16 September 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 16th September
Important Current Affairs 16th September 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 16th September about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 16th September 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 16th September – National News
1. The Darjeeling Zoo has been named India’s top zoo.
◉ The best zoo in the nation has been named Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
◉ The Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysore, Karnataka, came in second, followed by the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai.
◉ Along with the Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Goral, and Himalayan Thar, the Red Panda is one of PNHZP’s biggest draws.
2. The new name of Air India will be Vihaan.AI
◉ Air India, which is owned by Tata, has announced a rebranding as “Vihaan.AI” and outlined a complete transformation strategy with a specific five-year road map.
◉ In addition, Air India will aim to dramatically expand its international flights over the next five years while boosting its domestic market share to at least 30%.
◉ This marks the start of a new era and a historic shift for Air India.
3. The Sports Ministry and NTPC & REC inked an MoU to advance sports.
◉ For the advancement of sports in India, the Sports Ministry and NTPC, and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has signed an MoU.
◉ Both PSUs have agreed to contribute Rs 215 crore to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
◉ The development of archery would receive 115 crore rupees from NTPC, and women’s hockey and boxing will receive 100 crore rupees from REC.
4. Swachhata Portal was established by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
◉ Swachhata Portal for the Special Campaign 2.0 has been opened by Minister of State for Personnel, Pension, and Public Grievances Jitendra Singh.
◉ The election campaign will start on October 2nd, 2022.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) at the Union Ministry of Personnel built the portal, which may be seen at the portal.govlin/scdpm22.
◉ The minister also presented the CPGRAMS Monthly Progress Report for August 2022 and the Special Campaign July Progress Report during the event.
5. Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav was started by Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
◉ From September 17 until October 1, 2022, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the massive nationwide “Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav” blood donation drive.
◉ A component of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is the special drive.
◉ On the E-Raktkosh portal and the Aarogya Setu app, registration for the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav has begun.
◉ The first of October will be recognized nationwide as National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
6. India’s Election Commission debuted BLO e-Patrika.
◉ At a ceremony in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India (ECI) unveiled the “BLO e-Patrika,” a new digital newspaper.
◉ Setting up direct communication with a Booth Level Officer is the goal (BLO)
Banking
7. India’s FY23 GDP projection was reduced by Fitch to 7%.
◉ India’s GDP growth for FY23 was downgraded by the international rating firm Fitch Ratings from 7.8% expected in June 2022 to 7%.
◉ Additionally, Fitch Rating revised its earlier projection for India’s GDP growth rate for FY24 downward from 7.4% to 6.7%.
◉ The organization projects that the global GDP will increase by 2.4% in 2022 and by just 1.7% in 2023.
◉ In the June quarter, the Indian economy grew by 13.5 percent, exceeding the 4.10 percent growth recorded in January-March, according to official estimates of GDP.
◉ The RBI projects that the GDP will expand by 7.2% this fiscal year.
Appointment
8. Re-election of Angolan President Joao Lourenco
◉ Angola’s new president, Joao Lourenco, took the oath of office.
◉ In the nation’s capital of Luanda, Lourenco, 68, took the oath of office alongside Esperanca da Costa, Angola’s first female vice president.
◉ In the Aug. 24 election, the governing MPLA party received 51% of the votes and 124 seats in the 220-member parliament.
◉ A nation called Angola is situated on Southern Africa’s west coast.
Sports
9. In Colombo, India won the SAFF U-17 Football Championship.
◉ India won the SAFF under-17 Championship in football after defeating Nepal 4-0 in the championship match in Colombo.
◉ Aman, Boby Singh, Korou Singh, Captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Korou Singh all scored once to help India to a convincing victory.
◉ Vanlalpeka Guite, the captain of India, was voted the tournament’s most valuable player, and Sahil was chosen as the best goalkeeper.
10. The signing of guarantees for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was approved by the cabinet.
◉ The signature of the assurances for India’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup has received approval from the Union Cabinet.
◉ From October 11 to October 17, 2022, Navi Mumbai, Goa, and Bhubaneswar will serve as the host cities for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
◉ Anurag Thakur, the sports minister, stated that 60 crore rupees would be invested to organize the tournament, which will feature 16 teams, including India.
11. Roger Federer made a tennis retirement announcement.
◉ Roger Federer, a Swiss tennis player who has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is one of the best players ever, has announced his retirement from competitive tennis.
◉ His final ATP competition will be the Laver Cup in September 2022.
With eight titles, Federer is the most successful player at Wimbledon (2003-07, 2009, 2012, and 2017).
◉ He last won a Grand Slam championship in 2018. (Australian Open).
Important day
12. World Ozone Day is on September 16.
◉ World Ozone Day is celebrated on September 16 each year.
◉ Objective: Raise awareness of the necessity for and significance of the Ozone layer, which shields the planet from UV rays from the sun.
◉ The ozone layer protects the world in a way that is essential for maintaining its ecology.
◉ Theme 2022: Global Cooperation to Protect Earth’s Life
Obituary
13. Asad Rauf, a former cricket referee, passed away
◉ Asad Rauf, a former Pakistani umpire, passed away in Lahore following a cardiac arrest. He was 66.
◉ Rauf began his umpiring career in 1998, and in 2000, he officiated his first international match, an ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Rauf was first added to the International Panel of Umpires in 2004, which was four years later.
◉ He held the position of authority for seven years before being dismissed from the illustrious panel of umpires in 2013 as a result of a yearly performance evaluation.
14. Naresh Kumar, a former Davis Cup captain, passed away.
◉ Naresh Kumar, a former Indian Davis Cup captain, and tennis player passed away recently at the age of 93.
◉ He made his Davis Cup debut for India in 1952 and participated in record-breaking 101 Wimbledon matches.
◉ In his career, he won five singles championships.
◉ He received the Dronacharya Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, making him the first tennis coach to do so.
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