“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, September 26

In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) took a significant step towards global nuclear disarmament by declaring September 26 as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, also known as Nuclear Abolition Day. This declaration was formalized through UNGA Resolution 68/32.

World Maritime Day 2024

World Maritime Day 2024, celebrated on 26 September 2024, embraces the theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First!” This theme underscores the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) commitment to enhancing maritime safety and security, protecting the marine environment, and ensuring that regulatory developments keep pace with technological advancements.

The theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First!” reflects IMO’s dedication to:

• Enhancing maritime safety and security
• Protecting the marine environment
• Anticipating technological changes and innovations

“SPORTS”

Jeevan-Vijay Pair Wins Hangzhou Open 2024

India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched the men’s doubles title at the 2024 Hangzhou Open after a thrilling final against Germany’s Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens on September 24.

“DEFENCE”

Iran unveils all new and powerful suicide drone ‘Shahed-136B’

Amid the growing tension in the Middle-East, Iran for the first time has showcased the Shahed 136B drone and Jihad ballistic missile. Iran presented this new kamikaze drone as part of its military modernization program, in a context marked by growing instability in the region.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Alok Ranjan Appointed NCRB Chief

Senior IPS officers Alok Ranjan and Amit Garg have been appointed as the heads of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), respectively. Alok Ranjan, a 1991-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, will serve as the Director of NCRB until his superannuation on June 30, 2026, succeeding Vivek Gogia, who has been repatriated to the AGMUT cadre. Amit Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, will lead the SVPNPA until his retirement on October 31, 2027.

CAG of India Assumes Chairmanship of ASOSAI for 2024-2027

On September 25, 2024, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, officially took over the chairmanship of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the term 2024-2027. This significant transition was highlighted during the 16th Assembly of ASOSAI, which has expanded its membership to include 48 Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) across Asia.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January

Thailand the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage. The bill grants full legal, financial and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender. Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

India overtakes Japan as Asia’s third most powerful nation

India has overtaken Japan to become the third most powerful nation in Asia, as per the 2024 edition of Asia Power Index (API). According to it, India now stands third on the index after the US and China. This shift in rankings marks India’s increasing influence across the continent, solidifying its position as a major global player with ambitions of becoming a superpower.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Sainik School in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Sainik School in Jaipur, Rajasthan on September 23, 2024, as part of the Government’s plan to establish 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode across India. This initiative aims to blend public and private sector contributions to enhance education for future generations and foster patriotism among youth.

World Talent Ranking 2024: Switzerland leads, India drops to 58th position

The IMD’s recent World Talent Ranking 2024 shows that Switzerland ranks first, followed by Singapore; India finds itself ranked 58th globally, with a talent score of 40.47. The IMD World Talent Ranking 2024 shows the overall ranking for 67 economies.