National News

Bhupendra Yadav launches Clean the Beach Campaign 2024 in Mumbai

• The Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav, spearheaded the Clean the Beach Campaign 2024.
• The campaign was launched on the occasion of International Coastal Clean-up Day on 21 September 2024.
• Bhupendra Yadav participated in a beach cleaning event at Juhu in Mumbai.
• The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining clean and healthy coastal environments.

International News

India and Bhutan Deepen Cooperation on Food Safety and Regulatory Standards

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held a bilateral meeting with the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA).
• The meeting took place during the Global Food Regulators Summit at Bharat Mandapam.
• Discussions focused on implementing the Agreement signed on March 21, 2024, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan.
• The Agreement aims to enhance food safety, align regulatory frameworks, simplify food import procedures, and foster technical cooperation between the two nations.

Science and Technology News

ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL Achieve Milestone

• ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL have signed 75 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with non-governmental entities (NGEs).
• On September 20, 2024, five TTAs were signed at IN-SPACe, Bengaluru.
• The agreements were made with Anabond Ltd., Salvo Industries Pvt. Ltd., Micropack Pvt. Ltd., and Astra Microwave Products Ltd.
• These TTAs aim to boost private participation in space technology and expand the scope for commercial applications.

Summit and Conference News

India to Host World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025

• The Indian government will host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5 to 9, 2025.
• The summit aims to boost the country’s media and entertainment industry.
• It will enhance India’s global influence in the media and entertainment sectors.
• This will be the first global summit covering the entire media and entertainment spectrum.

Sports News

India’s Historic Triumph at the 2024 Chess Olympiad

• India achieved a historic victory at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.
• The country secured gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team categories.
• The men’s team achieved a commanding 3.5-0.5 victory over Slovenia.
• The women’s team mirrored the men’s success with a 3.5-0.5 win against Azerbaijan.

Sports News

Indian Wrestling Champion Sangram Singh Makes Historic MMA Debut

• Commonwealth Heavyweight champion Sangram Singh made his debut in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
• His debut took place at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia.
• Sangram Singh’s performance set a new benchmark for Indian fighters in international MMA competitions.
• His entry into MMA marks a significant milestone for Indian wrestling.

Sports News

Lando Norris Triumphs in Thrilling Singapore Grand Prix 2024

• Lando Norris of McLaren secured his third career victory in Formula 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix.
• The race took place on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
• Norris’s win showcased his growing prowess in the sport.
• The victory injected fresh excitement into the championship battle.

Sports News

India-A Clinches Duleep Trophy in Thrilling Final Against India-C

• The Duleep Trophy final between India-A and India-C concluded dramatically.
• India-A emerged victorious by a margin of 132 runs.
• The match seemed destined for a draw, which would have crowned India-C as champions.
• A sudden turn in the closing stages highlighted the unpredictable nature of cricket’s longer format.

Important Days News

International Sign Language Day 2024

• The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages.
• The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of sign language for the human rights of people who are deaf.
• This celebration stems from the 2017 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/72/16.
• The resolution recognizes 23rd September as the International Day of Sign Languages.