NATIONAL:
1. Strengthening Aviation Sector
Why in news - Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara and Airbus sign MoU to strengthen the aviation sector.
Key Points –
• Aim - co-development and co-delivery of sector-relevant skilling courses and programs for students.
Value Addition –
• Airbus and Tata had announced a partnership to design, manufacture and develop in India C295 aircraft facility at Vadodara (Gujarat).
• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara was established through an Act of Parliament in 2022.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Decriminalising Abortion
Why in news - Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalized abortion in Aguascalientes state.
Key Points –
• Supreme Court ruling affirmed rights to health and reproductive autonomy.
• It is the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion.
• Mexico's highest court declared that criminal penalties for abortion were unconstitutional in 2021.
2. EU’s Horizon Science Program
Why in news – Britain rejoined the European Union’s flagship Horizon science research program.
Key Points –
• Associate membership had been agreed as part of the Brexit trade deal when the UK formally left the EU in 2020.
ECONOMY:
1. Nation First Transit Card
Why in news - The State Bank of India has introduced the ‘Nation First Transit Card’ during the Global Fintech Fest 2023.
Key Points –
• This RuPay NCMC Prepaid Card aims to provide a hassle-free commuting experience by enabling effortless digital fare payments across metro, buses, water ferries, and parking.
SECURITY:
1. Bharat Drone Shakti 2023
Why in news – Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India to co-host Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.
Key Points –
• Venue – Hindan Air Base (Ghaziabad) (September 25-26, 2023).
• By - Ministry of Defence.
• It will give a fillip to India's commitment to becoming a global drone hub by 2030.
Value Addition –
• Meher Baba Swarm Drone competition – to develop technology for a “Swarm Drone Based System to Detect Foreign Objects on Aircraft Operating Surfaces”.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. Global Fintech Festival (GFF)
Why in news – Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) organized the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai.
Key Points –
• Theme - Reimagining Aadhaar.
• UIDAI showcased its Product Enhancements and Collaboration with Industry Partners at GFF 2023.
2. 78th UNGA Session
Why in news – The UNGA opened its 78th session (2023-2024) on 5 September 2023.
Key Points –
• 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis (Trinidad and Tobago).
• 4 priorities of his Presidency – peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability.
• Theme - Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. IGBC Platinum Rating
Why in news – Vijayawada Railway Station was certified with a Platinum rating by IGBC (Indian Green Building Council).
Key Points –
• The certificate is valid for 3 years.
• Green Rating certification was mandated by the National Green Tribunal in the year 2017.
• It facilitates the adoption of green concepts, thereby reducing the adverse environmental impacts.
2. Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction
Why in news – Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s work (Indian-American physician) has been longlisted for the prestigious award.
Key Points –
• His work - The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human.
BOOKS & AUTHORS:
1. Book “Ajay to Yogi Adityanath”
Why in news – The book has earned a place in the Asia Book of Records for achieving the highest number of launches.
Key Points –
• It was launched at 67 locations.
• The 67th launch was held in Bengaluru.
• Author - Shantanu Gupta.
• The book chronicles Yogi Adityanath's journey from the days of struggle to public life.
BIHAR:
1. ZED-Certified MSMEs
Why in news – Bihar has highest number of Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) certified micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Key Points –
• Top 3 (MSMEs) – Bihar (3171)> Tamil Nadu (3,119), Haryana (2947).
• Bihar has set a target of creating 10,000 ZED-certified units in the state by the end of 2023.
• ZED certification is provided to industrial units on the basis of 20 different quality and environmental parameters.
2. G20 Summit's 'Crafts Bazaar'
Why in news – Several handicraft items from Bihar to get a global audience at the G20 Summit's 'Crafts Bazaar' in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• Items from Bihar - Bhagalpuri silk, Yakshini sculptures, hand-crafted dolls and Madhubani painting-adorned objects.
• Venue - Bharat Mandapam convention centre, New Delhi.
• The products were produced by artisans associated with Upendra Maharathi Shilp Anusandhan Sansthan (UMSAS, 1956).
POINTERS:
• Who is the author of the book ‘Fire on the Ganges’ - Radhika Iyengar.
• Which city is the host of ‘International Aerospace Conference’ – Gwalior
• Which city's Metro Railway has launched the 'Tourist Smart Card' – Delhi.
• Rakuk is located in which country – Iraq.
• Which company will sponsor ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar for its Auto and Farm Business - Mahindra.
• Who is the newly-elected president of the Indian Pump Manufacturers' Association - K. V. Karthik.
• Recently which state’s cabinet has approved 18 Atal Residential Schools along the lines of the centre-run Navodaya Vidyalayas at a cost of Rs 1,250 crore - Uttar Pradesh.
• Which state’s Pelma mine will become SECL’s first opencast mine to produce coal recently – Chhattisgarh.
• The Assam government has constituted how many member committee to draft the proposed anti-polygamy law – 3 member.
• which day is celebrated as International Day of Charity in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa - 5 September.
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