Current Affairs - September 21, 2023 Current Affairs

The Indian government has introduced a new national award for science, technology, and innovation called the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar. The award is given to scientists, technologists, and innovators who have made significant contributions to their field.

The scheme "Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan" is being launched by the Assam government to provide financial aid to young individuals in the state.

The Truenat test has been approved for use in Kerala hospitals with BSL 2 labs to aid in the early detection of the Nipah virus.

Indian naval vessels, a submarine, and a Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft have arrived in Singapore to take part in the 30th edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited U.S. President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, and the invitation is currently under consideration by the U.S. government.

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 every year. It is a global initiative aimed at increasing awareness about Alzheimer's disease and reducing the stigma associated with it and other forms of dementia.

In 2023, the International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is being observed from September 18 to 24, with the World Day of Deaf celebrated on September 24.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to have two flag-bearers for India at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. They are Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, and Lovlina Borgohain, the Olympic bronze medalist in boxing.

SBI Life has been announced as the official partner for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-26, marking a significant partnership between the BCCI and SBI Life to support cricket in India. The three-year partnership will begin with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting September 22, 2023.

The International Day of Peace is a global day dedicated to promoting peace and non-violence. It was established by the United Nations in 1981 and is observed annually on 21 September. The day is an opportunity for people around the world to come together and express their commitment to peace and to work towards a more peaceful world.