• National

The union government has come out with a NDSO

• The union government has come out with a National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO), containing a list of 4.5 lakh convicts with photos of about 3.5 lakh of them available.
• The registry makes India the ninth country in the world to set up and maintain a national database of sexual offenders.

• International

Romania will open a consulate in Chennai

• Romania will open a consulate in Chennai (India).
• This was decided in a meeting between Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Viorica Dancila (Romania Prime Minister) in Bucharest.

• Sports

Virat Kohli and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu have been selected for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2018.

• Virat Kohli (Indian Cricket Captain) and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (world champion Weightlifter) have been selected for this year’s prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2018.
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.

• Important Days

The International Day of Peace is observed on 21st September.

• The International Day of Peace is observed around the world annually on 21st September.
• It is dedicated to world peace and specifically the absence of war & violence such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access.

• Important Days

The World Alzheimer’s Day is observed every year on 21st September

• The World Alzheimer’s Day is observed every year on 21st September to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.

• Agreements

The Ministry of Home Affairs and ISRO has signed a MoU

• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has signed a MoU for setting up a state-of-the-art integrated control room for emergency response in the ministry.
• ISRO will provide its technical expertise for setting up of proposed ICR-ER whereas the project will be executed under the overall supervision of MHA.

• Defence

DRDO successfully tested 'Prahar’

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’ from Balasore, Odisha.
• ‘Prahar’ is a contemporary weapon system capable of carrying multiple types of warheads and neutralizing a wide variety of targets.

• States

Cyclonic storm ‘Daye’ crossed near the Gopalpur

• Cyclonic storm ‘Daye’ crossed near the Gopalpur coast in Odisha.
• Under the impact of Daye, heavy rain accompanied by high-speed wind occurred in coastal and southern parts of the state.

• Miscellaneous

India has contributed a $1 million to UN

• India has contributed a $1 million for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building.
• The contribution will help reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy.

• Agreements

India and Niger signed a Memorandum of Understanding

• India and Niger signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre (MGICC) in Niamey, Niger, with the Indian government’s grant assistance.
• The Convention Centre is being established in the context of the African Union (AU) Summit that Niger is set to host next year.