Index:
Current Affairs September 2023 (GLOBAL):
- Women Reservation Bill approved by Union Cabinet
- ASEAN Joint Military Drills
- African Union to launch own credit ratings agency
- Greece in UNESCO’s World Heritage List
- AI Chatbot for PM-Kisan Scheme
- Indigenous Dhruvastra Missile
- International Lawyers Conference
- Best Tourism Village of India
- Gandhi Walk
- Griha Adhar Scheme
- Udhampur Railway Station
- Green Financing
- DNINE Sports
- International Day of Sign Languages 2023
- World Rhino Day
- Climate Week NYC
- UN General Assembly
- World Tourism Day
- World Maritime Day
- International Day for the Total Elimination of nuclear weapons.
1. Women Reservation Bill approved by Union Cabinet
The Union Cabinet approved the Women Reservation Bill, which mandates that one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be reserved for women candidates. This provision aims to promote gender equality and increase women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies. To ensure fairness and equitable distribution, the reserved seats will be rotated after each general election. This mechanism prevents the monopolization of reserved seats by specific political parties or individuals.
2. ASEAN Joint Military Drills
Units from the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently embarked on their inaugural joint military exercises in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea. These drills come at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions between major global powers and rising concerns over China’s activities in the South China Sea. The five-day military operation, taking place in the South Natuna Sea, primarily focuses on enhancing military skills. These abilities cover domains including the protection of oceanic security, conducting patrols, and providing aid and relief during times of crisis. According to the Indonesian military, this exercise aims to promote regional stability and cooperation among ASEAN members.
3. African Union to launch own credit ratings agency
The African Union is set to launch its own credit ratings agency in the coming year as a direct response to concerns regarding what it perceives as biased credit assessments given to African nations.
4. Greece in UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Greece has added two new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List: the ancient city of Tenea and the island of Delos. The ancient city of Tenea is located near Corinth and was founded by Trojan prisoners of war who were freed by Agamemnon after the Trojan War. The island of Delos is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites and was once a thriving center for trade and commerce.
5. AI Chatbot for PM-Kisan Scheme
The Indian government has launched an AI chatbot for farmers under its PM-Kisan scheme. The chatbot will provide farmers with information on various aspects of farming, including crop cultivation, weather forecasts, soil health, and pest management. Farmers can access this service through WhatsApp or SMS.
6. Indigenous Dhruvastra Missile
India successfully test-fired its indigenous Dhruvastra missile from a naval ship off the coast of Odisha. The missile is capable of hitting targets at a range of up to 300 km and can be used against both land and sea-based targets.
7. International Lawyers Conference
The International Lawyers Conference was held in New York City, bringing together legal professionals from around the world to discuss issues related to international law and human rights.
8. Best Tourism Village of India
The village of Kila Raipur in Punjab has been named India’s Best Tourism Village by the Ministry of Tourism. The village is known for its annual Rural Olympics, which attracts athletes from around the world.
9. Gandhi Walk
South Africa held its annual Gandhi Walk in Johannesburg to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy as a civil rights leader.
10. Griha Adhar Scheme
The Indian government launched its Griha Adhar scheme, which aims to provide affordable housing to low-income families across India.
11. Udhampur Railway Station
Udhampur Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir has become India’s first railway station to be fully solar-powered.
12. Green Financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it will provide €1 billion in green financing for renewable energy projects across Europe.
13. DNINE Sports
DNINE Sports, a new sports apparel brand based in India, has launched its first line of products.
14. International Day of Sign Languages 2023
The United Nations General Assembly has declared September 23 as International Day of Sign Languages starting from 2023 onwards .
15. World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day on September 22nd raised awareness for rhino conservation efforts worldwide.
16. Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC, held from September 18th-24th, brought together leaders from diverse sectors including business, government, and civil society to discuss initiatives related to climate action and sustainability. It served as an excellent platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration towards a common goal of building a sustainable future.
17. UN General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly held its annual meeting in New York City from September 19th-23rd, with leaders from around the world gathering to discuss issues related to global peace & security.
18. World Tourism Day
On September 27th, people from all around the globe came together to celebrate World Tourism Day. The aim of this special day was to raise awareness and promote sustainable tourism practices on a global scale.
19. World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day on September 28 promotes shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment.
20. International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
The United Nations General Assembly declared September 26th as the International Day for the Total Elimination of nuclear weapons. This day aims to raise awareness about the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and promote their complete elimination.
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