26th September 2018 Current Affairs
Mobile Application ‘Jan Dhan Darshak’ has been launched
- The union finance Ministry has launched Mobile Application ‘Jan Dhan Darshak’ as a Part of Financial Inclusion (FI) initiative.
- This app will act as a guide for the common people in locating a financial service touch point at a given location in the country.
Shri Arun Goel has inaugurated the exhibition “India - Uzbekistan: Dialogue of Cultures”
- Shri Arun Goel (Secretary, Ministry of Culture) has inaugurated the exhibition “India – Uzbekistan: Dialogue of Cultures” at National Museum in New Delhi (till 24th October).
- The exhibit will showcase ancient Uzbek manuscripts for onlookers to delve into the historical legacy of the two great nations.
Supreme Court directing the Election Commission to look on criminalisation of politics
- On the issue of criminalisation of politics Supreme Court said it may consider directing the Election Commission to ask political parties to get their members disclose criminal cases against them.
- The observation was made by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
The Supreme court agreed on live streaming
- The Supreme Court on 26 September 2018 agreed to live-streaming and video recording of court proceedings.
- The apex court said that necessary rules for balancing rights of public and protecting dignity of litigants will be placed soon.
Indra Jatra festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm
- The famous Indra Jatra festival (eight-day long) is being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervor in Kathmandu (Nepal).
- President Bidya Devi Bhandari and thousands of people attended the Indra Jatra celebrations.
India ranks 158th in terms of education and health care
- India ranks 158th in the world for its investments in education and health care, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.
- The nation is placed behind Sudan (ranked 157th) and ahead of Namibia (ranked 159th) in the list.
Sharmila Kumari clinched a gold medal
- Sharmila Kumari clinched a gold medal at the 58th National Open athletics championships in the women’s javelin throw at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
- Sharmila threw a personal best throw of 54.81m to beat former Asian Games bronze medallist Annu Rani.
Lt. Gen. M.M. Naravane has been appointed as the next Eastern Army Commander
- Gen. M.M. Naravane has been appointed as the next Eastern Army Commander.
- Naravane is currently heading the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC).
DAC has approved procurement of 1,000 engines
- Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks of the Army at an approximate cost of over 2,300 crore rupees.
- The engines will enhance mobility, agility, and acceleration of T-72 tanks making them more versatile and effective in the battlefield.
The Indian Armed Forces will observe ‘Parakram Parv'
- The Indian Armed Forces will observe ‘Parakram Parv’ from September 28 – 30 to mark the second anniversary of the surgical strikes across the Line of Control.
- Stories of the recipients of the highest gallantry award, the Param Veer Chakra will also be highlighted during the Parv.
Jasdev Singh passed away
- Renowned Hindi commentator Jasdev Singh(87-year) passed away after the prolonged illness.
- He started his career in All India Radio in 1955 at their Jaipur station.
M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018
- Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018 in Jaipur.
- He stressed the need for water harvesting
Reliance Industries has topped the Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018
- Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman of India’s second-most valued firm ‘Reliance Industries’, has topped the ‘Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018’ for the seventh consecutive year, with the total net worth of INR 371,000 crore.
- Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018, a compilation of the individuals in India having a net worth of INR 1,000 crore or more, featured 831 Indians compared to 617 last year.
India and Morocco inked two agreements
- India and Morocco inked two agreements providing for collaboration in cybersecurity and use of outer space.
- The two countries identified hydrography, peacekeeping as well as counter-terror cooperation as potential areas to deepen bilateral engagement.
Try out the quiz ?
1. Which app has been launched by finance Minister?
The union finance Ministry has launched Mobile Application ‘Jan Dhan Darshak’ as a Part of Financial Inclusion (FI) initiative.
2. Where has Shri Arun Goel (Secretary, Ministry of Culture) inaugurated the exhibition “India - Uzbekistan: Dialogue of Cultures”?
Shri Arun Goel (Secretary, Ministry of Culture) has inaugurated the exhibition “India - Uzbekistan: Dialogue of Cultures” at National Museum in New Delhi (till 24th October).
3. Under whom the issue of criminalisation of politics Supreme Court said it may consider directing the Election Commission to ask political parties to get their members disclose criminal cases against them?
The observation was made by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
4. On which date Supreme Court agreed to live-streaming and video recording of court proceedings?
The Supreme Court on 26 September 2018 agreed to live-streaming and video recording of court proceedings.
5. How many days the famous Indra Jatra festival is celebrated with gaiety and religious fervor in Kathmandu (Nepal).
The famous Indra Jatra festival (eight-day long) is being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervor in Kathmandu (Nepal).
6. Which rank india got in terms of education and health care, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.
India ranks 158th in the world for its investments in education and health care, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.
7. Which of the following clinched a gold medal at the 58th National Open athletics championships in the women’s javelin throw at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
Sharmila Kumari clinched a gold medal at the 58th National Open athletics championships in the women’s javelin throw at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
8. Who is appointed as the next Eastern Army Commander?
Lt. Gen. M.M. Naravane has been appointed as the next Eastern Army Commander.
9. Which council has approved procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks of the Army at an approximate cost of over 2,300 crore rupees?
Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks of the Army at an approximate cost of over 2,300 crore rupees.
10. Which festival is going to celebrate by Indian Armed Forces from 28 to 30 September?
The Indian Armed Forces will observe ‘Parakram Parv’ from September 28 – 30 to mark the second anniversary of the surgical strikes across the Line of Control.
11. Which of the following Hindi commentator recently passed away?
Renowned Hindi commentator Jasdev Singh(87-year) passed away after the prolonged illness.
12. In which state Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018?
Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018 in Jaipur.
13. According to Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018 who is on the top position ?
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman of India’s second-most valued firm ‘Reliance Industries’, has topped the ‘Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018’ for the seventh consecutive year, with the total net worth of INR 371,000 crore.
14. Which country inked with India for collaboration in cybersecurity and use of outer space?
India and Morocco inked two agreements providing for collaboration in cybersecurity and use of outer space.
