1 In javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra won silver in Diamond League
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal of the Diamond League . In Brussels , the capital of Belgium , Neeraj threw 87.86 meters which was his best throw and he missed winning the gold by a margin of just 1 centimeter. The gold medal of the competition was won by Paris Olympics bronze medalist Anderson Peters . Julian Weber of Germany remained at third place. This is the second consecutive time that Neeraj has been the runner-up in the Diamond League.
2 Eye drops that help in reading without glasses are banned
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday cancelled the manufacturing and marketing license of an eye drop called Presvu . This eye drop was made by Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Antod Pharmaceuticals . After applying the eye drop in the eyes, there will be no need to wear glasses and one can easily read books without glasses. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) had given permission to this eye drop with the condition that it should be used only on the advice of a doctor . The company is accused of promoting its purchase without a prescription. This eye drop was to be launched in the market in October.
3 NSA Ajit Doval met Russian President Putin
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin on 12 September . The meeting took place at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg . During the talks, Putin discussed the development of strategic partnership between India and Russia. The talks emphasized the importance of security issues in bilateral relations. This meeting took place during the conference of National Security Advisors of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) countries . During this, Putin invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia for the BRICS summit to be held in Kazan, Russia next month. Along with this, the Russian President also proposed a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on October 22 during the BRICS summit. Earlier, Ajit Doval held extensive talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu and discussed important issues of mutual interests. Doval’s visit to Russia comes two and a half weeks after PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine.
4 Two astronauts did a spacewalk 700 km above the earth
On September 12, in the Polaris Dawn mission of Elon Musk ‘s company SpaceX, 2 astronauts did a spacewalk about 700 kilometers above the Earth . During the spacewalk, the speed of the spacecraft was 25,000 km per hour. This is the first spacewalk done from a private spacecraft . In this mission, 4 astronauts have gone into space. Out of these, two astronauts, Mission Commander Jared Isaacman and Mission Specialist Sarah Gillis, went out for a spacewalk for about 10 minutes. After Mission Commander Jared Isaacman did a spacewalk, Mission Specialist Sarah Gillis came out of the spacecraft. After the spacewalk, the hatch of the spacecraft was closed. In this 5-day mission, the astronauts have gone to an orbit in which no astronaut has gone for more than 50 years. The mission was launched from the Falcon-9 rocket of Elon Musk’s company. In the Polaris Dawn mission , the astronauts have gone in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule .
5 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the North Bound Connector Bridge
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the North Bound Connector Bridge on 12 September . This is a bridge connecting Mumbai’s Coastal Road and Bandra Worli Sea Link. If you are in South Mumbai and want to go to North Mumbai, you can reach Bandra directly using the Bandra Worli Sea Link from Marine Drive to Coastal Road. The journey from South Mumbai to North Mumbai can now be completed in just 20 to 25 minutes. Earlier this journey used to take 40-60 minutes. This bridge can be traveled on from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 11 pm. It will remain closed for maintenance on Saturday and Sunday. Also, the second part of the Coastal Road can be opened for traffic by connecting to the Sea Link by December 2024. Earlier it was to be inaugurated by August 15, but due to rain and high tide the work was delayed by a month.
6 Adani Group made it to the list of best companies of Time magazine
Adani Group has been included in Time Magazine ‘s ‘ World’s Best Companies of 2024 ‘ list. Time Magazine has prepared this list in collaboration with Statista, a leading global industry ranking and statistics portal. This ranking released by Statista and Time evaluated the top 1,000 companies in the world . This list is based on three major dimensions – employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Out of the 11 listed companies of the Adani portfolio, 8 were included in this evaluation , while the remaining three companies are subsidiaries of these eight companies . TIME has included these companies in the list of World’s Best Business 2024:-
- Adani Enterprises Limited
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
- ADANI GREEN ENERGY LIMITED
- Adani Energy Solutions Limited
- Adani Total Gas Limited
- Ambuja Cements Limited
- ADANI POWER LIMITED
- Adani Wilmar Limited
7 55th IFFI festival is going to be held in Goa from 20th November to 28th November
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the Best Debut Indian Film Section 2024 for young filmmakers as part of the International Film Festival of India 2024. The 55th IFFI Festival is going to be held in Goa from 20 November to 28 November . Through this section, IFFI will also focus on Indian debut films. This section will showcase diverse stories and cinematic styles from across the country. These sections will showcase the creative vision and amazing storytelling styles of young filmmakers. This section will provide a platform to new talent and showcase the work of emerging directors.
8 Karam festival is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Jharkhand
Karam festival is being celebrated in Jharkhand with religious fervour and gaiety. This festival is celebrated on Ekadashi of Bhadon month . This festival of crops is one of the most popular festivals of Jharkhand. This festival is also celebrated for good harvest and health.
9 Algeria joins the BRICS New Development Bank
Algeria has been approved as the newest member of the BRICS New Development Bank , joining other countries seeking alternatives to international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF . Apart from Algeria, the BRICS New Development Bank has welcomed other countries including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Saudi Arabia as part of its growing membership. Established by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in 2015, the NDB aims to support infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging economies and developing countries.
10 Union Bank of India becomes the first major bank to join PCAF
Union Bank of India has become the first major Indian bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) on September 9, 2024 , signifying its commitment to manage and reduce its indirect emissions. The decision reflects the growing global focus on climate risk management and is in line with the recently released draft guidelines on climate risk disclosures issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). PCAF is a global initiative that aims to provide standardised assessments and disclosures of greenhouse gas emissions related to financial activities, including lending and investments, and is in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s draft guidelines on climate risk disclosures.
11 Syria won the fourth Intercontinental Cup football championship
The fourth Intercontinental Cup men’s football championship concluded with a resounding victory for Syria as they defeated defending champions India by a decisive 3-0 in the final round-robin match. Held from September 3 to 9, 2024 at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad , Telangana , the tournament showcased Syria’s dominance throughout the competition.
12 Hindi Day
On 14 September 1949, the Constituent Assembly gave Hindi the status of the official language of India . On this day, the Constituent Assembly of India took the historic decision to adopt the Devanagari script as one of the official languages. Its purpose was an effort to recognize the linguistic diversity and unity of the country as well as India. Hindi Day was first celebrated on 14 September 1953. The purpose of celebrating this day was to promote the importance of Hindi language and its propagation around the world. In India, Hindi language is considered a connecting language and it also strengthens national unity.