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 Current Affairs Weekly PDF – September 2024 – 1st Week
(1–9)
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NITI Aayog Released Report on “Pathways in ten states which includes Assam, Gujarat,
and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Himachal Pradesh (HP), and West Bengal
(WB) in order to improve the tourism service
Edible Oil Towards the Goal of
experience for tourists.
Atmanirbharta”
Suman Bery, Vice-Chairperson, National Institution for
Overview of PM Modi's visit to Maharashtra
Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released report
titled “Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating on August 30,2024
Growth in Edible Oil Towards the Goal of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, visited
Atmanirbharta”. The report was presented by Dr. Mumbai and Palghar in Maharashtra on 30th August
Neelam Patel, Senior Advisor (Agriculture), NITI Aayog. 2024.
✓ Overall, the strategic interventions proposed PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Vadhavan Port,
by the report can help to achieve the projected near Dahanu town in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The
edible oil supplies of 36.2 million tonnes (MT) estimated budget of this project is around Rs 76,000
and 70.2 MT by 2030 and 2047 respectively. crore.
✓ PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone of 218 fisheries projects
SJVN, NHPC, RailTel and Solar Energy
worth around Rs 1,560 crore in Palghar district,
Corporation of India get ‘Navratna’ Status Maharashtra. This aims to strengthen the
Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, fisheries sector infrastructure and productivity
Government of India has granted “Navratna status” to across India.
four Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) ✓ PM Modi addressed a special session at the
viz. Railtel Corporation of India (RCIL), Solar Energy 5th Global Fintech Festival (GFF 2024) held
Corporation of India (SECI) Limited, National at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai,
Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), and Maharashtra.
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVN). With this, the o Theme GFF 2024: “Blueprint for the
number of Navratna CPSEs has increased to 25 from Next Decade of Finance: Responsible
21. Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Inclusive |
Resilient”.
MSDE Signed MoU with Visa To Upskill o GFF jointly organised by the Payments
20,000 Youths For Tourism Industry Council of India (PCI), the National
The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and the Fintech Convergence Council
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a (FCC). Click here to read full News
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa Inc.
to upskill at least 20,000 Indian youths in tourism- PM Narendra Modi inaugurates National
relevant skills. Conference of District Judiciary in New
✓ It is a three-year partnership worth up to USD
Delhi; SCI Flag unveiled
1 million. This partnership builds upon Visa’s
Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi
ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of
inaugurated the two-day long 'National Conference of
Tourism (MoT) and aims to train young people

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District Judiciary' at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Programme on the occasion of National Sports
Delhi. Organized by the Supreme Court of India (SCI), Day(August 29, 2024) in New Delhi, Delhi.
the event marked 75 years of the SCI. ✓ The initiative aims to support retired athletes
✓ The PM Narendra Modi unveiled the stamp and by equipping them with the knowledge and
coin commemorating 75 years of the skills necessary for career development and
establishment of the SCI. employability. It aims to empower athletes
✓ The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, aged 20-50 who have represented India at
delivered the valedictory address and unveiled international or national levels.
the new flag and insignia of the SCI. Click here
to read full News

DDA, MCD, & SOI Sign a tripartite MoU for

Drone Surveys to Monitor Land
Encroachments in Delhi
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed between the Delhi Development Authority
(DDA), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and
the Survey Of India (SOI) to facilitate drone surveys to
determine the status of encroachments on
government-owned lands in New Delhi(Delhi).
✓ The MoU aims to generate comprehensive
geospatial data resources through survey and
mapping activities. It creates a foundation for
data integration by the DDA, MCD, and various Cabinet Approvals on 2nd September 2024
government departments of the Delhi Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi, Prime
government. Minister (PM) of India has approved:
✓ Cabinet approves 7 major schemes to
Indian Army Launches 1st Phase of Project enhance farmers’ lives and livelihoods with
NAMAN To Support Veterans & Families total outlay of around Rs 14,000 crore
✓ Setting up of 5th semiconductor unit under
The Indian Army (IA) has launched the first phase of
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in Sanand,
Project NAMAN to provide support and services to
Gujarat.
Defence pensioners, veterans, and their families.
✓ Cabinet Committee on Security (CSS) has
✓ The project was launched in the presence of
approved the procurement of 240 aero-
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army
engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL
Staff (COAS) of the IA along with
worth Rs 26, 000 crore.
Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives
✓ Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
Welfare Association (AWWA).
(CCEA) has approved a 309 kilometer (km)
long new railway line project, to provide the
MoYAS Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shortest rail connectivity between two major
Launches Retired Sportsperson commercial hubs i.e. Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Empowerment Training Programme and Indore (Madhya Pradesh (MP)).
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Click here to read full News
Youth Affairs (MoYAS), launched the 'Retired
Sportsperson Empowerment Training' (RESET)

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DAC approves 10 Capital Acquisition NTH & BEE Sign MoU to Promote Energy
Proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore to Efficiency Across India
Enhance Defence Preparedness National Test House (NTH) under the Department of
On September 3, 2024, the Defence Acquisition Consumer Affairs (DCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
Council (DAC), chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), and the
Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), accorded the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital under the Ministry of Power (MoP), signed a
acquisition proposals worth Rs 1,44,716 crore to boost Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen
India's defence preparedness. the Standards & Labelling (S&L) Program, promoting
energy efficiency across India.

DoT notifies New Rules for 'Digital Bharat

Nidhi' to Boost Telecom Access
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT),
Ministry of Communication (MoC) has notified the
‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital
Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024’ to boost telecom access.
These new rules aim to enhance the management and
implementation of the ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)’
initiative, which was established under Section 24(1)
of the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
✓ It should be noted that the Universal Service
Obligation Fund(USOF), originally established
by the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been
renamed as DBN.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Union Minister Annpurna Devi Launches 7th
Launches AgriSURE Fund & Krishi Nivesh Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024
Portal Union Minister Annpurna Devi Yadav, Ministry of
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has launched ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 or Nutrition
launched a Rs.750 crore ‘Agri Fund for Start Ups and Month 24' at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Rural Enterprises(AgriSURE)’ and Agri investment ✓ The day started with a nation-wide plantation
Portal named ‘KrishiNivesh’ at New Delhi, Delhi. drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
✓ 13 banks have been awarded the AIF campaign at 14 lakh Anganwadi centres across
Excellence Award in 4 different categories. The the country.
State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked first
in BHARAT and RAPID category (from July CM Eknath Shinde Inaugurated 27th
2023 to February 2024). National Conference on e-Governance in
✓ Madhya Pradesh (MP) has emerged as the top-
Mumbai
performing state under the Rs 1 lakh crore
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra,
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme,
inaugurated the 27th National Conference on e-
followed by Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh (UP),
Governance (NCeG) at the Jio World Convention
Punjab, and Rajasthan. These five states
Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
account for 50% of the total Rs 47,889 crore
✓ The 27th NCeG took place from 3rd to 4th
sanctioned under the AIF.
September 2024 under the theme - “Viksit

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 Bharat: Secure And Sustainable e-Service MeitY Launched ‘Vishvasya’-Blockchain
Delivery". Technology Stack to Offer BaaS with a
✓ The event was jointly organized by the
Geographically Distributed Infrastructure
Department of Administrative Reforms and
On 4th September 2024, S. Krishnan, Secretary,
Public Grievances (DARPG), the Ministry of
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) launched the ‘Vishvasya’-Blockchain
(MeitY), and the Government of Maharashtra.
Technology Stack. It is designed to provide
✓ During the conference, 16 National Awards
Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) with a geographically
for e-Governance 2024 (NAeG 2024), which
distributed infrastructure to support various
include 9 gold, 6 silver and 1 jury award, were
permissioned Blockchain based applications.
conferred to various departments,
✓ The MeitY also launched the ‘NBFLite’-
organisations, institutions for their exemplary
Lightweight Blockchain Platform,
initiatives to promote innovation in e-
‘Praamaanik’ and National Blockchain
governance.
Portal.

President Droupadi Murmu sanctions 23rd

Indian Navy & South African Navy Signed IA
Law Commission of India from 2024-2027
To Enhance Submarine Rescue Support
The President of India Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned
the 23rd Law Commission of India(LCI) for a three- Cooperation
year term, from September 1, 2024, to August 31, The Indian Navy (IN) and the South African (SA) Navy
2027. The Commission will focus on reviewing and has signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) to
recommending legal reforms and improvements to the strengthen cooperation on submarine rescue support
legal system. in order to ensure the safety of the South African
✓ Its mandate includes reviewing obsolete laws Navy's submarine crew in times of distress or accident.
for repeal, simplifying legal language, and
suggesting amendments to align laws with Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh
current economic and social needs. launches India’s 1st Fashion
Forecasting initiative ‘VisioNxt’
President Delegates Powers to Delhi LG to Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles,
Constitute any Authority or Statutory body launched ‘VisioNxt’ - Trend Insight and Forecasting
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has delegated lab, the India’s 1st Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
the powers to Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to Emotional Intelligence (EI) enabled trend forecasting
constitute and appoint members any authority, board, Initiative developed by the National Institute of Fashion
commission or statutory body under any law enacted Technology (NIFT).
by the Parliament applicable to the Government of ✓ He also launched the bilingual (Hindi and
National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. English) web portal of ‘VisioNxt’ and the India’s
✓ The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a first ever Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24x25’.
gazette notification outlining this delegation of
powers. MoL&J Launched New Notary Portal to Make
✓ Article 239 of the Constitution relates to the
Appointment of Notories Seamless,
administration of the Union territories.
Efficient and Transparent
✓ Section 45D of the Government of NCT of
On 3rd September 2024, Union Minister of State (MoS)
Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 relates to power
(Independent Charge-IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal,
to appoint authorities, boards, commissions or
Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), launched the new
statutory bodies.
Notary Portal (https://notary.gov.in/) in function

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organised by Department of Law and Justice (DoL&J) developed with different modules which will
in New Delhi, Delhi. be rolled out in phases.
✓ It was launched in association with National
Informatics Centre (NIC). It is designed and

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Signed MoU with Saudi Arabia To NSA Ajit Kumar Doval, Visited Colombo to
Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in Public Sign the Founding Documents of CSC
Sector Ajit Kumar Doval, National Security Adviser (NSA) to
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) the Prime Minister (PM) of India visited Colombo (Sri
has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lanka) from 29-30 August 2024, for the signing of the
the General Court of Audit, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Founding Documents of the Colombo Security
(Saudi Arabia) to enhance bilateral cooperation and Conclave (CSC), a regional security grouping.
exchange expertise in the filed of public sector ✓ India, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka
auditing. signed a Charter and a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of
the CSC Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2nd Meeting of Joint Russian-Indian
✓ Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri
Commission on the Cooperation in the Field Lanka, handed over the 1st payment for India-
of Emergency Management held in Russia backed hybrid energy projects in the Delft,
2nd meeting of the joint Russian-Indian Nainativu, and Analaitivu islands off the Jaffna
Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of peninsula, Sri Lanka.
Emergency Management was held in Moscow, Russia. ✓ Adani Green Energy has committed over USD
✓ India will host the 3rd meeting of Indo-Russian 440 million for a wind power project in
Joint Commission on the Cooperation in the northern Sri Lanka.
Field of Emergency Management in 2026.
✓ Working plan of joint Russian-Indian
WHO Report: Road Accident Deaths in India
Commission on the Cooperation in the field
Surge by 2% during the Period 2010-2021
of Emergency Management for 2025-26.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO)’s
report titled “WHO South-East Asia Regional Status
BRICS Countries Adopt Climate & Report on Road Safety: Towards Safer and
Sustainable Development Cooperation Sustainable Mobility”, India reported an increase in
Framework estimated road traffic deaths by 2% during 2010-2021
The BRICS bloc, an intergovernmental organisation, period.
comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, ✓ India reported around 1,53,973 road traffic
Egypt, Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, fatalities in 2021 and has reported around
and Ethiopia, has adopted a framework document on 2,16,618 road deaths in the same period.
climate and sustainable development following a ✓ As many as 3,30,222 deaths were reported in
two-day BRICS Climate Agenda in Modern Conditions the South-East Region (SEARO) in 2021 due to
Forum held in Moscow, Russia. Road Traffic Injuries (RTI), which accounts
about 28% of global road traffic deaths.

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UN Releases USD 100 Million from CERF to Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s three-day
Address Underfunding of Humanitarian Visit to Brunei and Singapore from 3rd
Emergencies in 10 countries September to 5th September, 2024
United Nations (UN) released USD 100 million from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India was on a
the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the UN 3-day visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore from
global emergency response fund, to tackle critical 3rd September to 5th September 2024. He started the
underfunding in humanitarian emergencies across 10 1st leg of his visit with Brunei from 3rd September to
countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the 4th September 2024 at the invitation of Sultan of
Middle East. Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
✓ PM inaugurated the new Chancery Complex of
MCA-Nepal Signed USD 12.36 Million the High Commission of India in Brunei
✓ Leaders of both countries witnessed the
Contract With India For 18 km Cross-Border
signing and exchange of an Memorandum of
Transmission Line Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal has operation of Telemetry, Tracking and
signed a contract valued at USD 12.36 million with the Telecommand (TTC)Station for Satellite and
Transrail Lighting Limited (TLL) of India to construct a Launch Vehicles.
18 kilometre (km) cross-border electricity transmission ✓ Both leaders agreed to bolster cooperation at
line from the 400 kilovolts (kV) New Butwal various regional and multilateral forums, such
Substation in Nawalparasi Bardaghat Susta West to as: Association of South-East Asian Nations
the Nepal-India border. (ASEAN)-India Dialogue Relations, East Asia
✓ The contract was signed under the Millennium Summit (EAS), Asia-Europe Meeting
Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal (ASEM),and the United Nations (UN), among
Compact and it was jointly funded by the others.
government of Nepal and the United States of ✓ India and Singapore signed 4 key agreements
America (USA). on semiconductors; digital cooperation; health
care and medical research; and education and
IN’s P-8I Aircraft Participates in the 22nd skill development.
Indo-French Bilateral Naval Exercise
VARUNA 2024
The Indian Navy’s (IN) P-8I aircraft has arrived at Air
Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France, marking its first
deployment in Europe, to participate in the 22nd
edition of Exercise‘VARUNA’ (2024), an Indo-French
Bilateral Naval Exercise.
✓ The Exercise was conducted in the
Mediterranean Sea from 2nd to 4th
September 2024. This deployment follows 63
years after the IN’s Alize aircraft operated from
the erstwhile Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant
and last flew at Hyeres Airbase.

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UK & India Launches United Kingdom-India India & UAE Signed MoU To Strengthen
Infrastructure Financing Bridge Public Sector Audit Cooperation
The United Kingdom (UK) and India have launched the The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
UK - India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), a has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
new initiative aimed at enhancing their financial and with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Accountability
professional services collaboration. Authority to strengthen cooperation between the two
✓ The UKIIFB agreement was signed between the institutions in public sector audits.
City of London Corporation Limited and NITI ✓ The MoU aims to promote and deepen
Aayog (National Institution for Transforming collaboration between the two Supreme Audit
India) in London, UK. Institutions (SAIs) in order to boost each
institution's professional ability and improve
techniques in the field of Public Sector
Auditing(PSA).

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI introduces Scheme for Trading and Paytm Receives MoF Approval For
Settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds in Downstream Investment into PPSL
IFSC Noida (Uttar Pradesh, UP) based Paytm, owned by
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a “Scheme for One97 Communications Limited (OCL) has received
Trading and Settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds the approval from Department of Financial
(SGrBs) in International Financial Services Services(DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF) for the
Centre (IFSC) in India. The scheme aims to facilitate downstream investment into its payment services
investments in SGrBs issued by the Government of arm Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL).
India (GoI) to eligible foreign investors in the IFSC.
DEA Issued 6 New Rules for PPF,
HDFC Bank announces GIGA, Financial Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Other Small
Product for India's Gig Workers; Launches Savings Schemes with effect from 1st
DigiPassBook October 2024
HDFC Bank Limited has introduced GIGA, a The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the
comprehensive financial suite tailored for gig workers Ministry of Finance (MoF), has issued 6 new
and freelancers in India. This program addresses the regulations that are related to investors in Public
unique financial needs of the rapidly expanding gig Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
economy, which includes a wide range of workers (SSY), and other Small Savings Scheme (SSS). These
from various sectors. new rules will come into effect from 1st October,
✓ GIGA offers a specialised savings account, 2024.
current account, debit and credit cards, ✓ These new regulations have been categorised
flexible investment products, health insurance, into following sections such as: irregular NSS,
and custom retail asset products. PPF accounts opened under a minor’s name,
✓ HDFC Bank Limited has launched holding various PPF accounts, extension of a
DigiPassBook on its SmartWealth PPF account by Non-Resident Indian (NRI),
Application(App), allowing users to regularization of Sukanya Samriddhi Account
consolidate and manage all equity (SSA) initiated by grandparents instead of
investments, Exchange-Traded Fund (ETFs), guardians.
and demat accounts in one place.

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RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on UCO friends as secondary users, to make digital payments
Bank & CBHFL without linking their bank account. Click here to read
full News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty
of Rs 2.68 crore on Kolkata (West Bengal, WB) based
United Commercial (UCO) Bank Limited for SEBI Revised Eligibility Criteria for Entry,
contravention of certain provisions, including on Exit of Stocks in F&O Segment
opening of current accounts, interest rate on deposits Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revised the
and frauds classification. criteria for entry and exit of stocks in the Futures and
✓ The RBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 2.1 Options (F&O) or derivatives segment to enhance
lakh on Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh, MP) based market stability by ensuring only actively traded and
Cent Bank Home Finance Limited (CBHFL) for financially robust stocks participate in the derivatives
non-compliance with certain provisions of segment.
Know Your Customer (KYC) directions. ✓ As per the revised guidelines, Median Quarter
Sigma Order Size (MQSOS), MQSOS over the
Highlights of 5th edition of Global Fintech previous 6 months, on a rolling basis has been
Fest 2024 increased from Rs 25 lakhs to Rs 75 lakhs.
✓ SEBI has increased Market Wide Position Limit
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is the largest 3- day
(MWPL) of stocks over the previous 6 months,
fintech conference held from 28th August to 30th
from the existing limit of Rs 500 crore to Rs
August 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai,
Maharashtra. The 5th edition of this annual event is 1500 crore.
jointly organized by the Payments Council of India
(PCI), the National Payments Corporation of India Tata AIA Launches USD-Denominated Life
(NPCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC). Insurance Solutions for NRIs
✓ Theme - “Blueprint for the next decade of Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA)
finance: Responsible AI| Inclusive| Resilient" has launched its offshore branch at Gujarat
✓ The 3rd edition of the prestigious Global International Finance Tech City (GIFT City), India’s 1st
Fintech Awards was announced at the GFF International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in
2024 to recognize and celebrate trailblazers Gujarat. This branch allows Non-Resident Indians
and their outstanding accomplishments as (NRIs) to purchase USD-denominated life insurance
well as entities in the fintech ecosystem policies through the Tata AIA’s website.
around the globe.RBI deputy governor T Rabi
Sankar launched ‘UPI Interoperable Cash
ABSLI & Policybazaar Launches New Term
Deposit (UPI-ICD)’ at the GFF 2024 in
partnership with the National Payments Insurance Plan ‘Income Suraksha Plan’
Corporation of India (NPCI). Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Aditya Birla Sun Life
✓ The State Bank of India (SBI) has revamped its Insurance Limited (ABSLI) and Gurugram (Haryana)
flagship platform, YONO, with the launch based Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private
of YONO 2.0. Limited have jointly launched ‘Income Suraksha
✓ RBL Bank Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Plan’, a new term insurance plan which offers a
Limited (IOCL) have launched a co-branded lifelong income stream to the policyholder's family in
credit card named ‘IndianOil RBL Bank XTRA the event of the policyholder's demise.
Credit Card’.
✓ Google Pay introduced UPI Circle, a feature
that allows users to add family members and

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POP Launches India’s First Multi-Brand Co- Axis Bank introduces Innovative Digital
Branded Credit Card in Partnership with Solutions: UPI-ATM & Bharat Connect for
RuPay & Yes Bank Business
POPtech Growth Private Limited (POP), a Fintech Axis Bank Limited launched two innovative digital
startup has launched India's first multi-brand co- solutions - ‘Unified Payments Interface-Automated
branded credit card, ‘YEB BANK POP-CLUB RuPay Teller Machine(UPI-ATM)’ and ‘Bharat Connect for
Credit Card’ which was developed in partnership Business’ at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 in
with RuPay and Yes Bank Limited. Mumbai, Maharashtra.
✓ It was launched at 2024 Global Fintech ✓ UPI-ATM is a cardless cash withdrawal and
Festival (GFF), Mumbai(Maharashtra) in the deposit system using any UPI application(app).
presence of Amit Sinha, Head of Yes Bank's It is India’s first Android Cash Recycler
credit card sales and partnerships, and Nalin integrated with UPI, allowing customers to
Bansal, Chief of Corporate and Fintech perform both Interoperable Cardless Cash
Relationships at National Payments Deposit (ICD) and Interoperable Cardless
Corporation of India (NPCI). Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) transactions using
any UPI-enabled application.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Launches
‘ICICI Pru Signature Pension’ To Build BOI Launches 333-Day Star Dhan Vriddhi FD
retirement savings Scheme with Higher Interest Rates
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based ICICI Prudential Life Bank Of India (BOI), one of India's leading Public Sector
Insurance Company Limited has launched ‘ICICI Pru Bank (PSB), has launched a Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme
Signature Pension’, a market-linked pension product called ‘Star Dhan Vriddhi’, a term limit of 333
that enables customers to create a cost and tax- days with effective from 1 September 2024. The bank's
efficient retirement plan. FD interest rates now range from 3% to 7.25% for
✓ It features two funds namely the ICICI Pru general citizens on deposits below Rs 3 crore. For
Pension India Growth Fund and the ICICI Pru Senior Citizens (60-79 years), the interest rates range
Pension Balanced Fund. from 3% to 7.75%, and for Super Senior Citizens (aged
80 and above), the interest rates range from 3% to
7.90%.
Special Care Gold: Star Health rolls out
India’s 1st Braille Insurance Policy
IIMK LIVE & RBIH Sign MoU to Foster
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) based Star Health and Allied
Insurance Company Limited (Star Health Insurance) Innovation & Research in FinTech Sector
launched India's first Braille insurance policy named Kerala based Indian Institute of Management-
'Special Care Gold',designed to cater the needs of Kozhikode (IIMK)’s Laboratory for Innovation,
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Venturing, and Entrepreneurship (IIMK LIVE) and the
✓ The Braille version of insurance policy was Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) have signed a
produced in collaboration with the Mumbai, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive
Maharashtra-based National Association of innovation, research, and support for the Financial
the Blind (NAB). Technology (FinTech) start-ups in India.

India’s UPI Processes Nearly 81 Lakh Crore

Transactions In April-July; Surpasses
World’s Leading Digital Payment Platforms
According to the global payment hub Paysecure data,
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has

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processed nearly 81 lakh crore rupees in transactions streamline the rules for listing obligations and
between April and July 2024, surpassing the top digital disclosures. The Advisory Committee on Listing
payment platforms in the world. This represents a Obligations and Disclosures (ACLOD) will be chaired
37% increase Year-over-year (YOY). by Rama Subramaniam Gandhi, a former Deputy
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Paysharp Receives Final Authorisation from
RBI To Act as a Payment Aggregator PA Motilal Oswal Launches India's first 500
On 30th August 2024, Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) based Momentum 50 Index fund
Fintech startup Paysharp Private Limited received the Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF), managed by
final authorisation from the Reserve Bank Of India Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd.
(RBI) to act as a Payment Aggregator (PA). Paysharp (MOAMC), has launched its New Fund Offer (NFO), the
has received the in-principal PA licence in December ‘Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index
2022. It holds the International Organization for Fund’. This is India's first 500 Momentum 50 Index
Standardization (ISO) 27001:2022 and System and fund.
Organization Controls (SOC) 2 accreditations.
Hitachi Payment Services & NPCI
Kotak General Insurance Rebrands as Introduced India’s first Android-Based CRM
Zurich Kotak General Insurance after Major ATM
Stake Acquisition Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Hitachi Payment
Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Kotak Mahindra Services Private Limited has introduced India’s first
General Insurance Company Limited has re-branded Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine (CRM)
itself as Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company Automated Teller Machine (ATM), in collaboration with
(India) Limited, following Zurich Insurance Group’s Mumbai based National Payments Corporation of India
70% acquisition of Kotak Mahindra General Insurance (NPCI) at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 in
Company Limited in June 2024. The brand symbolises Mumbai.
a commitment to trust, innovation, integrity, and
customer excellence. BharatPe Partners with Unity Bank to
✓ Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company
Launch Third Party Application for Easier
(India) Limited, a 70:30 Joint Venture (JV)
between Zurich Insurance Group and Kotak Digital Payments
Mahindra Bank, is the youngest and one of the India’s leading Fintech Company, BharatPe has
fastest-growing non-life insurance franchises announced its partnership with Mumbai
in India. (Maharashtra)-based Unity Small Finance Bank
Limited (Unity Bank), to launch it’s Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) TPAP (Third Party Application Provider)
SEBI Sets up 22 member Advisory
service for easier digital payments. It has also
Committee on Listing Obligations and rebranded its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) app, postpe,
Disclosures to BharatPe.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has
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 ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Moody’s Ratings Raised India’s GDP Growth Nomura Lowers India’s GDP Growth
Forecast to 7.2% for CY 2024 Forecast to 6.7% for FY25
Global Rating Agency, Moody’s Ratings announced Japanese brokerage firm, Nomura Holdings Inc. has
that it has raised India’s Gross Domestic Product lowered its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projection
(GDP) growth forecast to 7.2% for Calendar Year (CY) for India for the Financial Year 2024-25(FY25) to 6.7%
2024 from its previous estimate of 6.8% and to 6.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) from its previous estimate of
for CY25, against its previous estimates of 6.5%. 6.9%.
✓ Moody’s projected that global growth is likely ✓ It has lowered India’s GDP forecast for FY25
to decrease to 2.7% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, following the National Statistical Office (NSO)
from 3.0% in 2023, though trends may vary officially released data on 30th August 2024,
from country to country. which showed India’s GDP grew by 6.7%,
✓ Moody’s has lowered India’s Consumer Price slower than expected on an annual basis in the
Index (CPI) inflation in 2024 by 20 basis 1st Quarter(Q1: April-June) of FY25 against the
points (bps) from 5.2% to 5.0%. growth rate of 8.2% in Q1 of FY24(2023-24).

GRSE & NHIDCL Signed MoU for Supply of WB Upgrades its Estimate of India's GDP
Double-Lane Modular Bridges growth to 7% from 6.6% for FY25
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited On September 3, 2024, the World Bank (WB) in its
(GRSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding 'India Development Update (IDU)- India’s trade
(MoU) with the National Highway Infrastructure opportunities in a changing global context' upgraded
Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for the India's growth estimate to 7% from 6.6% for Financial
fabrication, supply, and launching of Double-Lane (DL) Year 2024-25 (FY25). Despite global challenges and
Class 70 Modular Steel and Bailey bridges. the fading effects of post-pandemic recovery, India's
medium-term outlook remains positive.
NSO: India’s Real GDP Growth Slows to 15- ✓ The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is
projected at 6.7% for FY26 and FY27.
month Low of 6.7% in Q1 of FY25
✓ The Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected
National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics
to widen to 1.1% of GDP in FY25 from 0.7% in
and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released the
FY24, supported by strong services exports
Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) For the
and expanding high-tech goods exports.
First Quarter (April- June) of 2024-25, along with its
✓ The Fiscal Deficit(FD) is anticipated to reduce
expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12)
from 5.6% of GDP in FY24 to 4.9% in FY25,
and Current Prices.
further narrowing to 4.5% by FY26.
✓ India’s Real GDP slowed to a 15-month low
of 6.7% in Q1of FY25 as compared to the
growth rate of 8.2% in Q1 of FY24 (2023-24), India’s Current Account Deficit Likely to
mainly due to poor performance of the Rise 1% of GDP in Q2FY25: Ind-Ra Report
agriculture and services sector. According to the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
✓ Real Gross Value Added (GVA) registered a latest report, India’s Current Account Balance (CAB) is
growth of 6.8% (in Q1of FY25) over the growth expected to increase 1% of its Gross Domestic
rate of 8.3% (in Q1of FY24). It is estimated at Product (GDP)in the 2nd Quarter (Q2: July-
Rs 40.73 lakh crore in Q1of FY25, against Rs September) of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
38.12 lakh crore in Q1 of FY24. ✓ The report has estimated a deficit of nearly
USD 8 billion, is equivalent to 0.8% of GDP in

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 the Q1 of FY25, which is a reversal from the
surplus of USD 5.7 billion (0.6% of GDP)in the
previous quarter.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

66th Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Japanese ✓ Thomas Bach also presented the Olympic
Animator Hayao Miyazaki Among 5 Order to Laurent Nuñez, the Paris Prefect of
Recipients of 2024 Police, a special police authority in France,
and Nicolas Ferrand, Executive Managing
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF)
Director (EMD) of SOLIDEO, the company
has announced recipients of the 66th edition of
responsible for delivering the Olympic
Ramon Magsaysay Awards (2024), the , premier prize
facilities, since 2017.
of Asia and highest honor which recognises the
greatness of spirit shown in selfless service to the
peoples of Asia. FICCI Honoured Ayushmann Khurrana &
The 2024 recipients includes 4 Individuals and 1 Neeraj Chopra with the Youth Icon of India
Group: Award 2024
✓ Hayao Miyazaki (Japan), On 29th August 2024, Federation of Indian Chambers
✓ Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan), of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised the 1st
✓ Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam), edition of the 'FICCI Young Leaders Awards (2024)'
✓ Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia), and and recognised outstanding young achievers across 13
✓ the Rural Doctors’ Movement (Thailand). categories.
✓ Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana with
IOC Awards Olympic Order in Gold to ‘The Youth Icon Award 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron; (Entertainment)’ and Indian Javelin thrower
Laurent Nuñez & Nicolas Ferrand Awarded and Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra with
‘The Youth Icon Award 2024 (Sports).
Olympic Order
✓ FICCI also honoured Indian fashion
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, was
designer Rahul Mishra with Youth Icon Award
presented with the Olympic Order in Gold, for his
2024 (Art & Culture); Amitabh Shah, Founder
unwavering support of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
of Yuva Unstoppable, with Youth Icon Award
He received this honour from Thomas Bach, President
2024 (Public Service); and Journalist Palki
of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at an
Sharma with Youth Icon Award 2024 (Media).
official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris,
France.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

SEBI Approves Re-Appointment of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). He

Nehal Vora as MD&CEO of CDSL was appointed as MD & CEO of CDSL in September
The Securities and Exchange Board 2019 for a five- year term till September 17, 2024.
of India (SEBI) has approved the re-
appointment of Nehal Vora as the
Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the

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IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti Appointed 1st September 2024. He will succeed CB
as DG of CISF Ananthakrishnan, who retired from the post on 31st
August 2024.
Appointments Committee of the
Cabinet (ACC) has approved the
appointment of Rajwinder Singh Y Haragopal Appointed as MD of NABCONS
Bhatti, 1990-batch Indian Police Y Haragopal has been appointed as the Managing
Service (IPS) officer of Bihar cadre, as Director (MD) of the NABARD Consultancy Services
the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial (NABCONS). Prior to this appointment he served as
Security Force (CISF) with effect from the date of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NABCONS.
assumption of charge of the post.
✓ He will succeed Anish Dayal Singh, DG of UTT 2024: Sharath Kamal Named 1st Indian
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who has
Ambassador of ITTF Foundation
been holding additional charge as DG of CISF
Indian Table Tennis (TT) Player Sharath Kamal
since August 2024.
Achanta has been officially named as the Foundation
Ambassador of the International Table Tennis
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar Takes Over Federation (ITTF) Foundation, a non-profit
as Director General Project Seabird organization that promotes peace and development
On August 28 2024, Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar through table tennis. He becomes the first Indian to be
NM took over as Director General (DG) of Project named the ambassador of ITTF Foundation.
'Seabird’, to oversee the largest defence infrastructure
project currently progressing at the Karwar Naval Base Michel Barnier Appointed as New Prime
(Indian Naval Ship - INS Kadamba), Karnataka. He
Minister of France
takes over the charge from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti.
Emmanuel Macron, President of
France, has appointed Michel
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as Barnier (73 years old), Former Brexit
DCAS of IAF negotiator, as the new Prime
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took Minister (PM) of France. At 73,
over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Barnier is the oldest of the 26 prime ministers that
(DCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have served modern France's Fifth Republic.
at Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi. ✓ He will take charge from the outgoing PM
He replaced Air Marshal Ashutosh Gabriel Attal, who has been serving as the
Dixit, who was appointed as DCAS caretaker PM of France following the 2024
in May 2023. Election results.
✓ Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) FSIB Recommends Rama Mohan Rao Amara
of Central Air Command (CAC)of the IAF. He
for MD of SBI
replaced Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishana
The Financial Services Institutions
Kapoor, who was appointed as the AOC-in-C
Bureau (FSIB) has recommended
of CAC in February 2023.
Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the
position of Managing Director (MD)
D K Sunil Takes Additional Charge as CMD of State Bank of India (SBI) to fill the
of HAL vacancy created by the elevation of Challa
Dr D K Sunil has taken charge as the Chairman and Sreenivasulu (CS) Setty as the Chairman of SBI. He is
Managing Director (CMD) (Additional chrage) of the currently serving as the Deputy MD of SBI(since July
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with effect from 2023).

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Gov Names Deepti Gaur Mukerjee as SEBI ✓ Mukherjee has replaced erstwhile MCA
Board Member Secretary Manoj Govil, who recently was
posted as Expenditure Secretary in theMinistry
The Government of India(GoI) has named Deepti Gaur
Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate of Finance(MoF). He has been serving as a
part-time member of the SEBI Board since
Affairs (MCA), as a Member of the Board of Securities
December 2022.
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Singapore Airlines Receives FDI Approval CCI Approvals on 3 September 2024

from GoI for Vistara-Air India Merger The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved
Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) has received approval the following proposals on 3 September 2024:
from Government of India(GoI) for Foreign Direct ✓ Acquisition of the remaining 51% shareholding
Investment (FDI) as part of the proposed merger of (on a fully diluted basis) in Rane NSK Steering
Vistara with Air India Limited (AI). Once completed, Systems Private Limited (RNSSPL) by Rane
this merger will create one of the world's largest airline Holdings Limited (RHL) by way of a share
groups. purchase from NSK Limited (Japan).
✓ After the merger, SIA, which held a 49% stake ✓ Acquisition of 100% shareholding of Actis
in Vistara, will acquire a 25.1% stake in the Holdings S.à r.l. by GAP Arthur Holdco, L.P.
merged entity (after a Rs 2,058.5 crore ✓ Acquisition of Shareholding in
investment), comprising AI, AIE, and Vistara. Utkarsh CoreInvest Limited
Tata Group will have the remaining 74.9% (Utkarsh CoreInvest) by Citrine Inclusion
stake in AI Limited (Citrine).
✓ Acquisition of additional unitholding in
Highway Infrastructure Trust by 2452991
Ontario Limited’s (OTPP 1/Acquirer).

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

GSL Launched India's 1st PCV Samudra HAL & SAFHAL Signed an Airframer
Pratap for Indian Coast Guard Contract to Develop and Produce 'Aravalli'
Neeta Seth, wife of Sanjay Seth, Minister of State Helicopter Engines
(MoS), Ministry of Defence (MoD), launched the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Navaratna
Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) ‘GSL Yard 1267’ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of
named ‘Samudra Pratap’ for the Indian Coast Guard Defence (MoD), and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines
(ICG) in an event held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Private Limited (SAFHAL) signed an airframer
Vasco da Gama, Goa. contract, to commence joint design, development,
✓ This is the 1st indigenously built PCVs, manufacture, supply, and support of a new generation
designed and constructed entirely in-house by high-power engine named “Aravalli”.
the GSL to meet the specific needs of the ICG. ✓ The Aravalli engine will power the 13-ton
Medium Lift class Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
(IMRH), and the Deck-Based Multi-Role
Helicopter (DBMRH), both designed and
developed by HAL.

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FWDA Announces Successful Maiden Flight Arianespace Launches Sentinel-2C Satellite
of its Indigenous Unmanned Bomber Aboard Last Vega Rocket for Environmental
Aircraft “FWD 200B” Monitoring
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Flying Wedge Defence Arianespace, France based space transportation
and Aerospace (FWDA), a defence and aerospace company, has successfully launched the last Vega
company, announced the successful maiden flight of launcher (VV24 mission) carrying the third
India's first Indigenous unmanned bomber aircraft, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 (Sentinel-2C) satellite, into
FWD 200B. The aircraft is classified as a Medium Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 775
Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial kilometer(km).
Vehicle (UAV). ✓ This will serve as the Earth observation
component of the European Union(EU)’s
Space Program, which will provide crucial
environmental data for the planet.
✓ The mission was launched from the Guiana
Space Center, French Guiana on 4th
September 2024.

ENVIRONMENT

‘Mimetus Spinatus’ & ‘Mimetus Parvulus’: Carrhotus piperus: New Spider Species
Two New Cannibal Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu
Discovered in Western Ghats A new species of jumping spider named
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of ‘Carrhotus piperus’ has been discovered in the
India (ZSI) have discovered ‘Mimetus Spinatus’ and lower Palani Hills in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
‘Mimetus Parvulus’, two new species of cannibal (TN). This discovery raises the total number of known
spiders in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Carrhotus species in India to 10, with 37 globally.
These species were found in Mookambika Wildlife ✓ The detailed research findings has been
Sanctuary, Karnataka and Ernakulam district of published in the Journal of Insect Biodiversity
Kerala. and Systematics (JIBS), an international peer-
reviewed journal of Tarbiat Modares University
(TMU) Press(Tehran, Iran).

SPORTS

IIS Signed MoU with UWW To Boost Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc won the F1 Italian
Wrestling in India GP 2024
The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has signed a Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, a Monacan racing driver,
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United won the Formula One (F1) Italian Grand Prix (GP)
World Wrestling (UWW) to boost the sport of 2024 (officially known as the F1 Pirelli Gran
wrestling in India. The MoU was signed during the Premio D'Italia 2024) held at the
2024 Paris Olympic Games, at the Wrestling House in Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Italy. This
Paris, France. victory marks Leclerc's 2nd Italian GP title. He
previously won the Italian GP title in 2019. McLaren’s
Oscar Piastri (Australia) finished 2nd followed by

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McLaren’s Lando Norris (the United Kingdom -UK) in ✓ The championship, organised by the Haryana
the 3rd position. Chess Association under the aegis of the All
India Chess Federation (AICF), was held from
GM Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st the 17th to 27th August 2024.

National Chess Championship, Haryana

Grandmaster (GM) Karthik Venkataraman from Durand Cup 2024: NorthEast United FC won
Andhra Pradesh(AP) won the National Chess their first Durand cup defeating Mohun
Championship 2024, the 61st edition of the annual Bagan SG
national chess championship of India, held at Rao NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC) won their
Pahlad Singh (RPS) International School, in Sector 89, first ever Durand Cup title by defeating defending
Gurugram, Haryana. champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) 4-3 in a
✓ GM Ganguly Surya Shekhar finished 2nd penalty shootout at the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup
while International Master (IM) Neelash Saha (2024), which was held at the Vivekananda Yuba
finished 3rd. Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, West Bengal(WB).

OBITUARY

Renowned Lawyer AG Noorani Passed Away Kiingi Tuheitia, New Zealand’s Maori King
Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, (popularly known as Passed Away
A. G. Noorani) a renowned Constitutional expert, a Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, the King
distinguished lawyer, and author passed away at the of the Maori tribe in New Zealand, has passed away
age of 94 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was born on at the age of 69 after an 18-year reign. He was born in
16th September 1930 in Bombay (now Mumbai), 1955 in Huntly, New Zealand.
British India.

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International Day for People of African National Nutrition Week (NNW) 2024 -
Descent 2024 - August 31 September 1 to 7
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for National Nutrition Week (NNW) is annually observed
People of African Descent is annually observed across India from September 1 to 7, to educate people
across the globe on 31st August to celebrate the about the importance of proper nutrition and balanced
remarkable contributions of the African diaspora diet, and promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle
worldwide and eliminate all forms of discrimination choices. The NNW has been celebrated in India as a
against people of African descent. mass awareness campaign since 1982 by the Food
✓ 31st August 2024 marks the 4th observance and Nutrition Board (FNB), under the purview of the
of International Day for People of African MWCD, Government of India (GoI).
Descent. The first-ever International Day for
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World Coconut Day 2024 - September 2 ✓ On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day
World Coconut Day is annually observed across the 2024, President Droupadi Murmu conferred
globe on 2 September to highlight the importance of the National Teachers’ Award 2024 (NTA
coconuts and their contributions to agriculture, 2024) to 82 recipients, at Vigyan Bhawan, in
industry, cuisine, etc. The 2024 theme of World New Delhi, Delhi.
Coconut Day is, "Coconut for a Circular Economy:
Building Partnership for Maximum Value." International Day of Charity 2024 -
September 5
National Teachers’ Day 2024 - September 5 The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of
National Teachers’ Day is annually observed across Charity is annually observed across the globe on 5th
India on 5 September to commemorate the birth September to raise awareness about the importance
anniversary of Bharat of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human
Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great suffering and promoting social responsibility.
philosopher and scholar, who served as the 1st Vice- ✓ The day also commemorate the death
President and the 2nd President of Independent India. anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize winner
✓ The 1st National Teachers’ Day was observed Mother Teresa. The first-ever International
on 5 September 1962, the 77th birth Day of Charity was observed on 5 September
anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. 2013.

STATE NEWS

Odisha Launches PM-USHA Programme To IAS Officer Amrit Lal Meena Appointed as
Strengthen Higher Education Chief Secretary of Bihar
The Odisha government has launched the Pradhan The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) has approved the appointment of Amrit Lal Meena, an
programme aimed to strengthen the higher education Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989-
landscape in Odisha. It was launched through the batch Bihar Cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed Bihar, succeeding Brijesh Mehrotra, who got retired
between the Odisha government and Ministry of on 31 August 2024.
Education(MoE).
Assam to Celebrate 20th August as Sootea
IAS Officer Dharmendra Appointed as Chief Day from 2025
Secretary Of Delhi Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam,
The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has appointed announced that 20th August of every year will be
Dharmendra, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative officially celebrated across as Sootea Diwas (Sootea
Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa- Day) to recognise the importance of the region in the
Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, as the Freedom movement.
new Chief Secretary (CS) of National Capital Territory ✓ The first ever official Sootea Diwas will be
(NCT) of Delhi. celebrated on 20th August 2025. This was the
✓ He succeeds Naresh Kumar, whose tenure as first time in India wherein the tricolour flag was
Delhi’s CS was ended on August 31 2024 after hoisted lowering the Union Jack.
being extended twice by the Centre.

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& Gita Bhavan Project respectively. The MP government also approved a
proposal to form an organising committee to plan the
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government has launched
the Brindavan Gram Scheme and Gita Bhavan 320th birth anniversary celebration for
Ahilyabai Holkar, the queen of the Maratha Malwa
Project, aimed at enhancing rural development and
kingdom.

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