22nd September 2023 Daily Current Affairs
Banking & Finance
1. UP gov launches instant birth certificate for newborns at health facilities
- Newborns at government health facilities of Uttar Pradesh will now be issued birth registration certificates immediately after delivery without the parents having to apply for same
- Gov has integrated its Maa Navjaat Tracking app (MaNTrA) with the birth registration system as part of its efforts to provide ‘ease of living’ to the citizens using digital technology
- UP has become the first state to implement suo motu birth registration for government health institutions
Schemes
2. Assam govt to launch scheme to give Rs 2 lakh each to two lakh youth
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a transformative scheme called ‘Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom aimed at bolstering the self-reliance of the state’s youth.
- Objective: To foster self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship among the youth of Assam.
- Under this initiative, a generous financial aid of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided to each eligible young person, empowering them to pursue self-employment opportunities and chart their own path to success.
Banking & Finance
3. BCCI announces SBI Life as Official Partner for BCCI Domestic Season
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced SBI Life as one of the official partners for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-2026.
- SBI Life has signed a 3-year deal with the BCCI and their partnership will begin with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting September 22.
- This collaboration reflects our commitment to promoting and supporting the sport of cricket at all levels.
Banking & Finance
4. RBI proposes lenders identify ‘wilful defaulters’ within six months
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aanounced lenders would have to examine all aspects relating to wilful default on accounts with outstanding dues of Rs 25 lakh or more.
- Identify wilful defaulters within six months of a loan becoming a non-performing asset (NPA).
- It has allowed non-banking finance companies and cooperative banks to identify them.
- A large defaulter is one whose amount in default is Rs 1 crore and above.
Important Dates
5. World Rhino Day 2023 is celebrated on September 22
- World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22.
- Aim: To provide the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.
- The activities vary from one participant to the next.
- Donors and partners are able to contribute to the organizations and initiatives of their choosing.
- Peaceful demonstrations, classroom projects, fundraising dinners, auctions and poster displays are just a few examples.
Banking & Finance
6. TCS and BankAxept AS partner to enhance Norway’s payment system
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into a partnership with BankID BankAxept AS, the provider of Norway’s national payment and electronic identity systems.
- Aim: To establish and manage an operations command center.
- BankAxept, the dominant national payment system in Norway, facilitates 80 per cent of card payments in the country.
- BankID serves as Norway’s primary eID verification solution, relied upon by over 90 per cent of the population.
Sports
7. Antim Panghal won bronze medal in wrestling at World Championships 2023
- Indian wrestler Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the wrestling World Championships 2023 iin Serbia.
- She also secured the Paris Olympics 2024 quota for India.
- This is India’s first medal in this edition of the tournament.
- Antim has captured India’s 23rd medal in the World Championships to date, which includes one gold, five silver, and 17 bronze medals.
- Japan’s Akari Fujinami won the gold in World Championships 2023
Banking & Finance
8. ADB lowers FY24 GDP forecast to 6.3%, India Ratings raises it to 6.2%
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised India’s growth forecast for FY24 to 6.3 per cent, a change of 10 basis points, attributing it to erratic monsoon patterns that are likely to affect agricultural output.
- India Ratings and Research has increased its FY24 growth estimate for India to 6.2 per cent, up by 30 basis points.
- Citing factors such as sustained government capital expenditure (capex), deleveraged corporate and banking balance sheets.
Schemes
9. Union Minister Kailash Choudhary launches PM KISAN AI-Chatbot
- Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhary launches PM KISAN AI-Chatbot (Kisan e-Mitra) in New Delhi.
- Aim: Tol help in accessing scheme information and resolving grievances.
- This is the first AI Chatbot integrated with a major flagship scheme of the Union government.
- The AI Chatbot acts as a comprehensive guide for the beneficiaries, providing them with timely and accurate responses to their queries related to the scheme.
State Affairs
10. Rajasthan tops the list in solar water pump installations
- Rajasthan tops the list in solar water pump installations in 2023.
- More than 62,000 farmers have directly benefited from the scheme introduced by the Ashok Gehlot government four-and-a-half years ago.
- According to the gov, farmers in Rajasthan are encouraged to install solar pumps for irrigation, instead of relying on electricity connections and diesel-powered plants.
- The state government is encouraging farmers by offering 60 percent subsidy for installing solar pumps
Important Dates
11. International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) from 18th to 24th September 2023
- The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) is celebrating International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) from 18th to 24th September 2023.
- Aim: To be aware of the Declaration of the Rights of the Deaf Child, Building Capacity across the globe
- Theme 2023: A World where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere.
- Motto: “Nothing without us”
- Agenda: To achieve sign language rights for all and focus on building inclusive deaf communities.
Important Dates
12. Welfare of Cancer Patients Day is celebrated on September 22
- The Welfare of Cancer Patients Day, also known as World Rose Day, is observed annually on September 22.
- The day is dedicated to individuals who are suffering from cancer across the globe.
- Aim: To support the brave hearts who are going through mental and physical struggles every moment against the deadly disease.
- The day commemorates the 12-year-old Canadian cancer patient Melinda Rose, who suffered from cancer and died in 1996.
National & International Organizations
13. ISO and UNDP announce partnership to enhance sustainability action
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a landmark Statement of Intent, in addressing global development challenges.
- Aim: To collaborate on initiatives geared towards enhancing international standards that advance sustainability actions by both the public and private sectors
- Objective: To provide a common basis for documentation and certification, making it easier for organizations.