21 September 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 21st September
Important Current Affairs 21st September 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 21st September including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 21st September 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 21st September – National News
1. Three programs were introduced by the government for farmers. The government has started a number of transformative projects with the goal of transforming the nation’s agriculture.
◉ It contains the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Manual, the Kisan Rin Portal, and the Door-to-Door KCC Campaign.
◉ These programs seek to increase financial inclusion, improve data use, rely less on manual labor, take advantage of technology, and improve the standard of living for those in the agricultural sector.
◉ The welfare of farmers will be the main emphasis of these measures, which will center on agri-credit and crop insurance. These initiatives and inventions will contribute to the transformation of agriculture and to the nation’s farming community’s sustained economic growth.
2. PM Modi will formally dedicate a Lord Shiva-themed stadium in Uttar Pradesh.
◉ In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the cornerstone for a future international cricket stadium.
◉ A modern stadium with cutting-edge amenities is expected to transform the spiritual city into a cricketing powerhouse.
◉ The stadium, which would be erected on a large campus of around 31 acres and contain seven pitches, will cost roughly 350 crore rupees to build. 30,000 spectators can reportedly fit in the space at once.
◉ The building’s structure will reflect the city’s adoration of Lord Shiva. The floodlights are structured like a trident, and the entire stadium will feature a crescent-shaped dome that crowns the Indian God.
3. Firstly inaugurated was the President Murmu International Trade Show in Uttar Pradesh
◉ The first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show was opened by President Droupadi Murmu at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida.
◉ The business expo will run from September 21 through September 25.
◉ A large number of industries, including those in the automotive, handicraft, healthcare, food processing, pharmaceuticals, dairy, electronics, and e-commerce, will be represented by more than 2000 exhibitors.
◉ Departments and organizations of the state government, along with Mumbai Dabbawala, will host educational seminars on various business endeavors. 108 brand-new startups will also take part in the exhibition.
4. Passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha
◉ The Lower House of Parliament passed a bill granting women a 33 percent quota in both the Lok Sabha and state legislatures.
◉ The Rajya Sabha will take up the bill, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, for deliberation.
◉ After a passionate eight-hour debate in which 60 members took part, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill with 454 votes in favor and only two against it.
5. The Hoysala Temples are now the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
◉ The renowned Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somananthpura in Karnataka have been included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala.
◉ Just one day after Rabindranath Tagore’s Santiniketan also gained this prestigious accolade, this listing makes it the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
◉ The temples were chosen as India’s official World Heritage nominee for the years 2022–2023. The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ have been on the UNESCO Tentative list since April 15, 2014.
◉ The three parts of Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura serve as a representation of the Hoysala holy ensembles built in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Banking
6. SBI now offers YONO-based digital NRE/NRO account opening.
◉ Through its mobile app YONO, the State Bank of India has made it simple for non-resident Indians to open non-resident external and non-resident ordinary accounts.
◉ This service is intended for NTB or “new to bank” customers, making the account opening process simple and quick for them.
◉ Customers can follow the progress of their applications in real-time, which keeps them updated.
◉ Due to the introduction of this online service, NRIs no longer need to travel to India in order to open their NRE/NRO accounts.
7. ‘Platinum Health Plan’ was unveiled by ACKO.
◉ The “ACKO Platinum Health Plan” is a brand-new health insurance option from a reputable insurance provider, ACKO.
◉ This extensive plan comes with a number of noteworthy benefits, such as 100% bill payment, no room rent cap, and no waiting periods.
◉ ACKO has reintroduced the adored Munna Bhai and Circuit from the renowned Bollywood film series to market this new product.
◉ The advertisement is appropriately titled “Health Insurance ki Subah ho Gayi Mamu” and was created by acclaimed director Rajkumar Hirani.
Appointment
8. Reappointed as CEO and MD of HDFC Bank is Sashidhar Jagdishan
◉ Sashidhar Jagdishan’s appointment to the position of HDFC Bank MD & CEO for another three years has been accepted by the Reserve Bank of India.
◉ The re-appointment will take effect from October 27, 2023, through October 26, 2026, and is for a three-year term.
◉ In 1996, Jagdishan began working for the largest private bank in the nation as a manager in the finance division. In 1999, he was promoted to business head – of finance, and in 2008, he was named chief financial officer.
Sports
9. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, is named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August.
◉ Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, received the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for August 2023 in recognition of his outstanding performance in ODIs against Afghanistan and Nepal.
◉ The World No. 1 batter continued to dominate the game’s 50-over format as Babar earned the award for the third time in his career.
◉ Along with his teammate Shadab Khan and West Indies powerhouse Nicholas Pooran, Babar Azam was on the three-man shortlist for the award; nonetheless, he defeated both of them to win.
10. SBI Life is named “Official Partner” by BCCI for a three-year period.
◉ SBI Life has been named as one of the official partners for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023–2026 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
◉ The three-match ODI series against Australia that starts on September 22 will mark the commencement of SBI Life’s three-year collaboration with the BCCI.
◉ Fans and players alike should enjoy cricket more as a result of the relationship.
Important day
11. It’s World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21.
◉ Every year on September 21, people throughout the world celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day to increase awareness of the illness.
◉ This day is devoted to spreading knowledge about dementia in general and Alzheimer’s disease in particular. The eradication of the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the main goals of this day.
◉ Never too early, never too late is the theme for 2023.
12. International Day of Peace is September 21.
◉ Every year on September 21, people worldwide mark the International Day of Peace (IDP).
◉ The United Nations established the International Day of Peace or World Peace Day to encourage peace while putting an end to bloodshed and conflicts around the world.
◉ The United Nations (UN) created the IDP to highlight the shared commitment to peace, nonviolence, and conflict resolution.
◉ Action for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals is the theme for 2023.
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