Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2023

Notes:
The Goa government has introduced the “Goa Taxi App,” allowing people to book cabs conveniently for travel within the coastal state.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the app and over 500 tourist taxi operators have already joined the platform. The “Goa Taxi App” has been operational at Manohar International Airport (MIA), Mopa, for the past six months.

Notes:
The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has granted approval for the ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme.
It is aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe transportation network for passengers and goods across the state. This initiative seeks to create a seamless public transport network from the Gram Panchayat (GP) level to the state capital.

Notes:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi announced special one-time awards, commemorating 75 years of India’s independence to 84 artists, who are above the age of 75 years and haven’t been accorded any national honour in their career so far.
The ‘Amrit’ awards were presented by Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar to a total of 84 artistes, including 70 men and 14 women.

Notes:
Around 13,000 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in the United States initiated a strike affecting General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis (parent of Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram).
The strike follows the breakdown of negotiations over better pay raises and benefits. The UAW seeks a 40% wage increase over four years, restoration of cost-of-living adjustments, and pensions for all workers, among other demands.

Notes:
Russia chess player Aleksey Grebnev clinched the Tata Steel Asian junior title, playing under the FIDE flag.
He added another championship by claiming the blitz title to bring some cheer to Russian chess. G. Teswaini claimed the championship in the classical event, and Bommini Mounika Akshaya won the blitz title.

Notes:
Santiniketan, the cultural and educational hub in West Bengal founded by poet Rabindranath Tagore, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1901, Santiniketan was initially a residential school based on Indian traditions and the vision of global unity transcending religious and cultural boundaries. In 1921, it evolved into a world university known as ‘Visva Bharati’.

Notes:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has announced that it has established 6467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across the country.
As per BIS the standard clubs are being established with an objective to sensitize young members of society about the importance of standards in improving quality of life.

Notes:
Designed by British architects Lutyens and Baker, the old Parliament building served as the Imperial Legislative Council during British rule and later as the Constituent Assembly and Parliament of India.
The Chausath Yogini temple in Mitaoli, Madhya Pradesh, is believed to have inspired the old Indian Parliament’s circular, pillared structure. Built in the 14th century, this temple is dedicated to 64 powerful yoginis and features unique architectural elements, including a hypaethral design with no roof.

Notes:
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has granted the state permission to conduct Truenat tests in certain hospitals, to support Kerala’s efforts to combat the Nipah virus outbreak.
Truenat tests use portable, smart chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR kits. Only hospitals equipped with level 2 biosafety facilities, which have strict protocols to prevent sample contamination, will be allowed to use Truenat test facilities.

Notes:
The Assam government launched a new scheme called “Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan.”
This scheme aims to provide financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh each to two lakh young individuals, fostering self-reliance and economic independence among the state’s youth. The registration process for the program is scheduled to commence by September end.