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DAILY DOSE 9TH SEPT CURRENT AFFAIRS

DAILY DOSE 9TH SEPT CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

Top Headlines 9 September 2023

  • India, US settles last trade dispute at WTO
  • Bank of Baroda enables UPI ATM facility at over 6,000 ATMs
  • SBI Life Insurance launches its very first ‘LifeVerse Studio’ on Meta
  • ‘Moon Man of India’ Mylswamy Annadurai joins SS Innovations
  • World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD): 10 September

 

Today’s History: 9 September 2023

  • In 1915, Conflict between the famous Indian revolutionary Jatindranath Sanyal and the British in Kaptewada, Orissa.
  • In 1920, Aligarh was transformed into the Anglo-Oriental College Aligarh Muslim University.
  • In 1967, Uganda gained independence from Britain.
  • In 1971, The US capital was named Washington DC

 

1) World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD): 10 September

  • World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10 September every year to raise awareness to prevent cases of suicide.
  • This day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
  • It was established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
  • “Creating Hope Through Action” is the triennial theme for the WSPD from 2021-2023.

 

2) Ministry of Mines concludes its campaign ‘A Stride towards Swachhta’

  • The Ministry of Mines has successfully concluded its ‘Special Campaign 2.0: ‘A Stride towards Swachhta’ promoting environmental sustainability and cleanliness.
  • The campaign ran from Nov 2022 to August 2023 and achieved several notable milestones.
  • Rainwater harvesting structures were implemented in buildings owned by the Ministry of Mines, contributing to eco-friendly practices.

 

3) India launches ‘Hello UPI’ for conversational payments

  • The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), at the Global Fintech Fest, has launched two conversational payments initiatives that are aimed at increasing convenience and accessibility for users.
  • ‘Hello UPI’ allows users to make payments by engaging in conversations with their smartphones.
  • The UPI Tap & Pay facility allows customers to tap NFC-enabled QR codes for payment.

 

4) Moon Man of India’ Mylswamy Annadurai joins SS Innovations

  • SS Innovations, a renowned surgical robotic firm in India, has appointed Padmashri Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, known as the Moon Man of India, as a Director on its Board of Directors.
  • Annadurai was bestowed with the Padma Shri award in 2016 for Science and Technology, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour.
  • He also received the Rajyotsava Prashasti Award for Science in 2008.

 

5) Tamil Nadu’s Salem Sago gets GI Tag

  • Tamil Nadu’s Salem Sago, locally known as Javvarisi awarded the Geographical Indication (GI).
  • Salem Sago is a type of sago (a starch extracted from the pith of sago palm stems) that is produced in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Over 80% of sago in India is produced in the Salem region.
  • Tapioca cultivation in Salem district covers nearly 35,000 hectares of land.

 

6) SBI Life Insurance launches its very first ‘LifeVerse Studio’ on Meta

  • SBI Life Insurance has launched its first ‘LifeVerse Studio’ on Metaverse to connect with young internet users.
  • The ‘LifeVerse Studio’ is accessible on the SBI Life corporate website and offers a range of avatars for users.
  • It aims to empower customers by enabling them to connect, explore, and be inspired in a truly immersive manner.

 

7) Tata AIA Life registers the largest number of MDRT advisors

  • Tata AIA Life Insurance has been ranked among the top 5 insurers in the world for the highest number of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualified advisors.
  • The company recorded 1,978 advisors qualifying for the coveted MDRT league as of July 1, 2023.
  • Tata AIA also ranked No. 9 globally and No. 1 in India for the most number (936) of qualified Women MDRT advisors.

 

8) Bank of Baroda enables UPI ATM facility at over 6,000 ATMs

  • Bank of Baroda (BOB) on 8 September 2023 announced that it has enabled the UPI ATM facility at over 6,000 ATMs across the country.
  • It is the first public sector bank to launch UPI ATMs, in coordination with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
  • Customers using any UPI-enabled Mobile app can withdraw cash from Bank of Baroda UPI ATMs without using their debit card.

 

9) India, US settles last trade dispute at WTO

  • India and the US have settled the last trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over poultry products.
  • India and the US have resolved all seven trade disputes at the WTO.
  • The US is India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching $128.8 billion in 2022-23.
  • The poultry case was filed by the US against India in the WTO in 2012.

 

10) Phase II of bilateral exercise ‘Varuna 2023’ conducted in Arabian Sea

  • Phase II of the 21st edition of ‘Varuna’ bilateral exercise between the Indian and French Navy was conducted in Arabian Sea.
  • The exercise witnessed the participation of guided missile frigates, and tankers, from the two sides.
  • The 1st phase of ‘Varuna-2023’ was conducted off India’s Western Seaboard from 16 to 20 Jan 23.
  • Indian & French Navy bilateral naval exercise was initiated in 1993.

 

11) Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8

  • The 3rd phase of mandatory hallmarking, effective from Sept 8, 2023, will cover 55 new districts, bringing the total number of districts under the system to 343.
  • BIS has successfully implemented mandatory hallmarking in 256 districts in the 1st phase and an additional 32 districts in the 2nd phase.
  • The number of Assaying and Hallmarking Centers (AHCs) has also increased from 945 to 1471.

 

12) Pakistan to develop Cultural Theme Park at Kartarpur Corridor

  • Pakistan has started the construction of a Cultural Theme Park at Kartarpur Corridor (Gurdwara Darbar Sahib) in Punjab province.
  • The foundation stone for the project was laid by the country’s caretaker federal religious minister Aneeq Ahmad
  • The theme park was launched by the Project Management Unit (PMU) Kartarpur Corridor in collaboration with a private company.

 

13) UK rejoins EU science research scheme Horizon

  • The United Kingdom (UK) has announced that it will rejoin the European Union’s scientific research scheme, Horizon.
  • It will allow UK-based scientists to apply for money from a £81bn fund.
  • The UK has been excluded from the scheme on disagreement over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
  • The association will allow scientists to work across geographical borders by drawing funding from a common pot.

 

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