1. Book titled 'Ambedkar and Modi : Reformer's Ideas Performer's Implementation' released
Tags: National National News
A book titled ‘Ambedkar and Modi: Reformer’s Ideas Performer’s Implementation’ released by former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on 16 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The book has been compiled by Bluecraft Digital Foundation, with a foreword by music composer and Rajya Sabha member Ilaiyaraaja.
The book describes the life, works and achievements of Dr. Ambedkar.
It presents a convergence between the ideals of Dr. BR Ambedkar and the development journey of New India.
The twelve chapters of the book focus on infrastructure, education, socio-economic mobility, gender equality, self-reliance.
The book not only presents Dr. Ambedkar's vision of India, but also presents his perspective on the many achievements of the Narendra Modi government.
It also highlights the policies and reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the progress of the country in line with the vision of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
2. South Korea fines Google and Meta for violation of privacy law
Tags: Economy/Finance International News
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has fined Google 69.2 billion won ($50 million) and Meta (earlier called Facebook) 30.8 billion won ($22 million) for violation of privacy law violation.
Both the companies were found guilty of collecting and analysing behavioural information of the customer without obtaining their prior consent.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
Republic of Korea (South Korea) :
- It lies in the Korean peninsula in East Asia.
- The Korean peninsula was divided into communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Republic of Korea (South Korea) after the Korean War in 1953.
- Capital: Seoul
- Currency: South Korean Won
3. H E Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco re-elected as the President of Angola
Tags: Person in news International News
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has congratulated H E Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on being re-elected as the President of Angola on 15 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Angola is an important friend of India and the people of both the countries enjoy cordial and friendly relations.
With Lourenco securing another five-year term, the bilateral ties shared between India and Angola are expected to improve in terms of trade.
He has served as the president of Angola since 26 September 2017.
Prior to this, he was the Defence Minister from 2014 to 2017.
In September 2018, he became the Chairman of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, the ruling party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
About Angola :
Angola is a country located in South-West Africa
Capital - Luanda
Official Language - Portuguese
4. India launches ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’
Tags: National National News
Denmark and the Indian Delegation launched a Whitepaper on ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’ at International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark on 14 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
Urban Wastewater Treatment Scenario :
80 percent of household water is discharged into sewage.
According to statistics, 78 percent of sewage water remains untreated and is discharged into rivers, groundwater or lakes.
In India, only 10 percent of all sewage generated is treated.
32 percent of urban households are connected to a piped sewer system.
An alarming 70 percent of urban wastewater remains untreated in rivers and seas.
Therefore, urban waste water management has become a major concern for the city authorities.
There is a dire need to take concrete steps to create a sustainable model of growth and development in sync with the environment and ecology.
Highlights of the White paper :
Need for wastewater treatment
Scope for improvement and augmentation in existing infrastructure and technologies
Methods for public participatory approach
Smart technologies for rapid data collection
Spread and build capacity through training and stakeholder apex bodies to enhance the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment for India.
This white paper is part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management and their bilateral relations.
5. India launches ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’
Tags: National National News
Denmark and the Indian Delegation launched a Whitepaper on ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’ at International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark on 14 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
Urban Wastewater Treatment Scenario :
80 percent of household water is discharged into sewage.
According to statistics, 78 percent of sewage water remains untreated and is discharged into rivers, groundwater or lakes.
In India, only 10 percent of all sewage generated is treated.
32 percent of urban households are connected to a piped sewer system.
An alarming 70 percent of urban wastewater remains untreated in rivers and seas.
Therefore, urban waste water management has become a major concern for the city authorities.
There is a dire need to take concrete steps to create a sustainable model of growth and development in sync with the environment and ecology.
Highlights of the White paper :
Need for wastewater treatment
Scope for improvement and augmentation in existing infrastructure and technologies
Methods for public participatory approach
Smart technologies for rapid data collection
Spread and build capacity through training and stakeholder apex bodies to enhance the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment for India.
This white paper is part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management and their bilateral relations.
6. 6th CICA summit to be held in Kazakhstan
Tags: Summits International News
Kazakhstan will be host the 6th Conference on Confidence Building Measures and Interaction in Asia (CICA) summit in October 2022.
The summit meeting will be held on 12-13 October 2022 at the Kazakhstan capital, Nur-Sultan.
The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.
The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, on 5 October 1992, at the 47th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
27 countries including India, China, and Pakistan are members of CICA.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
Summit meetings of CICA :
- The First summit meeting was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 4 June 2022. It was attended by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The second CICA summit was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 17, 2006
- The third CICA Summit was held in Istanbul, Turkey on 8 June 2010
- The Fourth CICA Summit, was held in Shanghai, China on 21 May 2014
- The Fifth CICA Summit was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 15 June 2019.
Full Form :
CICA : Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
7. Dharmendra Pradhan launches Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme
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Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme in New Delhi for students of classes I to V on 15 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The Minister called for creating a framework for value based education in all schools.
National Education Policy 2020 is deeply inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda.
From Swami Vivekananda to Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi, many great people had envisioned an education system that was progressive and full of moral values to take the country forward.
Awakened Citizen Program :
The program is an initiative taken up by Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi which is a branch centre of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, West Bengal.
Ramakrishna Mission is a worldwide philanthropic organization founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897.
Its motto is "Atmano Mokshartham Jagad Hitaya Cha" which means "For your liberation, and for the welfare of the world".
The Delhi Center has conducted various spiritual, educational and social service activities since its inception in 1927.
The Awakened Citizen Program Success Formula :
Success Formula – I - A one-hour education program for students studying in classes VII, VIII and IX was started in 2009.
Success Formula – II - A four-hour program divided into two sessions that includes many interactive discussions and physical assistance.
8. Dharmendra Pradhan launches Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme
Tags: National National News
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme in New Delhi for students of classes I to V on 15 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The Minister called for creating a framework for value based education in all schools.
National Education Policy 2020 is deeply inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda.
From Swami Vivekananda to Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi, many great people had envisioned an education system that was progressive and full of moral values to take the country forward.
Awakened Citizen Program :
The program is an initiative taken up by Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi which is a branch centre of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, West Bengal.
Ramakrishna Mission is a worldwide philanthropic organization founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897.
Its motto is "Atmano Mokshartham Jagad Hitaya Cha" which means "For your liberation, and for the welfare of the world".
The Delhi Center has conducted various spiritual, educational and social service activities since its inception in 1927.
The Awakened Citizen Program Success Formula :
Success Formula – I - A one-hour education program for students studying in classes VII, VIII and IX was started in 2009.
Success Formula – II - A four-hour program divided into two sessions that includes many interactive discussions and physical assistance.
9. India’s first Lithium- ion cell manufacturing plant to start its trial run
Tags: place in news National Science and Technology Economics/Business
India’s first Lithium -cell -ion cell manufacturing plant will start its trial run on 16 September 2022. It will be inaugurated by Union minister of state for electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The lithium cell -ion cell manufacturing plant has been set up by the Chennai based Munoth Industries limited (MIL) at Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh.
- MIL has tied up with China-based Tianjin Lishen, BPI and Amprius for technology and the end product for its Lithium cell manufacturing plant.
- MIL will invest Rs 799 crore in three phases.
- In the first phase it will produce lithium-ion cells for the consumer electronics segment such as mobile phones, hearable and wearable devices, followed by an energy storage system and two-and-three wheel electric vehicles.
- According to the company India imports Rs 15,000 crore-Rs 20,000 crore of lithium-ion cells from China, South Korea, Vietnam and Hong Kong. With the establishment of the new facility, it would take care of 60% of India’s requirements.
10. Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting the U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Tags: Sports National Sports News
The Union Cabinet on 14 September 2022 approved the signing of guarantees for hosting the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup 2022 in India.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The World Cup will take place from 11th to 30th October 2022, in Bhubaneshwar, Navi Mumbai and Goa.
This seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament will be the first FIFA women's competition to be hosted by India.
In 2017, India hosted the FIFA U-17 Men's Football World Cup.
Financial Inclusion :
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been sanctioned a financial outlay of Rs 10 crore for the maintenance of the playground, spectator capacity in the stadium, energy and cable laying and branding of the ground and training venue, etc.
Objectives :
Increasing the representation of women in football leadership and decision-making
Motivating more and more girls to play football in India
Advocating gender-inclusive participation by generalizing the concept of equal play from a young age
FIFA Tournament :
Organized by FIFA, the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup is the world championship for female players aged 17 or below 17.
The event started in 2008.
The sixth edition of the event was held in Uruguay from 13 November to 1 December 2018.
Spain is the current champion of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 will be the 7th edition of the tournament in which 16 teams including India will participate.
