Daily Current Affairs 22 September 2018

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National News

1. Smart e-Public Distribution System

Arunachal Pradesh Govt. has introduced ‘Smart e-Public Distribution System’.
This will improve the efficiency in supplying commodities and necessities to the beneficiaries.

2. Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response

ISRO will induct an Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) in Ministry of Home Affairs.
An MOU was signed for the same between Ministry of Home Affairs and ISRO.

3. Mizoram International Short Film Festival

Mizoram International Short Film Festival (MISFF) has started in Aizawl, Mizoram.
It was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Mizoram Lal Thanhawla.

4. India’s contribution in UN’s solar project

India has contributed one million USD for UN’s solar project.
the installation of solar panels will be done on rooftop of UN’s headquarters in New York.

International News

1. Death of Vietnam President

President Tran Dai Quang has died due to a serious illness.
Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh is now the Acting president since 21 September 2018.

2. International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace was observed on 21 September.
Theme:- The Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70.

3. World Alzheimer Day

World Alzheimer Day was observed on 21 September.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.

4. 2018 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index

2018 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index was released by United Nations.
Around 270 million people moved out of poverty in India since 2005-06.

Business News

1. Smita Patil Award

Anushka Sharma has received Smita Patil Award.
The award is presented during 34th anniversary of Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, in Mumbai.

2. India’s FY19 GDP

Fitch stated India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.8% FY19 from 7.4% FY18 earlier.
CEO: Paul Taylor || Founder: John Knowles Fitch

3. New Independent director of board of Air India

D Purandeswari has been appointed as independent director in Air India Board.
Headquarters: New Delhi || Founder: J. R. D. Tata || Parent organization: Air India Limited

4. Iconic Awards

AirIndia has received the ‘Iconic Airline Award’ at Iconic Awards.
Team #AirIndia was led by Commercial Director Shri. S S Uberoi.

Sports News

1. Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018

A R Rahman and Gulzar to create the Anthem for Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018.
The 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup will be the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup field hockey tournament. It is scheduled to be held from 28 November to 16 December 2018, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.

2. Yashvir Singh passes away

Yashvir Singh was India’s national wrestling coach during 2008 Beijing Olympics when Sushil Kumar won the bronze medal.
He was awarded ‘Coach of the Year’ award by the International Wrestling Federation.

3. World wrestling championship (Junior)