Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries –23 September 2022
Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 23 September 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 23 September 2022
International Day of Sign Languages observed on 23 September
International Day of Sign Languages observed on 23 September: International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf. The day is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. Sign language gives people, who are hard of hearing, a medium to converse. As the name suggests, this day aims to spread awareness regarding the importance of sign language in the realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.
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International Day of Sign Languages: Theme
The theme for the 2022 International Day of Sign languages is “Sign Languages Unite Us!”. Deaf communities, governments and civil society organisations maintain their collective efforts in fostering, promoting and recognising national sign languages as part of their countries’ vibrant and diverse linguistic landscapes.
International Day of Sign Languages: Significance
Sign languages are visual languages that pass your message through the use of gestures or symbols. Each country has its own sign language, for eg- in the US, it is American sign language whereas in the UK it is British sign language. The International Day of Sign Language throws light on the importance of preserving this medium of communication for deaf people. The day also gives a stage for the development of sign language. It also focuses on the internationally agreed development goals and the achievements associated with them.
International Day of Sign Languages: History
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) first requested an international day to recognize the importance of sign languages. On December 19, 2017, the United Nations passed the resolution and declared September 23rd International Day of Sign Languages. This date commemorates the establishment of WFD in 1951. The first International Day of Sign Languages was observed in 2018 under the theme, “With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!”
Nagaland Prison Department introduced mobile attendance application
Nagaland Prison Department introduced mobile attendance application: Nagaland Prison Department goes digital by introducing the mobile attendance application for Prison staff. Advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying launched the Prison staff Attendance App at the District Jail Kohima. The mobile app was initiated by the State Prison Department in collaboration with Excellogics Technology Solution Private Limited.
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What is the aim of this app?
The Prison Staff Attendance is a mobile app along with an admin portal that aims to provide a comprehensive attendance management system that can make processes hassle-free and provide a seamlessly integrated system for monitoring and tracking the employee’s attendance.
About the biometric attendance system:
- Briefing on the initiative, Mr. Sharma said, the biometric attendance system which has been implemented in the state has its own problems and with this view, they came up with a new concept of introducing an attendance app through a QR code.
- This is a first step towards ensuring that the attendance in the jail is proper and keeping track of the staff who is attending the duty or not.
- Kohima jail has started implementing the system while Dimapur jail and other five jails of the state are being given the training and they will be asked to implement it in a week’s time.
- The Department has decentralized the application and exuded hope that it will deliver good results for the Department but also for the entire state of Nagaland.
Kotak Mahindra Bank launched “Kotak IITM Save Energy Mission”
Kotak Mahindra Bank launched “Kotak IITM Save Energy Mission”: Kotak Mahindra Bank and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) have jointly launched the Kotak IITM Save Energy Mission.
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Aim: To encourage adoption of various energy conservation measures in the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
Under the CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank, satellite centres would be set up at IIT-Bombay, IIT-Gandhinagar, IIT-Indore, IIT-Ropar. While the hub of Save Energy Mission would be at the IIT-Madras campus in Chennai.
ESAF Bank re-appointed Ravi Mohan as Chairman
ESAF Bank re-appointed Ravi Mohan as Chairman: Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of PR Ravi Mohan as the Chairman of ESAF Small Finance Bank for a further period of three years from December 21, 2022.
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He is a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. Previously, He was employed as a chief general manager in the department of banking supervision of the Reserve Bank of India.
He was a resident advisor in financial sector supervision with IMF, AFRITAC South, Mauritius.
Indian, United States Coast Guard hold joint exercise Abhyas
Indian, United States Coast Guard hold joint exercise Abhyas: An Indo-US coast guard joint exercise called Abhyas-01/22 held was conducted off Chennai coast.
Aim: Search and rescue, anti-piracy operation and coordinated joint boarding of vessels
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Anti-piracy demonstration: A scenario of pirates hijacking a ship was created and the coast guard personnel of both the countries carried out a coordinated interdiction of the vessel. Search and rescue operation involves activities and external fire-fighting to salvage burning ships.
Book titled, She Is – Women in STEAM released, to honour 75 women
Book titled, She Is – Women in STEAM released, to honour 75 women: The book titled, She Is–Women in STEAM, has been unveiled by Prof. Ajay Sood (Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI) and Alex Ellis (British High Commissioner).
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The book has honoured 75 women in STEAM (fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) celebrating gender, leadership, and sustainable development in the fields of STEAM. The book has been compiled by ElsaMarie D’Silva and illustrated by Supreet K Singh.
Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes first from North East to cross North Channel
Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes first from North East to cross North Channel: Veteran Assamese swimmer, Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first from the North East to cross the North Channel.
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The North Channel is the strait between north-eastern Northern Ireland and south-western Scotland. Elvis and his team clocked a timing of 14 hours 38 minutes to achieve this feat.
With this, Elvis has become the oldest Indian swimmer to cross the North Channel. He also became the first Assamese to successfully swim from Dharamtar Jetty to Gateway of India.
India receives UN award for its Hypertension Control Initiative under NHM
India receives UN award for its Hypertension Control Initiative under NHM: The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) has won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ at the UN General Assembly, held at New York in USA.
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Reason: For its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government’s National Health Mission.
This initiative was launched in 2017 and expanded in a phased manner to cover more than 130 districts across 23 states.
Health Minister: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
PM Modi receives Braille version of Assamese Dictionary Hemkosh
PM Modi receives Braille version of Assamese Dictionary Hemkosh: PM Narendra Modi has received a copy of the Braille version of Assamese Dictionary Hemkosh from Jayanta Baruah in New Delhi.
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The Braille version of ‘Hemkosh’ has been conceptualized and published by the Editor of Asomiya Pratidin, Jayanta Baruah. Hemkosh is South-East Asia’s first Braille dictionary in Assamese. It was also the first Assamese dictionary which was edited by Hemchandra Baruah in the 19th century. This edition of ‘Hemkosh’ comprises of appro 10,000 pages.
Defence Ministry signs MoU with BoB, HDFC under SPARSH
Defence Ministry signs MoU with BoB, HDFC under SPARSH: The Defence Ministry has signed an MoU with Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank under the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration).
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Aim: To cover pension of seventeen lakh defence pensioners across the country.
The Defence Secretary, Dr Ajay Kumar has announced that the average time in pension settlement has come down significantly to about 16 days. Till now, the SPARSH initiative has crossed one million pensioners onboard mark and disbursed 11,600 crore rupees in the 2021-22.
ADB cuts GDP growth forecast of India for FY23 to 7%
ADB cuts GDP growth forecast of India for FY23 to 7%: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced the economic growth projection of India for 2022-23 to 7% from 7.2%.
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Reason: Higher inflation and monetary tightening.
The economy of India has been grew 13.5% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the first quarter of 2022-23, that shows strong growth in services.
Report: Second supplement to Asian Development Outlook Report 2022.
The ADO also expects that the Chinese economy to expand by 3.3% in 2022 rather than 5% forecast.
R Gandhi appointed as non-executive chairman of Yes Bank
R Gandhi appointed as non-executive chairman of Yes Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval to the appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as the Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman of Yes Bank with effect from September 20, for a tenure of 3 years.
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He is currently serving as a financial sector policy expert and adviser. He served as an RBI deputy governor for three years from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a director of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology IDRBT), Hyderabad.
Hero MotoCorp tie-up with HPCL to set up EV charging infrastructure
Hero MotoCorp tie-up with HPCL to set up EV charging infrastructure: Hero MotoCorp has joined hands with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd to set up charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers in the country.
As a part of the initiative, the two companies will first establish charging infrastructure at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation’s (HPCL) existing network of stations, with the likelihood of subsequently broadening the collaboration for supplementary business opportunities.
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In the first phase:
- The charging stations will be set up in select cities, which will then be expanded to other key markets with the aim of establishing a high-density of EV charging station network across the country.
- The two-wheeler major will lead the infrastructure development for the charging network with each charging station featuring multiple fast chargers, including DC and AC chargers that will be available to all two-wheeled EVs.
- The entire user charging experience will be controlled by a Hero MotoCorp Mobile App, based on a cashless transaction model.
- The company is planning to launch its first electric model next month.
- “With our vast network comprising more than 20,000 retail outlets and Hero MotoCorp having its strong presence in the two-wheeler segment bring a unique strategic partnership to create a pan-India electric charging infrastructure and providing end-to-end EV charging solutions,” HPCL Chairman & Managing Director Pushp Kumar Joshi said.