Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries –4 & 5 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 4&5 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 – 4 & 5 September 2022
Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final
Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final: Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian woman to make the Junior World finals by finishing eighth overall. Apeksha Fernandes sets a new national record with a time record of 2:18.18. She finished eighth in the women’s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
The previous National record was set in June 2022 at 2:18.39 which was set by Apeksha Fernandes. She has one of the fastest reaction times of 0.65s. She finished eighth in the women’s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022.
In other results, Vedaant Madhavan was disqualified due to a false start in the men’s 200m freestyle event heats while Sambhavv Rama Rao failed to qualify for the final, finishing 27th overall with a time of 1:55.71.
India to Host Quad Senior Officials’ Meeting
India to Host Quad Senior Officials’ Meeting: The Quad group meeting will be hosted by India in New Delhi with Japan, U.S, and Australia in the coming week. The Quad meeting is the first such “Senior Officers Meeting” (SOM) to be held after tensions rose between China and Taiwan. The Quad SOM meeting is one of several meetings to be held between India and Indo-Pacific Partners.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
The Quad SOM meeting is going to be held anytime between 5th-6th September. The SCO summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September is ahead of the Quad SOM meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the important leaders of Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan, and Central Asia will attend the SCO Summit, as it is the first such in-person meeting since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Hardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022
Hardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022: The Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri presented Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022.
These awards are an initiative of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the United Nations (UN) in India to address city-level accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwD), women and girls, and the elderly.
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About the Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:
The Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 was designed with the aim of promoting people-centric design and fostering novel home-grown technological innovations and solutions. Over 100 entries were received through an open call for applications, out of which the top 10 technology-based innovations were identified as winning solutions after an intensive round of screenings and shortlisting by an eminent 7-member jury panel.
64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced
64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced: The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation (RMAF), which is widely regarded as the “Nobel Peace Prize of Asia,” recently announced this year’s awardees in a global announcement ceremony.
The 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees are Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), Bernadette Madrid (Philippines), Tadashi Hattori (Japan) and Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia). The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, is Asia’s greatest honour and distinction. The award is managed by RMAF. It is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Philippines.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
The award is regarded around the world as ‘’Asia’s Nobel Prize’’. The prize is annually presented in a ceremonial ceremony in Manila, Philippines on August 31. The first Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st August 1958.
About Ramon Magsaysay Award
- The first Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st August 1958.
- The Ramon Magsaysay Award is chosen and presented every year.
- The Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s greatest honour and distinction and was established in 1957.
- The award has been named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Philippines.
- The Award is presented in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, every year on 31st August.
- The award is managed by Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation (RMAF).
NPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of Business
NPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of Business: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) launched Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app during the celebration of the silver jubilee on 29th August 2022.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has provided quality products for years. The Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged NPPA to produce medicines and conduct innovative research to ensure good health and well-being of people other than for commercial purposes. The Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app were launched during the inaugural event.
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About Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0
The Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 will have updated and improved features including speech recognition, available in both Hindi and English, a Share button, and medicine bookmarking. The updated Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app will have facilities to launch complaints by the user or consumer. The app is available on both iOS and Android versions.
All-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of 2022-2023
All-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of 2022-2023: The all-India house price index (HPI) increased by 3.5% year over year, during the first quarter of 2022–2023 according to information made public by the Reserve Bank of India. The HPI increased by 1.8% between January and March and by 2% between April and June of 2021–22.
According to the RBI, there were significant differences in the year-over-year movements of the HPI among the cities, ranging from a growth of 16% in Kolkata to a contraction of 4% in Bengaluru.
September 2022: Current Affairs Quiz
In the first quarter of 2022–2023, the all-India HPI climbed by 2.2% sequentially.The indicator sequentially decreased in Delhi, Kolkata, and Jaipur, while it increased in all other cities.
India’s GDP projection lowered by Moody’s to 7.7 percent
India’s GDP projection lowered by Moody’s to 7.7 percent : According to Moody’s Global Macro Outlook 2022-2023 study, India’s central bank is anticipated to maintain a hawkish posture this year and keep a moderately restrictive policy stance in 2023 to prevent domestic inflationary pressures from escalating.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
India’s GDP is now expected to grow at a 7.7% annual rate, down sharply from the earlier estimate of 8.8% in May. Moody’s Investors Service drastically reduced India’s GDP growth by 1.1 percentage points, citing a slowdown in global growth, rising interest rates, and an irregular monsoon as reasons for the economy’s potential to lose steam in the coming quarters.
India’s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%
India’s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%: Goldman Sachs has revised lower its growth projections for India. A lower-than-expected growth during April to June increased the negative risk to current fiscal year growth predictions by 40 basis points.
The current fiscal year predictions decreased by 20 basis points from 7.2% and downgraded the full-year 2022 GDP growth forecast from 7.6% to 7%.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
In the reporting quarter, India’s real GDP growth increased 13.5% year over year, falling short of the 15.2% projection made by experts surveyed by Reuters. GDP growth momentum decreased to -3.3% quarter-on-quarter after increasing by 0.5% from January to March.
Yamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC
Yamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC: Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC for three months beginning September 1. He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.
Chaubey is currently Director (Technical) in NHPC & has been given additional charge of the post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular incumbent joins the post.
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Abhay Kumar Singh ceased to be the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company with effect from August 31, 2022, upon attaining the age of superannuation.
IILM University: Law School is India’s 1st NEP 2020 compliant Law School
IILM University: Law School is India’s 1st NEP 2020 compliant Law School: IILM University launched the first National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) Complaint Law School in the Country. The IILM University also got the approval of the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the recognition of the Bar Council of India (BCI).
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The IILM Law school is also known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The IILM University’s interdisciplinary teaching and training techniques comply with NEP 2020 which directs the IILM Law School to achieve its goals and planned experiential learning through various practical initiatives.
As per the statement, Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Judge, Supreme Court of India (SC), Justice Manmohan Sarin, former Judge, High Court of Delhi (HC) and Ranbir Singh, Former vice chancellor, NALSAR, Hyderabad and NLU, Delhi are among the school’s list of mentors.
Furthermore, the statement said that during the five years course, it is mandatory for the students at IILM law school to do internships with NGOs, Law firms, Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts and Corporate houses.
National Teachers’ Day 2022: Celebration, Theme, Significance & History
National Teachers’ Day 2022: Celebration, Theme, Significance & History: World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5 but every country celebrates the day on different dates and in India, Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas marks the birthday of the country’s first Vice President (1952–1962) who went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967), a scholar, philosopher, Bharat Ratna awardee, a highly-respected teacher and prolific statesman – Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who said that “teachers should be the best minds in the country.” Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns for two years, the schools were shut and Teachers’ Day celebrations were given a miss with only virtual wishes and greetings as a perfect way to tell one’s teachers you remember them but with the lockdowns lifted and students back in schools and colleges, the celebratory spirit to mark the day with great pomp and show is back in the air. He was born on September 5 in the year 1888. But teachers’ day was first observed in the year 1962 on his 77th birthday. He was a teacher who turned out to be a philosopher, scholar and politician. He dedicated his entire life to working towards the importance of education in people’s lives.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
National Teachers Day 2022: Theme
The theme for this year’s teachers’ day is ‘Leading in crisis, reimaging the future.’
National Teachers’ Day 2022: Significance
Teachers Day is one such event to which students and teachers equally look forward. The Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to ensure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to the Teachers’ Day celebration as their efforts get recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.
Teachers, like Radhakrishnan, are builders of the nation’s future as they ensure their students are armed with proper knowledge and wisdom to lead their lives responsibly. Teachers’ Day helps highlight their role, their plight and their rights in our society.
National Teachers’ Day: History
When Dr Radhakrishan took office of the second President of India in 1962, his students approached him to seek permission to celebrate September 5 as a special day. Dr Radhakrishnan instead made a request of them to observe September 5 as Teachers’ Day, to recognise the contribution of teachers to the society. Ever since then, September 5 has been celebrated as Teacher’s Day across schools, colleges, universities and educational institutions. Students put on performances, dances and host elaborate shows for their most-loved teachers.
National Teachers’ Day 2022: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born in a Telugu-speaking Niyogi Brahmin family, in Tiruttani of Madras district in the erstwhile Madras Presidency (later in Andhra Pradesh till 1960, now in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu since 1960). He was born to Sarvepalli Veeraswami and Sita (Sitamma). His family hails from Sarvepalli village in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
Awards and Honours:
Radhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. He was also one of the founders of Helpage India, a non-profit organisation for the elderly underprivileged in India.
Education:
Radhakrishnan was awarded scholarships throughout his academic life. He joined Voorhees College in Vellore for his high school education. After his F.A. (First of Arts) class, he joined the Madras Christian College (affiliated to the University of Madras) at the age of 16. He graduated from there in 1907, and also finished his Masters at the same college.
The career of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and politician who served as the 2nd President of India from 1962 to 1967 and the 1st Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He was also the 2nd Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952 & 4th Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948.
Noted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently
Noted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently: Renowned historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities, Professor B. Sheik Ali has passed away on Thursday (September 1). He was 97. He was the general president of the Indian History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and the founder president of the South India History Congress in 1985. He is a recipient of the Rajyothsava award and has authored a total of 23 books in English. Sheikh Ali was an authority on Mysuru rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and had carried out extensive research on the Mysuru kingdom in the British era. He authored 32 books and edited others, including Tipu Sultan: A Study in Diplomacy and Confrontation; Tipu Sultan, a Great Martyr; British Relations with Hyder Ali; Dr Zakir Hussain — Life & Times, A Comprehensive Biography, besides other Urdu publications.
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Awards and Honours:
He was the recipient of the prestigious Golden Jubilee Award of Mysore University for research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajyotsava award for Distinguished Educationist, Mythic Society of India Award for Distinguished Historian, and Maulana Jauhar Award in 2003. After his retirement, Sheikh Ali founded Sultan Shaheed Educational Trust, Mysuru, which established Deeniyat Madrasa and a dozen other institutions in Mysuru.
Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Pakistan won by 5 wickets- Asia Cup 2022 Super Four Match 02 is the second time, where the two rivals India and Pakistan clashed with each other. Pakistan won by 5 wickets. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, which was indeed a smart move. Indian Openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma started well, however; both were caught out after making 28 (20) and 28 (16). Pakistan managed to pull off an extraordinary chase to get back at India in the second of a possible three matches between the two traditional rivals in the 2022 Asia Cup. Virat Kohli’s 60 off 44 balls and two misfields in the end from Fakhar Zaman took India to 181/7. Shadab Khan took two wickets for Pakistan by giving only 31 runs. All the bowlers of Pakistan took wickets against India, including Naseem Shah (1), Mohammad Hasnain (1), Harish Rauf (1), and Nawaz (1).
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
Pakistan openers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam played well, Rizwan made 71 runs in 51 balls and Babar Azam made 14 in 10 balls. Nawaz made 42 runs in 20 balls. All the Indian bowlers took wickets, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1), Arshdeep Singh (1), Ravi Bishnoi (1), Hardik Pandya (1), and Yuzvendra Chahal (1).