CURRENT AFFAIRS SEPTEMBER 2019 22-09 TO 28-09 2019
Important Current Affairs for IAS, SSC, Bank, RRB and Other Government Exams
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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
22 Sep Anil Kumar Jain appointed as new Coal Secretary
22 Sep President Kovind accepts Madras HC Chief Justice Vijaya Tahilramani’s resignation
25 Sep Ponung Doming becomes Arunachal's first woman Lieutenant Colonel
25 Sep Reliance Communications CEO Bill Barney steps down
26 Sep Kristalina Georgieva named IMF Managing Director
27 Sep Former BCCI chief Srinivasan’s daughter Rupa Gurunath elected TNCA president
28 Sep Azharuddin elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association
28 Sep Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat takes over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
22 Sep Sports World Boxing Championships 2019: Amit Panghal wins silver
22 Sep Sports Deepak Punia becomes first Indian Junior Wrestling World Champion in 18 years
23 Sep Sports Naomi Osaka wins Toray Pan Pacific, her 1st title on Japan soil
23 Sep Sports Spain's Carolina Marin seals comeback with China Open title
Business and 23 Sep CyCa OncoSolutions an Indian start-up takes center stage at global competition at Beijing Economy
25 Sep Sports Messi, Rapinoe win FIFA Player of the Year awards
25 Sep Sports Indian juniors win four medals at Asian Shotgun Championship
25 Sep People Dada Sahab Phalke award for Amitabh Bachchan
26 Sep People Ramanujan prize for U.K. mathematician Adam Harper
26 Sep Sports Virdhawal Khade wins gold in 50m freestyle in 10th Asian Age Group Championship
26 Sep International PM receives ‘Global Goal Keeper Award’ for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
26 Sep International Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins Sweden’s 'alternative Nobel Prize'
26 Sep Sports PT Usha conferred with IAAF Veteran Pin Award
26 Sep Sports Spain has become the fifth team to win the basketball world cup more than once
Government of India has instituted ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award’ - Highest Civilian 26 Sep National Award for contribution to Unity and Integrity of India
26 Sep Sports IBSF World Snooker : Advani-Mehta pair wins title
Regional and 28 Sep Andhra Pradesh bags top honour at National Tourism Awards State
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1. National
GOVERNMENT POLICIES & SCHEMES
25 Sep Government launches ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies People who cannot afford expensive care for genetic disorders to be benefited: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
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UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative was launched by the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare. Minister also inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), M/o Science and Technology. Taking into account that congenital and hereditary genetic diseases are becoming a significant health burden in India and realizing the need for adequate and effective genetic testing and counselling services. As a part of this initiative, in the first phase, five NIDAN Kendras have been established to provide comprehensive clinical care.
27 Sep Dr Harsh Vardhan launches ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Multi-stakeholder and community participation shall form the pivot of the countrywide campaign.
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The new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey was launched by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. all, 25 such vans will be part of the prevalence survey, which shall take 6 months and be carried out across the country. This shall present national and state level data, which will be used as a policy tool for further interventions. The three strong pillars include clinical approach, public health component and active community participation. The new TB campaign aims to improve and expand the reach of TB care services across the country, by 2022.
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27 Sep “Voluntary Code of Ethics” by Social Media Platforms to be observed in the General Election Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on behalf of its members has agreed to observe the “Voluntary Code of Ethics” during all future elections including the ongoing General Elections to the Haryana & Maharashtra legislative assemblies and various bye elections being held simultaneously.
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To observe the “Voluntary Code of Ethics” during all future elections including the ongoing General Elections to the Haryana & Maharashtra legislative assemblies and various bye elections being held simultaneously, Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on behalf of its members has agreed. IAMAI has assured the Commission that the platforms will cooperate in ensuring the conduct of free and fair elections. This came into immediate effect from the day it was presented to the Commission on 20th March, 2019. During the election period,social media platforms took action on 909 violative cases, reported by the ECI. Social Media platforms will voluntarily undertake information, education and communication campaigns to build awareness including electoral laws and other related instructions along with a high priority dedicated grievance redressal channel and to facilitate transparency in paid political advertisements.
OTHERS
26 Sep Government of India has instituted ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award’ - Highest Civilian Award for
contribution to Unity and Integrity of India The Award seeks to recognize notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India. The award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day, i.e. the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st October.
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Government of India has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India, in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Award seeks to recognize notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India. The Award would consist of a medal and a citation. No monetary grant or cash award would be attached to this Award. All citizens, without distinction of religion, race caste, gender, place of birth, age or occupation, and any institution/organization would be eligible for the Award.
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2. International
OTHERS
22 Sep Trump says U.S. has sanctioned Iran's Central Bank Iran has denied any involvement in the September 14 attack, which shook global oil markets and ratcheted up tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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Sanctions on Iran's central bank was imposed by the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed on September 20 that nearly a week after attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia that some U.S. officials have pinned on Tehran. No other details were given any about the sanctions.
22 Sep India, Pakistan, China participate in Russia's annual military drill TSENTR 2019 The military drills take place annually but Russia has upped the ante this year by inviting forces from China, India and Pakistan as well as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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Russia is carrying out massive multinational military exercise with participation from China, India and Pakistan among other countries from September 16 to 21. The exercise is a part of Exercise TSENTR 2019 involving thousands of weapons, military equipment, hundreds of aircrafts, ships and support vessels and the drills are designed to test the combat-readiness of the military command and troops.
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24 Sep PM Modi inaugurates Gandhi Museum, Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Houston The inaugurations were initiated during a community function at the NRG stadium after the Prime Minister, with President Donald Trump on his side, addressed the 50,000 Indian-Americans.
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Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has also inaugurated the Gujarati Samaj Houston Event Centre along with Shri Siddhi Vinayak Temple. With President Donald Trump on his side Prime Minister during a community function, addressed the 50,000 Indian- Americans and Hindu Indians.
24 Sep Iraq to join China's Belt and Road project The Belt and Road Initiative is a massive global network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, which will see trillions invested in new infrastructure.
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The country's prime minister in Beijing announced that Iraq will join China's signature "Belt and Road" infrastructure investment project. During a state visit Adel Abdel Mahdi made the announcement in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Belt and Road Initiative is a massive global network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, which will see trillions invested in new infrastructure.
26 Sep PM receives ‘Global Goal Keeper Award’ for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, on 24 September 2019. The award ceremony took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.
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On 24 September 2019, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Terming it as a significant moment personally to receive the award on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister said Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is proof that when 130 crore Indians take a pledge, any challenge can be overcome.
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26 Sep Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins Sweden’s 'alternative Nobel Prize' Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg was named on Wednesday as one of four winners of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award, known as Sweden's alternative Nobel Prize.
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16-year-old Greta Thunberg, Swedish teenage climate activist was named as one of four winners of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award, known as Sweden's alternative Nobel Prize. Ms. Thunberg won the award “for inspiring and amplifying political demands for urgent climate action reflecting scientific facts,” the Right Livelihood Foundation said in a statement. The four laureates will receive a cash award of 1 million Swedish crowns ($103,000) each.
26 Sep PM Modi announces $150 mn line of credit to Pacific island nations for climate-related projects He also announced a total allocation of $12 million to the member states towards implementation of high-impact developmental project in the area of their choice.
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A $150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on their requirement has been announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. In addition, a concessional Line of Credit of $150 million which can be availed by the PSIDS for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on each country’s requirement was announced.
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3. Regional and State
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22 Sep Chandigarh launches Emergency Response Support System (ERSS- Dial 112), ‘E-Beat Book’ System
and ‘E-Saathi’ App The 3 citizen centric services of the Chandigarh Police would effectively reduce the response time of police to address distress calls and strengthen the police-public interface endeavour of community policing.
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Three citizen-centric services of the Chandigarh Police, in Chandigarh, was launched by the Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah which included the services of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS - Dial 112), ‘E-Beat Book’ System and the ‘E-Saathi App’. ERSS is one of the key projects of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs under the Nirbhaya Fund. The ‘Dial 112’ emergency response service is an initiative to strengthen proactive community policing that would end confusion amongst distress callers, who at times end up dialing 100 in fire or medical emergency cases. The ‘E-Beat Book’ is a web and mobile-based application which will ease the collection, updating, and analysis of the information related to crime and criminals in a real-time. Chandigarh has been divided into 54 divisions.
28 Sep Andhra Pradesh bags top honour at National Tourism Awards Goa and Madhya Pradesh were the joint winners in the Adventure Tourism category and Uttarakhand won the award for the Best Film Promotion-Friendly State.
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The top honour at the National Tourism Awards 2017-18 “the Best State award for overall growth in tourism category” was claimed by Andhra Pradesh among a total of 76 awards were given under various categories this year. Goa and Madhya Pradesh were the joint winners in the Adventure Tourism category. Uttarakhand won the award for the Best Film Promotion-Friendly State.
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4. Business and Economy
GOVERNMENT POLICIES & SCHEMES
24 Sep NRIs can now apply for Aadhaar on arrival without 182-day wait UIDAI circular said valid Indian passport will be accepted as proof of identity, proof of address (PoA) and date of birth document.
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Without the 182-day waiting period, the Non-resident Indians (NRIs) with valid Indian passport can apply for Aadhaar on arrival, with the government issuing a notification in this regard. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also come out with a circular stating that "NRI after his arrival in India, shall be entitled to obtain Aadhaar number Following the notification ". In case NRI's passport does not have Indian address, he shall be allowed to submit any of the other UIDAI-approved PoA documents as proof of address
24 Sep Shri Nitin Gadkari and Shri RK Singh inaugurate National Conclave on Energy Efficiency in MSME
sector Energy Conservation Guidelines for MSMEs released and Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE” launched MOU signed for enhancing energy security in MSMEs
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The National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency in MSME sector was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, and Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. They also inaugurated an Exhibition displaying Energy Efficient Technologies for MSME Sector. They also released Energy Conservation Guidelines for MSMEs and launched the Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE” under the BEE’s MSME Programme. This portal will host useful information including fifty videos of multimedia tutorials for MSMEs for early adoption of energy efficient technologies. For developing a long-term roadmap for enhancing energy efficiency and security for the MSME Sector through focused intervention, an MoU for enhancing energy security in MSMEs was also signed between the Development Commissioner, MSME and DG, Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
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24 Sep Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Steel “Chintan Shivir” Union Minister for Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the Chintan Shivir: Towards a Vibrant, Efficient and Globally Competitive Indian Steel sector, organized by Ministry of Steel, here today.
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Union Minister for Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the Chintan Shivir: Towards a Vibrant, Efficient and Globally Competitive Indian Steel sector, organized by Ministry of Steel. The event aims to bring all stakeholders together to deliberate on a roadmap for making Indian Steel Sector more vibrant, efficient and globally competitive. The “ISAPTI IRADA” campaign aims to increase appropriate usage of steel in the country and bring more strength to society.
25 Sep Amit Shah launches portal for private security agency licencing 'Private Security Agency Licensing Portal' will help private agencies in police verification of security guards, expand their business across the country apart from providing other facilities.
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A single-window system for issuing licences to private security agencies was launched by the Union home ministry. Now, operators will no longer need to sweat out in the states to seek security clearances and other controlling authority nods. They can just apply online with information and documents sought. The move attempts to streamline the licensing regime with the ministry becoming the dashboard for regulating the industry under The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005. The online system has features that enables authorities in states and UTs to e-search criminal antecedents for verification of character and other antecedents of applicants through CCTNS before giving licences for private security agencies and employees/guards The portal will be available in all major Indian languages within the next 90 days and have a section so that people know whether the agency they want hire has valid licence or not.
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25 Sep Govt notifies 8.65% interest rate on EPF The labor ministry has notified 8.65 percent interest rate on employees provident fund for 2018-19, which will now be credited to the accounts of more than 6 crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO, Union minister Santosh Gangwar said on Tuesday.
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The labour ministry has notified 8.65 per cent interest rate on employees provident fund for 2018-19, which will now be credited to the accounts of more than 6 crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO. this decision would pave the way for crediting Rs 54,000 crore as 8.65 per cent interest for 2018-19, into the accounts of more than 6 crore EPFO subscribers. This rate of interest (8.65 per cent) was approved by the EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees.
28 Sep Centre to appoint global consultant to sell surplus land of PSUs The process, to be carried out by the NITI Aayog will be a big source of revenue in the next two years.
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The Centre wants to sell excess land holdings held by state-run enterprises and the process, to be carried out by the NITI Aayog with the help of the Finance Ministry’s Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). It will soon be appointing international consultants to help on the same. The list of excess land or non-crore holdings held by the enterprises will be collected and with the administrative ministry under which the company falls. Once identified, the land parcels will be segregated into three categories as clear title, one with non-clarity and also facing hurdles like litigations.
MOU'S / AGREEMENTS
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23 Sep Petronet signs MoU with US natural gas firm Tellurian in PM Modi's presence Tellurian and Petronet have signed an MoU. and will endeavour to finalise the transaction agreements by March 31, 2020
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To negotiate the purchase of up to five million tonnes per annum (5 mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Driftwood, concurrent with its equity investment, which remains subject to further due diligence and approval of its board of directors, the two companies, US natural gas company Tellurian Inc. and Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) of India have signed an MoU. Tellurian and Petronet will endeavor to finalize the transaction agreements by March 31, 2020. The Driftwood project includes natural gas production, gathering, processing and transportation facilities, along with Driftwood LNG, a proposed 27.6 mtpa liquefaction export facility that will be located near Lake Charles, Louisiana on the US Gulf Coast.
26 Sep Vistara signs agreement with Airbus for parts, engineering support Under the agreement, Airbus will offer its expertise in the areas of maintenance, engineering and supply chain management
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European aviation major Airbus will provide component support and repair to the A320 fleet of Vistara under its Flight Hour Services - Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP). The long-term contract inked with the domestic full service carrier will cover engineering and maintenance for 62 aircraft, including 23 existing ones. An on-site Airbus team will support the daily maintenance activities, including spares, warehousing and engineering to ensure the highest standards of aircraft technical dispatch and operations.
27 Sep Himachal Pradesh, NTPC sign MoU to build hydel plants worth Rs 5,300 crore According to an NTPC statement, the Seli (400 MW) and Miyar (120 MW) projects would be set up at the Chenab basin in the Lahaul and Spiti district.
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To set up two hydro-power projects in the state, with a cumulative capacity of 520MW, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the NTPC and Himachal Pradesh government which would require an estimated investment of about Rs 5,300 crore. The MoU with Himachal to set up hydro-power projects comes at a time when NTPC is eyeing to acquire more than 60% stake in SJVN, a joint venture between the central government and Himachal Pradesh. The move is seen to help the thermal power behemoth reach its goal of achieving 32 GW of renewable energy capacity —25% of its installed base — by 2032.
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27 Sep China opens public hospitals for Dr Reddy's Laboratories generic drugs Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) is the first Indian company to get approval for supplying generic drugs to China's public hospitals.
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Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) is the first Indian company to get approval for supplying generic drugs to China's public hospitals. The drug that it would supply is called Olanzapine, used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This is part of a plan by China's government for a nationwide experiment to change their drug procurement policy, to cut the cost of generic medicines China opens public hospitals for Dr Reddy's Laboratories generic drugs. China is the world's second largest single-country pharmaceutical market, after America. China is undergoing some market-friendly reforms which will expedite the generic approval timelines.
OTHERS
22 Sep IndiGo appoints independent woman director IndiGo on Friday announced the appointment of Pallavi Shardul Shroff as its independent woman director to address allegations raised by co-promoter Rakesh Gangwal.
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To address allegations raised by co-promoter Rakesh Gangwal about regulatory non-compliance by the airline, IndiGo announced the appointment of Pallavi Shardul Shroff as its independent woman director. This resulted in IndiGo calling an Annual General Meeting to seek shareholders to nod to amend the Articles of Association and induct an Independent Woman Director as per the Companies Act, 2013.
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23 Sep CyCa OncoSolutions an Indian start-up takes center stage at global competition at Beijing Odisha-based researcher and entrepreneur Nusrat J.M. Sanghamitra was honored at the meet for the path-breaking cancer drug delivery device developed by CyCa OncoSolutions founded by her.
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For the She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition-2019 An Indian start-up mentored and curated by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in Beijing has grabbed the spotlight at the international event. The molecular drilling device that can inject anti-cancer drugs directly and precisely to the affected cells has been hailed as a breakthrough in cancer treatment. She Loves Tech is a global platform committed to building an ecosystem for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation that creates opportunities for women. Since the nano technology-based molecular drilling device delivers anti-cancer medicines to the affected cells directly.
25 Sep Facebook to buy brain science start-up CTRL-labs,could be a deal worth $1 billion Facebook said it intends to use the neural interface technology of CTRL-labs in developing a wristband that connects to other devices intuitively.
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Facebook Inc said on Monday it bought New York-based CTRL-labs, a start-up that is exploring ways for people to communicate with computers using brain signals, in a deal that CNBC said was valued at $1 billion. Facebook Inc said on Monday it bought New York-based CTRL-labs, a start-up that is exploring ways for people to communicate with computers using brain signals, in a deal that CNBC said was valued at $1 billion. CTRL-labs is working with brain science and machine learning to create interfaces for people to control and manipulate computers by thinking.
25 Sep Reliance-owned Haptik acquires AI startup Buzzo Haptik, the chatbot platform, did not disclose the size o f Buzzo will join Haptik, which was acquired in April y Reliance Jio--the telecom unit Reliance Industries.
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Reliance Industries' subsidiary, Haptik said it has acquired Mumbai-based Buzzo.ai, a conversational commerce startup. Team of Buzzo will join Haptik, the chatbot platform, which was acquired in April by Reliance Jio--the telecom unit Reliance Industries.
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25 Sep JSW Steel raises $400 mn from overseas bonds, offers a coupon rate of 5.3% This is part of the $ 1 bn dollar money raising plan the JSW Steel board had approved earlier this year and is the second tranche, having already mopped up $ 500 million in April, the company said
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To cash in on the falling interest rates in the US, alloy major JSW Steel raised $ 400 million in dollar money from global debt investors offering a coupon of 5.375 percent, making it's the second issuance this fiscal. This is part of the $ 1 billion-dollar money raising plan the JSW Steel board had approved earlier this year and is the second tranche, having already mopped up $ 500 million in April The Ba2 ratings reflect JSW Steel's large scale and strong positions in its key operating markets, competitive conversion costs, good product mix and end-market diversification, and also the increasing focus on value-added products and retail markets. JSW Steel, which has around 15 percent market share (by volume), will benefit from the supportive business conditions. The proposed issuance will further improve this split with the unsecured bonds rated at the same level as the group rating.
26 Sep Sachin Bansal to be CEO again, buys majority stake in microfinance company CRIDS Bansal has picked up a majority stake in Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services (CRIDS), a company which runs microfinance institution Chaitanya India Fin Credit (CIFCPL).
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After more than a year after he left e-commerce company Flipkart, billionaire Sachin Bansal is returning to an executive role. Bansal invested Rs 739 crore, roughly $104 million, in CRIDS: Rs 600 as primary infusion and the rest in buying out existing shareholders. His exact stake in the company is undisclosed. It has 176 branches across 32 districts, and a total of 1,582 employees, according to the company’s latest annual report. Bansal is a co-founder of Flipkart, India’s most valued start-up, but sold his shares for $1 billion when Walmart took over the company. Bansal’s bet in on CRIDS comes in the backdrop of the rise of specialised lenders and mobile payment companies.
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26 Sep IRCTC ₹645-cr IPO opens September 30 Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the railways’ online ticketing, tourism, and catering arm, plans to enter the capital market with an initial public offer of ₹645 crores.
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The railways’ online ticketing, tourism and catering arm, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), plans to enter the capital market with an initial public offer of ₹645 crore. The company is the only entity authorised by the Ministry of Railways to provide catering services to the railways, offer online railway tickets and packaged drinking water at railway stations and trains in India. Since this is an offer for sale by the government, IRCTC will not be receiving any proceeds from the issue. Incidentally, the IRCTC ticketing website has more than 53 million registered users and about 8.4 lakh tickets are booked daily with the annual transaction value pegged at ₹36,000 crore.
27 Sep India jumps 4 places to 44th rank in world digital competitiveness rankings The largest jump in the overall ranking was registered by China, moving from 30th to 22nd, and Indonesia, from 62nd to 56th.
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India has advanced and jumps 4 places to four places to 44th position in terms of digital competitiveness in the world. To evaluate an economy, WDCR examines three factors: Knowledge, the capacity to understand and learn the new technologies; technology, the competence to develop new digital innovations; and future readiness, the preparedness for the coming developments. Others in the list of top-10 most digitally competitive economy include Netherlands in the 6th place, Finland (7th), Hong Kong SAR (8th), Norway (9th) and Republic of Korea (10th).
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28 Sep Rana Kapoor sells 1.8% more stake in Yes Bank Rana Kapoor through his holding firm - Yes Capital - sold yet another 1.8% stake in Yes Bank to redeem all outstanding bonds issued to various schemes of Franklin Templeton. Earlier, Kapoor's another company Morgan Credit had sold 2.3% stake to redeem debt.
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To redeem all outstanding bonds issued to various schemes of Franklin Templeton, Rana Kapoor through his holding firm Yes Capital sold yet another 1.8% stake in Yes Bank. His another company Morgan Credit had sold 2.3% stake to redeem debt. Yes Bank shares tanked by 5% to Rs 51 after the block sale whose market cap of the bank now stands at Rs 13,019 crore. It rated, zero-coupon NCDs amounting to Rs 630 crore with Franklin Templeton.
28 Sep CCI approves the acquisition of 70% shareholding in SABIC by Saudi Aramco, under Section 31(1) of
the Competition Act, 2002. The proposed transaction entails acquisition of 70% shareholding in SABIC, currently held by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia by Saudi Aramco. Through this acquisition of shares, Saudi Aramco will acquire sole control over SABIC.
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Saudi Aramco is mainly active in the supply of crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, base oil and petrochemical products in India. In India, SABIC is mainly active in the supply of agri-nutrient and petrochemical products. Under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, CCI approves the acquisition of 70% shareholding in Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). It entails acquisition of 70% shareholding in SABIC whereby Saudi Aramco will acquire sole control over SABIC.
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5. Banking Awareness
GOVERNMENT POLICIES & SCHEMES
25 Sep RBI bars Punjab and Maharashtra co-op bank from business transactions As per the RBI directions, depositors cannot withdraw more than Rs 1,000 of the total balance in their savings/current/other deposit accounts.
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Throwing the lives of thousands of traders, self-employed and daily wage earners into disarray, the Reserve Bank of India has ordered Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank not to do any business for six months and capped depositor withdrawals at Rs 1,000. The PMC Bank has been barred from granting, renewing and loans and advances, make any investments, accept fresh deposits, etc, without the prior written approval from the RBI. The sudden freeze ahead of the festival season is set to upset calculations of customers and deal a big blow to a state that is heavily reliant on the cooperative bank structure to service millions of customers in its villages.
OTHERS
22 Sep Enhanced Surcharge on Capital Gains from Share sales rolled back The measures announced by Sitharaman are positive for high net worth individuals (HNIs), super HNIs and FPIs, and experts believe this may help them return to the market.
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Finance Minister enhanced surcharge on capital gains from sales of equity shares and units of equity-oriented mutual funds as long as the securities transaction tax was liable. The measures are positive for high net worth individuals (HNIs), super HNIs and FPIs, and experts believe this may help them return to the market. Market participants believe that had the exemption of surcharge on derivatives been given to Indian investors, it would have further boosted the sentiment of the markets.
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23 Sep HDFC Bank to organise 1,000 grameen loan melas in next 6 months Just like a traditional village fair, the grameen loan mela will be a one-stop-shop for people from the surrounding five or six villages to access the entire range of the bank's products.
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HDFC Bank plans to organize 1,000 Grameen loan melas over the next six months in a bid to expand its retail portfolio. Customers can avail of a tractor, auto, two-wheeler, and Agri loans or open current or savings accounts. These Grameen loan melas (or village loan fairs) will be held across more than 300 districts and cover around 6,000 villages across India. Besides, self-help groups (SHGs) can avail of finance through the bank's Sustainable Livelihood Initiative.
24 Sep ICICI Bank to set up 450 new branches this fiscal ICICI Bank will expand its retail network by adding 450 new branches this financial year. Of these, the bank has made 320 branches operational for customers and in the process, it has crossed the milestone of having 5,000 branches, ICICI Bank Bank said in a statement.
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ICICI Bank said it will expand its retail network by adding 450 new branches this financial year. The bank has made 320 branches operational for customers and in the process, it has crossed the milestone of having 5,000 branches. Another set of 130 branches will also be customer-ready by the end of the current financial year
25 Sep SBI launches mobile app YONO in UK SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar unveiled the app at an exclusive event hosted in coordination with the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) in London on Monday.
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SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar unveiled the app at an exclusive event hosted in coordination with the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) in London. State Bank of India (SBI) has launched its digital banking app YONO in the UK, marking its global launch. The app would also allow customers to change their address, e-mail, mobile numbers online. SBI said that YONO also comes with a strong cordon of device binding to protect the security of customer funds. The UK version will offer SBI account holders numerous features like easy UK money transfers or payments and remittances to India, available 24x7 with attractive exchange rates on remittances to India and so on.
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6. Science, Technology and Environment
GOVERNMENT POLICIES & SCHEMES
25 Sep Government Launches two agriculture related Mobile Apps ‘CHC Farm Machinery and Krishi Kisan
App for Geo Tagging’ in New Delhi Farmers will now have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipment at their doorstep Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
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CHC Farm Machinery and Krishi Kisan App for Geo Tagging’ was launched by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Farmers will now have easy access to high value and technical agricultural equipments at their doorstep The Multi-lingual Mobile App CHC Farm Machinery is already available to custom service providers for registration and uploading with geo-reference photographs of agricultural machinery custom service centers and photographs of machinery available in it. Any farmer with high quality of crops can utilise this platform to demonstrate best practices of cultivation to other farmers so that this will help other farmers also to adopt these methods. The App will also help in geo-tagging and geo-fencing of crop and give weather forecast message to farmers.
OTHERS
22 Sep Novel technology that stimulates dormant follicles may help reverse baldness Reversing baldness in the future may be as simple as wearing a hat, thanks to a new noninvasive, low-cost hair-growth-stimulating technology tested successfully on mice.
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Based on devices that gather energy from a body’s day-to-day motion, the hair-growth technology, described in the journal ACS Nano, stimulates the skin with gentle, low-frequency electric pulses, which coax dormant follicles to reactivate hair production where reversing baldness in the future may be as simple as wearing a hat. The technology can be used as an intervention for people in the early stages of pattern baldness, but it would not bestow tresses to someone who has been bald for several years. Researchers noted that because the devices are powered by the movement of the wearer, they don’t require a bulky battery pack or complicated electronics.
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22 Sep Genes related to Bipolar Disorder identified The team studied a large family with many affected members and identified the relevant gene variations linked to the disorder.
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Two specific genes which may be related to bipolar disorder, a neuropsychiatric disorder that has been studied widely was identified in a study by researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), in Bengaluru. Bipolar disorder is an illness that affects about 0.8% of the global population. The group identified regions within chromosome 1 and chromosome 6 and, subsequently, found that variants of two genes (KANK4 and CAP2) were the likely candidates. The study suggests understanding the consequences of this variation in biological processes in the brain and further analysis of these two genes in people with bipolar disorder will be beneficial and help understand the biological aspects of the disease.
23 Sep NIDM to organize a Workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on 23rd September
2019. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), undertook the study for developing a scientific tool on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), under the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP).
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On 23rd September 2019, the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is organizing one day National workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA). The focus of this workshop is to disseminate the outcome documents of the study to all the relevant stakeholders. The workshop will also discuss the issues and challenges faced by States in assessment of damage and loss along with the capacity gap for undertaking such detailed exercise.
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26 Sep BPR and D to organize a National Level Seminar cum Exhibition and Demonstration on Anti-Drone
Technology The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is organizing a National Level Seminar cum Exhibition on Anti-Drone Technology.
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At BPR&D, HQ New Delhi on September 26, 2019, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), is organizing a National Level Seminar cum Exhibition on Anti-Drone Technology and Demonstration at BSF Campus, Bhondsi, Haryana. The objective of the seminar cum exhibition and demonstration is to ensure that Police officers from all States, Union Territories, CAPFs, CPOs have updated information about Anti- Drone Technology and to explore the best comprehensive and compatible solution to control rogue drones. About eight firms are participating in the exhibition and field demonstration.
27 Sep DRDO and Central University of Jammu sign MoU to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Central University of Jammu (CUJ) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university.
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For the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been entered by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Central University of Jammu (CUJ), a Central Government funded University, established under Central Universities Act 2009. The main objective of the MoU is to undertake and facilitate multidisciplinary directed basic and applied research and technology development in the identified research verticals namely; Computational System Security and Sensors. Chancellor of CUJ Ambassador G Parthasarthi appreciated DRDO for establishing a high-end research centre to promote quality research which in long run will create a pool of scientists from this region.
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7. Defence
28 Sep Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat takes over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat received the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) baton from outgoing Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, at a brief ceremony on 28th.
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Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat received the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) baton from outgoing Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa. The outgoing Chairman COSC, Birender Singh Dhanoa, Air Chief Marshal, with immense operational and flying experience across the entire spectrum of fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force, has been at the forefront of all issues related to the three Services. On May 31, 2019, the Air Chief Marshal was appointed as Chairman, COSC. As the Chief of Army Staff, he has been a member of COSC since January 2017. As the next Chairman COSC, General Rawat is focused to operationalize the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and synchronization of modern war fighting capabilities to ensure that the Armed Forces are well aligned to the future.
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8. Sports
22 Sep World Boxing Championships 2019: Amit Panghal wins silver Panghal became the first Indian male boxer to finish second in the world event. The past medal- winners at the big event are Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017).
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Indian boxer Amit Panghal’s phenomenal campaign in the men’s world championships ended with a silver medal Before this year, India had never won more than one bronze medal at a single edition of the world championship. The past medal-winners at the big event are Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017).
22 Sep Deepak Punia becomes first Indian Junior Wrestling World Champion in 18 years The 19-year-old also made the senior team for the World Championships and will represent India in the 86kg category in Kazakhstan.
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Deepak Punia won gold at the Junior World Championships in Talinn, Estonia. Vicky Chahar, on the other hand, won bronze in the 92 kg category by beating Mongolia's Batmagnai Enkhtuvshin. The 19-year-old also made the senior team for the World Championships and will represent India in the 86kg category in Kazakhstan.
22 Sep World 6 Red Snooker Championship: Laxman Rawat Claims Title In the final he defeated former World Snooker Champion Muhammad Asif of Pakistan after deciding frame 6-5.
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Defeating former World snooker champion Muhammad Asif of Pakistan India’s Laxman Rawat claimed the World 6 Red title. In the women’s final, India’s Amee Kamani lost to three-time World junior champion Wongharuthai Nutcharat of Thailand who lifted the wining title
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23 Sep Naomi Osaka wins Toray Pan Pacific, her 1st title on Japan soil It is Osaka’s first title in the country of her birth she lost finals in Tokyo in 2016 and ‘18 and fourth in her career.
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Naomi Osaka won her first singles title by beating Russia’s Anastasia in the Toray Pan Pacific final. The former No. 1-ranked Osaka dominated the match Enjoying strong support from a parochial crowd. It is Osaka’s first title in the country of her birth she lost finals in Tokyo in 2016 and ‘18 and fourth in her career.
23 Sep Spain's Carolina Marin seals comeback with China Open title The Spaniard tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right leg during the final of the Indonesia Masters in January and had to undergo surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation before returning to court.
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After suffering a career-threatening injury for eight months, Carolina Marin, Olympic champion made a successful comeback by defending her China Open title. The Spaniard tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right leg during the final of the Indonesia Masters in January and had to undergo surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation before returning to court.
25 Sep Messi, Rapinoe win FIFA Player of the Year awards Liverpool defender, who won the Spanish La Liga title with Barcelona last season as well as the European golden boot, last won the award in 2015
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Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award. Megan Rapinoe bagging the women’s prize to cap a historic year for the United States’ World Cup icon. Two-time women’s World Cup-winning coach Ellis, beat Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman, runner-up in France 2019, and England’s Phil Neville for the award. Romanian-born Hungarian forward Daniel Zsori won the Fifa Puskas Award for the best goal, beating strikes from Messi and Juan Fernando Quintero.
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25 Sep Indian juniors win four medals at Asian Shotgun Championship Abhay Singh won the bronze medal in the men’s skeet competition on Tuesday after reaching the final with a qualification round of 114.
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In the junior men’s and women’s skeet competition of the IX Asian Shotgun Championship, including two individual bronze by Abhay Singh and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, the Indian shotgun squad picked up four medals. India also clinched two silver medals in the men’s and women’s team events. Besides Abhay, men’s team comprised of Ayush Rudraraju and Gurnihal Singh Garcha won bronze while the women’s trio included Darshna Rathore in addition to Parinaaz and Asees.
26 Sep Virdhawal Khade wins gold in 50m freestyle in 10th Asian Age Group Championship Virdhawal Khade clocked 22.59 seconds to finish ahead of Khurshidjon Tursunov (22.96) of Uzbekistan and Iranian Gharehhassanloo Benyamin (23.23).
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India’s seventh gold medal at the 10th Asian Age Group Championship was clinched by Virdhawal Khade but failed to make the Olympic ‘A’ cut in the men’s 50m freestyle event, in Bengaluru. Kushagra Rawat, in his 1500m and won his third gold medal of the event. Likith Selvaraj clinched his second bronze of the Championships in the 50 metres breaststroke Shoan Ganguly, in swimming won silver in the 400 metres freestyle Group II boys. India’s mixed freestyle relay team comprising the quartet of Srihari Natraj, Khade, Maana Patel and Shivani Kataria clinched bronze.
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26 Sep PT Usha conferred with IAAF Veteran Pin Award Former Indian athlete and Olympian P.T. Usha has been conferred with the prestigious International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Veteran Pin Award. Usha received the award at the 52nd IAAF conference in Doha.
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P.T. Usha, former Indian athlete and Olympian has been conferred with the prestigious International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Veteran Pin Award at the 52nd IAAF conference in Doha. She is known for her stellar performance at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where she missed the bronze medal in the 400m hurdles finals by 1/100 second.
26 Sep Spain has become the fifth team to win the basketball world cup more than once Spain won its second basketball world cup in the 2019 edition, the United States is the joint-most successful in the tournament with five titles.
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In the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Spain won its second title becoming the fifth team to win the tournament more than once. Nikos Galis of Greece with 337 points in 10 games has the highest scoring average in the competition’s history. Jae Hur of South Korea holds the record for most points in a single game with 54 points against Egypt in the 1990 World Cup.
26 Sep IBSF World Snooker : Advani-Mehta pair wins title The Indian duo of Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta overcame a tough Thai team to emerge World champions in the IBSF World snooker team event, here on Wednesday.
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Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta, Indian duo of overcame a tough Thai team to emerge World champions in the IBSF World snooker team event. This takes Advani’s world title tally to a phenomenal 23 while Aditya claimed his maiden at a time when his future is being doubted due to health issues. He had won the world billiards event.
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27 Sep Former BCCI chief Srinivasan’s daughter Rupa Gurunath elected TNCA president Ms. Gurunath is the wife of Gurunath Meiyappan, who is serving a life ban for his involvement in the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.
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45-year-old, Rupa Gurunath became the first woman president of a BCCI State Association. She was whole-time director, India Cements and was elected unopposed as the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and will be in office for a term of three years. Justice K. Kannan, retired judge of Punjab and Haryana Courts, has been named the ombudsman Justice M. Jeyapaul, retired judge Madras High Court will be the ethics officer. M/s. P.B. Vijayaraghavan & Co. will be the auditor. B. Kalyanasundaram, T. Karunamoorty, Sumathi Hariharan Aiyer will be the Cricket Advisory Committee for a term of three years.
28 Sep Azharuddin elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes.
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Mohammad Azharuddin, former India captain was not only elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association but also led his team to a clean sweep and polled 147 votes in the elections compared to his nearest rival Prakash Chand Jain’s 73 held at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Mohammad Azharuddin as President, K. John Manoj as Vice-president, R. Vijayanand as Secretary, Naresh Sharma as Joint secretary, Surinder Kumar Agarwal as Treasurer, P. Anuradha as Councillor.
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9. People
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
22 Sep Anil Kumar Jain appointed as new Coal Secretary The 1986 batch IAS officer,Anil Kumar Jain from of the Madhya Pradesh cadre will be replacing Sumanta Chaudhuri.
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The Central government has appointed Anil Kumar Jain, 1986 batch IAS officer from of the Madhya Pradesh cadre as the new coal secretary by replacing Sumanta Chaudhuri. Jain has been additional secretary, Niti Aayog, where he specialised in the energy sector. The panel had also recommended the revision of a number of Acts to enable offering of coal blocks on exploration- cum-production lines on a revenue-sharing basis.
22 Sep President Kovind accepts Madras HC Chief Justice Vijaya Tahilramani’s resignation The President has appointed Justice Vineet Kothari, as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court until the appointment of a regular Chief Justice.
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The President has also appointed Justice Vineet Kothari, the seniormost judge, as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court until the appointment of a regular Chief Justice. With effect from September 6, President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Madras High Court Chief Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani. She was elevated as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court in August 2018 and was due to retire from service in October 2020.
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25 Sep Ponung Doming becomes Arunachal's first woman Lieutenant Colonel Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday congratulated Army officer Ponung Doming, who became the first woman officer from the state to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday congratulated Army officer Ponung Doming, who became the first woman officer from the state to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. She is the first woman Army officer from Arunachal to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.
25 Sep Reliance Communications CEO Bill Barney steps down Telecom company Reliance Communications Ltd’s (RCom) chief executive officer Bill Barney will step down but remain as head of its US unit, Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), as it goes through bankruptcy proceedings, GCX said on Tuesday.
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Telecom company Reliance Communications Ltd’s (RCom) chief executive officer Bill Barney will step down but remain as head of its US unit, Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), an under-sea cable supplier, as it goes through bankruptcy proceedings. Anil Ambani-led RCom filed for bankruptcy in India earlier this year as lack of regulatory approval for asset sales hampered the company’s efforts to solve its debt crisis
26 Sep Kristalina Georgieva named IMF Managing Director The Bulgarian economist becomes the first person from an emerging economy to head the global lender.
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Kristalina Georgieva, Bulgarian economist was confirmed as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund becoming the first person from an emerging economy to head the global lender.
Ms. Georgieva will replace Christine Lagarde, who is set to take over the European Central Bank later this year.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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25 Sep Dada Sahab Phalke award for Amitabh Bachchan Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar confirmed the news in a Twitter post that he Dadasaheb Phalke award is given to Amitabh Bachchan
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The country’s highest film honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke award which is conferred for “outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian cinema” will be presented this year to Amitabh Bachchan who marks his golden jubilee in cinema. He has been honoured with the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015. The Dadasaheb Phalke award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus), a shawl and a cash prize of ₹1,000,000.
26 Sep Ramanujan prize for U.K. mathematician Adam Harper The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2019 will be awarded to mathematician Adam Harper, Assistant Professor with the University of Warwick, England.
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Mathematician Adam Harper, Assistant Professor with the University of Warwick, England will be awarded with the SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019. The prize carries a citation and an award of $10,000 and is conferred annually on mathematicians from across the world who are less than 32 years of age, working in an area influenced by the genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Every year, this prize is awarded by SASTRA University on its campus near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, on Ramanujan’s birth anniversary on December 22.
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