World Heart Day

World Heart Day

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29 September every year. Heart diseases are a serious issue, and according to a report by the World Health Organisation, over 17.9 million people around the world die from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) every year.

"World Heart Day" was founded in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death

The World Heart Federation created this global campaign in the hopes of uniting people all around the world to encourage heart-healthy living across the globe.

The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a nongovernmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland in 1971

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched e-tourist visa

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched e-tourist visa

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the opening of its doors to tourists from all over the world with the launch of the e-tourist visa.

the announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Riyadh.

Citizens from 49 countries will also be able to apply for an e-visa or receive a visa on arrival to Saudi Arabia.

A dedicated online portal was also launched and electronic kiosks are set to be available at airports to facilitate requests.

Visas will allow multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months for tourists.

The changes are the latest in Saudi Arabia's recent reforms in line with the Vision 2030 economic plan.

World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day

Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27.

This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted.

The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism.

theme 2019  “Tourism and jobs: a better future for all”.

India, Japan, US Naval Exercise "Malabar"

India, Japan, US Naval Exercise "Malabar"

The 23rd edition of trilateral maritime exercise “Malabar” between navies of India, Japan and the US will begin on Thursday off the coast of Japan.

  two frontline indigenously designed and built Indian naval ships -- multi-purpose guided-missile frigate Sahyadri and ASW Corvette Kiltan have arrived at Sasebo to participate in the exercise.

The US Navy is being represented by USS McCampbell, a Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine, and a ''P8A'' Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

The JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) would be participating with its Izumo class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga, guided-missile destroyers JS Samidare and Choukai and a "P1" Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Malabar 2019 would endeavour to further strengthen India-Japan-US naval cooperation and enhance interoperability, based on shared values and principles.

Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva has been appointed new IMF chief

Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva has been appointed new IMF chief

Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the new head of the International Monetary Fund(IMF).

 She is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF.

The economist succeeds Christine Lagarde for a five-year term from October.

Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova is a Bulgarian economist

She has also been Chief Executive of the World Bank since 2017.

She served as Acting President of the World Bank Group from 1 February 2019 to 8 April 2019.

The International Monetary Fund, also known as the Fund, is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation

Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
Managing Director (MD): David Lipton (Acting)
Chief Economist: Gita Gopinath
Membership: 189 countries

British PM's decision to suspend Parliament is unlawful

British  PM's decision to suspend Parliament is unlawful

The British Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful.

He suspended Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow a Queen's Speech to outline his new policies.

But the apex court today said it was wrong to stop Parliament carrying out its duties in the run-up to the Brexit deadline on 31 October.


Delivering its conclusions, the Supreme Court's President, Lady Hale, said, the effect on the fundamentals in British democracy was extreme.

Lady Hale said the unanimous decision of the 11 Justices was that the decision of suspension of  Parliament was unlawful and it was for the Speakers of the Commons and Lords to decide what to do next.

International Coastal Cleanup day

International Coastal Cleanup day

 International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) was observed on Saturday.

The day is marked each year on the third Saturday of September as an initiative of the Washington-based Ocean Conservancy, a volunteer effort for ocean health.

It encourages people along with ocean conservation groups, and environmental organizations to clean up the garbage/trash on the beach.

World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day

september 22 marks World Rhino Day, a global event established to celebrate the world’s five rhinoceros species, as well as to reflect on the challenges facing them.

Of the five rhino species living in Africa and Asia, three are listed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered: Javan Rhinos (Rhinoceros sondaicus), Sumatran rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) and black rhinos (Diceros bicornis). Meanwhile, White rhinos (Ceratotherium simum) are considered near threatened, and greater one-horned rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) vulnerable to extinction.

It was first observed in 2010 by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) South Africa.

World Alzheimer’s Day,

 World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia.

World Alzheimer’s Day was first observed in 2012.

 The month of September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Month

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.

theme 2019 is raising awareness and challenging the stigma around the disease.

55th ITEC Day celebrated in Dhaka

55th ITEC Day celebrated in Dhaka

The 55th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day was celebrated at the High Commission of India in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Around 300 ITEC alumni from all walks of life, attended the programme.

Over 4,000 young Bangladeshi professionals have undergone specialized short and medium term courses in India under the ITEC programme since 2007.

ITEC offers opportunities to participants to avail of short and medium term courses in premier institutions like IITs and IISCs in India.

It was instituted in 1964 as part of India’s Development Assistance offering for developing countries.

Every year more than 10,000 training slots are offered to 161 partner countries for training courses in various areas like Accounts, Audit, Management, SME, Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs.

when is World Bamboo Day celebrated?

when is World Bamboo Day celebrated?

Options

1) September 16

2)September 17

3)September 18

4)September 19

answer

3)September 18

Other details

World Bamboo Day was officially established on September 18 at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009 and declared by the Thai Royal Forest Department.

 People and businesses from around the world use this day to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday products.

 On this day each year, its celebration has included bamboo planting ceremonies, 5K races, various contests and other kinds of celebrations around the world

India is the world’s second-largest cultivator of bamboo after China with over 130 species.

theme 2019 'Bamboo For Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of United Nations’.

38 वाँ शारजाह अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुस्तक मेला 30 अक्टूबर से 9 नवंबर तक आयोजित किया जाएगा

38 वाँ शारजाह अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुस्तक मेला 30 अक्टूबर से 9 नवंबर तक आयोजित किया जाएगा

शारजाह इंटरनेशनल बुक फेयर (SIBF) का 38 वां संस्करण इस साल 30 अक्टूबर से 9 नवंबर तक आयोजित किया जाएगा, जहां दुनिया भर के लेखक, प्रकाशक, बुद्धिजीवी और कलाकार इस प्रमुख कार्यक्रम में अपने अनुभव और विशेषज्ञता लेकर आएंगे और एक जीवंत कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा लेंगे। सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम।

यूनेस्को ने शारजाह को किताबों और साक्षरता को बढ़ावा देने के शहर के निरंतर प्रयासों की मान्यता के लिए वर्ष 2019 के लिए विश्व पुस्तक राजधानी शहर का नाम दिया है।

वर्ल्ड बुक कैपिटल के शीर्षक के साथ खुद को संस्थापित करते हुए, SIBF का आयोजन 'ओपन बुक्स, ओपन माइंड्स' थीम के तहत किया जाएगा।

when is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed?

when is  International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed?

Options

1) september 13

2)september 14

3)september 16

4)september 15


answer


 3)september 16


Other details

September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

This designation had been made on December 19, 2000, in commemoration of the date, in 1987, on which nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

The closure of the hole in the ozone layer was observed 30 years after the protocol was signed

Due to the nature of the gases responsible for ozone depletion their chemical effects are expected to continue for between 50 to 100 years

who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship?

who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship?

Options

1) Manan Chandra

2)Pankaj Advani

3)Nay Thway

4)Aditya Mehta

answer

 2)Pankaj Advani

other details

 Pankaj Advani, has clinched a record 22nd world titles by winning a fourth straight final in the 150-up format at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Myanmar.

Advani defeated Nay Thway of Myanmar.

Adwani has won a world trophy every year ever since returning from a professional stint in the UK in 2014.

In the short format of billiards, this is Advani's fifth title in the last six years.

which country's School project won Aga Khan Architecture Award?

which country's School project won Aga Khan Architecture Award?

Options

1) Bangladesh

2)nepal

3)bhutan

4)srilanka

answer


1) Bangladesh


Other details

An innovative project for constructing a floating school for marginalised children in Bangladesh has been awarded the prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award 2019.

The award was given away  in Kajan, the republic of Tatarstan for the Arcadia Education Project in South Kanarchor of Bangladesh.

Five other projects from other countries were also given the award.

when is International Day for South South Cooperation observed?

when is International Day for South South Cooperation observed?

Options

1)  12 September

2) 13 September

3) 14 September

4) 15 September

answer

1)  12 September


Other details

International Day for South-South Cooperation is observed on 12 September

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates the economic, social and political developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the South and highlights United Nations efforts to work on technical cooperation among developing countries.

Theme for 2019:From Commitment to Action — Follow up to Buenos Aires Plan of Action+40

when was World Suicide Prevention Day celebrated?

when was World Suicide Prevention Day celebrated?

Options

1) 10 September

2)11 September

3)12 September

4)13 September

answer

1) 10 September

Other details

World Suicide Prevention Day  is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.

 The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to host World Suicide Prevention Day

theme 2019 – “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”

where is International conference ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector organized?

where is International conference ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector organized?

options

1) mumbai

2)pune

3)kochi

4)new delhi

answer


4)new delhi


other details

A three-day long International conference ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector is being organized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency in New Delhi today.

Indo-German Technical Co-operation is also partnering in the event.

Experts and policy makers from sixteen countries are participating in this event to discuss various alternative options and technologies in the field of design and construction of energy efficient commercial as well as residential buildings.

where is 8th Asian Ministerial Energy Round-table being organized?

where is 8th Asian Ministerial Energy Round-table being organized?


Options

1) abu dhabi

2)riyadh

3)Dubai

4)doha

answer

3)Dubai


Other details

Eighth Asian Ministerial Energy Round-table (AMER) will be organized at Abu Dhabi on 10th  September, where India is the co-host along with UAE.

The AMER Conference is coinciding with the 24th World Energy Congress, which is being held  in Abu Dhabi.

where is ACC Under-19 Youth Asia Cup being organized?

where is ACC Under-19 Youth Asia Cup being organized?

options

1) Sri lanka

2)bangaldesh

3)nepal

4)bhutan

answer

1) Sri lanka


other details

The 2019 Under-19 Asia Cup is the 8th edition of ACC Under-19 Cup. The cricket tournament is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from 5 September to 15 September 2019.

8 teams participated in the tournament, including 5 full members and three qualifiers


The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup is a cricket tournament organised by the ACC for Under-19 teams from its member nations.

It was first held in 1989 in Bangladesh where India won the tournament.

The second edition was played after 14 years in 2003
Number of teams: 8
Current champion: India (6th Title)
Tournament format: Round-robin
Most successful: India (6 Titles)
First edition: 1989

Which country's Parliament rejected proposal to hold general election next month?

Which country's Parliament rejected proposal to hold general election next month?

Options

1) Britain

2)france

3)germany

4)spain

answer


1) Britain


Other details

in the House of Commons of Britain Parliament MPs turned down motion for a general election on October 15.

The motion calling for the vote fell far short of the required 434 super majority to pass.

where is 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) being organized?

where is 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) being organized?

options

1) china

2)Russia

3)japan

4)south korea

answer

2)Russia


Other details

5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF)is  beginning  in Vladivostok, Russia

India will the chief guest at the Eastern Economic Forum.

The EEF provides a platform for discussing issues aimed at expanding international cooperation in Asia-Pacific region and developing the economy of Russia's Far East.

There are several sessions involving India at the EEF. Among them are harnessing the power of Youth, Logistics - a digital pathway, Human Capital in Eurasia, and the Russia India business dialogue.

when was world Coconut day celebrated?

when was world Coconut day celebrated?

Options

1) September 2

2)September 1

3)September3

4)September 4

answer

1) September 2

other details

September 2 has been designated Coconut Day by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) headquartered at Jakarta, Indonesia.

All major coconut-growing countries including India are members of the APCC.

The celebration is aimed at creating an awareness about the importance of the coconut and its potential in alleviating poverty, encouraging investments and promoting the development of the coconut industry in the member countries.

 The theme was “Coconut for Family Wellness”.

 

Shireen Matthews has been appointed as District Court judge in which country?

Shireen Matthews has been appointed as District Court judge in which country?

Options

1) US

2)UK

3)france

4)germany

answer

1) US


Other details

US   has nominated Indian-American Shireen Mathews as a judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of California.

Currently, Matthews is a partner at Jones Day, the fifth-largest law firm in the country, in San Diego. 

Which country chose Borneo island as site of new capital?

Which country chose Borneo island as site of new capital?

Options

1) Malaysia

2)Indonesia

3)thailand

4)cambodia

answer


2)Indonesia


Other details

Indonesia's capital city will be relocated to the province of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo

The current capital, Jakarta, home to more than 10 million people, is on swampy land.

Parts of the city are sinking by as much as 25cm (10in) a year and almost half now is below sea level.