Apeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Apeksha](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Apeksha-Fernandes-Becomes-1st-Indian-Woman-to-Reach-WJS-Championships-Final.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nApeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final: <\/strong>Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian woman to make the Junior World finals by finishing eighth overall. Apeksha Fernandes sets a new national record with a time record of 2:18.18. She finished eighth in the women\u2019s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe previous National record was set in June 2022 at 2:18.39 which was set by Apeksha Fernandes. She has one of the fastest reaction times of 0.65s. She finished eighth in the women\u2019s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other results, Vedaant Madhavan was disqualified due to a false start in the men\u2019s 200m freestyle event heats while Sambhavv Rama Rao failed to qualify for the final, finishing 27th overall with a time of 1:55.71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India to Host Quad Senior Officials\u2019 Meeting<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/India-to-Host-Quad-Senior-Officials-Meeting.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia to Host Quad Senior Officials\u2019 Meeting: <\/strong>The Quad group meeting will be hosted by India in New Delhi with Japan, U.S, and Australia in the coming week. The Quad meeting is the first such \u201cSenior Officers Meeting\u201d (SOM) to be held after tensions rose between China and Taiwan. The Quad SOM meeting is one of several meetings to be held between India and Indo-Pacific Partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Quad SOM meeting is going to be held anytime between 5th-6th September. The SCO summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September is ahead of the Quad SOM meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the important leaders of Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan, and Central Asia will attend the SCO Summit, as it is the first such in-person meeting since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Hardeep](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hardeep-S.-Puri-presents-Smart-Solutions-Challenge-Inclusive-Cities-Awards-2022.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:<\/strong> The Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri presented Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese awards are an initiative of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the United Nations (UN) in India to address city-level accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwD), women and girls, and the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout the Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 was designed with the aim of promoting people-centric design and fostering novel home-grown technological innovations and solutions. Over 100 entries were received through an open call for applications, out of which the top 10 technology-based innovations were identified as winning solutions after an intensive round of screenings and shortlisting by an eminent 7-member jury panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"About](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/About-Ramon-Magsaysay-Award.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced: <\/strong>The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation (RMAF), which is widely regarded as the \u201cNobel Peace Prize of Asia,\u201d recently announced this year\u2019s awardees in a global announcement ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees are Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), Bernadette Madrid (Philippines), Tadashi Hattori (Japan) and Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia). The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, is Asia\u2019s greatest honour and distinction. The award is managed by RMAF. It is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe award is regarded around the world as \u2018\u2019Asia\u2019s Nobel Prize\u2019\u2019. The prize is annually presented in a ceremonial ceremony in Manila, Philippines on August 31. The first Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st August 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Ramon Magsaysay Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- The first Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st August 1958.<\/li>
- The Ramon Magsaysay Award is chosen and presented every year.<\/li>
- The Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia\u2019s greatest honour and distinction and was established in 1957<\/strong>.<\/li>
- The award has been named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Philippines.<\/li>
- The Award is presented in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, every year on 31st August.<\/li>
- The award is managed by Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation (RMAF).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
NPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of Business<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"NPPA](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NPPA-Launched-Apps-for-Enhancing-Ease-of-Business.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of Business: <\/strong>The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) launched Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app during the celebration of the silver jubilee on 29th August 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has provided quality products for years. The Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged NPPA to produce medicines and conduct innovative research to ensure good health and well-being of people other than for commercial purposes. The Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app were launched during the inaugural event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 will have updated and improved features including speech recognition, available in both Hindi and English, a Share button, and medicine bookmarking. The updated Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app will have facilities to launch complaints by the user or consumer. The app is available on both iOS and Android versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of 2022-2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"All-India](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/All-India-House-Price-Index-rose-by-3.5-in-Q1-of-2022-2023.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAll-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of 2022-2023: <\/strong>The all-India house price index (HPI) increased by 3.5% year over year, during the first quarter of 2022\u20132023 according to information made public by the Reserve Bank of India. The HPI increased by 1.8% between January and March and by 2% between April and June of 2021\u201322.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to the RBI, there were significant differences in the year-over-year movements of the HPI among the cities, ranging from a growth of 16% in Kolkata to a contraction of 4% in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022: Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the first quarter of 2022\u20132023, the all-India HPI climbed by 2.2% sequentially.The indicator sequentially decreased in Delhi, Kolkata, and Jaipur, while it increased in all other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s GDP projection lowered by Moody\u2019s to 7.7 percent <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indias-GDP-projection-lowered-by-Moodys-to-7.7-percent-.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia\u2019s GDP projection lowered by Moody\u2019s to 7.7 percent :<\/strong> According to Moody\u2019s Global Macro Outlook 2022-2023 study, India\u2019s central bank is anticipated to maintain a hawkish posture this year and keep a moderately restrictive policy stance in 2023 to prevent domestic inflationary pressures from escalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndia\u2019s GDP is now expected to grow at a 7.7% annual rate, down sharply from the earlier estimate of 8.8% in May. Moody\u2019s Investors Service drastically reduced India\u2019s GDP growth by 1.1 percentage points, citing a slowdown in global growth, rising interest rates, and an irregular monsoon as reasons for the economy\u2019s potential to lose steam in the coming quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indias-2022-GDP-growth-prediction-reduced-by-Goldman-Sachs-from-7.6-to-7.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia\u2019s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%:<\/strong> Goldman Sachs has revised lower its growth projections for India. A lower-than-expected growth during April to June increased the negative risk to current fiscal year growth predictions by 40 basis points.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe current fiscal year predictions decreased by 20 basis points from 7.2% and downgraded the full-year 2022 GDP growth forecast from 7.6% to 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the reporting quarter, India\u2019s real GDP growth increased 13.5% year over year, falling short of the 15.2% projection made by experts surveyed by Reuters. GDP growth momentum decreased to -3.3% quarter-on-quarter after increasing by 0.5% from January to March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Yamuna](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Yamuna-Kumar-Chaubey-named-as-CMD-of-NHPC.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC: <\/strong>Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC for three months beginning September 1. He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChaubey is currently Director (Technical) in NHPC & has been given additional charge of the post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular incumbent joins the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAbhay Kumar Singh ceased to be the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company with effect from August 31, 2022, upon attaining the age of superannuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IILM University: Law School is India\u2019s 1st NEP 2020 compliant Law School<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"September](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/September-2022-Current-Affairs-Quiz.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIILM University: Law School is India\u2019s 1st NEP 2020 compliant Law School:<\/strong> IILM University launched the first National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) Complaint Law School in the Country. The IILM University also got the approval of the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the recognition of the Bar Council of India (BCI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe IILM Law school is also known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The IILM University\u2019s interdisciplinary teaching and training techniques comply with NEP 2020 which directs the IILM Law School to achieve its goals and planned experiential learning through various practical initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As per the statement, Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Judge, Supreme Court of India (SC), Justice Manmohan Sarin, former Judge, High Court of Delhi (HC) and Ranbir Singh, Former vice chancellor, NALSAR, Hyderabad and NLU, Delhi are among the school\u2019s list of mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the statement said that during the five years course, it is mandatory for the students at IILM law school to do internships with NGOs, Law firms, Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts and Corporate houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Celebration, Theme, Significance & History<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"National](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2d4daf50-6a30-44e0-afa6-e435b3cb6bf3.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNational Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Celebration, Theme, Significance & History: <\/strong>World Teachers\u2019 Day is celebrated on October 5 but every country celebrates the day on different dates and in India, Teachers\u2019 Day or Shikshak Divas marks the birthday of the country\u2019s first Vice President (1952\u20131962) who went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967), a scholar, philosopher, Bharat Ratna awardee, a highly-respected teacher and prolific statesman \u2013 Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who said that \u201cteachers should be the best minds in the country.\u201d Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns for two years, the schools were shut and Teachers\u2019 Day celebrations were given a miss with only virtual wishes and greetings as a perfect way to tell one\u2019s teachers you remember them but with the lockdowns lifted and students back in schools and colleges, the celebratory spirit to mark the day with great pomp and show is back in the air. He was born on September 5 in the year 1888. But teachers\u2019 day was first observed in the year 1962 on his 77th<\/sup> birthday. He was a teacher who turned out to be a philosopher, scholar and politician. He dedicated his entire life to working towards the importance of education in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Teachers Day 2022: Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe theme for this year\u2019s teachers\u2019 day is \u2018Leading in crisis, reimaging the future.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTeachers Day is one such event to which students and teachers equally look forward. The Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to ensure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to the Teachers\u2019 Day celebration as their efforts get recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teachers, like Radhakrishnan, are builders of the nation\u2019s future as they ensure their students are armed with proper knowledge and wisdom to lead their lives responsibly. Teachers\u2019 Day helps highlight their role, their plight and their rights in our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Teachers\u2019 Day: History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Dr Radhakrishan took office of the second President of India in 1962,<\/strong> his students approached him to seek permission to celebrate September 5 as a special day. Dr Radhakrishnan instead made a request of them to observe September 5 as Teachers\u2019 Day, to recognise the contribution of teachers to the society. Ever since then, September 5 has been celebrated as Teacher\u2019s Day across schools, colleges, universities and educational institutions. Students put on performances, dances and host elaborate shows for their most-loved teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/strong> was born in a Telugu-speaking Niyogi Brahmin family, in Tiruttani of Madras district in the erstwhile Madras Presidency (later in Andhra Pradesh till 1960, now in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu since 1960). He was born to Sarvepalli Veeraswami and Sita (Sitamma). His family hails from Sarvepalli village in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAwards and Honours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRadhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. He was also one of the founders of Helpage India, a non-profit organisation for the elderly underprivileged in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Education<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRadhakrishnan was awarded scholarships throughout his academic life. He joined Voorhees College in Vellore for his high school education. After his F.A. (First of Arts) class, he joined the Madras Christian College (affiliated to the University of Madras) at the age of 16. He graduated from there in 1907, and also finished his Masters at the same college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The career of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and politician who served as the 2nd President of India from 1962 to 1967 and the 1st Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He was also the 2nd Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952 & 4th Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Noted](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Noted-historian-B.-Sheik-Ali-passes-away-recently.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNoted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently:<\/strong> Renowned historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities, Professor B. Sheik Ali has passed away on Thursday (September 1). He was 97. He was the general president of the Indian History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and the founder president of the South India History Congress in 1985. He is a recipient of the Rajyothsava award<\/strong> and has authored a total of 23 books in English. Sheikh Ali was an authority on Mysuru rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and had carried out extensive research on the Mysuru kingdom in the British era. He authored 32 books and edited others, including Tipu Sultan: A Study in Diplomacy and Confrontation; Tipu Sultan, a Great Martyr; British Relations with Hyder Ali; Dr Zakir Hussain \u2014 Life & Times, A Comprehensive Biography, besides other Urdu publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeptember 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAwards and Honours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHe was the recipient of the prestigious Golden Jubilee Award<\/strong> of Mysore University for research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajyotsava award for Distinguished Educationist, Mythic Society of India Award for Distinguished Historian, and Maulana Jauhar Award in 2003. After his retirement, Sheikh Ali founded Sultan Shaheed Educational Trust, Mysuru, which established Deeniyat Madrasa and a dozen other institutions in Mysuru.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInd vs Pak Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Pakistan won by 5 wickets<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Ind](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ind-vs-Pak-Asia-Cup-2022-Highlights.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInd vs Pak Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Pakistan won by 5 wickets-<\/strong> Asia Cup 2022 Super Four Match 02<\/strong> is the second time, where the two rivals India and Pakistan<\/strong> clashed with each other. Pakistan won by 5 wickets.<\/strong> Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, which was indeed a smart move. Indian Openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma started well, however; both were caught out after making 28 (20) and 28 (16). Pakistan managed to pull off an extraordinary chase to get back at India in the second of a possible three matches between the two traditional rivals in the 2022 Asia Cup. Virat Kohli\u2019s 60 off 44 balls and two misfields in the end from Fakhar Zaman took India to 181\/7. Shadab Khan took two wickets for Pakistan by giving only 31 runs. All the bowlers of Pakistan took wickets against India, including Naseem Shah (1), Mohammad Hasnain (1), Harish Rauf (1), and Nawaz (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nApeksha Fernandes Becomes 1st Indian Woman to Reach WJS Championships Final: <\/strong>Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian woman to make the Junior World finals by finishing eighth overall. Apeksha Fernandes sets a new national record with a time record of 2:18.18. She finished eighth in the women\u2019s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The previous National record was set in June 2022 at 2:18.39 which was set by Apeksha Fernandes. She has one of the fastest reaction times of 0.65s. She finished eighth in the women\u2019s 200m butterfly finals by clocking 2:19.14 at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In other results, Vedaant Madhavan was disqualified due to a false start in the men\u2019s 200m freestyle event heats while Sambhavv Rama Rao failed to qualify for the final, finishing 27th overall with a time of 1:55.71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India to Host Quad Senior Officials\u2019 Meeting: <\/strong>The Quad group meeting will be hosted by India in New Delhi with Japan, U.S, and Australia in the coming week. The Quad meeting is the first such \u201cSenior Officers Meeting\u201d (SOM) to be held after tensions rose between China and Taiwan. The Quad SOM meeting is one of several meetings to be held between India and Indo-Pacific Partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Quad SOM meeting is going to be held anytime between 5th-6th September. The SCO summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September is ahead of the Quad SOM meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the important leaders of Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan, and Central Asia will attend the SCO Summit, as it is the first such in-person meeting since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardeep S. Puri presents Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:<\/strong> The Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri presented Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These awards are an initiative of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the United Nations (UN) in India to address city-level accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwD), women and girls, and the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About the Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Smart Solutions and Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 was designed with the aim of promoting people-centric design and fostering novel home-grown technological innovations and solutions. Over 100 entries were received through an open call for applications, out of which the top 10 technology-based innovations were identified as winning solutions after an intensive round of screenings and shortlisting by an eminent 7-member jury panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 64th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 Announced: <\/strong>The Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation (RMAF), which is widely regarded as the \u201cNobel Peace Prize of Asia,\u201d recently announced this year\u2019s awardees in a global announcement ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees are Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), Bernadette Madrid (Philippines), Tadashi Hattori (Japan) and Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia). The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, is Asia\u2019s greatest honour and distinction. The award is managed by RMAF. It is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The award is regarded around the world as \u2018\u2019Asia\u2019s Nobel Prize\u2019\u2019. The prize is annually presented in a ceremonial ceremony in Manila, Philippines on August 31. The first Ramon Magsaysay Awards ceremony was held on 31st August 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Ramon Magsaysay Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NPPA Launched Apps for Enhancing Ease of Business: <\/strong>The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) launched Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app during the celebration of the silver jubilee on 29th August 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has provided quality products for years. The Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged NPPA to produce medicines and conduct innovative research to ensure good health and well-being of people other than for commercial purposes. The Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app were launched during the inaugural event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 will have updated and improved features including speech recognition, available in both Hindi and English, a Share button, and medicine bookmarking. The updated Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 app will have facilities to launch complaints by the user or consumer. The app is available on both iOS and Android versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All-India House Price Index rose by 3.5% in Q1 of 2022-2023: <\/strong>The all-India house price index (HPI) increased by 3.5% year over year, during the first quarter of 2022\u20132023 according to information made public by the Reserve Bank of India. The HPI increased by 1.8% between January and March and by 2% between April and June of 2021\u201322.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the RBI, there were significant differences in the year-over-year movements of the HPI among the cities, ranging from a growth of 16% in Kolkata to a contraction of 4% in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022: Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the first quarter of 2022\u20132023, the all-India HPI climbed by 2.2% sequentially.The indicator sequentially decreased in Delhi, Kolkata, and Jaipur, while it increased in all other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2019s GDP projection lowered by Moody\u2019s to 7.7 percent :<\/strong> According to Moody\u2019s Global Macro Outlook 2022-2023 study, India\u2019s central bank is anticipated to maintain a hawkish posture this year and keep a moderately restrictive policy stance in 2023 to prevent domestic inflationary pressures from escalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2019s GDP is now expected to grow at a 7.7% annual rate, down sharply from the earlier estimate of 8.8% in May. Moody\u2019s Investors Service drastically reduced India\u2019s GDP growth by 1.1 percentage points, citing a slowdown in global growth, rising interest rates, and an irregular monsoon as reasons for the economy\u2019s potential to lose steam in the coming quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2019s 2022 GDP growth prediction reduced by Goldman Sachs from 7.6% to 7%:<\/strong> Goldman Sachs has revised lower its growth projections for India. A lower-than-expected growth during April to June increased the negative risk to current fiscal year growth predictions by 40 basis points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The current fiscal year predictions decreased by 20 basis points from 7.2% and downgraded the full-year 2022 GDP growth forecast from 7.6% to 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the reporting quarter, India\u2019s real GDP growth increased 13.5% year over year, falling short of the 15.2% projection made by experts surveyed by Reuters. GDP growth momentum decreased to -3.3% quarter-on-quarter after increasing by 0.5% from January to March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yamuna Kumar Chaubey named as CMD of NHPC: <\/strong>Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC for three months beginning September 1. He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chaubey is currently Director (Technical) in NHPC & has been given additional charge of the post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular incumbent joins the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Abhay Kumar Singh ceased to be the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company with effect from August 31, 2022, upon attaining the age of superannuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IILM University: Law School is India\u2019s 1st NEP 2020 compliant Law School:<\/strong> IILM University launched the first National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) Complaint Law School in the Country. The IILM University also got the approval of the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the recognition of the Bar Council of India (BCI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The IILM Law school is also known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The IILM University\u2019s interdisciplinary teaching and training techniques comply with NEP 2020 which directs the IILM Law School to achieve its goals and planned experiential learning through various practical initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As per the statement, Justice Madan B. Lokur, former Judge, Supreme Court of India (SC), Justice Manmohan Sarin, former Judge, High Court of Delhi (HC) and Ranbir Singh, Former vice chancellor, NALSAR, Hyderabad and NLU, Delhi are among the school\u2019s list of mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, the statement said that during the five years course, it is mandatory for the students at IILM law school to do internships with NGOs, Law firms, Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts and Corporate houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Celebration, Theme, Significance & History: <\/strong>World Teachers\u2019 Day is celebrated on October 5 but every country celebrates the day on different dates and in India, Teachers\u2019 Day or Shikshak Divas marks the birthday of the country\u2019s first Vice President (1952\u20131962) who went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967), a scholar, philosopher, Bharat Ratna awardee, a highly-respected teacher and prolific statesman \u2013 Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who said that \u201cteachers should be the best minds in the country.\u201d Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns for two years, the schools were shut and Teachers\u2019 Day celebrations were given a miss with only virtual wishes and greetings as a perfect way to tell one\u2019s teachers you remember them but with the lockdowns lifted and students back in schools and colleges, the celebratory spirit to mark the day with great pomp and show is back in the air. He was born on September 5 in the year 1888. But teachers\u2019 day was first observed in the year 1962 on his 77th<\/sup> birthday. He was a teacher who turned out to be a philosopher, scholar and politician. He dedicated his entire life to working towards the importance of education in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Teachers Day 2022: Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The theme for this year\u2019s teachers\u2019 day is \u2018Leading in crisis, reimaging the future.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teachers Day is one such event to which students and teachers equally look forward. The Day is important for the students as it gives them a chance to understand the efforts put in by their teachers to ensure that they get a proper education. Similarly, teachers also look forward to the Teachers\u2019 Day celebration as their efforts get recognised and honoured by students and other agencies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teachers, like Radhakrishnan, are builders of the nation\u2019s future as they ensure their students are armed with proper knowledge and wisdom to lead their lives responsibly. Teachers\u2019 Day helps highlight their role, their plight and their rights in our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Teachers\u2019 Day: History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When Dr Radhakrishan took office of the second President of India in 1962,<\/strong> his students approached him to seek permission to celebrate September 5 as a special day. Dr Radhakrishnan instead made a request of them to observe September 5 as Teachers\u2019 Day, to recognise the contribution of teachers to the society. Ever since then, September 5 has been celebrated as Teacher\u2019s Day across schools, colleges, universities and educational institutions. Students put on performances, dances and host elaborate shows for their most-loved teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Teachers\u2019 Day 2022: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan<\/strong> was born in a Telugu-speaking Niyogi Brahmin family, in Tiruttani of Madras district in the erstwhile Madras Presidency (later in Andhra Pradesh till 1960, now in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu since 1960). He was born to Sarvepalli Veeraswami and Sita (Sitamma). His family hails from Sarvepalli village in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards and Honours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Radhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. He was also one of the founders of Helpage India, a non-profit organisation for the elderly underprivileged in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Education<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Radhakrishnan was awarded scholarships throughout his academic life. He joined Voorhees College in Vellore for his high school education. After his F.A. (First of Arts) class, he joined the Madras Christian College (affiliated to the University of Madras) at the age of 16. He graduated from there in 1907, and also finished his Masters at the same college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The career of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and politician who served as the 2nd President of India from 1962 to 1967 and the 1st Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He was also the 2nd Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952 & 4th Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noted historian B. Sheik Ali passes away recently:<\/strong> Renowned historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities, Professor B. Sheik Ali has passed away on Thursday (September 1). He was 97. He was the general president of the Indian History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and the founder president of the South India History Congress in 1985. He is a recipient of the Rajyothsava award<\/strong> and has authored a total of 23 books in English. Sheikh Ali was an authority on Mysuru rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and had carried out extensive research on the Mysuru kingdom in the British era. He authored 32 books and edited others, including Tipu Sultan: A Study in Diplomacy and Confrontation; Tipu Sultan, a Great Martyr; British Relations with Hyder Ali; Dr Zakir Hussain \u2014 Life & Times, A Comprehensive Biography, besides other Urdu publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards and Honours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n He was the recipient of the prestigious Golden Jubilee Award<\/strong> of Mysore University for research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajyotsava award for Distinguished Educationist, Mythic Society of India Award for Distinguished Historian, and Maulana Jauhar Award in 2003. After his retirement, Sheikh Ali founded Sultan Shaheed Educational Trust, Mysuru, which established Deeniyat Madrasa and a dozen other institutions in Mysuru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2022 Highlights: Pakistan won by 5 wickets-<\/strong> Asia Cup 2022 Super Four Match 02<\/strong> is the second time, where the two rivals India and Pakistan<\/strong> clashed with each other. Pakistan won by 5 wickets.<\/strong> Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, which was indeed a smart move. Indian Openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma started well, however; both were caught out after making 28 (20) and 28 (16). Pakistan managed to pull off an extraordinary chase to get back at India in the second of a possible three matches between the two traditional rivals in the 2022 Asia Cup. Virat Kohli\u2019s 60 off 44 balls and two misfields in the end from Fakhar Zaman took India to 181\/7. Shadab Khan took two wickets for Pakistan by giving only 31 runs. All the bowlers of Pakistan took wickets against India, including Naseem Shah (1), Mohammad Hasnain (1), Harish Rauf (1), and Nawaz (1).<\/p>\n\n\n\nIndia to Host Quad Senior Officials\u2019 Meeting<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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