National News
President Droupadi Murmu Spearheads Ayushman Bhav Campaign for Health for All

• In an iconic online event, President Droupadi Murmu rolled out the Ayushman Bhav initiative and its digital portal from Gandhinagar's Raj Bhavan, making a pivotal move towards India's Universal Health Coverage.
• The initiative's primary goal is to simplify the access to Ayushman cards for the masses and streamline healthcare services, including generating ABHA IDs.
• Moreover, it will enhance awareness of essential health schemes and conditions like non-communicable diseases, TB, and sickle cell disease. Features of Ayushman Bhav include doorstep healthcare services, wellness events at Health and Wellness Centers and Community Health Clinics, and village-level health assemblies for community engagement.

International News

NATO Prepares for Extensive Military Drill: "Steadfast Defender"

• NATO nations are gearing up for their grandest military exercise since the Cold War. Scheduled for the upcoming spring, this drill will emulate various military strategies, chiefly focusing on a defense against a hypothetical antagonist resembling a Russian-led coalition.
• This comprehensive exercise epitomizes NATO's dedication to readiness and collective protection, transitioning from crisis management to a formidable defense alliance, preparing against potential threats.

India Ascends as Bangladesh's Premier Export Ally

• Surpassing giants like Japan and China, India now stands as Bangladesh's primary export partner, witnessing a surge in bilateral trade.
• The spotlight was on the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project discussions, aiming to enhance the connectivity and trade relations between the two countries.
• Once functional, this rail link will amplify the connections, serving as the seventh rail bond between the two nations, reinforcing their infrastructural ties.

State News

President Droupadi Murmu Introduces Gujarat Assembly's Digital Initiative

• President Droupadi Murmu launched the Gujarat legislative assembly's Digital House project, National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), in Gandhinagar.
• Developed by the Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry, this Unicode-compliant platform aims to digitize legislative tasks, offering easy access to critical documents for the public and Assembly members.

Haryana Entrusts Mita Vashisth with Entertainment Policy Council Chair

• Following the untimely passing of actor and director Satish Kaushik, Haryana's government has named acclaimed actress Mita Vashisth as the chair of the Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy's governing council.
• Her significant contributions to Indian cinema, television, and theater, spanning several decades, render her an apt choice for this esteemed position.

Punjab's Chief Minister Envisions Ferozepur as Tourism Hub with Saragarhi Memorial

• Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, announced a monumental tribute to the Sikh heroes of the Battle of Saragarhi with a state-of-the-art monument in Ferozepur.
• This move is part of a broader vision to metamorphose the Ferozepur district into a primary tourist attraction in Punjab, boasting sites of historical importance.

Important Days News

India Celebrates Hindi Diwas 2023

• India, a cultural mosaic, marks Hindi Diwas on September 14th annually, commemorating the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as a national language.
• The legacy and importance of this day date back to September 14, 1949, when Hindi in the Devanagari script got its official status.

Agreements News

Nabard and UNDP India Collaborate for Agricultural Innovation

• The UN Development Programme (UNDP) India and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) have aligned to reimagine Indian agriculture through data-driven measures. This collaboration aims to enhance agrarian systems to uplift small-scale farmers.
• They plan on sharing open-source data, supporting agrarian policy formation, and emphasizing the importance of digital public goods like

Awards News

RITES Ltd Recognized for Safety Practices

• This recognition underlines RITES' unyielding commitment to safety at its operations.

Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra Honored with Prestigious Ophthalmology Award

• Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra of the Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital was conferred with the coveted "Dr AM Gokhale Award" in Pune.
• Recognized for his stellar contributions, Brig Mishra remains one of the highest decorated officers of the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services.

Professor Najma Akhtar's Stellar Contribution to Academia Recognized

• Professor Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia', acknowledging her relentless efforts in bridging the gap between education and employment.

Science and Technology News

Amazon’s AWS and ISRO Collaborate for Space-Tech Innovations

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined hands with ISRO and IN-SPACe, aspiring to bolster space-tech advancements via cloud computing.
• The collaboration promises to benefit space startups, providing tools, resources, and technical expertise.

NASA’s MOXIE Creates Breathable Oxygen on Mars

• MOXIE, NASA's Martian experiment, showcased its ability by producing a significant 122 grams of oxygen, sufficient for a small dog for around ten hours.
• The device successfully transformed the Martian atmosphere into breathable oxygen, surpassing NASA's expectations.

Scrub Typhus: A Resurfacing Concern

• Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection, came under the limelight when cases emerged in North Carolina in July 2023.
• It's essential to diagnose and treat it early with antibiotics for faster recovery.