Current Affairs - September 28, 2023 Current Affairs

India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. This is a significant improvement from India's rank of 81 in 2015.

M.S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of India's Green Revolution" for his pioneering work in developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, which helped to transform India from a food-deficient nation to a food-surplus one.

NASA's Perseverance rover set the record for the longest Martian navigation without human assistance by covering 2,296.2 feet in the challenging terrain of Snowdrift Peak within the Jezero Crater.

The passage states that Sri Lanka is facing delays in receiving the second tranche of its IMF bailout package due to external debt restructuring issues.

World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29th every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their prevention. CVDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 18 million deaths each year.

The Uttarakhand government signed an MoU with the Poma Group, a French ropeway construction company, for the construction of ropeways worth Rs 2,000 crore to boost eco-friendly tourism in the state. The MoU was signed in London on September 28th, 2023.

Bengaluru claims the top spot for green office spaces in India, according to the CBRE-CII report 'Indian Real Estate: Taking Giant Strides - 2023 Mid-Year Outlook.' This achievement is part of a broader trend showcased in the report, which highlights a 36% increase in green office space across India since 2019.

India won the gold medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol Team event at the Asian Games 2023, defeating the home Chinese team. Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema displayed exceptional prowess, securing victory by a single point over the home Chinese team.

India slipped four spots to the 56th position (Out of 64 economies) in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, compared to its 52nd position in the 2022 ranking.

The Dornier Do-228 aircraft inducted into the Indian Air Force was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence manufacturer. It is one of the largest aerospace companies in Asia and the world's largest defence manufacturer outside the United States.

SP Singh, the principal of the UPSRTC Model Driving Training and Research Institute, has secured a place in the India Book of Records for his ‘Jhaadu Daan’ (broom donation) initiative. This initiative is aligned with the nationwide Swachh Bharat Campaign and aims to promote cleanliness and hygiene. Singh has distributed over 1 lakh brooms across 80 locations, thanks to generous citizen donations through social media.

Search giant Google has unveiled its Earthquake Alerts System for Android smartphone users in India. This system was developed in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC).

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29th each year. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue of food loss and waste and to promote actions to reduce it.