September 2024

National News (India):

1. Global Innovation Index 2024: India jumped to 39th place out of 133 countries in the Global Innovation Index 2024.
2. Kerala Tops Urban Governance Index: Kerala secured the top spot in the Urban Governance Index (UGI) by the Praja Foundation.
3. New Catfish Species Discovered: A new species of catfish, Exostoma sentiyonoae, was discovered in Nagaland’s Dzuleke River.
4. India’s Ethanol Production: India became the third-largest producer and consumer of ethanol globally.
5. Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP): Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh advanced discussions on the ERCP for water management.
6. Parameter Rudra Initiative: India launched PARAM Rudra to enhance its supercomputing capabilities.
7. New Minimum Wage: The Indian government set a new minimum daily wage of Rs. 1,035.
8. Shakti Semiconductor Fabrication Plant: India established its first national security semiconductor fabrication plant.
9. Advanced Ballistic Helmet Developed: DRDO and IIT Delhi developed a new generation of bulletproof jackets.
10. Computer Security Incident Response Team for Power: A new facility was inaugurated to enhance cybersecurity in India’s power infrastructure.
11. Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI): India launched a new AI security certification program.
12. Chief of Air Staff Appointment: Air Marshal A.P. Singh was appointed as the next Chief of Air Staff.
13. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court: Justice Manmohan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
14. Nalin Prabhat as J&K DGP: IPS officer Nalin Prabhat was set to take charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir from October 1, 2024.
15. INS Shreyams Kumar Elected INSI Chair: INS Shreyams Kumar was elected as the International News Safety Institute (INSI) Chair.
16. Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) High: FPIs in India reached a nine-month high of ₹57,359 crore in September 2024.
17. GDP Computation Base Year Change: The Indian government proposed 2022-23 as the new base year for GDP computation.
18. NSE Postpones T+0 Settlement: The National Stock Exchange postponed the implementation of the T+0 (same-day) settlement cycle.
19. Anti-Dumping Probe on R-134a: India launched an anti-dumping investigation on R-134a imports from China.
20. HDFC Bank’s Instant SIP Feature: HDFC Bank launched an Instant SIP feature via its SmartWealth app for mutual fund investments.
21. BCCI Centre of Excellence Inaugurated: The new National Cricket Academy, now called the BCCI Centre of Excellence, was inaugurated near Bengaluru.
22. SAFF Men’s U-17 Championship: The Indian football team clinched the SAFF Men’s U-17 Championship 2024 title, defeating Bangladesh.
23. Gulveer Singh’s Gold in Athletics: Gulveer Singh won gold in the men’s 5000 meters race at the World Athletics Continental Tour, setting a new national record.
24. SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2024: Alexander Dunn was awarded the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his work in analytic number theory.
25. Udhayanidhi Stalin Appointed Dy CM: Udhayanidhi Stalin was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

International News:

26. New Prime Minister of Japan: Shigeru Ishiba was chosen as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), set to become PM.
27. New Invasive Flatworm Species: Amaga pseudobama, a new flatworm species, was discovered in the southeastern USA.
28. Cassowary Facing Extinction Threat: The cassowary, known as the ‘most dangerous bird in the world,’ is at risk due to hunting and habitat loss.
29. New Zealand Discovers Rare Ghost Shark: Scientists in New Zealand discovered a new species of ghost shark in the Pacific Ocean.
30. China’s Drone ‘Mothership’ Jiu Tian: China’s drone ‘mothership’ Jiu Tian was showcased, aiming to redefine aerial warfare.
31. Israel Joins ADB: Israel officially joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as its 69th member.
32. IIFA Awards 2024: Held in Abu Dhabi, with Shahrukh Khan winning ‘Best Actor’ and Rani Mukerji winning ‘Best Actress’.
33. China Test-Fired ICBM: China test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in the Pacific.
34. UN Pact for the Future Adopted: 143 nations adopted the UN Pact for the Future.
35. Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn in as Sri Lanka’s President: Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s ninth president.
36. International Translation Day: Celebrated on September 30, with the 2024 theme “Translation: Bridging Cultures and Fostering Peace.”
37. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Observed on September 29, with the theme “Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction.”
38. World Rabies Day: Observed on September 28, with the theme “Breaking Rabies Boundaries.”
39. World Heart Day: Observed on September 29, with the theme “Use Heart for Action.”
40. World Tourism Day: Observed on September 27, with the theme “Tourism and Peace.”
41. World Ozone Day: Observed on September 16, with the theme “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action.”
42. International Literacy Day: Observed on September 8.
43. World Coconut Day: Observed on September 2.
44. International Day of Peace: Observed on September 21.
45. World Patient Safety Day: Observed on September 17.
46. World Rivers Day: Observed on September 22.
47. World Pharmacists Day: Observed on September 25.
48. International Day of Sign Languages: Observed on September 23.
49. Global Food Regulators Summit 2024: Held in New Delhi, addressed by Health Minister JP Nadda.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Venue: Glasgow was confirmed as the host city for the Commonwealth Games 2026.