Current Affairs - September 19, 2023 Current Affairs

The Indian Coast Guard conducted a comprehensive drill called 'Operation Sajag' on September 18, 2023, along the west coast. This drill is a significant event for coastal security, involving all stakeholders and helping to revalidate and improve coastal security measures, especially raising awareness among sea-going fishermen.

Dhananjay Joshi, the MD and CEO of Summit Digitel, has been appointed as the chairman of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA).

S&P Global Market Intelligence has upgraded India's FY24 growth forecast to 6.6%, as mentioned in the passage, based on strong Q2 performance.

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, inaugurated 'Udaan Bhawan' at Delhi's Safdarjung Airport and introduced a pilot e-wallet facility.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been awarded Singapore's top fellowship, the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship, for his "distinguished contribution to public service." The Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship is a prestigious award that is conferred on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their nation and bilateral relations with Singapore. Previous recipients of the award include former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Iran released five prisoners in a swap deal with the US on September 19, 2023. The swap deal was negotiated over a period of months and was seen as a major breakthrough in relations between the two countries. It was the first time that the US and Iran had released prisoners in a swap deal since 2016.

International Red Panda Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every September to raise awareness about the plight of these endangered creatures. This year, the day falls on September 16.

Mondo Duplantis, the Swedish pole vaulter, won the pole vault at the Diamond League Final in Eugene 2023. He cleared 6.23 meters, breaking his own world record by one centimetre.

Chhattisgarh is all set to host the fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) from September 20-21, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Mayfair Resort in Nava Raipur. The theme of the meeting is "Strengthening Global Resilience through Macroeconomic Cooperation." The meeting will discuss a range of issues, including the global economic outlook, inflation, food security, and climate change.

The famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somananthpura in Karnataka, known as the Hoysala Temples, have been added to India's UNESCO World Heritage list as the 42nd site.

Nihar Malaviya, previously serving as interim CEO, has now been officially appointed as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House. He took over from Markus Dohle, who left the company shortly after a federal judge rejected Penguin Random House's merger with Simon & Schuster. This development comes as Penguin Random House, the largest trade publisher globally, undergoes a company-wide reorganization in 2023, resulting in the departure of several senior editors due to layoffs or voluntary retirement.

SBI, India's largest public sector bank, is implementing the unique approach of surprising potential loan defaulters with chocolates during unannounced home visits to prevent loan defaults.

Apurva Chandra, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary, recently unveiled the ebook "People's G20" in New Delhi, which offers detailed insights into India's G20 Presidency and its initiatives during its tenure

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the "Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana" on September 17, 2023. This initiative aims to offer homes to rural women who are the sole breadwinners in their families. Eligible women will receive ₹2 lakh in financial aid from the government to construct their own houses, with the construction expected to be completed within six months.

The primary goal of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme is to improve the accessibility and quality of products and services offered by skilled traditional craftsmen and artisans.