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DAILY DOSE 15TH SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 15TH SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) 15 September 2022: Top 5 Morning Headlines

  • International Day of Democracy: 15 September
  • Robin Uthappa announces retirement from all formats of cricket
  • Sports Ministry signs MoUs with NTPC & REC
  • Darjeeling zoo adjudged the best zoo in India
  • Wholesale price-based inflation eases to 12.41% in August 2022

 

2) International Day of Democracy: 15 September

  • Every year on 15 September, the International Day of Democracy is celebrated across the world.
  • The day focuses on the importance of the participation of all members of society for the proper functioning of a democracy.
  • This day was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007 & was first observed in 2008.

 

3) Robin Uthappa announces retirement from all formats of cricket

  • Robin Uthappa on 14 Sept 2022 announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
  • Uthappa made his international debut in 2006 and played 46 ODIs and 13 T20ls.
  • Uthappa scored 934 runs in 46 ODIs for India and also scored 249 runs in 13 T20ls.
  • He played all 15 seasons of the IPL and represented as many as six teams in the tournament.

 

4) Sports Ministry signs MoUs with NTPC & REC

  • Sports Ministry on 14 Sept 2022 signed MoUs with NTPC & Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) for the development of sports in India.
  • Under the MOU, both the PSUs have pledged Rs 215 crore to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
  • While NTPC will provide Rs 115 crore for the development of Archery, REC will give Rs 100 crore towards women’s hockey & boxing.
  • ONSDF established: 1998

 

5) Darjeeling zoo adjudged the best zoo in India

  • The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park of Darjeeling has been recognised as the best zoo in the country.
  • Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai came second, followed by the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysore, Karnataka.
  • The ranking list was released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in Sept 2022.
  • The Darjeeling zoo was established on August 14, 1958.

 

6) Wholesale price-based inflation eases to 12.41% in August 2022

  • Wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) eased to 12.41 per cent in August 2022 as compared to 13.93 per cent in July 2022.
  • According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry data released on 14 Sept 2022, WPI inflation fell on easing prices of Manufactured products.
  • The Wholesale inflation was at a record high of 15.88 per cent in May 2022 and stood at 11.64 per cent in August 2021.

 

7) Proposal to grant ST status to several communities in 5 states cleared

  • The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to notify several tribal communities under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category in Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, & Uttar Pradesh.
  • These include the Hatti community living in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour area, the Narikuravars from Tamil Nadu & the Betta-Kuruba community from Karnataka.
  • Union Tribal Affairs Minister: Arjun Munda

 

8) India & Madagascar sign MoU

  • India and Madagascar signed an MoU to train diplomats in September 2022.
  • The MoU was signed between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) & the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Madagascar.
  • SSIFS is a training institute where Indian Foreign Service officers are trained.
  • The institute was renamed as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service on 14 February 2020.

 

9) Election Commission of India launches BLO e-Patrika

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) on 14 Sept ’22 released a new digital publication ‘BLO e-Patrika’ at an event in New Delhi.
  • Objective: to establish direct communication with Booth Level Officer (BLO).
  • This event was a first-of-its-kind direct interaction by the Commission with the BLOS across the country.
  • Chief Election Commissioner of India: Rajiv Kumar
  • ECI Founded: 25 January 1950

 

10) Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away

  • Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passed away at the age of 93 on 14 Sept 2022.
  • He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 & played a record number of 101 Wimbledon matches.
  • He won five singles titles in his career.
  • He became the first tennis coach to receive Dronacharya Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.

 

 

 


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