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DAILY DOSE 21st SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 21st SEP CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Know About: World Bank

  • The World Bank is an international financial institution.
  • It provides loans and grants to the governments of low and middle income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
  • Founded: July 1944
  • Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
  • President: David Malpass
  • As of 2022, it is run by a President and 25 executive directors, as well as 29 various vice presidents.

 

2) Sarbananda Sonowal launches projects for development of Bogibeel

  • Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple projects for the development of the Bogibeel region near Dibrugarh in Assam, in Sept 2022.
  • Foundation stones were laid for construction of two floating jetties at Bogibeel and Guijan.
  • He also inaugurated Bogibeel Riverfront Passenger Jetty which has been developed by the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR).

 

3) OneWeb’s 36 satellites arrive at Satish Dhawan Space Centre

  • OneWeb has announced the arrival of 36 satellites at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) ahead of a planned launch from Sriharikota.
  • OneWeb has teamed up with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO to facilitate the launch.
  • The launch will be the company’s 14th overall and the satellites will be put into orbit by the heaviest ISRO rocket, the GSLV-MKIII.

 

4) Punjab gets $150 million loan from World Bank

  • World Bank has granted a loan of $150 mn to help Punjab in managing financial resources.
  • It has a maturity period of 15 years.
  • There will be an initiative to introduce a performance-based grants system to encourage municipal corporations to improve service delivery.
  • Under the second initiative, a pilot project will demonstrate 24×7 water supply in selected areas of Amritsar and Ludhiana.

 

5) Manipur Cabinet decides to legalize the brewing of liquor

  • Manipur Cabinet on 20 Sept 2022 decided to legalize the brewing of liquor in the State.
  • Experts from Scotland and Ireland will be invited to discuss how to brew purified and high-standard liquor in the State.
  • The State govt expects to earn around Rs 600 crore on liquor exports.
  • Manipur CM: N. Biren Singh.
  • Governor: La. Ganesan
  • Capital: Imphal

 

6) Kashmir’s first-ever multiplex opens in Srinagar

  • Jammu & Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Kashmir’s first multiplex in the Sonwar area of Srinagar on 20 Sept 2022.
  • With this, cinema halls are back in Kashmir after a gap of three decades.
  • The multiplex designed by INOX has 3 movie theatres with a total capacity of 520 seats.
  • On Dec 31, 1990, all cinema halls in the Kashmir valley were closed amid the spread of terrorism.

 

7) Singapore Central Bank partners with India’s IFSCA

  • The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) have signed an agreement to facilitate regulatory collaboration in FinTech technology.
  • Under this, both MAS & IFSCA will facilitate discussions on emerging FinTech issues & participate in joint innovation projects.
  • MAS is Singapore’s central bank & integrated financial regulator.

 

8) Dharmendra Pradhan launches ‘SCALE’ app

  • Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 20 Sept 2022 launched the SCALE (Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees) app.
  • It provides a one-stop solution for skilling, learning, assessment, & employment needs of the leather industry.
  • It has been developed by the Leather Skill Sector Council.
  • People from all age groups interested in leather craft can access online classes on this app.

 

9) International Day of Peace: 21 September

  • International Day of Peace is observed across the globe on September 21 annually.
  • It is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and people.
  • It was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
  • To commemorate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters in New York City.
  • 2022 Theme: “End racism. Build peace.”

 

10) India’s Presidency of prestigious AIBD extended for one more year

  • India’s presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year.
  • It was unanimously decided by the AIBD member countries at the 2 day General Conference of AIBD held in New Delhi in Sept 2022.
  • Currently, Mayank Agrawal, CEO Prasar Bharati, is the President of AIBD.
  • AIBD established: 1977
  • Member Countries: 26

 

11) Bangladesh beat Nepal to clinch maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title

  • Bangladesh won its maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title at the Dashrath Rangshala Stadium in Kathmandu on 19 Sept 2022.
  • Bangladesh defeated host Nepal by 3-1 in the finals.
  • Bangladesh skipper Sabina Khatun was the top scorer of the tournament with 8 goals in 5 matches.
  • It was the 6th edition of the tournament which was held from 6-19 September 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

12) India & Egypt sign MOU to bolster defence cooperation

  • India & Egypt on Sept 20, 2022, signed an MoU to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation.
  • It was signed by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, who is on a two-day visit to Cairo, & his Egyptian counterpart General Mohamed Zaki.
  • They also agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between the defence industries of India and Egypt in a time-bound manner.
  • Egypt Capital: Cairo

 

13) India’s official entry for 2023 Oscars is Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’

  • Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ has been selected as India’s official entry to the 95th Academy Awards (2023 Oscar Awards).
  • This film is titled ‘Last Film Show’ in English & is directed by Pan Nalin.
  • It beat SS Rajamouli’s period drama ‘RRR’ and political drama ‘The Kashmir Files!
  • In 2021, Tamil film ‘Koozhangal’ (‘Pebbles’), directed by Vinothraj PS, was India’s official entry at the Oscars.

 

 


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