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21st September 2021
OECD cuts FY22 growth forecast for India to 9.7% He also played in Tottenham's 1967 FA Cup
final win against his old club Chelsea.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD) has cut its growth Carmat announces first implant of its artificial heart
forecast for India by 20 basis points to 9.7% in a woman
for FY22.
Its data showed India is the worst hit among French artificial heartmaker Carmat carried
major economies, with its GDP in June out the first implant of its Aeson artificial heart
quarter 15% less than pre-pandemic forecast in a woman in September 2021.
while relative to December quarter of 2019, its The procedure had been performed at the
GDP is around 7% less. UofL Health - Jewish Hospital by University of
For FY23, it reduced India’s growth Louisville physicians in the US.
projection to 7.9% This third implant in the US was a landmark
event because it is the first time ever that
Iran gets full membership in Shanghai Cooperation the device has helped a woman suffering from
Organisation heart failure.
Iran has become a permanent member of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel steps down
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel will step
SCO is the Eurasian political, economic, and
down at the end of this 2021 after serving 16
security alliance led by China and Russia.
years as the head of Germany's government.
The country obtained observer status in the
She was named "The World's Most Powerful
organization in June 2005, and in 2008,
Woman" by Forbes magazine for the last 10
applied for full membership.
years in a row.
Iran’s permanent membership was approved
Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German
during the 21st Meeting of the Council of
politician serving as Chancellor of Germany
Heads of State of SCO.
since 2005.
Former England footballer Jimmy Greaves passes She is the first female chancellor of Germany.
away
International Week of Deaf People 2021:
The former England striker Jimmy Greaves September 20 to 26
passed away in September 2021.
The International Week of Deaf People is
A member of England's 1966 World Cup-
celebrated during the last full week of
winning squad, Greaves scored 44 goals in
September.
his 57 appearances for England.
For 2021, it is being observed from 20-26
His strike rate was phenomenal as he scored
September.
357 goals in England's top flight, a record that
still stands.
1|Page The theme for the International Week of Deaf roundtable of world leaders on 21 September
People 2021 is “Celebrating Thriving Deaf 2021.
Communities”. It addressed major gaps on emissions targets
It is an initiative of the World Federation of the and climate finance.
Deaf (WFD) and was first launched in Rome, It aim was to ensure a successful outcome at
Italy in 1958. the U.N. climate conference to be held from
October 31 to November 12, 2021, in
World Alzheimer's Day: 21 September
Glasgow.
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on IPPB to sell Bajaj Allianz non-life insurance products
September 21 every year.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has
degenerative brain condition that gradually announced a strategic alliance with Bajaj
affects memory and thinking skills. Allianz General Insurance to distribute its non-
In 1901, Alois Alzheimer, a German life insurance products across the country.
psychiatrist, diagnosed the first instance of The scope of products will include healthcare
the disease in a 50-year-old German lady, and medical products, personal accidents,
and the disorder was named after him. and motor insurance.
The day was first observed in 1994. Postmen have been certified for Point of
Sales Person or POSP (under POSP Model).
Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan passes away
Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th
Noted theoretical physicist and recipient of Maharatna CPSE
Padma Shri, Professor Thanu Padmanabhan
passed away in September 2021. Power Finance Corp. Ltd (PFC) is set to
He was a distinguished professor at the Inter- become the 11th Maharatna central public
University Centre for Astronomy and sector enterprise (CPSE).
Astrophysics (IUCAA). A CPSE should have a Navratna status, be
Padmanabhan had conducted research on listed on an Indian stock exchange, and have
gravitation, structure formation in the universe an average annual turnover and net profit
and quantum gravity. of ₹25,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore,
He wrote over 300 papers in international respectively, over the previous three years for
journals. it to be awarded Maharatna status, according
to the government.
Madhya Pradesh govt organising Public Welfare
and Suraj Campaign India, Malaysia top Asian forecasts for faster
economic growth in 2022
Madhya Pradesh government is organising a
Public Welfare and Suraj Campaign from 17th Economic activity in 2022 in Malaysia and
September to 7th October 2021. India, two of the countries most affected by
During this 20-day special campaign, various Covid-19, is expected to recover faster than
steps are being taken for the betterment of life earlier forecast.
of the common people. Malaysia’s growth outlook was upgraded by
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the the most in the region -- 85 basis points to an
buildings of 103 newly constructed expansion of 5.65% in 2022, according to the
Anganwadi Centres in 32 districts of the latest survey results by Bloomberg.
state on 21 September 201. India was a close second, with its economy
expected to grow 6.7%.
U.N. Chief, UK PM hold roundtable of world leaders
AICHLS, MIMC to jointly organize 11th International
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and Peace Conference
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a
2|Page All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties In 2020, Bangladesh exported more than
and Social Justice (AICHLS) and Mahabodhi 1450 MT of Hilsa to India.
International Meditation Centre (MIMC ) jointly
NCW launches capacity building, personality
organized the 11th International Peace
Conference on 21 Sept 2021, in Leh. development program
It was conducted in collaboration with the all National Commission for Women, NCW has
religious organizations in Ladakh. launched a country-wide capacity building and
The Council also conferred the 7th Dr APJ personality development program for women
Abdul Kalam Award to Venerable Bhikkhu undergraduate and post graduate students.
Sanghasena. It is collaborating with central and state
Nishith Pramanik inaugurates Youth Conclave in universities for organizing sessions on
personal capacity building.
J&K’s Pulwama
NCW launched its first program in
In J&K, Union Minister of State for Home collaboration with the Central University of
Affairs Nishith Pramanik inaugurated a Youth Haryana, on 20 September 2021.
Conclave in Pulwama on 20 Sept'21.
Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flags off dwarf
He also visited Indian International Trade
container train service
Saffron Spice Park, Pampore where he
inspected various departments. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and
He also inaugurated the inter-zonal district- Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal virtually
level competitions of Pulwama in various flagged off the dwarf container train service
games and distributed sports kits among the from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) on
specially-abled persons. 20 September 2021.
International Monetary Fund puts on hold funds to The ‘dwarf containers’ are lesser in height by
660 mm than normal ISO containers, giving
Afghanistan
them a logistical edge.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has The low height of dwarf containers loaded on
put on hold funds to Afghanistan amid the trailers can pass through rural, semi-
rising uncertainty in the country. urban roads.
These developments came after IMF recently
President of Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad
announced a $650 billion Special Drawing
Narendra Giri passes away
Rights (SDR) allocation for member countries.
IMF and World Bank have also stopped loans President of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara
and the Financial Action Task Force warned Parishad and Mahant of Bade Hanuman
its 39 member nations to block Taliban temple of Prayagraj, Narendra Giri, passed
assets. away in September 2021.
Bangladesh government to export 2080 MT Hilsa He belonged to Shri Panchayati Akhara
Niranjani, one of the ancient monastic orders
fish to India
of the country.
The government of Bangladesh has given Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad is the apex
permission to 52 trading organizations to decision-making body of the 13 recognized
export Hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Hindu monastic orders of the country.
the Durga Puja.
ADB approves $60m loan to modernize electricity
The Ministry of Commerce has allowed each
supply in Nepal
organization to export a maximum of 40
tonnes of Hilsa to India. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
The permission will remain effective till approved a $60 million loan as additional
October 10, 2021. support for the ongoing Electricity Grid
3|PageModernization Project that is upgrading power IT company AGC Networks on 20 September
transmission and distribution systems in 2021 has approved the appointment of Essar
Nepal. Group's Anshuman Ruia as executive director
An enterprise resource planning and revenue of the company.
management system will also be implemented At present, Ruia is leading Essar's investment
to improve supply and system security and in asset-light, new-age businesses in the
strengthen institutional capacity. technology and fintech domains.
TRIFED and Big Basket sign MoU to expand online AGC Networks Ltd. is a leading Global
Technology Solutions Provider that delivers
marketing
customized business solutions.
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development TRAI designates TEC as testing-and-certification
Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) has
agency for CAS
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Big Basket for the promotion and sale of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
natural Van Dhan products through the Big (TRAI) designated the Telecommunication
Basket platform. Engineering Centre (TEC) as a testing-and-
TRIFED has also signed an MoU with Purty certification agency for Conditional Access
Agrotech to promote the art of growing pearls System (CAS) and the Subscriber
among other tribal entrepreneurs across India Management System (SMS).
and tap the potential of this market. The TEC would carry out the overall
Ambrane signs Bollywood actress Disha Patani as administration, coordination, and execution of
testing and certification of the CAS and SMS.
its brand ambassador
More than 1.77 lakh artisan registered on
Ambrane has signed with Bollywood
Government e-Marketplace
actress Disha Patani as its brand ambassador
in India. As many as 28,374 artisans and 1,49,422
Disha is the latest to join the Ambrane family, weavers have registered themselves on the
which already includes the likes of the famous public procurement portal Government e-
Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as it's Brand Marketplace (GeM) as of 30 August 2021, the
Ambassador. Textiles Ministry informed on 20 September
Ambrane boasts a strong portfolio of high- 2021.
quality products in India ranging from power GeM, launched in 2016, is a one-stop portal
bank, audio, wearables, and more. to facilitate online procurement of common
use Goods and Services required by various
Exports of software services up 2.1 pc to USD 148.3
Government Departments / Organizations /
bn in 2020-21
PSUs.
The RBI released data on 20 Sept 2021, Gautam Adani conferred Ramkrishna Bajaj
related to the 2020-21 round of its annual
Memorial Global Award
survey on exports of computer software and
information technology-enabled services. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani was
As per a Reserve Bank survey, exports of conferred with Ramkrishna Bajaj Memorial
software services, including services Global Award on 20 September 2021 at the
delivered by foreign affiliates of Indian Priyadarshni Academy's 37th Anniversary.
companies, recorded 2.1% growth during These awards are conferred on national and
2020-21 and stood at USD 148.3 billion. international dignitaries for outstanding
contributions in their respective fields.
AGC Networks appoints Essar's Anshuman Ruia as
Priyadarshni Academy is a premier non-profit,
executive director
socio-cultural and educational organization.
4|PageFSSAI to introduce 'front of package label' to Tianzhou 3 is headed for Tianhe ("Harmony
regulate junk food of the Heavens"), the core module of China's
new Tiangong space station.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) has decided to introduce front-of- Indian and Indonesian Navy participate in exercise
package (FoP) labeling on packaged foods to Samudra Shakti
help consumers make healthier food choices.
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt
FoP labels seek to provide simple nutrition
arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in
information in a more accessible location
the 3rd edition of Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra
instead of on the back of packages.
Shakti’ with the Indonesian Navy.
IIM Ahmedabad has been asked to conduct a
It is being held at Sunda Strait from 20-22
survey on the nature of FoP labels on
September 2021.
products.
The exercise aims to strengthen the bilateral
Food Ministry issues uniform specifications for relationship, enhance mutual understanding
foodgrains procurement and interoperability in maritime operations
between the two navies.
The Food Ministry has issued uniform
specifications for foodgrains to be procured by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya releases 3rd
the Centre in order to ensure that farmers get State Food Safety Index
a due price without any rejection of their
crops. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare
Mansukh Mandaviya released the Food
For the first time, the Department of Food and
Safety and Standards Authority of India
Public Distribution under the Ministry of
(FSSAI)’s 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI)
Consumer Affairs and Food issued uniform
on 20 September 2021.
specifications for Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK)
for grade A & Common Rice. Among the larger states, Gujarat was the top-
ranking state, followed by Kerala and Tamil
International Day of Peace: 21 September Nadu.
Among the smaller states, Goa stood first
The International Day of Peace (or World
followed by Meghalaya and Manipur.
Peace Day) is celebrated annually on
Among UTs, J&K secured top rank.
September 21.
The day is devoted to strengthening the ideals DFPD signs model MoU with CSC e-Governance
of peace, both within and among all nations Services India Limited
and peoples.
The day was established in 1981 by the UN Department of Food and Public Distribution
General Assembly. (DFPD) has entered into a model MoU with
The 2021 theme for the International Day of CSC e-Governance Services India Limited
Peace is “Recovering better for an equitable (CSC).
and sustainable world”. It will increase the business opportunities and
income of fair price shops.
China launches Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft on 20 CSC will tie up with individual state govts for
September 2021 signing up of bilateral MoUs for providing
interested FPS dealers access to Digital Seva
China has launched a cargo mission to its
Portal (DSP) for delivery of CSC services.
new space station.
A Long March 7 rocket topped with the robotic IIT Delhi sets up advanced electrical
Tianzhou 3 freighter lifted off from Wenchang characterization laboratory
Satellite Launch Center in southern China's
Hainan Province on 20 September 2021.
5|Page IIT Delhi has set up an advanced electrical corporate cards across YES First, YES
characterization laboratory with an investment Premia, and YES Prosperity.
cost of ₹17 crores. With the partnership, the bank has
It will enable the measurement of the commenced the issuance of select credit card
electrical performance of devices and circuits variants on Visa’s payment network.
used in electronic equipment and further
HCL Tech signs 5-year deal with MKS Instruments
research in the area of semiconductors.
for cloud services
IIT Delhi has also signed an agreement with
Keysight Technologies India Pvt Ltd to co- HCL Technologies, India's third-largest
brand the facility. software services company, has announced a
Adani Ports gets nod for 10.4% stake acquisition in five-year digital transformation deal with US-
based MKS Instruments.
Gangavaram Port
The partnership is intended to improve
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) performance, productivity, and speed to
has given its approval for the proposal of the market.
acquisition of a 10.4% stake of Gangavaram HCL will drive digital and cloud-enabled
Port (GPL) by Adani Ports for Rs 644.78 transformation for MKS Instruments through
crore. AI/ML-led automation, IT transformation, etc.
Gangavaram Port, incorporated in September
India at 46th place in Global Innovation Index
2001, is engaged in the business of handling
various types of dry bulk and break bulk India has improved its ranking in the Global
cargo. Innovation Index (GII) 2021 to 46th place
The Andhra Pradesh government has already among 132 economies, up from 48 in the
approved the proposal of acquisition. previous year’s ranking, according to World
Intellectual Property Organisation.
Yes bank partners VISA to offer credit cards
The index ranks world economies according
YES Bank has partnered with Visa to offer to their innovation capabilities and consists of
credit cards to its customers. roughly 80 indicators.
The suite consists of nine credit card variants Switzerland, Sweden, United States and UK
on the Visa platform that service all segments are the leaders in innovation.
– consumer cards, business cards, and
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