Current Affairs 25.09.2022 to 08.10.2022

1. The United Nations observes the International Day for the Total Abolition of Nuclear Weapons on 26 September every year. Today's objective is to raise public awareness of the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the need for their complete elimination. It provides an opportunity to educate people and their leaders about the real benefits of eliminating such weapons and the social and economic costs of perpetuating them.

 The first resolution of the General Assembly in 1946 established that the Atomic Energy Commission had a mandate to make specific proposals for the control of nuclear power and the elimination not only of nuclear weapons but also of all other major weapons of mass destruction.

 The General Assembly adopted the goal of general and complete disarmament in 1959. The first special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament, held in 1978, further recognized that nuclear disarmament was a priority objective in the field of disarmament.

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was ratified on July 7, 2017. The agreement is significant as it is the first multilateral legally negotiated instrument for nuclear disarmament in 20 years. On August 2, 2019, the United States withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, although the United States and the Russian Federation had previously committed to eliminating all nuclear missiles. September 26 is observed by the General Assembly as the International Day for the Total Abolition of Nuclear Weapons.

 

2. World Pharmacist Day is celebrated every year on 25 September with the aim of highlighting and supporting the pharmacist's contribution to the improvement of health. The occasion of World Pharmacy Day serves as a reminder to honor all medical professionals who offer their services with compassion and understanding. Pharmacists provide guidance on the availability of pharmaceuticals and safe medication use. A pharmacist is a health care professional Just like doctors, pharmacists also have a major role to play in the healthcare sector.

 

3. 'Hamar Beti Hamar Man' Campaign:

Under the campaign, women police officers and personnel will visit schools and colleges in the state to provide discussions and guidance on legal rights, good touch-bad touch and preventive measures against sexual harassment and extortion, cybercrime and social media related crimes. Girl students.

A helpline number will also be issued under the Hamar Beti Hamar Man campaign. Details about the Women's Safety App and its usage will also be shared with school and college going girls. Special women patrolling will be ensured in girls' schools, colleges and public places. A special 'Hamar Beti Hamar Man' helpline will be launched and the mobile number will be shared in the public domain for women and girls to report their complaints or problem regarding any misbehavior or crime against them.

 

4. Launched by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), World Tourism Day 2022 will be celebrated globally on 27 September. This day is celebrated every year to focus on promoting tourism in different parts of the world.It is celebrated to promote tourism and understand its importance.

 It is essential to note that tourism plays an important role in improving the economy of a country and improving its image. World Tourism Day helps promote the interests of tourism. The event will be led by representatives of the Bali tourism sector. Representatives of UNWTO States are also invited.

The World Tourism Organization started World Tourism Day in 1979. Celebrations for this officially started in 1980. It is celebrated on 27 September every year on the anniversary of the adoption of UNWTO's laws. UNWTO decided to celebrate this day in different host countries every year.

 

5. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has given green signal for development of first tiger reserve in Bundelkhand region. The tiger reserve is spread over 52,989.863 hectares including buffer area of ​​29,958.863 hectares and core area of ​​23,031.00 hectares already notified as Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary in Chitrakoot district of the state.

 The area of ​​Ranipur Tiger Reserve is covered by North Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest. It is home to tiger, leopard, bear, spotted deer, sambar, chinkara, reptiles and other mammals. The establishment of Ranipur Tiger Reserve will be a turning point for wildlife conservation in Bundelkhand, along with opening up the eco-tourism potential of the region creating immense employment opportunities that will benefit the local population.

6. Hitachi Austemo has installed India's first ground-mounted solar power plant of 3 megawatts (MW) at its Jalgaon manufacturing plant. This solar power plant will be built on an area of ​​43301 square meters. This ground mounted solar power plant consists of 7128 ground mounted solar panels and 10 inverters. Hitachi Astemo is known for its development, manufacturing, sales and service of automotive and transportation components. This solar power plant will start its new journey in sustainable energy sector in India.

 

7. World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on September 28 as a tribute to Louis Pasteur. He invented the world's first effective rabies vaccine. The day is celebrated to promote the fight against rabies, raise awareness of prevention and celebrate the world's achievements against this deadly disease.

 

8. PM Narendra Modi officially launched the country's 5G services on October 1, 2022. An official announcement from the Prime Minister's Office has ushered in the era of ultra-high-speed mobile internet. Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the sixth iteration of the India Mobile Congress.

 Addressing the public, Prime Minister Modi said that the government and the country's telecom industry are giving a wonderful gift to 130 crore Indians in the form of 5G.

The Prime Minister said that the new India will actively participate in the creation and use of technology rather than merely being a user of it. Future wireless technology design and related product will be heavily influenced by India.

According to the Prime Minister, the use of 5G technology goes beyond providing fast internet access and has the potential to transform lives. To make full use of this new technology, Prime Minister Modi instructed executives of the Telecom Industry Association to visit universities and colleges across the country. Another thing is that he encourages a supportive ecosystem for MSMEs to prepare replacement parts for electronic manufacturing.

 

9. This year's Nobel Peace Prize 2022 was jointly awarded to Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bilyatsky, Russian human rights organization Memorial and Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties. Now Ales Biliatsky is imprisoned. The Russian Human Rights Organization Memorial is one of two organizations to receive the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The Center for Civil Liberties was founded in 2007 to promote democracy and human rights during the period of unrest in Ukraine.

 According to Nobel Committee Head Berit Rees-Andersen, the Center has begun its efforts to support Ukraine's civil society and pressure the government to transform Ukraine into a fully democratic and legitimate state. The organization has sought to compile evidence of Russian war crimes against Ukrainian citizens since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. When it comes to bringing wrongdoers to justice, the Center is paving the way.

In 1987, a memorial was established in the Soviet Union to remember the victims of communist oppression. It keeps tabs on the whereabouts of political prisoners in Russia and compiles data on human rights violations in the country. Ales Bilyatsky, a veteran rights lawyer in autocratic Belarus and this year's sole recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is the subject of a useful feature by AFP.

The will of global industrialist Alfred Nobel was revealed after his death in 1896. Nobel Prizes in 5 categories  Physics, Chemistry, Literature and Medicine. The awards are presented in Stockholm, Sweden. Peace Prize presented in Oslo, Norway.

 

10. World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice a year since 2006. It should be celebrated on the second Saturday of May and the second Saturday of October. This year it was celebrated on 14th May and for the second time the world will mark this day again on 8th October. The purpose of World Migratory Bird Day is to raise public awareness of the problems faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance and the need for global cooperation to protect them. Twice a year these birds spend the winter in warmer areas before coming home to breed.

 

11. This is the first ever bird festival in the union territory Jammu and Kashmir has launched Bird Festival 2022 at Pahalgam in south Kashmir..Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome tourists from all over the world for Bird Festival 2022. The festival is organized in collaboration with the Tourism Department of the Sanctuary Foundation.

 The Bird Festival is beneficial for tourism and the local economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Sarmad Hafeez Secretary Tourism J&K inaugurated the festival.The Department of Tourism helps promote tourism with the Sanctuary Foundation. It lasts for six days. A large number of nature lovers and bird lovers from across the country attended the opening ceremony of this bird festival.

About 1200 species of birds are found all over India, of which Kashmir has about 600 species. Bird tourism is a new concept in India and Kashmir as a nature paradise has much more potential than any other state in India.