Current Affairs 18 September 2023

Ruby Thakur
September 18, 2023
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In Current Affairs for 18 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 18 September 2023

International Equal Pay Day

The International Equal Pay Day Celebrated In 18 September, Represents The Longstanding Efforts Towards The Achievement Of Equal Pay For Work Of Equal Value.
The Gender Pay Gap Is Not Caused By Women Earning Less Than Men For The Same Job.

Udhampur Railway Station

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Naming Of Udhampur Railway Station As Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan (MCTM) Railway Station.
He Had Personally Taken Up The Issue Of Naming The Railway Station At Udhampur After The Name Of Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan In 2017 And Also Discussed The Matter With The Then Union Home Minister.
After Doing All The Formalities, Udhampur Railway Station Is Now Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan Railway Station Which Is Dream Come True.
Captain Tushar Mahajan Was An Officer In The Indian Army Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice In The Line Of Duty.
He Was A Part Of The 9 Para Special Forces Unit, Also Known As The “9 Parachute Commando.” Captain Tushar Mahajan Was Born On May 25, 1987, In Udhampur, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
He Gained Recognition And Respect For His Bravery And Leadership During A Counter-Terrorism Operation In Pampore, Jammu And Kashmir, In February 2016.
During The Operation, He Displayed Remarkable Courage And Skill In Neutralizing Terrorists Who Had Holed Up In A Government Building. Tragically, He Was Killed In Action During The Operation.

Hyderabad Liberation Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Hoisted The National Flag At A Ceremonial Programme At The Parade Ground In Secunderabad On The Occasion Of Hyderabad Liberation Day On 17th September 2023.
Hyderabad-Karnataka Liberation Day, Officially Known As, Kalyana-Karnataka Liberation Day. The Festival Celebrates The Annexation Of Hyderabad By India In 1948 Following The Partition Of India And Rebellions In Hyderabad State.
Operation Polo Was The Code Name For The Police Action Against The Princely State Of Hyderabad In September 1948 By The Newly Independent Republic Of India. The Indian Army Marched Into Hyderabad Following The Outbreak Of Hostilities, Overwhelming The Hyderabadi Military And Annexed Hyderabad Into The Indian Union.
The Indian Forces During Operation Polo Were Led By Major General Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri.

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Neeraj Chopra 2^nd In Diamond League Eugene, US

Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra Finished Second In The Men’s Event At The Diamond League Final In Eugene, Oregon, USA.
The Indian’s Best Throw Of 83.80 Meter Came In His Second Attempt.
However, Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, Won His Third Title With A Best Throw Of 84.24 Meter.
Reigning Olympic And World Champion Chopra, Who Holds The Indian National Record Of 89.94 Meter, Won A World Championship Silver Medal At The Same Venue Last Year With An 88.13 Meter Effort.
Earlier This Month, Chopra, Who Won India’s First-Ever Gold At The World Athletics Championships, Failed To Defend His Diamond League Title, Falling Just Short Of Jakub Vadlejch 85.86 Meter Again, Who Took Home The Trophy.
Next, He Will Defend His Title At The Asian Games 2023 Starting In Hangzhou Later This Month.

PM Modi Pays Tribute To PM Of Singapore Lee Kuan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has Paid Tributes To Former Prime Minister Of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew On His 100th Birth Anniversary.
Lee Is Widely Recognised As The Founding Father Of The Modern Singaporean State.
In His Message, Mr Modi Said His Visionary Leadership Played A Key Role In Singapore’s Transformation.
He Added That His Foresight And Relentless Pursuit Of Excellence Are A Testament To His Personal Greatness And His Work Continues To Inspire Leaders Worldwide.

UNCITRAL South Asia Conference

Secretary (Economic Relations) In Ministry Of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi Addressed The Valedictory Session Of The 2023 United Nations Commission On International Trade Law, UNCITRAL, South Asia Conference In New Delhi.
Mr Ravi Touched Upon Issues Related To Commercial Arbitration, Investor-State Dispute Settlement, Digital Economy, MSME And Access To Credit, Commercial Mediation, And Commercial Arbitration.
He Also Spoke On How India Could Progress To Make Itself A Hub For International Arbitration.
“A Legal Body With Universal Membership Specializing In Commercial Law Reform Worldwide For Over 50 Years, UNCITRAL’s Business Is The Modernization And Harmonization Of Rules On International Business,”

India Launches UPAg

Development For India’s Agricultural Sector, The Government Has Unveiled The Upag (Unified Portal For Agricultural Statistics).
This Groundbreaking Initiative Is Aimed At Tackling The Complex Governance Challenges That Currently Beset The Country’s Farming Industry.
The Upag Portal Promises To Empower Stakeholders By Providing Them With Real-Time, Reliable, And Standardized Information. This Newfound Accessibility To Data Is Expected To Pave The Way For More Responsive And Efficient Agricultural Policies.
The Upag Portal Aims To Consolidate Data Into A Standardized Format, Ensuring Easy Access And Comprehension For Users. It Will Amalgamate Real-Time Information On Prices, Production, Area, Yield, And Trade From Diverse Sources, Offering A Holistic Assessment Of Agricultural Commodities.

108-feet Tall Statue Of Adi Shankaracharya

Shivraj Singh Chouhan To Unveil A Majestic 108-Feet-Tall Statue Of The Revered Philosopher Adi Shankaracharya In Omkareshwar On September 18.
This Monumental Project Is Named “Eaktmta Ki Pratima” (Statue Of Oneness).
The Towering Structure Is A Tribute To Adi Shankaracharya, An Influential And Revered Figure In Hinduism, Known For His Profound Philosophical Contributions.
He Left Omkareshwar At The Tender Age Of 12, Embarking On A Transformative Journey Across The Country To Propagate The Advaita Vedanta Philosophy And Elucidate Its Core Principles To The Masses.

Rahul Navin In Charge Chief Of ED

IRS Officer Rahul Navin Appointed As In-Charge Director Of The Enforcement Directorate On Completion Of Tenure Of Incumbent Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
Mr Navin, A 1993-Batch IRS Officer, Will Hold The Charge Till The Appointment Of A Regular Director Or Until Further Orders. Mr Navin Is Currently The ED’s Special Director.

Current Affairs 18 September 2023 Questions

Shankaracharya Was The Founder Of
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Arya Samaj
D. Advaita Philosophy
ANSWER: D
Four Mathas Of Adi Shankara Are
A. Joshimath, Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri
B. Puri, Dwarka, Sringeri, Varanasi
C. Dwarka, Sringeri, Kashi, Puri
D. Dwarka, Puri, Varanasi, Kashi
ANSWER: A
United Nations Commission On International Trade Law HQ
A. Vienna Austria
B. Geneva Switzerland
C. New York USA
D. Paris France
ANSWER: A
What Is The pH Value Of The Human Body
A. 9.2 to 9.8
B. 7.0 to 7.8
C. 6.1 to 6.3
D. 5.4 to 5.6
ANSWER: B
Elections To Panchayats In State Are Regulated By
A. Gram panchayat
B. Nagar Nigam
C. Election Commission of India
D. State Election Commission
ANSWER: D

The Samkhya School of Philosophy was founded by
A. Gautam Buddha
B. Mahipala
C. Gopala
D. Kapila
ANSWER: D
Pustaz Grasslands Are Situated At
A. South Africa
B. China
C. Hungary
D. USA
ANSWER: C
Chelaiya Samiti Is Related To Which Of The Following
A. Banking sector
B. Insurance sector
C. Health Sector
D. Tax reforms
ANSWER: D
Device Is Used For Counting Blood Cells
A. Hmelethometer
B. Spyscometer
C. Hemocytometer
D. Hamosytometer
ANSWER: C
Compound Used To Make Fireproof Clothing
A. Aluminium chloride
B. Aluminium Sulphate
C. Magnesium Chloride
D. Magnesium Sulphate
ANSWER: B

The Driving Force Of An Ecosystem Is
A. Carbon Mono oxide
B. Biogas
C. Solar Energy
D. Carbon dioxide
ANSWER: C
Which Of The Given Is A Disease Caused By Protozoa
A. Cancer
B. Typhoid
C. Kala-azar
D. Chicken Pox
ANSWER:C
Term “Samantas” Seen In The Medieval History Of India About
A. Artists
B. Big Landlords
C. Servants
D. Queens
ANSWER: B
Coin Known As ‘Karshapana’ In Ancient Literature
A. Gold coins
B. Bronze coins
C. Punch marked coins
D. Iron coins
ANSWER: C
The Term ‘Barani’ Refers To In The Context Of Agriculture
A. Dryland farming
B. Mixed farming
C. Rainfed farming
D. None of these
ANSWER: C

Canyon Known As ‘The Grand Canyon Of India’
A. Gandikota Canyon
B. Colca Canyon
C. Copper Canyon
D. Grand Canyon
ANSWER: A
Which Of The Given Vitamin Is A Water-soluble Vitamin
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin D
ANSWER: B
Gibraltar Straits Links Which Of The Following
A. The Pacific Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
B. The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
C. The Red Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
D. The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
ANSWER: D
Who Translated The Upanishads From Sanskrit To Persian
A. Dara Shukoh
B. Babar
C. Mirza Galib
D. Abul Fazal
ANSWER: A
Who Introduced The Mansabdari System
A. Shahjahan
B. Babar
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
ANSWER: C