QUAD Summit:
- Prime Minister Modi will attend the 4th Annual Quad Leaders’ Summit on September 21 in Wilmington, Delaware under the chairmanship of US President Joe Biden.
- It has been agreed to host the Quad summit in India next year, acceding to the US request.
- The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) group is an informal strategic forum comprising India, Japan, Australia and the United States.
- QUAD is an opportunity to collaborate on economy, technology, climate and security.
- Maritime security, humanitarian and disaster response are key aspects of the QUAD agenda.
Introduction to AI Technology Services: Bank of Baroda
- Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has introduced two Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology applications to answer customer queries and improve the efficiency of bank staff.
- Bank of Baroda has introduced two artificial intelligence (AI) technology apps, ‘GyanSahay’ and ‘Aditi’, to improve the efficiency of bank staff to respond to customer enquiries.
September 18 – 24: International Week of the Deaf
- The International Week of the Deaf is observed by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD – World Federation of the Deaf), its national forums and affiliates worldwide.
September 18: World Bamboo Day
- World Bamboo Day is observed on September 18 to raise awareness about bamboo worldwide.
Important Facts:
- National Science Innovation Research Exhibition was held in Delhi.
- The National Human Rights Commission of India’s third short-term internship program of the current year began in New Delhi.
- Prime Minister Modi launched Odisha Government’s women-centric Subhadra Yojana, under Subhadra scheme all eligible beneficiaries in the age group of 21-60 will get up to Rs 50,000 for five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- Researchers at IIT Chennai have developed a portable point-of-goal ultrasound scanner to detect possible injuries in athletes.
- Defending champions India defeated China to win the title for the 5th time in the Asian Champions Cup.
- Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the captain of Legends League Cricket Southern Stars.
- Polish player Magdalena Frech won the Guadalajara Open tennis title.
- Due to a severe drought in the South East African country of Zimbabwe, the government of that country has decided to kill 200 elephants to feed the people.