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Sun 17 Sep, 2023
National News
YashoBhoomi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹5,400 crore first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi in New Delhi’s Dwarka.
- It is one of the world's largest MICE facilities with a seating capacity of over 11,000 delegates. The centre has been built at a cost of Rs. 5400 crore .
National Meet of RTI Act
- Standing Conference of Public Sector Enterprises (SCOPE) is organizing the ‘National Meet of RTI Act’ in Lucknow with an aim to decode the Right to Information Act and its role in empowering citizens.
RTI Act
| The RTI Bill was passed by Parliament of India on 15 June 2005 and came into force with effect from 12 October 2005. |
AIIMS signs MoU
- Munich-based university Klinikum der Universitat Munchen (LMU Klinikum) and AIIMS-Delhi have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaborations in the fields of medicine and life sciences.
AIIMS
| Governed under: AIIMS Act, 1956 | Established: 1956 | Director: Dr. M Srinivas |
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Sahel security pact
- Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, three West African Sahel nations ruled by military juntas, signed a security pact promising to come to the aid of each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression.
Economy & Banking News
'IB SAATHI
- Indian Bank has introduced the 'IB SAATHI' initiative, which aims to provide an integrated ecosystem for all stakeholders in the financial sector through the business correspondent route.
Indian Bank
| Headquarters: Chennai | Founded: 15 August 1907 | MD& CEO: Shanti Lal Jain |
Defence NEWS
BrahMos missile
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced that the BrahMos missile manufacturing site in Lucknow is expected to be completed by March next year.
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also setting a lab in Lucknow.
DRDO
| Founded: 1958 | Chairman: Sameer V. Kamat | Headquarters: New Delhi |
LCAMark1A
- In a significant move aimed at strengthening India's aerospace capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially announced its intention to procure about 100 additional Made-in-India LCAMark1A Fighter Jets.
IAF
| Founded: 8 October 1932 | Air Force Day: 8 October | Chief of the Air Staff (CAS): VK Chaudhari |
PERSON IN NEWS
Gita Mehta
- Eminent author and daughter of legendary leader Biju Patnaik Gita Mehta (80 years) passed away.
- She had penned several books including Karma Cola, Snakes and Ladders, A River Sutra, Raj and The Eternal Ganesha.
Environment + Science & Technology
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- After introduction of the cheetah project in India on September 17, 2022, in Kuno National Park the next batch of cheetahs are likely to find a home in Madhya Pradesh’s Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Madhya Pradesh
| Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel | Historical sites: Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, Pachmarhi, Raisen, Jaora. | Waterfalls: Dhuandhar Jabalpur, Bee fall, Patalpani, Chachi waterfall |
Sport News
Neeraj Chopra
- In Eugene Diamond League Final’s Neeraj Chopra secured second positon and Czech Republic’s Star Jakub Vadlejch emerged as Champion of league.
IMPORTANT DAY
Hyderabad Liberation Day
- Hyderabad Liberation Day is celebrated on 17 September every which signifies Hyderabad’s independence from Nizam’s rule.
- It was possible due to the swift and timely action by the first Minister of Home Affairs of India, Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel under Operation Polo.
- The state governments of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana officially observe September 17 as the Liberation Day.
Miscellaneous
Miss Universe Pakistan
- In a pageant event held in Maldives, a twenty four year old Erica Robin won the title of Miss Universe Pakistan and is set to represent her nation for the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador scheduled to be held later this year.