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Current Affairs - 22 September 2021
1. Air marshal VR Chaudhari to be new IAF chief
- Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been appointed as the next Chief of the
Air Staff (CoAS), with effect from 1st October 2021. - Presently, he is serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff.
- He will succeed incumbent Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, whose tenure will come to end on September 30, 2021.
- He was the chief of Western Air Command from August 1, 2020.
- He also flew several Air Defence missions during 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan.
Foot Notes:
About IAF:
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founded: 8 October 1932
Commander-in-Chief: President Ram Nath Kovind
2. World Rhino Day 2021: 22nd September
- World Rhino Day is observed on 22nd September every year to celebrates and
raise awareness of the need to protect all the five existing species of Rhinoceros. - Rhino species :
1. Black Rhino
2. White Rhino
3. Greater one-horned Rhino
4. Sumatran Rhino
5. Javan Rhinos
- The day was first announced by World Wildlife Fund-South Africa in 2010.
- It is being observed internationally for the first time in 2011.
3. FSSAI releases 3rd edition of State Food Safety Index 2020-21
- Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has released the third State Food Safety
Index (SFSI) of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for evaluating food safety across all States/UTs in 2020-21. - Top state in larger states category: Gujarat, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Top states in smaller states category: Goa, Meghalaya and Manipur.
- Top UT: Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and New Delhi.
- He also flagged off 19 Mobile Food Testing Vans.
Foot Notes:
About FSSAI:
Founded: August 2011
Headquarters: New Delhi
4. Iran becomes 9th member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders have agreed to change the
membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran from an observer state to a full member state. - After this, Iran becomes the 9th main member of SCO.
- Iran was holding observer status for the past 15 years.
- The technical and legal process could take up to two years to conclude.
- Full member of SCO: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.
Foot Notes:
About SCO:
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Secretary-General: Vladimir Norov
Founded: 15 June 2001
5. Third India-Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ begins
- Third edition of India and Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise titled as
‘Samudra Shakti’ began on September 20, 2021 in Sunda Strait, Indonesia. - It is a 3-day exercise and will culminate on 22 Sep 2021.
- Sunda Strait lies between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.
- Indian Navy has deployed its 2 frontline warships Shivalik and Kadmatt.
- It will strengthen bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between 2 navies.
Foot Notes:
About Indonesia:
President: Joko Widodo
Capital: Jakarta
Currency: Indonesian rupiah
6. Kovalam and Eden beaches get Blue Flag Certification
- Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry beaches has been globally
recognized and coveted International eco-label ‘Blue Flag Certification’. - Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha and Radhanagar- A&N.
- Blue Flag is indication of 100% compliance to 33 stringent criteria.
7. ECI organizes National Conference on Accessible Elections
- Election Commission of India has organized a virtual National Conference on
Accessible Elections 2021 to assess present accessibility policies and discuss strategies for addressing barriers to enhance participation in electoral process. - During the conference, crossing Barriers- Accessibility Initiatives 2021 was also launched.
- Braille Language versions of Voter Guide, Letter to new voter and Booklet of 50 motivational songs on voter awareness was also launched.
Foot Notes:
About ECI:
Formed: 25 January 1950
Headquarters: New Delhi
First executive: Sukumar Sen
CEC of India: Sushil Chandra
8. Telecom Department initiates new reforms with simplifying KYC process
- Dept of Telecommunications (DoT) has started implementation of new telecom
reforms by simplifying the KYC (Know Your Customer) process. - DoT implemented three fresh ways:
- Aadhaar-based e-KYC: It has been re-introduced for new mobile phone connections.
- Self-KYC: Issuance of mobile connection is done via an app/portal-based online process.
- OTP based conversion of connection: It enables a subscriber to convert his mobile connection from prepaid to postpaid and vice-versa.
9. Ministry of Education forms National Steering Committee for Curriculum
- Ministry of Education has formed National Steering Committee for development
of National Curriculum Frameworks under K Kasturirangan chairmanship. - Other members: Mahesh Pant, Govind Prasad Sharma, Najma Akhtar, TV Kattimani, Michel Danino, Milind Kamble, Jagbir Singh, Manjul Bhargava, M K Sridhar, Dhir Jhingran. Shankar Maruwada.
- Committee will develop National Curriculum Frameworks for School Education, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Education, Adult Education.
10. Uttar Pradesh Government to set up ‘Electronic Park’ near Noida
- Uttar Pradesh govt has cleared proposal to develop ‘Electronic Park’, along
Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area, near Noida to promote electronics industry. - Park is proposed to be developed in 250 acres near Jewar Airport.
- It will be built at an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore as well as generate employment for thousands of local youths.
- Companies manufacturing mobile phones, TVs, electronic devices will establish their units in the park.
Foot Notes:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Governor: Anandiben Patel
Capital: Lucknow
Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
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