Current Affairs - September 8, 2023 Current Affairs

The researchers who created synthetic embryos from stem cells are from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. The Weizmann Institute is a research institute located in Rehovot, Israel. It is one of the leading research institutes in the world.

The West Bengal Assembly has officially designated April 15 as the state's foundation day, commemorating Poila Baisakh, the Bengali New Year's Day.

Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India for his pioneering efforts in transforming the dairy industry through Amul and dairy cooperatives, ushering in a milk self-sufficiency era. Durgesh Patel is renowned as the Father of the Pink Revolution for his pivotal role in transforming the meat and poultry processing industry in India.

The airfield will be constructed in the strategic Nyoma belt of eastern Ladakh. The Nyoma belt is located in the eastern Ladakh region, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The region is strategically important and the airfield will be a major asset for the Indian Armed Forces.

Indian actress Anushka Sharma has been appointed as the brand ambassador of women's fashion brand W. The announcement was made on September 6, 2023, ahead of the festive season in India. W is a premium women's clothing brand that offers a wide range of apparel, accessories, and footwear. The brand is known for its stylish and contemporary designs that appeal to the modern Indian woman.

M.S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of Green Revolution" in India for his significant role in introducing high-yielding crop varieties and increasing agricultural productivity.

Salem Sago, which has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is extracted from Tapioca roots in Salem district, Tamil Nadu.

International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights. It is celebrated by UNESCO at global, regional, and local levels. The theme for Literacy Day 2023 is ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’.

INS Sumedha of the Indian Navy is participating in 'Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23,' which is the largest-ever joint military exercise in the Middle East and North Africa region, hosted in Egypt. This edition of the multinational Tri-Services military exercise will see participation from 34 countries.

The United Kingdom (UK) is rejoining the EU's Horizon science research program, ending a two-year post-Brexit standoff. This decision marks a significant development in bilateral relations between the UK and the EU, following the resolution of a trade dispute seven months prior.

The 'Hello UPI' and 'Bharat BillPay Connect' initiatives for conversational payments were introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) during the Global Fintech Fest.

Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as Director on SS Innovations' Board of Directors. He is a renowned scientist and engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of space exploration. His appointment is seen as a major coup for SS Innovations and will help to strengthen the company's position in the field of surgical robotics and cutting-edge technologies.

Kerala is set to host the inaugural Zayed Charity Marathon in 2024, strengthening cultural and economic ties between the state and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The MoU between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, and Airbus was signed at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, as a strategic collaboration to strengthen India's aviation sector.

World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is celebrated on September 8th to recognize the contributions of physical therapy and physiotherapists in promoting health and well-being. The theme for this year's World Physiotherapy Day is "Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis".