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Current Affairs Today – 25th September 2019
IMPORTANT DAYS AND THEMES
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates India Water Week, 2019
- President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the sixth ”India Water Week-2019” being organised with the theme of ”Water cooperation-coping with 21st-century challenge’ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
- The President emphasised on the need to store and capture the rainwater by utilizing existing reservoirs, dams, other water bodies.
BANKING CURRENT AFFAIRS
RBI places withdrawal curbs on depositors of PMC Bank
- The Reserve Bank of India has imposed restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, under which the depositors cannot withdraw more than Rs 1,000 from their accounts.
- The depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding Rs 1,000 of the total balance in every savings bank account or current account or any other deposit account.
- The curbs will remain for six months. PMC Bank has also been barred from making fresh loans and taking deposits.
- PMC Bank is a multi-State scheduled urban co-operative bank with operations in the states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
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RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is India’s central banking institution, which controls the issuance and supply of the Indian rupee.
- Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata
- Headquarters: Mumbai
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das
- Deputy Governors: B P Kanungo, M K Jain, N S Vishwanathan
SBI Life Insurance signs corporate agency pact with Repco Home Finance
- SBI Life Insurance has signed a corporate agency agreement with city-based Repco Home Finance Ltd to offer the company’s range of products to RHFL customers.
- According to the agreement, the partnership would see over 148 branches and 27 satellite centres of RHFL spread across the country to offer SBI Life Insurance products to its customers.
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State Bank of India: Founded on: As 2 June 1806 (Bank of Calcutta), 15 April 1840 (Bank of Bombay), 1 July 1843 (Bank of Madras), 27 January 1921 (Imperial Bank of India), 1 July 1955 (State Bank of India)
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Chairman: Rajnish Kumar
- SBI is the largest commercial bank and the largest mortgage lender across the country.
- SBI has 22,010 branches and 58,000 ATM/CDM across India.
FINANCE AND ECONOMY
Infosys is worlds third best regarded company
- Indian companies Infosys, TCS and HDFC named as in the list of World’s Best Regarded Companies compiled by Forbes.
- Infosys ranked third in the list of World’s Best Regarded Companies, along with global payments technology company Visa and Italian car-maker Ferrari on the first and second position respectively.
- The other top ten companies in the list for 2019 are Netflix at the 4th position, followed by PayPal (5), Microsoft (6), Walt Disney (7), Toyota Motor (8), Mastercard (9), Costco Wholesale (10).
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
PM Modi Inaugurates Gandhi Solar Park at UN Headquarters
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 50 kilowatt ‘Gandhi Solar Park’ at the UN headquarters.
- PM Modi and other leaders also released a commemorative postage stamp of Mahatma Gandhi, at the programme ”Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World” at the UN headquarters.
- The event was hosted to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which will underline the continuing relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values in today’s world.
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United Nations: It is an International Organization. Its Objective of UN is to not only maintain International Peace and Security but also to develop Friendly relations among nations.
- Founded – 24th October, 1945
- Headquarter- New York,United States
- Secretary General- Antonio Guterres (9th SG OF UN)
- He is from PORTUGAL
- Portugal (Capital/Currency) – Lisbon/ Euro
United States (Capital/Currency) – Washington, D.C/ US Dollar
Union Home Minister launches ‘Private Security Agency Licensing Portal’
- The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a single-window system ‘Private Security Agency Licensing Portal’.
- The single-window system will be used for issuing licences to private security agencies.
- The portal will be available in several Indian languages within 90 days and more facilities will be added to it on a later stage.
- The online system will enable 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.
NCC conducts a pan India Swachhta Cycle Rally
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) is organizing a Cycle Rally on four different routes.
- The event will be starting from Thiruvananthapuram and Pudducherry in the South, Guwahatti in North East, Jammu in the North and Panajim in the West.
- The Pan India Cycle rally will end at India Gate on 27 Sep 2019.
- The ceremony is to be flagged off by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Shripad Yesso.
- Cadets riding from all over the country will be participating in the event.
- The aim of the rally is to raise awareness for the message of Clean India, Green India.
- The rally aims to support the initiative Swachh Bharat Abhiyan which was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: The mission was launched on 2nd October 2014. The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a Clean India, by 02 Oct 2019.
NCC: The National Cadet Corps is Youth Wing of Armed Forces with its Headquarters at New Delhi, Delhi, India. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.
- Founder: Government of the United Kingdom
- Motto: एकता और अनुशासन; Unity and discipline
- Director General: Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra, AVSM
- Headquarters: New Delhi
CoA rescheduled the BCCI election date to 23 October
- The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has rescheduled the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) election date to October 23.
- Earlier, the election was supposed to be held on 22 October.
- The reason for the change in date is due to the State Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra which were scheduled for 21 October.
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BCCI: BCCI is the national governing body for Indian cricket.
- Founded on: 1928
- Headquarters: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- President: C.K.Khanna
- CEO: Rahul Johri
STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS
Jitendra Singh inaugurated Cane and Bamboo Technology Park at Assam
- Government has established a Cane and Bamboo Technology Park-cum-Office Premises of Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) at Burnihat, Assam.
- The Centre was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr.Jitendra Singh.
- CBTC Park has been established exclusively to deal with Bamboo and Cane.
- It also aims to cater to the needs of the industries, entrepreneurs, designers, craftspersons, rural people, teachers, policymakers, technicians and technologists.
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Assam:
- Capital: Dispur
- Chief Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal
- Governor: Jagdish Mukhi
Delhi to implement 2014 Street Vending Act
- The National Capital Delhi is to implement the Street Vending Act, 2014.
- The announcement was made by the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on 24 September 2019.
- Delhi will be the first state to implement the Act.
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Delhi:
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lt Governor: Anil Baijal
INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
Japan Launches World’s Biggest Transport SpaceShip For Space Station
- Japan launched an unmanned spacecraft towards the International Space Station after a fire early this month delayed the mission.
- The H-2B rocket lifted off at 1:05 am local time (1605 GMT Tuesday) with cargo vessel Kounotori8, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- The launch took place from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
- Public broadcaster NHK cited Mitsubishi Heavy as saying the fire was likely ignited by static electricity generated when liquid oxygen from the rocket came into contact with heat-resistant material on the launchpad.
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Japan (Capital/Currency): Tokyo/Yen
- Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe
Saudi Arabia Plans To Enhance Anti-Terror Cooperation With India
- Saudi Arabia to enhancecooperation with India to combat terrorism, including choking funds to terror networks and exchange of information and intelligence.
- Saudi Arabia Ambassador Dr Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati India and Saudi Arabia are closely cooperating with each other in fighting terrorism.
- Saudi Arabia siding with India in its campaign to rid the region of terrorism and pledged to extend all cooperation to effectively deal with the challenge.
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Saudi Arabia (Capital/Currency): Riyadh/Riyal
- King: Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
SUMMITS AND CONFERENCES
The 5th edition of 2019 IISF to be held in November
- The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 has been scheduled to be held at Kolkata from 5th to 8th November 2019.
- The announcement was made by Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
- The theme for the festival is RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.
- The fest will encourage young minds towards the field of science and promoting networking of stakeholders working towards the propagation of science.
- The annual event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Science & Technology and related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha), 2019.
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IISF 2019:
- The IISF 2019 is the 5th edition of the festival. The festival was initiated in the year 2015.
- The first and second IISF festival was held in New Delhi.
- The third edition was held in Chennai and the fourth edition of the IISF festival was held in Lucknow.
Centre organized an exhibition of ITM 2019 in New Delhi
- Government organized an exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in New Delhi on 24 September.
- The exhibition was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel.
- The exhibition aims to position the tourism destinations and products of the country in international source markets.
- This is the 2nd edition of the Mart.
- It is organized in line with the major international travel marts held annually in countries across the world.
- The exhibition was jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH).
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Delhi:
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lt Governor: Anil Baijal
APPOINTMENT
Ponung Doming becomes Arunachal’s first woman Lieutenant Colonel
- Army officer Ponung Doming became the first woman officer from Arunachal Pradesh to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.
- She was commissioned into the Indian Army as a Lieutenant in 2008.
- She was promoted as a Major in 2013. She is currently posted in Pune, Maharashtra.
- She had completed her graduation in civil engineering.
- She served the UN Peacekeeping force in Congo in 2014.
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- Chief of the Army Staff: General Bipin Rawat
Arunachal Pradesh:
- Capital: Itanagar
- Chief Minister: Pema Khandu
- Governor: BD Misra
- National Park: Mouling NP, Namdapha NP
Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah appointed as new AMFI chairman
- Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Asset Management Company (AMC), has been appointed as the new chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
- He will replace the Managing Director, and CEO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, Nimesh Shah.
- The AMFI also elected Saurabh Nanavati, Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Mutual Fund as the vice-chairman of AMFI, for a period of one year.
- AMFI was incorporated on August 22, 1995, as a non-profit organisation.
- As of now, all the 44 asset management companies that are registered with Sebi, are its members.
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AMFI: The Association of Mutual Funds in India is an industry standards organisation in India in the mutual funds sector. It was formed in 1995. Most mutual funds firms in India are its members. The organisation aims to develop the mutual funds market in India, by improving ethical and professional standards.
- Founded: 1995
- Headquarters location: Mumbai
- CEO: C. V. R. Rajendran
Madhuri Dixit Chosen Maharashtra Assembly Polls Goodwill Ambassador
- Actor Madhuri Dixit chosen as goodwill ambassador by the Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra.
- To create awareness among people about the importance of voting.
- State Assembly polls are scheduled for October 21. The results will be declared on October 24.
- Ms Dixit will be seen in a video titled ”Let’s Vote” speaking about the democratic process and the role of voters in the development of the country.
- The EC appointed 12 personalities as goodwill ambassadors during the April-May Lok Sabha polls as well.
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Maharashtra:
- Capital: Mumbai
- Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- National Parks: Chandoli National Park, Nawegaon National Park, Gugamal National Park, Pench National Park, Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) National Park, Tadoba National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Amba Barwa WLS, Bor WLS, Great Indian Bustard WLS,
- Lonar WLS, Melghat WLS, Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS, etc.
SPORTS CURRENT AFFAIRS
Manipur wins Senior Women’s National Football Championship
- Manipur defeated Railways by 1-0 to win the Senior Women’s National Football Championship held in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh.
- This was Manipur’s 20th National title.
- Bala Devi emerged as the highest scorer of the tournament, with 21 goals from 6 matches, while Panthoi Chanu was named the best goalkeeper.
- Both players represented Manipur in the championship.
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Manipur:
- Capital: Imphal
- Chief Minister: Nongthombam Biren Singh
- Governor: Najma Heptulla
- National Park: Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuary: Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS
Indian chess player Koneru Hampi wins the Skolkova Fides Grand Prix
- Indian chess grandmaster, Koneru Hampi of Gudivada ( Andhra Pradesh) has clinched Fide World Grand Prix 2019 title with 8 points from 11 rounds in Skolkovo, Russia.
- In the final round, Hampi just needs to play a draw for the title.
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Russia (Capital/Currency): Moscow/Ruble
- Prime Minister: Dmitry Medvedev
- President: Vladimir Putin
Shafali Verma became the youngest women player to play T20I for India
- Shafali Verma, 15, became the youngest women player to play Twenty20 International (T20I) for India.
- She achieved the feat at the age of 15 years and 239 days.
- She played the T20I for the first time against South Africa at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat. Shafali is also the second youngest to play an international match for the Indian team after Gargi Banerji.
DEFENCE CURRENT AFFAIRS
ICGS ‘Varaha’ commissioned by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
- Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has formally commissioned the Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Varaha’ at the Chennai Port Trust.
- The vessel includes Integrated Bridge System, automated power management system, high power external firefighting system, indigenously built Integrated Platform Management System and help traversing system.
- The ship also carries four high speed boats including two rigid hull inflated boats for boarding operation, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.
Exercise Malabar 2019 began at the coast of Sasebo
- The 23rd edition of the Trilateral Maritime exercise Malabar began on 24 September 2019 at the coast of Sasebo, Japan.
- The exercise involves warships and aircraft from the United States, Japan, and India.
- The naval exercise Malabar will be held for 10-days from 26 September to 04 October 2019.
- The exercise aims to strengthen the maritime bonds of friendship between the three countries. It aims to contribute to security and stability in the region.
- The Malabar naval exercise aimed at addressing shared threats and improving relations between the participating countries.
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Japan (Capital/Currency): Tokyo/Yen
- Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe
USA (Capital/Currency): Washington, D.C./ United States Dollar
- President: Donald Trump
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Author Nehas book Girl Power Indian Women Who Broke The Rules was released
- Author Neha J Hiranandani’s book titled Girl Power: Indian Women Who Broke The Rules was released.
- The new book elaborates the struggles and achievements of stories of 50 Indian women role models.
- The book includes the contemporary women like Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Actress Priyanka Chopra, Subhasini Mistry, Chandro Tomar.
- It also includes historical figures like queen Abbakka of Chowta dynasty.
AWARDS
PM Narendra Modi receives Global Goalkeeper Award
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 2019 Global Goalkeeper Award.
- He received the award for Swachh Bharat Mission from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on October 2, 2014, aims to accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage in the country.
- Global Goalkeeper Award is a “special recognition” by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- The award celebrates a political leader who has “demonstrated their commitment to the Global Goals through impactful work in their country.
Adam Harper to get SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019
- The SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019 will be awarded to Adam Harper.
- Mathematician Adam Harper is an Assistant Professor with the University of Warwick, England.
- The prize is conferred annually on mathematicians from across the world who are less than 32 years of age and working in an area influenced by the genius Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- The prize carries a citation and an award of $10,000.
- The award was instituted in 2005 and awarded by SASTRA University on its campus near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.
Godavarthi Venkata appointed as next Indian Ambassador to Guinea Bissau
- Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea Bissau.
- He will succeed Partha Satpathy. A 1993 batch-IFS officer, Srinivas is presently the country’s Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal.
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Guinea Bissau (Capital/Currency): Bissau/West African CFA franc
- President of Guinea Bissau: Jose Mario Vaz
- Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau: Aristides Gomes
Amitabh Bachchan to be awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke award
- Amitabh Bachchan has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke award for the year 2018.
- The award recognizes his contribution to the Indian film industry.
- The announcement was made by the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar.
- The delay in the announcement of the award was because of the Lok Sabha elections 2019.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NASA successfully launches 17-year-old Indian student’s satellite
- RamanSat 2, a miniature satellite made by Aabhaas Sikka, a 17-year-old student successfully launched by NASA.
- The satellite, which measures 4 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm, was developed by Sikka, during his internship with SPACE-India, an organization working in the field of astronomy, space education, and technology.
- SPACE-India also provides the necessary training and guidance to young innovators.
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NASA: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA was established in 1958, succeeding the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
- Founder: Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Founded: 29 July 1958, United States
- Administered by: Jim Bridenstine
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