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National News
Sri Vijaya Puram
- The Government has announced to rename Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Sri Vijaya Puram.
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20th MSDC
- The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) in Goa concluded, achieving notable outcomes for India's maritime sector.
About MSDC
| Constituted in May, 1997 | Apex advisory body for the development of the maritime sector |
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the official website for the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi. The festival, scheduled for December 6-8, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reflects the government's effort to showcase the Northeast's potential on a broader stage.
India's Largest Dredger
- Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) laid the keel for India's largest dredger, the 'DCI Dredge Godavari,' for the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI).
What is Dredging?
| Dredging is the process of removing accumulated sediment from the bottom or banks of bodies of water, including rivers, lakes or streams. |
State Special
Telangana formed committee on subclassification within SC/ST
- The Telangana Government will form a committee to study the recent Supreme Court judgement by the Seven Judge Constitution Bench on subclassification within SC/ST reserved categories.
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Brillante Piano Festival
- The 5th Brillante Piano Festival will be held in Bengaluru on September 28 and 29. Festival Director Khyochano TCK announced that this is the first time the festival is moving from Nagaland to South India.
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International News
BRICS Literature Forum 2024
- The BRICS Literature Forum 2024 was held in Kazan, Russia, with the theme "World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures."
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Science and Tech
Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine for Mpox
- The World Health Organisation had cleared Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine as the first shot against Mpox.
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Defence
Zorawar
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed preliminary automotive trials of the Indian Light Tank, Zorawar, a versatile platform designed for high-altitude deployment.
About DRDO
| Estb: 1958 | HQ: New Delhi | Chairman: Samir V. Kamath |
Economy
MoU between APEDA and LuLu
- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an MoU with LuLu Group International in Mumbai, to showcase a variety of certified Indian organic products in its UAE stores.
About APEDA
| Estb: 13 February 1986 | HQ: New Delhi | Chairman: Shri Abhishek Dev, IAS |
MoU between KVIC and NIFT
- The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) signed an MoU under Khadi Centre of Excellence 2.0 (COEK 2.0) to elevate the "New Khadi of New India" and expand its presence both domestically and internationally.
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Jan Sunwai Portal
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Jan Sunwai portal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai, enabling direct and transparent interactions for traders and online issue resolution for exporters.
- He also inaugurated the revamped SMILE-ERP facility of the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation.
MoU between FCI and Department of Food
- The Department of Food and Public Distribution and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed an MoU, to improve efficiency and accountability in food grain procurement and distribution.
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Sports
Afghanistan-New Zealand Test match in Greater Noida
- The Afghanistan-New Zealand Test match in Greater Noida was the first-ever Test in Asia to be abandoned due to rain, a historic first in 91 years and 730 matches across the continent.
Awards and Honours
Eco Warrior Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dipak Sarmah was awarded the Eco Warrior Lifetime Achievement Award for contributing to the conservation of forest and environment.
Hindu Business Line Awards
- The Hindu Business Line awarded Changemaker of the Year to the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for redefining Indian travel with the Vande Bharat train.
- Ashok Jhunjhunwala, a key figure at IIT Madras Research Park, was named Iconic Changemaker of the Year for his contributions to innovation and start-ups.
National Energy Leader Award
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) bagged the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC), 6th time in a row.
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TIME's World's Best Companies of 2024
- Several Indian companies made it to TIME's World's Best Companies of 2024 list, including HCLTech, Infosys, Wipro, Adani Group, and Reliance Industries.
- HCLTech ranked highest among Indian firms at 112.
Person in News
Philemon Yang
- Former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang assumed charge as the President of the 79th UN General Assembly session.
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Important Days
Hindi Diwas
- Hindi Diwas is celebrated nationwide on 14th September.
- The Fourth Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the Indian Language Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs' Official Language Department was inaugurated.
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