Current Affairs 12 September 2023

Ruby Thakur
September 13, 2023
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In Current Affairs for 12 September 2023, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.

CURRENT AFFAIRS 12 September 2023

300 New Tourist Destinations In Jammu And Kashmir

In Jammu And Kashmir, The Government Is Going To Develop 300 New Tourist Destinations To Provide A Variety Of Gateway Options For Domestic & Foreign Tourists.
These Tourist Destinations Will Be Filled With Activities, Festivals, Natural Scenery, Shopping And B&B Home-Stay In Picturesque And Calm Villages.
From Adventure, Exquisite Cuisine, Pilgrimage, Traditional Handicrafts To Serene Mountains, J&K Offers Anything And Everything To The Travelers.
Several Offbeat Destinations Of J&K Are The Ideal Escape For Travelers Seeking Leisurely Adventures & Enchanting Experiences.
Around 1.28 Crore Tourists Have Visited J&K So Far This Year And The Figure Is Much Higher Than The Same Period Last Year. The UT Administration Hopes To See Record Breaking Tourist Arrivals By The Year End. J&K Recorded 1.88 Crore Tourist Arrivals In 2022, The Highest Number In The Past Three Decades.

Scheme To Recognize Internet Service Providers

The Department Of Telecommunications Has Launched A Scheme To Recognize Internet Service Providers For Their Exceptional Efforts In Expanding Fiber-To-The-Home Broadband Connections In Rural Areas.
The Communication Ministry Said, That Under This Scheme, The Ministry Has Decided To Recognize Nine Internet Service Providers, Three Of Categories A, B, And C, Who Have Provided A Maximum Number Of Connections In Rural Areas In A Year
The Recognition Will Include A Certificate And The Name Of The Internet Service Providers Will Be Displayed On The Department Of Telecommunications Website.
The Ministry Said, This Initiative Reflects The Government’s Commitment To Enhancing Digital Access And Connectivity In Rural Region.

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India- UK Free Trade Agreement

The 12^th Annual India-UK Economic Financial Dialogue Meeting Was Held In New Delhi Under The Joint Leadership Of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman And UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Jeremy Hunt.
Discussions On Macroeconomic And Multilateral Issues, Financial Services, Trade, Infrastructure Investments, And Green Financing Were Held During The Meeting.
Speaking At A Joint Press Conference With Mr Hunt, After The Meeting, Finance Minister Sitharaman Said, India And The UK Have Reaffirmed Their Commitment To Expeditiously Finalise A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Between The Two Countries.
Both Sides Are Keen On Concluding The FTA As Soon As Possible.
The UK Expressed Willingness To Further Extend Its Footprint In The GIFT City International Financial Services Centre And Foster A Robust Fintech Partnership. She Said, That With Emerging Technologies Such As Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Redefining Financial Services And India’s New Digital Personal Data Protection Act, There Are Ample Opportunities For Both Nations To Collaborate On Frameworks For Secure And Inclusive Financial Intermediation.
Ms Sitharaman Said, The Success Of The India-UK Green Growth Equity Fund Is A Testament To The Efficacy Of Public-Private Partnerships In Channelling Large-Scale Sustainable Finance.

‘Tourism for Tomorrow’

Ministry Of Tourism Will Launch National Competition On ‘Tourism For Tomorrow’ To Identify Best Practices And Case Studies Aligned With Five Priorities Of G20 Goa Roadmap.
The Competition Will Be Launched On World Tourism Day On 27th Of This Month.
The New Delhi Leaders Declaration’ Which Was Adopted During The G20 Summit Underlined The Significance Of The ‘Goa Roadmap For Tourism As A Vehicle For Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Goa Roadmap, Aligned With The Theme Of India’s G20 Presidency, Underscores The Role Of Tourism In Society, The Economy, And Environmental Stewardship.
The Roadmap Focuses On The Five Priorities Which Are Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, Tourism Msmes, And Destination Management.
It Offers A Comprehensive Strategy For Nations To Align Their Tourism Policies With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
The G20 Leaders’ Also Endorsed The Launch Of The “Travel For Life” Initiative, Emphasizing Its Transformative Potential In Promoting Responsible And Sustainable Tourism.

Kim Jong Un Will Pay An Official Visit To Russia

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Will Pay An Official State Visit To Russia In The Coming Days, Upon Invitation Of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, South Korean Media Also Said That North Korean Leader Has Begun His Journey To Vladivostok. Citing A Government Official, It Said That The Armoured Train That Mr Kim Uses For Foreign Visits Appears To Have Departed From Pyongyang.
On The Other Hand, Russia’s TASS News Agency Also Reported That President Vladimir Putin Has, Today, Embarked On A Two-Day Trip To Vladivostok, A Port City Near Eastern Country’s Border With North Korea.

Current Affairs 12 September 2023 Questions

Kilauea Volcano In Which Country
A. UK
B. Canada
C. USA
D. Brazil
ANSWER: C
Father of Indian Research Laboratories
A. Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
B. Dr. CV Raman
C. APJ Kalam
D. Rishi Kanada
ANSWER: A

Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Held In
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1961
ANSWER: C
When was NATO founded
A. 17 January 1954
B. 4 April 1949
C. 3 July 1948
D. 24 November 1946
ANSWER: B
Where Are NATO’s Headquarters
A. Brussels
B. Copenhagen
C. Athens
D. Budapest
ANSWER: A
Which Country Was Bombed By NATO In 1999
A. North Korea
B. Yugoslavia
C. Vietnam
D. Laos
ANSWER: B
Heavy Water Project (Talcher) & Fertilizer Plant (Paradeep) Are Famous
Industries Of
A. Orissa
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: A
Fathometer Is Used To Measure
A. Rainfall
B. Ocean depth
C. Sound intensity
D. Earthquakes
ANSWER: B
Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit Was
A. German Physicist
B. Devised Temperature Scale
C. Developed The Mercury Thermometer In 1714
D. All Of The Above
ANSWER: D
First Indian Chief Of Army Staff Of The Indian Army
A. Gen. K.M. Cariappa
B. Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhji
C. Vice-Admiral R.D. Katari
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
Durand Cup Is Associated With The Game Of
A. Volleyball
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
ANSWER: B
Which Of The Following Is The Largest Air Pollutant
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Hydrocarbons
ANSWER:B

Anthophobia Is Fear Of Which Of The Following
A. Boss
B. Fire
C. Flowers
D. Dogs
ANSWER: C
The Unit Of Electrical Resistance Of A Conductor Is—
A. Farad
B. Volt
C. Ampere
D. Ohm
ANSWER: D
White Rust Is An Important Fungal Disease Of—
A. Wheat
B. Mustard
C. Rice
D. Bajra
ANSWER: B
Of The Following Diseases Which One Is Caused By Insect Bite
A. Dengue
B. Scurvy
C. Pneumonia
D. Asthma
ANSWER: A
Country Which Has The Great Barrier Reef
A. London
B. Australia
C. Ireland
D. New Zealand
ANSWER: B

This Scientist Is Well Known For His Theory Of Relativity
A. Thomas Alva Edison
B. Albert Einstein
C. Marconi
D. James Watt
ANSWER: B
At Room Temperature, Which Is The Only Metal That Is In Liquid Form?
A. Iron
B. Aluminum
C. Mercury
D. Silver
ANSWER: C
Objects At The Surface Of Water Can Be Viewed From A Submarine Under
Water By Using This Instrument.
A. Stethescope
B. Periscope
C. Kaleidoscope
D. Telescope
ANSWER: B