Current Affairs - September 12, 2023 Current Affairs

The United Kingdom (UK) made a significant commitment of $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the G20 Leaders Summit, marking the largest single funding pledge by the UK to combat global climate change.

The Indian Navy has partnered with Uber to elevate the travel experience for its personnel and their families. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and senior officials from Uber.

Thomas Cook India has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India to introduce a pioneering RuPay prepaid forex card tailored for Indian travellers visiting the UAE. This significant technological endeavor is being enabled by NPCI Certified Partner, CARD91.

The main objective of the sixth Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2023 is to foster nutritional understanding across India, addressing malnutrition issues through a life-cycle approach and the theme "Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat" (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India).

The United States and Vietnam signed a deal on semiconductor supply chains on September 10, 2023. The deal is part of the Biden administration's efforts to build a more resilient and secure semiconductor supply chain. The deal will focus on three main areas: Investing in semiconductor manufacturing, Developing a skilled workforce, and Strengthening cooperation on research and development.

Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra, an army doctor, was awarded the Dr AM Gokhale Award for Ophthalmology in Pune on Sunday. The award is given to the most outstanding ophthalmologist in India. Mishra is a renowned ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a specialist in retinal diseases and has performed over 10,000 surgeries. He is also a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. The award was presented to Mishra by Dr. Ajit Lalwani, the President of the Indian Medical Association.

India and the United Kingdom jointly launched the Infrastructure Financing Bridge during the 12th Economic and Financial Dialogue, emphasizing their commitment to collaborate on infrastructure investment opportunities in India.

India's Kiran George clinched the Indonesia Masters 2023 title on Sunday, defeating Japan's Koo Takahashi in two straight sets, 21-19, 22-20. This is George's second BWF World Tour Super 100 title, after winning the Odisha Open last year. The 23-year-old George, who is ranked 50th in the world, is a rising star in Indian badminton.

Sandeep Bakshi has received RBI approval for his re-appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank, ensuring leadership continuity and stability for the bank.

The IIT Council, representing higher-education institutes in India, has entered into an MoU with the Association of American Universities (AAU) to establish the Indo-US Global Challenges Institute to address significant economic, environmental, and technological challenges.

Renowned political cartoonist Ajit Ninan passed away on Friday at the age of 68. He was best known for his work in India Today and the Times of India. His cartoons were known for their wit and satire, and he was a fearless critic of the establishment.

The G20 leaders endorsed the Goa Roadmap and the Travel for LiFE program during the G20 Leaders' Summit held in Delhi on September 11-12, 2023. The Goa Roadmap is a blueprint for sustainable global tourism, and the Travel for LiFE program is a global campaign to promote sustainable tourism.

Coco Gauff became the first American teenager to win the US Open title since Serena Williams in 1999, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday. Gauff, 19, won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. She made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open in 2019, where she reached the fourth round. She also reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2021.

India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, marking a significant partnership between these two major players in the global energy landscape.

The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2023-24 Series II opened for subscription on September 11, 2023, and will be available for subscription till September 15, 2023. The issue price for the bonds is Rs. 5,923 per gram. The SGB is a government-backed investment option that allows you to invest in gold without having to physically hold it. The bonds are denominated in grams of gold and are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The Tamil Nadu government is launching the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam, which will provide Rs 1,000 per month to over 1.06 crore eligible women family heads as part of a significant social welfare initiative.

Vijayawada Railway Station received the 'Green Railway Station' certification with the highest rating of Platinum from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its environmental efforts and eco-friendly services.

Kishore Jena won the Indian Grand Prix 5 in Chandigarh with a throw of 82.53m. This was his personal best and also the best throw by an Indian javelin thrower this year. Jena, who hails from Odisha, is a rising star in Indian athletics. He made his international debut at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, where he finished fifth with a throw of 84.77m. This was the best performance by an Indian javelin thrower at the World Championships.

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated on September 12 of every year to recognize and promote economic, social, and political developments in regions and countries in the South and highlight UN efforts for technical cooperation among developing nations.

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, with a total area of 17,098,242 square kilometres. This is equivalent to 11% of the total landmass of the Earth. The next largest country is Canada, with a land area of 9,984,670 square kilometres.