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Bharat Mandhapm- Location, Cost, Architecture and Image Bharat Mandhapm: Location and Significance Situated within New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan, Bharat Mandapam stands as a symbol of India’s hosting of the G20 Summit. This remarkable venue will serve as the backdrop for pivotal discussions among world leaders, including Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, and Emmanuel Macron. Furthermore, it will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘working lunch’ for these respected world leaders.

Country’s First Underground Power Transformer In Bengaluru Installed In a groundbreaking moment for the city of Bengaluru, Energy Minister KJ George inaugurated the country’s inaugural underground transformer center, a significant step towards modernizing the city’s power distribution infrastructure. This tremendous accomplishment demonstrates Bengaluru’s dedication to the safety, dependability, and aesthetic enhancement of its metropolitan landscape.

SBI Unveils Nation First Transit Card For Digital Fare Payments State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has taken a significant step in enhancing the commuting experience and promoting digital payment adoption with the launch of the ‘Nation First Transit Card.’ This unique card is meant to provide seamless and convenient consumer commuting experiences by allowing easy digital ticketing fare payments across many modes of transport, including metro, buses, water ferries, parking and more, all with a single card. Additionally, the card can also be used for making retail and e-commerce payments.

International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2023 The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day to Protect Education from Attack on September 9 of each year. It was established in response to the growing number of attacks on schools and educational institutions around the world. These attacks can take a variety of forms, such as shelling, bombing, and occupation. They can also include kid recruitment and usage in armed warfare.

West Bengal Assembly Resolution On ‘Poila Baisakh’ As State Foundation Day On April 15th, the West Bengal assembly made a landmark step by passing a resolution declaring Bengali New Year's Day, known as Poila Baisakh, as the state's foundation day. This decision comes amid controversy and disagreements over the date chosen for this celebration. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been a strong advocate for this change, emphasizing that the day will be observed irrespective of the approval of the state’s governor.

SBI announces interoperability of CBDC and UPI for seamless transactions Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot project, multiple Indian banks have announced the introduction of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) interoperability feature on the Digital Rupee application.

Satyajit Majumdar honored with Dr V G Patel Memorial Award 2023 Mumbai Professor Satyajit Majumdar, dean of School of Management and Labour Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), received the ‘Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023 for his work in promoting and strengthening entrepreneurship in India.

India extends support to SCO member countries to enhance legal capabilities The 10th meeting of the Ministers of Law and Justice of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries was held in September 2023. Highlights include To cooperate between Ministries of Law and Justice of SCO Member nations to enhance cooperation in legal and judicial spheres. Continue to work on the implementation of the Co-operation Agreement. Organise conferences, legal cooperation fora etc for better exchange of experience.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Unveiling the World’s Premier Fintech Conference The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is set to reclaim its title as the world's largest fintech conference in 2023, in a stunning return. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular showcase of innovation and collaboration in the fintech industry. Let’s delve into the highlights of GFF 2023.

Indian Air Force And Drone Federation Of India To Co-host Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Drone Federation of India are teaming together to co-host 'Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.' This upcoming event, scheduled for the 25th and 26th of September 2023, will take place at the IAF’s airbase in Hindan (Ghaziabad). It is anticipated to be a pioneering exhibition highlighting the prowess of the Indian drone industry, with more than 50 live aerial demonstrations.

SBI Card unveils additional features on its super-premium card ‘AURUM’ SBI Card, India’s largest credit card issuer, launched new features of its super-premium card ‘AURUM’, targeted at the premium section of society, such as high-net-worth individuals. AURUM cardholders will now be able to receive perks worth up to Rs 2 lakh per year based on their expenditure, thanks to the upgrades. The card offers unlimited international lounge access to cardholders, as well as four international lounge visits for accompanying guests. In addition, as a welcome gift, the card includes a one-year Club Marriott membership.

Most Populous Country In The World Latest Updates As of the latest available data, India has emerged as the most populous country in the world, surpassing China. With a population of approximately 142.86 crore, India has surpassed China's population by nearly 29,56311 lakh to become the world's most populated country.

International Literacy Day 2023: Date, Theme, History and Significance Every year on September 8, International Literacy Day is observed to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights, as well as a literate and sustainable society. The day is celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) at the global, regional, country, and local levels across the world.

Nattaya Boochatham becomes 1st bowler from associate nation to pick up 100 Wickets in T20s Nattaya Boochatham of Thailand's women's cricket team made history by taking three wickets against Kuwait in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier on September 4. Nattaya completed 100 wickets in T20Is to become the first-ever cricketer, male or female, to reach the 100-wicket mark in international cricket.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches the Malaviya Mission Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, launched the Malaviya Mission - Teacher Training Programme at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi as a critical step towards strengthening India's educational standards. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, seeks to transform faculty capacity building and teacher preparation programs across the country’s higher education institutions.

Indian Bank partners with OneCard launch mobile-first, premium credit card Indian Bank, a public sector bank in India, has announced its partnership with OneCard, aimed at introducing state-of-the-art, mobile-first, contactless, metal co-branded credit cards. Aim: To empower users with full digital control over their credit card interactions ranging from real-time transactions tracking, spends management, EMI conversion, reward redemption, repayments, monthly budget planning to credit limit adjustments and seamless payments, all in-app.

Hyderabad Firm Unveils India's First AI-Powered Anti-Drone System A Hyderabad-based robotics company has introduced a cutting-edge autonomous anti-drone system, utilizing artificial intelligence. Aim: To offers protection for critical facilities such as nuclear sites and oil rigs and also extends its coverage to include entire cities, effectively countering various types of drones.

Koraput Kalajeera Rice Gets GI Tag Odisha’s ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice’, which is famous for its unique aroma and nutritional value, was granted the Geographical Indications (GI) status. It is also called the ‘Prince of Rice’. This highly aromatic rice looks like coriander seeds.

Centre Signs MoU With Adobe To Help Children Learn AI The Union Ministry of Education has partnered with software giant Adobe to improve the quality of education and foster creativity in schools across India. This groundbreaking collaboration seeks to promote creative expression and digital literacy among students and educators through the utilization of Adobe Express, an innovative application developed by Adobe. This collaboration intends to revolutionise India's education scene by reaching about 20 million children and upskilling 500,000 instructors.