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GK Update
Fri 29 Sep, 2023
National
Sankalp Saptaah
- PM Narendra Modi will launch a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in New Delhi.
- The programme has been named as Sankalp Saptaah.
| Theme | Sampoorna Swasthya, Suposhit Pariwaar, Swachhta, Krishi, Shiksha, and Samridhi Diwas |
Conference on Tackling Illicit Trade
- CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal addressed the inaugural session of a two-day conference on Tackling Illicit Trade in New Delhi.
- The Conference was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
| FICCI | Founded: 1927 | HQ: New Delhi |
International
“Narwhal”
- Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically developed submarine.
- The vessel was officially named “Narwhal” in English and “Hai Kun” in Mandarin.
| Taiwan | Capital: Taipei City |
Art & Culture
Indo-Latin America Cultural Festival
- 4th edition of Indo-Latin America Cultural Festival organised by ICCR began in New Delhi.
| Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) | President: Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe |
Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav
- Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate the Indian languages started in Lucknow.
| Indian Languages day | 11 December |
Sports
Asian Games
- India has secured a total of 31 medals including 8 gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze in the Asian Games 2023 at Hangzhou, China.
- Anush Agarwala won Bronze Medal in the Equestrian Dressage Individual event.
Defence
197th Gunners Day
- Indian Army celebrated 197th Gunners Day on 28 September.
| Chief of the Army Staff | Gen Manoj Pande |
Person in News
Dr L Murugan
- Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan will lead an Indian Delegation to the Tashkent International Film Festival at Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
- Tashkent International Film Festival was started in 1968 and Indian film Amrapali was screened in the opening edition of the festival.
MS Swaminathan
- Agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan passed away in Chennai.
- He is known as the father of India's Green Revolution.
- He was conferred with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
| Awards Conferred |
Albert Einstein World Science Award (1986) First World Food Prize (1987) Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (1991) Planet and Humanity Medal of International Geographical Union (2000) |
Sir Michael Gambon
- Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon passed away.
A.K. Bhagi
- A.K. Bhagi has been re-elected as the president of the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA).
Miscellaneous
World Heart Day
- World Heart Day is observed every year on 29th of September to raise public awareness about cardiovascular diseases their prevention and their global impact.
| Theme | 'Use Heart, Know Heart' |
Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen
- Uttar Pradesh has achieved 100% ODF Plus Coverage under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen.
| Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen | Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation |
Net Zero emissions target
- India is committed to achieve the Net Zero emissions target by 2070 as announced by PM Narendra Modi.
| Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology | Dr. Jitendra Singh |