Daily Current Affairs September 28

Dear Champions, as you all know that a lot of competitive exams have been notified consequently. Candidates have to prepare themselves according to the level of competition and expectation of the Recruitment board. Regarding that one of the most important topic is Daily Current Affairs September 28. Current Affairs in the form of contemporary events of national & international play a crucial role in almost every competitive exams like Banking, Insurance, SSC, UPSC, TNPSC, Railway etc.

Current affairs are the most dynamic yet scoring among all sections and need to be prepared from the right source. Here, we cafunsta team, providing  Daily GK Updates, Current Affairs Questions, and Monthly  current affairs pdf.

TO PURCHASE OUR BANKING AWARENESS (2021 Edition) – CLICK HERE

September 28| Daily Current Affairs 2023

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs September 28

1. On which date is World Rabies Day (WDR) observed annually?
A) September 21
B) September 25
C) September 28
D) October 1
E) October 5
Answer: C) September 28

• World Rabies Day is marked every year on September 28 intending to bring issues to light in regards to rabies.
• World Rabies Day was founded by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control in 2007 and later promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
• The reason for the day is to feature the progress made in diminishing rabies and to bring issues to light of rabies prevention.
• World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28 September to commemorate the French scientist, Louis Pasteur who left this world on 28 September 1985.
• The theme of World Rabies Day 2023 Theme is, “All for 1, One Health for All”.

World Maritime Day 2023

• World Maritime Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of September each year. This year it will be celebrated on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
• The theme for World Maritime Day 2023 is “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment continues”.
• The International Maritime Organisation was established in 1948 to oversee the shipping industry.
• The International Maritime Organisation proclaimed the last Thursday in September each year as World Maritime Day, decades after it was founded.
• World Maritime Day was observed for the first time on March 17, 1978, to celebrate the establishment of the IMO Convention.

International Day for Universal Access to Information 2023

• The International Day for Universal Access to Information, established during the 74th UN General Assembly on October 15, 2019, highlights the essential right to seek, receive, and share information.
• It is celebrated every year on September 28th.

---

Obituary – Daily Current Affairs September 28

2. Who is often referred to as the “father of India’s Green Revolution” and recently passed away in Chennai?
A) C. Subramaniam
B) M. S. Dhoni
C) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
D) MS Swaminathan
E) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: D) MS Swaminathan

• MankombuSambasivanSwaminathan aka MS Swaminathan, world renowned agronomist, agricultural scientist and plant geneticist, is no more
• The founder of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Swaminathan was acclaimed by the TIME magazine as one of the twenty most influential Asians of the 20th century and one of the only three from India, the other two being Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.
• Swaminathan served as the Director of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (1961-72), Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (1972-79), Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture (1979-80), Acting Deputy Chairman and later Member (Science and Agriculture), Planning Commission (1980-82) and Director General, International Rice Research Institute, the Philippines (1982-88).
• Dr.Swaminathan, who was a recipient of the Padma Shri in 1967, was chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay award for community leadership in 1971. He was awarded the ‘Padma Bhushan’ in January 1972, Albert Einstein World Science Award in 1986.
• Swaminathan, who is known as the “Father of Economic Ecology” by the United Nations Environment Programme
• He became Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). In 1979, he was made the Principal Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
  In 1987, he became the first to get the World Food Prize and the first foreigner to receive the Golden Heart Presidential Award of Philippines. Two years later, he was conferred with Padma Vibushan.
• Immediately after returning to India in 1988, the veteran agriculture scientist established a not-for-profit trust — MSSRF — with the proceeds he got from the Food Prize. The Foundation, which began functioning in Chennai since 1989, aims to accelerate use of modern science and technology for agricultural and rural development to improve lives and livelihoods of communities.
• In November 2004, the Union government made Dr.Swaminathan chairman of the National Commission on Farmers. Popularly known as the Swaminathan Commission, the panel submitted five reports in two years to the Centre.
• Dr.Swaminathan was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 2007 to 2013. The first World Agriculture Prize, instituted by the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture, was given to him in October 2018.
• When Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister again in 1980, he was appointed Member (Agriculture, Rural Development, Science and Education), Union Planning Commission, and, for a few months, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the body.
• He is also the recipient of the H K Firodia award, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award and the Indira Gandhi Prize.

---

Ranking – Daily Current Affairs September 28

3. In the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings by the World Intellectual Property Organization, what is India’s rank among 132 economies?
A) 32nd
B) 40th
C) 52nd
D) 60th
E) 78th
Answer: B) 40th

• India has retained 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization
• India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023.
• The 16th edition of the Index was released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, an agency of the United Nations.
• India holds top rankings in key indicators, including ICT services exports (at place 5), VC received (6), graduates in science and engineering (11) and global corporate R&D investors (13)
• India ranked first among the 37 lower-middle group income and first among the 10 economies in Central and South America
• Other parameters where India performed fairly better include– cultural and creative services exports as percentage of trade (18th rank), intangible asset intensity (8th rank), and overall market sophistication (20th rank).
• Other parameters where India performed fairly better include– cultural and creative services exports as percentage of trade (18th rank), intangible asset intensity (8th rank), and overall market sophistication (20th rank).

---

4. In the Times World Rankings 2024, which Indian university secured the top position among 91 Indian universities?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
B) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
C) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
D) University of Delhi
E) Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Answer: C) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore

• A total of 91 Indian universities have secured spots in the World University Rankings 2024 announced by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine surpassing last year’s count of 75.
• The most prominent Indian university in these rankings is the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, which has secured the top spot for the first time since 2017.
• India has also risen to become the fourth most well-represented nation in the 2024 rankings, moving up from sixth place last year.
• In November 2004, The Times Higher Education Supplement, in collaboration with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), released the first edition of the World University Rankings, assessing 200 universities

---

Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs September 28

5. What is the name of the doorstep gold loan facility launched by Karnataka Bank in collaboration with SahiBandhu?
A) KBL-GoldExpress
B) KBL-GoldenTouch
C) KBL-SwiftGold
D) KBL-SwiftLoans
E) KBL-SwarnaBandhu
Answer: E) KBL-SwarnaBandhu

• Karnataka Bank has launched a “Door-Step Gold Loan” facility named “KBL-SwarnaBandhu” for its customers.
• Karnataka Bank is a unique product for gold loans with end-to-end digitization.
• Through this product, the Bank will be able to provide Gold Loan Services at the customer’s doorstep.
• Initially, this product will be available to customers in select centres of the Bank and will be gradually rolled out to all the branches of the Bank.
• Karnataka Bank is expanding its Gold loan portfolio with an aim to capitalise on the huge market opportunity.
• To implement the doorstep gold loan facility, Karnataka Bank has partnered with SahiBandhu, an aggregator platform for gold loans backed by The Manipal Group.
• SahiBandhu will act as a Corporate Business Correspondent and a Lending Service Provider.

---

6. For how many years has the capital market regulator SEBI renewed the licenses of NSE Clearing Ltd and Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Five years
E) Ten years
Answer: C) Three years

• Capital market regulator Sebi has renewed the licences of NSE Clearing Ltd and Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd for three years.
• The three-year licence will be valid till October 2, 2026
• NSE Clearing Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL) is an arm of BSE.
• The watchdog has renewed their recognition to function as clearing corporations “for three years commencing on October 3, 2023 and ending on October 2, 2026”.
• NSE Clearing and ICCL are responsible for clearing and settlement of all trades executed on NSE and BSE, respectively, as well as carry out deposit and collateral management, and risk management functions.

---

7. What is the purpose of the committee formed by IFSCA?
A) To oversee cybersecurity in the financial sector.
B) To suggest measures for the growth of the fund management industry.
C) To regulate cryptocurrency trading.
D) To address consumer complaints related to banking services.
E) To assess the impact of interest rate changes on the economy.
Answer: B) To suggest measures for the growth of the fund management industry.

• The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has formed a 15-member committee of experts to lay a long-term plan for the orderly growth and development of the fund management industry.
• IFSCA, which is the regulatory body for the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), said that the committee would be chaired by N S Vishwanathan, Former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
• Other members of the committee include — Sebi’s former Whole Time Member Ananta Barua, HDFC Asset Management Company Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer NavneetMunot, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC ABalasubramanian, and True Beacon and Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath.
• The panel has been entrusted with the task of advising IFSCA on benchmarking IFSCA (Fund Management) rules and other policies with highly ranked global financial centre and suggesting any issues which need to be taken up with other regulators or government departments for the development of the fund management industry.
• Further, it would suggest IFSCA on any malpractice, which requires regulatory intervention or attention.

---

Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs September 28

8. What has the merger between Eutelsat and OneWeb created, making it a notable achievement in the satellite industry?
A) The world’s largest satellite operator
B) The first space tourism company
C) The world’s first geostationary-low earth orbit (GEO-LEO) satellite space connectivity company
D) The largest network of weather satellites
E) A global satellite internet service provider
Answer: C) The world’s first geostationary-low earth orbit (GEO-LEO) satellite space connectivity company.

• Eutelsat announced the completion of a merger with OneWeb, creating the world’s first geostationary-low earth orbit (GEO-LEO) satellite space connectivity company.
• The completion of Eutelsat Communications’ all-share combination with OneWeb was announced following the approval of the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of Eutelsat shareholders
• OneWeb will be a subsidiary operating commercially as Eutelsat OneWeb with its centre of operations remaining in London.
• Christened as the Eutelsat Group, the new entity will be the first GEO-LEO integrated satellite group, transforming space communications and addressing the fast-growing connectivity market.

---

9. Which state-owned organization has signed an initial agreement with NTPC Green Energy Ltd to explore the development of green hydrogen and offshore wind projects?
A) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
B) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
C) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
D) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
E) Oil India Limited (OIL)
Answer: C) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

• State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed an initial agreement with NTPC Green Energy Ltd to explore setting up green hydrogen and offshore wind projects.
• The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ”will primarily explore the feasibility and setting up of renewable energy projects in various domains”
• The MoU was signed by ONGC executive director DebdulalAdhikari and NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) CEO Mohit Bhargava in the presence of ONGC chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh and NTPC chairman and managing director Gurdeep Singh.
• ONGC is India’s largest crude oil and natural gas producer while NGEL is a subsidiary of the country’s largest power utility NTPC.

---

Appointments – Daily Current Affairs September 28

10. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Tripura Tourism?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) ViratKohli
C) SouravGanguly
D) M.S. Dhoni
E) Rohit Sharma
Answer: C) SouravGanguly

• Former India captain and Brand Ambassador of Tripura TourismSouravGanguly welcomed people from all around the world to visit the ‘beautiful’ Tripura state.
• Ganguly was announced as the brand ambassador of Tripura Tourism. Tripura Chief Minister ManikSaha announced this news back in May.

---

Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs September 28

11. Which country recently launched its first homegrowndefense submarine, named the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) Narwhal?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Taiwan
D) South Korea
E) Vietnam
Answer: C) Taiwan

• Taiwan launched its first homegrowndefense submarine, the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) Narwhal
• The launching ceremony took place in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung and was presided over by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
• The submarine is 229.6 feet long, 26.2 feet wide and 59 feet high. Its displacement is 2,500-3,000 tonnes
• The vessel is equipped with six torpedo tubes, Mk-48 long-range guided torpedoes and UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
• The ceremony was also attended by the IDS program’s head, Huang Shu-kuang and American Institute in Taiwan Director Sandra Oudkirk.
• After the tests, the submarine is expected to be delivered to the Taiwan navy in late 2024.

---

National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs September 28

12. What has the Delhi government launched with the aim of enhancing the academic experience for students and teachers and enabling them to raise school-related concerns?
A) A new school infrastructure project
B) A scholarship program
C) A teacher training program
D) A mobile application
E) A textbook distribution initiative
Answer: D) A mobile application

• The Delhi government launched a mobile application to enhance the academic experience for students and teachers and empower them to raise school-related concerns
• The DoE Nirikshan app has been designed to empower the students and the teachers to raise school-related concerns and ensure their prompt redress
• The DoE Nirikshan app serves as a dynamic platform for instant communication, enabling users to submit requests concerning various school-related matters to the administration directly

---

13. The Chief Minister of which Indian state, Dr.ManikSaha, launched e-Cabinet and facilitated the introduction of e-office in various government departments as part of the digital India mission?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Tripura
D) Maharashtra
E) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Tripura

• Tripura Chief Minister Dr ManikSaha launched e-Cabinet and facilitated 41 offices of various government departments for introducing e-office as part of the digital India mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure paperless and transparent administration.
• Tripura government has already made the assembly proceedings in digital mode under the e-Vidhansabha initiative.
• The work for e-office in Smart arrangement in the administration of Civil Secretariat and district Magistrate offices of the state has been going on and very soon, Tripura will achieve a milestone of digital administration
• The primary objective of e-Office and e-Cabinet is to alleviate the challenges posed by managing extensive paper records, and enhanced accountability for which Prime Minister has consistently been advocating for digitization even at the service delivery level

---

14. The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently inducted the first of six new Dornier Do-228 aircraft, which were manufactured by:
A) Boeing
B) Airbus
C) Lockheed Martin
D) HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
E) Embraer
Answer: D) HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first of six new Dornier Do-228 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• This new version of the aircraft is equipped with new engines, composite propellers, upgraded avionics and a glass cockpit
• Just a day earlier, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inducted the Indian Air Force’s first C-295 MW transport aircraft at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, while inaugurating the “Bharat Drone Shakti-2023” exhibition
• The Ministry of Defence inked the deal back in March, securing the procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft from HAL for the IAF, with a budget of Rs 667 crore.
• This new batch of six aircraft will feature enhanced fuel-efficient engines, combined with five-bladed composite propellers.
• The Dornier-228 aircraft is a multifunctional, lightweight transport aircraft, well-suited for a range of purposes.
• Designed to fulfil various needs, from utility and commuter transport to maritime surveillance, the Dornier-228 aircraft is a highly adaptable asset.
• The addition of these six aircraft will significantly reinforce the IAF’s operational capability, particularly in remote and challenging areas.
• The Indian Navy has demonstrated its strong regional partnership by presenting its Dornier Do-228 maritime patrol aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

---

15. Which two organizations collaborated to enhance emergency communication through the testing of the Cell Broadcast Alert System?
A) NASA and FEMA
B) DOT and NDMA
C) WHO and UNICEF
D) FBI and DHS
E) CDC and Red Cross
Answer: B) DOT and NDMA

• Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is responsible for formulating developmental policies aimed at accelerating the growth of the telecommunications sector in India.
• Our mission is to ensure access to affordable and effective telecommunications services for all citizens while promoting innovation and safeguarding national security interests.
• The DOT works tirelessly to enhance communication capabilities and support disaster management efforts to protect the well-being of our fellow countrymen.
• The DOT in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will be conducting comprehensive testing of the Cell Broadcast Alert System.
• This initiative aims to bolster emergency communication during disasters and prioritize the safety and well-being of our esteemed citizens.
• The Cell Broadcast Alert System represents a cutting-edge technology that empowers us to disseminate critical and time-sensitive disaster management messages to all mobile devices within specified geographical areas, regardless of whether the recipients are residents or visitors.

---

---

Over All Review

DOWNLOAD TODAY’S CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF – CLICK HERE

You Must Also Read Daily Current Affairs September 27