“IMPORTANT DAYS”

18 September – World Bamboo Day

World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18 September. To increase the awareness of bamboo globally to promote cultivation and usages of bamboo as well as traditional uses locally for community and economic development. this day is a world-wide event gathering hundreds of thousands of people to manifest the importance of bamboo as a plant companion for humanity.

Theme 2024 – Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design.

 “SPORTS”

Scotland To Host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Scotland will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs. Glasgow, which hosted the Games in 2014, will once again welcome athletes from around the world, but the event will be on a smaller scale this time. Victoria, Australia, decided not to host the 2026 Games because the costs were becoming too high. A later investigation found that their cost predictions had been overstated, leading to their decision to withdraw.

 “DEFENCE”

National Symposium ‘Exercise AIKYA’ on Disaster Management begin in Chennai

A two-day national symposium of the National Disaster Management Authority and the Army Southern Command entitled Exercise AIKYA begin in The primary aim of the exercise is to enhance disaster preparedness and foster robust collaboration among key stakeholders. The exercise will feature simulations, technology discussions and expert insights into various roles of disaster management.

“SCIENCE”

Cabinet gave approval for CHANDRAYAAN-4 Mission

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a new moon mission ‘Chandrayaan-4’, to develop and demonstrate the technologies to come back to Earth after successfully landing on the Moon and also collect moon samples and analyze them on Earth.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

Manu Bhaker appointed brand ambassador for MoPSW

India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has appointed Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medal winner, as a brand ambassador. Bhaker, the shooting ace who won Medals in shooting in the recent Summer Olympics held at Paris, is the daughter of a Marine Engineer. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) – Sarbananda Sonowal.

Santosh Kashyap appointed new head coach of Indian women’s football team

All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Santosh Kashyap as the new head coach of the national senior women’s team, replacing former international player Chaoba Devi at the helm of affairs. Kashyap’s first assignment will be the SAFF Women’s Championships to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from October 17 to 30. A former India international, Kashyap has almost a decade of coaching experience in the I-League, managing clubs like Mohun Bagan, Aizawl FC and Mumbai FC among others.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India is set to become the Third-largest Economy by 2030-31

India is on track to become the third largest economy by fiscal 2030-31, driven by a robust projected annual growth rate of 6.7%, the credit rating agency S&P Global said in its report called India forward Emerging Perspectives.  In the post-pandemic world, India has emerged as the fastest-growing large economy, with healthy medium term prospects.

Port Blair Renamed Sri Vijaya Puram

Union Minister Amit Shah announced that the  Andaman and Nicobar Islands capital, Port Blair, will be renamed ‘Sri Vijaya Puram.’ This decision is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to remove colonial-era names and celebrate India’s freedom struggle and history. The new name reflects the historical significance of the region and its connection to ancient Indian empires, especially the Chola dynasty.