26th September 2023 Daily Current Affairs

International Affairs

New Jersey in the US is set to host the world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India, to be formally inaugurated on October 8.
Hailed as the world’s largest Hindu temple outside India “in the modern era”, the Akshardham temple was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham organization.
It is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a Hindu spiritual leader of the 19th century, and was inspired by his 5th spiritual successor Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Honours & Awards

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has been chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
The actress has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films like Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool and several others
A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, she has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence

Sports

Indian women’s cricket team won their maiden gold medal in Asian Games 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final.
This is a historic feat achieved by the Indian Women’s cricket team.
India secured a new world record and captured the gold medal in the men’s 10 air rifle team event during the Asian Games 2023.
The Indian contingent participating in the men’s four rowing final displayed their mettle, securing a well-deserved bronze medal.

State Affairs

Madhya Pradesh, which is home to the most tigers in the country, has got a new protected area for the big cats named ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’, the seventh in the state and 54th in the country.
Veerangana Drugavati Sanctuary, recognized for their ecological significance in preserving biodiversity, including flora, fauna, geology, and zoology
Until now, M.P. was home to six tiger reserves – Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura, Pench, Panna and Sanjay-Dubri.

Honours & Awards

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Biswanath Ghat has been selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.
Located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, Biswanath Ghat is also popularly known as ‘Gupta Kashi’ and is named after the ancient Biswanath Mandir.
The village is located towards the south of Biswanath Charialii Town.
The ghat boasts a cluster of temples of different gods.

Banking & Finance

The Small Industries Development Bank of India has inked an agreement with the Digital Lenders Association of India (DLAI) to boost the country’s fintech sector.
Aim: To collaborate with SIDBI to develop standard protocols to expedite the adoption of digital lending partnerships including alliances between banks and Lending Service Providers
It also provides resource support to eligible DLAI member NBFCs and also explores Assignment and Securitisation transactions