Page-20 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

YashoBhoomi Convention Center

On September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate YashoBhoomi, a state-of-the-art convention center. Covering over 73,000 sq m, YashoBhoomi boasts one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities and the country’s largest LED media facade. ..

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Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg)

The Indian government has introduced the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg), an online platform developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is hailed as a significant leap forward in managing agricultural data. The UPAg Portal is ..

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Scrub Typhus Claims Lives in Odisha’s Bargarh District

Officials in Odisha’s Bargarh district have confirmed at least five deaths due to scrub typhus infections in recent weeks, with four others testing positive for the disease. Two of the deceased were from the Sohela block, while one each was ..

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France Bans iPhone 12 Sales Over Radiation Concerns

France’s radiation watchdog, the Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR), has prohibited the sale of Apple’s iPhone 12 due to tests revealing that the smartphone exceeded European radiation exposure limits. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 was found ..

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Apple’s Shift to USB-C in iPhone 15 Driven by EU Regulations

Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series introduces a significant design change: it replaces the proprietary ‘lightning’ connector with a USB-C charging port, in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations mandating USB-C ports on smartphones and electronic devices by the end of ..

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RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Release Property Documents Promptly

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directives to all Regulated Entities (REs), including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), to release original movable or immovable property documents within 30 days of full loan repayment. Lenders must also remove ..

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India’s Recognition as an OIML Certificates Issuing Authority

India’s recent achievement as an internationally recognized OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates Issuing Authority signifies a significant milestone in the realm of weights and measures. The newfound status allows the country to issue OIML Pattern Approval certificates for ..

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TRAI’s Consultation Paper on Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Consultation Paper (CP) titled “Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies” on September 14, 2023. This CP aims to address the challenges and opportunities brought about by rapid advancements ..

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