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DAILY DOSE 13TH SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 13TH SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Know About: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India.
  • ISRO performs tasks related to space-based applications & space exploration.
  • It operates under the Department of Space which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India.
  • It has sent two missions to the Moon and one to Mars.
  • Formed: 1969
  • HQ: Bangalore
  • Chairman: Sreedhara Panicker Somanath

 

2) HDFC Life launches Click2Protect Super term insurance policy

  • HDFC Life has launched a term insurance plan Click2Protect Super, which enables customisation as per protection needs.
  • The plan provides comprehensive financial protection for the family.
  • One can choose a cover as per requirement from among 3 plan options – Life, Life Plus & Life Goal.
  • HDFC Life is a long-term life insurance provider with its headquarters in Mumbai.
  • CEO: Vibha Padalkar

 

3) IIT-Madras signs pact with University of Sydney

  • IIT-Madras & University of Sydney have entered into a research partnership to help address the energy challenges facing nations across the world.
  • The partnership will see each of the institutions investing AU$50,000 a year in joint funding for up to four research projects.
  • Experts from both institutions will work together to develop research & advanced technology in fields related to energy.

 

4) AllA launches Ayurveda Day 2022 programme

  • All India Institute of Ayurveda (AILA) has launched Ayurveda Day 2022 programme.
  • The six-week long programme will continue till 23 October 2022.
  • Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this year (2022) it will be celebrated on 23 October.
  • The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda!
  • Union Minister for AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonowal

 

5) Hughes announces high-speed satellite internet service with ISRO

  • Hughes Communications India has announced the launch of its first high throughput satellite (HTS) broadband internet service in India.
  • The service will offer satellite internet to remote locations across India and will use the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s GSAT-11 & GSAT-29 satellites.
  • Hughes is a joint venture entity of US-based Hughes Network Systems and Bharti Airtel.

 

5) Meity Startup Hub & Meta collaborate to accelerate XR tech startups

  • Meity Startup Hub in collaboration with Meta will launch a program to support and accelerate XR technology startups across India.
  • This collaboration is part of the Govt’s efforts for skilling in emerging & future technologies.
  • The Meity Startup Hub, an initiative of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), is a national platform focused on promoting technology innovation.

 

6) American Express India appoints Sanjay Khanna as CEO

  • American Express Corp on 12 September 2022 appointed Sanjay Khanna as the chief executive officer & country manager for India.
  • Khanna currently heads the executive team & is responsible for driving growth across the organization’s consumer & commercial businesses.
  • American Express is an American multinational corporation specialising in payment card services.
  • HQ: New York
  • Founded: 1850

 

7) Kibithu Military Garrison named after Bipin Rawat

  • The Kibithu Military Garrison in Arunachal Pradesh has been renamed as ‘General Bipin Rawat Military Garrison’ in honour of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.
  • As a Colonel, General Rawat commanded his battalion, the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles, in 1999-2000 at Kibithu.
  • General Rawat passed away along with his wife and 12 military personnel in a chopper crash in December 2021.

 

8) Indian Army & Indian Air force conduct joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’

  • Indian Army’s Kharga Corps & Indian Air Force conducted a joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’ in Punjab to showcase the might & prowess of the armed forces.
  • The exercise, conducted over 4 days, showcased precision firepower by attack helicopters in coordination with ground forces.
  • Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps spearheaded this exercise.

 

9) World’s largest museum of Harappan culture to be set up in Haryana

  • The world’s largest museum of Harappan culture will be set up in Haryana’s Rakhigarhi village.
  • The village of Rakhigarhi was part of the Indus Valley Civilisation from 2600-1900 BC.
  • The museum will display some 5000-year-old Indus Valley artefacts.
  • It was in 1963 that the ASI first started digging up the village.
  • Haryana Capital: Chandigarh
  • CM: Manohar Lal Khattar

 

 

 


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