It is a legally binding agreement adopted in Nov, 2001 in Rome during the 31st session of FAO.
• It entered into force on June 29, 2004.
• Current Secretary - Mr. Kent Nnadozie.
SECURITY:
1. IAF Project Cheetah
Why in news – Indian Air Force to introduce Project Cheetah to weaponize Israeli drones in all defence wings.
Key Points –
• India's Heron drones are to be upgraded and armed with Israel's help.
• Made in Israel, Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a medium-altitude UAV and can carry up to 250 kg of weight.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital
Why in news – Varanasi has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourist and Cultural Capital for the period 2022-2023.
Key Points –
• The decision was taken at the SCO summit in Samarkand.
• The SCO summit in Samarkand was the first in-person meeting of the grouping since the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. World Bamboo Day 2022
Why in news – It is celebrated every year on Sept 18 to raise awareness about the bamboo industry.
Key Points –
• Theme 2022 - Bamboo for Green Life and Sustainable Development.
• World Bamboo Organization (Hq) - Antwerp (Belgium).
• The National Bamboo mission was launched in 2018-19.
• The Centre had in 2017 amended the Indian Forest Act of 1927 to change the classification of bamboo from tree to grass.
• It is known as a poor man’s timber and green gold.
SPORTS:
1. World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Why in news – Indian javelin thrower Ajit Kumar won the gold by achieving the best throw of 64 m.
Key Points –
• Devendra Jhajharia clinched a silver medal in the event. He threw the javelin to a distance of 60.97 m.
• The event was held in Morocco from September 15-17, 2022.
• Jhajharia won Gold in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio editions of the Paralympics. In the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, he won a silver medal.
2. Durand Cup 2022
Why in news – Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai city FC 2-1 to win maiden Durand cup title.
Key Points –
• Venue - Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) Kolkata.
• It was 131st edition of Asia's oldest football tournament.
BIHAR:
1. Registry Shuttle Bus Service
Why in news – The service has been started to help people of Bihar register their land-flat documents.
Key Points –
• Vehicle service has been started in all districts except Madhubani to facilitate people to visit the registry office.
• It is being provided by the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Government of Bihar.
• It was first started in Patna and Muzaffarpur.
• Around 200 buses have been pressed into shuttle service.
2. Seminar on E-waste Management
Why in news – One day seminar on e-waste management was held at Shri Arvind Mahila College, Patna.
Key Points –
• It was organized by Dr. SN Jaiswal, Scientific Advisor of Bihar State Pollution Control Board.
• To avoid the solid, liquid and gaseous components of e-waste, 142 E-waste deposit centres have been opened across Bihar.
3. Speed Radar Gun
Why in news – Bihar police is going to install speed radar guns to curb speeding and reduce road accidents.
Key Points –
• It would start by installing it on 5 national highways passing through the state. They are NH 2, NH 28, NH 30, NH 31 and NH 57.
• There are 114 hot spots in 1400 km on these five highways in Bihar.
POINTERS:
• PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina jointly unveiled Unit-1 of which thermal power project - Maitri Super thermal power project
• Which Indian wrestler has won bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia - Bajrang Punia
• Which bank is to cross Rs 5 lakh crore market cap – SBI
• Which orgnization has released India Discrimination Report 2022 - Oxfam India
• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh presented 'INSPIRE' awards to how many Start-Ups - 60 Start-Ups
• Who has released a roadmap for legacy waste management and dumpsite treatment - Centre For Science And Environment
• Who has emerged as largest bilateral lender for Sri Lanka in 2022 – India
• Who has been appointed as the new UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador - Vanessa Nakate
• A three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers was held in which city - Dharamshala, HP
• Which state government has named its new secretariat after B R Ambedkar – Telangana