Important Daily Current Affairs of 6th September 2021
In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 6th September 2021 in detail.
National
1. India is set to become the first Asian country to sign a plastics treaty.
- India has become the first Asian country to establish a plastics pact, establishing a ground-breaking new initiative to bring together prominent enterprises at a national level to make pledges toward the development of a circular plastics system.
- As a result of a collaboration between WWF India and the Confederation of Indian Industry, the India Plastics Pact (IPP) has been launched (CII).
International News
2. The 28th Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) has come to an end.
- The 28th Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX, which lasted three days, came to an end.
- The Indian Navy was represented by the INS Ranvijay, a guided missile destroyer with a ship-borne helicopter, the ASW Corvettes INS Kiltan and INS Kora, and one P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Banking & Finance News
3. The Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of $150 million for a project in Tamil Nadu to provide affordable housing for the underprivileged.
- The Asian Development Bank has authorised a loan of $150 million (about Rs 1,095 crore) for a sustainable housing project for Tamil Nadu’s urban poor.
- On September 3, 2021, a loan to assist urban poor people in Tamil Nadu with access to inclusive, resilient, and sustainable housing was granted.
Business & Economy News
4. Sai Life Sciences joins the United Nations Global Impact Network as a signatory.
- Sai Life Sciences, a major global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRO/ CDMO), has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest sustainability effort, as a signatory.
- Sai Life Sciences has pledged to accept the UNGC’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption as a signatory, reaffirming the company’s commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Appointments News
5. As brand ambassadors, ESFB has signed hockey player Rani Rampal and cricketer Smriti Mandhana.
- Equitas Small Finance Bank has named Rani Rampal, a lady hockey player, and Smriti Mandhana, a cricketer, as brand ambassadors.
- The brand ambassadors’ appointment coincides with Equitas Small Finance’s fifth anniversary celebrations, which take place on September 5.
6. Suman Sharma has been named as the next Managing Director of SECI by the government.
- Suman Sharma has been chosen as the managing director (MD) of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) by the government, according to the renewable energy ministry.
- Sharma is a 1990 batch Indian Revenue Service officer. She will succeed Jatindra Nath Swain, who is now the company’s chairman and CEO.
7. Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Prime Minister, is stepping down.
- Yoshihide Suga, the Japanese Prime Minister, will resign as a result of mounting public outrage over his government’s handling of COVID-19.
- Suga took over as Prime Minister a year ago, after Shinzo Abe, Japan’s long-serving Prime Minister, stepped down due to health concerns.
Sports News
8. Max Verstappen is the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix winner.
- The Formula One Dutch Grand Prix 2021 was won by Max Verstappen. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) finished third, while Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) finished second.
- The Red Bull driver’s eighth win of the season and 17th overall put him three points ahead of the defending champion, who finished second but received a bonus point for fastest lap.
9. At the Tokyo Paralympics, Krishna Nagar won gold and Suhas L Yathiraj takes silver in badminton.
- In the final of the men’s singles badminton (SH6) event, India’s Krishna Nagar defeated Hong Kong’s Chu Man Kai. India has won five gold medals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
- Apart from that, India’s para-shuttler Suhas L Yathiraj earned a silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics’ men’s singles SL4 division (badminton). In the final, he was defeated by Lucas Mazur (France) 21-15, 17-21, 15-21.
10. India wins a record 19 medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
- India finished with an all-time high 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, with five gold, eight silver, and six bronze. This is India’s best medal tally in a single Paralympic Games edition.
- Out of a total of 162 countries, India is ranked 24th in overall medal tally.
Awards & Honours News
11. The ‘Dun & Bradstreet – Corporate Award 2021′ was bestowed by SJVN.
- The renowned Dun & Bradstreet – Corporate Award 2021 was given to SJVN in the area of Best Growth Performance-Power. The prize was granted at India’s Top 500 Companies 2021, a virtual conference.
- SJVN has dabbled in the generation of thermal, wind, and solar energy, as well as electricity transmission.
Books & Authors News
12. Vir Sanghvi’s memoir “A Rude Life: The Memoir”
- Vir Sanghvi, one of India’s most well-known journalists, has released a memoir titled “A Rude Life: The Memoir.” Penguin Random House released the book.
- The author has shared his perspectives and experiences from one of India’s most dramatic careers in journalism, including his personal life, anecdotes about and about celebrities and politicians, intermediaries, and behind-the-scenes players, in this book.
13. Angelina Jolie is the author of a new book called “Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide For Youth.”
- Angelina Jolie just announced the publication of her new book, “Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth.”
- Angelina Jolie, Amnesty International, and human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren QC collaborated on the book. Young people will benefit from this book.
Obituary News
14. Jacques Rogge, the former President of the International Olympic Committee, has died at the age of 79.
- Jacques Rogge, the former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has died. He was 79 years old at the time.
- From 2001 to 2013, Rogge served as President of the International Olympic Committee for 12 years. Thomas Bach took over as his successor.
15. Keshav Desiraju, the former Union Health Secretary, has died.
- Former Union Health Secretary and grandson of former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Keshav Desiraju, passed away. He was 66 years old at the time.
- Desiraju remained active in public health issues after retiring, focusing on mental health, primary health care, and community health. He is the author of several works, including a biography of the great singer MS Subbulakshmi.
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