Current Affairs - September 15, 2023 Current Affairs

The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started a Cash for Waste scheme for common people at the recently established Material Recovery Facility (MRF). People are being paid for their dry waste under a prescribed price list for each item. The state-of-the-art facility has a capacity of processing 2 tonnes of dry garbage and 1.5 tonnes of wet waste per day. It has been named Pink MRF as it is run by women workers. The MRF has been set up by PMC with the help of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, German institution GIZ and other organizations.

GQG Partners, a US-based investment firm, acquired 5 crore shares of IDFC First Bank in a block deal on September 11, 2023.

The third phase of the Ujjwala scheme aims to provide free gas connections, stove, and refill to 7.5 million impoverished households for three years, extending the program's total coverage to 103.5 million households.

Karnataka has rolled out a Rs 4 lakh insurance cover for gig workers, including Rs 2 lakh for life insurance and an additional Rs 2 lakh for accidental insurance.

Starting from October 1, 2023, the birth certificate will be the single document used for Aadhaar, driving license, and jobs, as per the modifications introduced by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023.

National Engineers’ Day is a special occasion celebrated across India on September 15th each year. The theme for National Engineers' Day in 2023 is 'Engineering for a Sustainable Future,' highlighting the importance of sustainable engineering practices.

India has achieved the milestone of becoming the 13th nation authorized to issue OIML certificates, as announced by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate for August in India was -0.52%, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative inflation.

Fitch Ratings has retained its growth forecast for India for FY24 at 6.3%, citing the country's resilient economy despite challenges like tighter monetary policy and weakened exports.

LIC presented a dividend cheque of ₹1,831.09 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, representing the government's share for the fiscal year 2022-23, which was approved by LIC's shareholders.

BAE Systems, a global arms and security company, has partnered with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian conglomerate, to bring the Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV) to India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the Indian defence landscape by enhancing the capabilities and bolstering the defence preparedness of the nation.

Exxon Mobil has appointed Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador for its lubrication brand, Mobil™.

Rajnish Kumar, the former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), has been appointed as the Chairman of Mastercard India, highlighting Mastercard's dedication to strengthening its presence in India's financial sector.

The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) has signed a five-year MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for training programs in mineral resources and disaster management. This partnership is part of the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) programme.

World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) is observed on September 15th. It is an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness about lymphoma, a group of blood cancers that affect the lymphatic system.

Airbus delivered the first C-295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 13, 2023. The IAF has ordered a total of 56 C-295 aircraft, of which 16 will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain and the remaining 40 will be manufactured and assembled in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). The first Indian-made C-295 is expected to roll out of the TASL facility in Vadodara in September 2026.

The Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 7,210 crore over four years for e-Courts Phase III to modernize the nation's judiciary.

BriskPe, a cross-border payments FinTech company, has partnered with YES BANK to introduce "BriskPe A2A," a suite of solutions for improving cross-border payments for MSMEs.

'Project Abhinandan' by Air India is aimed at providing passengers with a personalized and hassle-free experience, particularly in managing baggage issues and dealing with missed flights.

The International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15th each year, as established by a United Nations General Assembly resolution in 2007.