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National News
10th CPA India Region Conference
- The Indian Parliament hosted the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference in New Delhi, Chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the event was focused on the theme, "The Role of Legislative Bodies in Attaining Sustainable and Inclusive Development.
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Sainik School, Jaipur
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sainik School, Jaipur, in Rajasthan, as part of the government's plan to establish 100 new Sainik schools across the country in collaboration with NGOs, state governments, and private schools.
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5 Petals of ‘Pushp’
- PM Modi introduced the concept of five petals of ‘Pushp’ aimed at achieving a developed India. He emphasised that all five petals will contribute to a Viksit Bharat.
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Economy
19th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited Australia to attend the 19th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission meeting, co-chaired with Australia's Minister of Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell. They discussed strategies to enhance bilateral economic engagement.
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MoU between FSSAI and MAPA
- FSSAI has signed an MoU with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) to enhance food safety through joint projects and technical collaboration.
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Agreements on a Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and IPEF
- India has signed groundbreaking agreements on a Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Delaware, USA. The Clean Economy Agreement aims to foster technical cooperation, workforce development, capacity building, and research partnerships.
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4 Pillars: (1) Connected Economy (selected trade issues); (2) Resilient Economy (supply chains) (3) Clean Economy (clean energy, decarbonization, infrastructure) (4) Fair Economy (tax, anti-corruption issues) |
Defence
First-ever tri-services “Future Warfare” Course
- The Indian Armed Forces commenced their first-ever tri-services “Future Warfare” course from September 23-27, organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The course aims to prepare officers for the evolving nature of modern warfare.
Chiefs of Defence Forces
| Army Chief: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi | Navy Chief: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi | Air Force Chief: Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh |
5th Goa Maritime Symposium
- The Indian Navy hosted the fifth Goa Maritime Symposium at the Naval War College, Goa. The symposium serves as a platform to promote collaboration, cooperation, and mutual understanding between India and key maritime nations in the Indian Ocean Region.
- The theme for the event is “Common Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region”.
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75th Anniversary of Territorial Army
- The Territorial Army celebrated its 75th anniversary with a unique expedition from Siachen Glacier to Indira Point, covering nearly 5,500 km through cycling, sailing, and scuba diving to raise awareness about the Indian Army and environmental issues.
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Art and Culture
US returned 297 artefacts
- The US has formally returned 297 artefacts, dating from 2000 BCE to 1900 CE and mainly originating from eastern India, to the Indian government.
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| On the occasion of the 46th World Heritage Committee in Delhi in July 2024, India and the US signed the first 'Cultural Property Agreement' to prevent and curb the smuggling of artefacts from India to the US. |
25th IIFA Awards
The 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) will be held in Jaipur from March 7 to March 9, 2025.
Sports
2024 Chess Olympiad
- India made history by winning double gold medals at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. In the open section, India defeated Slovenia, while the women's team triumphed over Azerbaijan to claim gold.
| Open Category Team: Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan. | Women's Team: Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Ramesh Babu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev, and Abhijit Kunte (captain) |
Awards and Honours
Miss Universe India 2024
- Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 during an exciting finale in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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Most Prolific Star in the Indian film industry
- Actor Chiranjeevi Konidela was honoured with the Guinness World Record for being the most prolific star in the Indian film industry at an event in Hyderabad.
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Person in News
Sangram Singh
- Indian wrestler Sangram Singh became the first Indian male wrestler to win an MMA (mixed martial arts) fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship Tbilisi in Georgia.
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| Puja Tomar: First Indian fighter to win inside UFC Octagon |
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
- In Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power, has won the Presidential Election.
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Important Days
International Day of Sign Languages
- The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23 to raise awareness about the rights of the deaf community and other sign language users.
- Theme: 'Sign up for Sign Language Rights'.
| The day was first celebrated in 2018 as part of the International Week of the Deaf. |
International Daughter’s Day
- International Daughter’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in September. In 2024, it will be observed on September 22.
| Theme: Girls' vision for the future |