National News

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

• Union Minister Amit Shah addressed the first Foundation Day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi.
• He has launched key initiatives for cybercrime protection, including the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC), and introduced "Samanvaya," a web-based platform for cybercrime data sharing and analytics, ‘Cyber Commandos’ program, for establishing a cybersecurity wing of specialists, and unveil the Suspect Registry to strengthen fraud risk management in partnership with banks and financial intermediaries. 

1st Global Cooperative Conference

• India will host the first Global Cooperative Conference from 25th to 30th November in New Delhi.
• This marks the first time in the 130-year history of the International Cooperative Alliance that the conference will take place in India.

Constitutional Status of Cooperatives

2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

• India will host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation from September 11 to 12 in New Delhi.

20th TAC Meeting for the MedTech Mitra initiative

• The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog hosted the 20th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting for the MedTech Mitra initiative.
• The event also featured the launch of the 6th edition of the innovation coffee table book series ‘Innovations for You,’ which focuses on Life Sciences and Biotechnology. 

Delhi banned firecrackers

• The Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers to curb pollution in the city. The ban will remain in effect until January 1 next year.

About New Delhi

Tobacco Cessation Clinic

• The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has launched a dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) in New Delhi, aimed at tackling the major public health challenge of tobacco use in India.

About Tobacco Board of India

73rd All India Police Wrestling Cluster Tournament

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 73rd All India Police Wrestling Cluster tournament in Lucknow.
• The competition features 34 teams from police forces across Central, State, and Union Territories in India.

4th Edition Global RE-INVEST

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fourth edition of the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from September 16 to 18.

Panchamrit of India

SC stayed Allahabad HC order to prepare a revised list of 69,000 Assistant Teachers

• The Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court order directing the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a revised list of 69,000 assistant teachers selected through the 2019 Assistant Teachers Recruitment Examination (ATRE).

About Supreme Court

2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave

• The Second International Buddhist Media Conclave will be held on September 11 in New Delhi. The theme is "Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development,".
• The event will explore how Buddhist teachings can be integrated into modern media practices to address global crises and strengthen trust in media institutions.

About Lord Buddha

International News

5 Agreements between India and UAE

• India and the UAE signed five agreements, covering areas like nuclear energy and petroleum. Key agreements include an MoU on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant operations between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and Nuclear Power Corporation of India, a long-term LNG supply deal between ADNOC and Indian Oil, and another MoU between ADNOC and India Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited.

About UAE

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince planted a sapling at Rajghat

• Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan planted a sapling at Rajghat. This marks the first time that three generations of leaders from any nation have honoured Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy with this gesture.

Relation of Raj Ghat and Mahatma Gandhi

US partnered with India’s Semiconductor Mission

• The US announced its partnership with India’s Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to explore opportunities for growing and diversifying the global semiconductor ecosystem through the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, established by the CHIPS Act of 2022.

About ISM

Nepal: 101st country to Join ISA

• Nepal has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance-ISA as a full member.

About ISA

3rd INDUS-X Summit

• The third edition of the INDUS-X summit commenced at Stanford University, focusing on strengthening India-US defence innovation partnerships.

India’s 4 Foundational Agreements with USA

Defence

AL-31FP Aero Engines

• The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, worth over ₹26,000 crore.

About HAL

MoU between GSV and Indian Army and Indian Air Force

• The Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), to strengthen the skills and capability building of their personnel in logistics operations. 

Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations

• Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations at the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi. The doctrine provides guidance for commanders to conduct amphibious operations in today's complex military landscape.

Chiefs of Defence Forces

YUDH ABHYAS-2024

• The 20th edition of the India-US Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise will take place from September 9 to 22, 2024. 

About YUDH ABHYAS

ASW Malpe and Mulki

• Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched at CSL, Kochi in Kerala.

About Cochin Shipyard Ltd

Exercise Kakadu 2024

• Defence personnel and artillery from over thirty nations will participate in Australia's largest warfare exercise, Kakadu 2024.

About Kakadu

Science and Tech

Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23

• Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra released the "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23," previously known as “Rural Health Statistics.” Published since 1992, this annual report offers key data on manpower and infrastructure under the National Health Mission (NHM) to support policy-making, process improvements, and problem-solving. 

Mpox Clade 2

• Presence of Mpox Clade 2 has been confirmed in an isolated patient, and the case has been verified as a travel-related infection.

About mpox

 Economy and Banking

CPI-IW

• The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) rose by 1.3 points to 142.7 in July 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Year-on-year inflation for July 2024 dropped to 2.15%, down from 7.54% in July 2023.

What is CPI-IW?

Union Bank of India joined PCAF

• Union Bank of India has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to align with global climate risk management efforts. 
• The bank aims to measure and manage its indirect emissions from lending and investment activities.

About PCAF

Person in News

Amit Shah

• Home Minister Amit Shah has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.

Additional Information

Rajesh Verma

• Rajesh Verma has taken charge as the new full-time Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM).

Air Quality Index (AQI) 

Dr D K Sunil

• Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has appointed Dr D K Sunil as its new Chairman & Managing Director.