National News

Projects worth over ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra

• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated projects worth over ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra via video conferencing.

About Maharashtra

15% job reservation for Agrinveers in BrahMos Aerospace

• BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, announced a 15% job reservation for Agrinveers across various categories.

BrahMos Aerospace

NIAEM, Hyderabad

• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually laid the foundation stone for the Executive Hostel Block and Training Block at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (NIAEM), Hyderabad.

International News

ICJ

• The International Court of Justice in Hague has unanimously ordered Israel to ensure prompt delivery of essential food supplies to Gaza's Palestinian population.

About ICJ

State Special

Website for the Pravasi Uttarakhand Cell

• Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a website for the Pravasi Uttarakhand Cell to engage migrant Uttarakhand’s in the state's development and keep them updated on government policies.

About Uttarakhand

Mission 5.0

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch Mission 5.0 on October 3. Over the next 90 days, police and other departments will conduct nine special operations focused on the safety of women and children.

‘Best Tourism Village’ of Madhya Pradesh

• On International Tourism Day, the central government awarded the title of ‘Best Tourism Village’ to three Madhya Pradesh villages: Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas, for their sustainable tourism initiatives and community engagement.

About Madhya Pradesh

Science and Tech

10 varieties of horticultural crops

• Acharya Narendra Dev Agriculture and Technology University, Ayodhya has set a new record by developing 10 varieties of horticultural crops.

Additional Information

Sweden joined VOM

• Sweden has officially joined ISRO's Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM).

VOM

EndoMac

• Scientists from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide have discovered a new cell type, EndoMac progenitors, in the aortas of adult mice. These cells can develop into blood vessels and immune cells.

Economy

India's iron ore Production

• Provisional data released by the Mines Ministry shows that India's iron ore output increased by 7.4% to 116 million tonnes between April and August.

Types of Iron Ore

Slum Rehabilitation Scheme by MMRDA

• The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved an ₹8,498 crore slum rehabilitation scheme for Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar East.

Defence

WhAP Combat Vehicles

• In a major boost for the Make in India initiative, Tata has won a contract to produce 150 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) combat vehicles for the Moroccan defence forces.

 China's first Zhou-class nuclear-powered attack submarine

• Satellite imagery revealed that China's first Zhou-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier during its construction.

About China

Sports

World Athletics Continental Tour, Japan

• Indian athlete Gulveer Singh, 26, won gold in the men's 5,000 metres at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Japan, setting a new national record of 13 minutes and 11.82 seconds.

Athletics Federation of India

Nehru Trophy

• The Karichal Chundan, rowed by Pallathuruthy Boat Club, won the Nehru Trophy at Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala.

1st Ladakh Police Taekwondo Tournament

• In Ladakh, 1st Ladakh Police Taekwondo Tournament concluded at the Badminton Hall in Baroo, Kargil. SAI Centre Kargil won the Overall Winners Trophy, AITA Kargil was 1st Runner-Up, and Shargole Taekwondo Club took 2nd Runner-Up.

About Ladakh

Awards and Honours

IIFA 2024 Awards

• The IIFA 2024 Awards ceremony was held in Abu Dhabi.

Miscellaneous

Hurricane Helene

• Hurricane Helene has caused massive destruction across Florida and the southeastern US.

Name of Cyclones in Different Regions

Important Days

World Heart Day

• World Heart Day is celebrated every year on the 29th of September, to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and promote heart health globally.

Person in News

Sarvashresth Tripathi

• The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed senior IPS officer Sarvashresth Tripathi as the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged adulteration of ghee used in the renowned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) temple laddu prasadam.

Falith Sijaria

• Falith Sijaria was elected International Vice President for Policy and Advocacy in the Commonwealth Youth Council elections.

 Kamindu Mendis

• Sri Lankan sensation Kamindu Mendis has made history as the first batsman to score fifty or more in eight consecutive Test matches since his debut.

Hassan Nasrallah

• Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a suburb of Beirut.

Keki N. Daruwalla

• Celebrated English poet and former IPS officer Keki N. Daruwalla died at a Delhi hospital after a prolonged illness and pneumonia, at age of 87.

Major Works of Daruwalla

Dame Maggie Smith

• Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress famous for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has passed away at 89.