World Deaf Day

World Deaf Day is celebrated every year in last week (last Sunday of the month of September) of the September to draw the attention of general public, politician and development authorities towards the achievements of the deaf people as well as deaf people community.

Throughout the celebration of the event, all the deaf people organization worldwide are encouraged greatly to fulfill the demands and needs of the deaf people as well as increasing their rights all over the world.

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organization that acts as a peak body for national associations of Deaf people, with a focus on Deaf people who use sign language and their family and friends.

World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) headquartered in Helsinki, Finland

India-funded school building inaugurated in Nepal

India-funded school building inaugurated in Nepal

In Nepal, a new school building constructed with New Delhi's assistance of 38.60 million Nepali rupees was inaugurated

The three-story building of Kuleshwor Awas Secondary School comprises 20 classrooms, separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls on each floor, an underground water tank, a septic tank and furniture.

The school, established in 1989 by Kuleshwor Awas Pariwar Kalyan Sanstha, is run with community support.

At present, over 800 students are enrolled in the school. Of them, over 50 per cent are girls.

20 countries including India signed agreement to stop spread of fake news online

20 countries including India signed agreement to stop spread of fake news online

Twenty countries, including France, Britain and India, have signed an agreement at the United Nations to stop the spread of fake news on-line.

The signatories, which also included South Africa and Canada, committed to promoting independently reported, diverse and reliable information on the internet under an accord initiated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a press freedom watchdog.

the agreement underlined the responsibility of internet providers to promote trustworthy content and pluralism to escape the current information chaos.

former french president jacques chirac

former french president jacques chirac

Jacques René Chirac was a French politician who served as President of France and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra from 1995 to 2007.

Chirac was previously the Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988, as well as the Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.

Gandhi Solar Park inaugurated at UN headquarters

Gandhi Solar Park inaugurated at UN headquarters

a programme hosted by India in New York where  world leaders inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park at the UN headquarters and released a commemorative stamp issued by the UN on the occasion of Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.

The United Nations commemorated 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by planting 150 trees and India erected 195 solar panels on the terrace of UN.

 "Gandhi Solar Park"  has a capacity of a 50 kilowatt

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019 were held on 23 September 2019 at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy

The Best FIFA Men's Player
Lionel Messi    


The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper
Alisson

The Best FIFA Men's Coach
Jürgen Klopp

The Best FIFA Women's Player
Megan Rapinoe

The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper
Sari van Veenendaal    

The Best FIFA Women's Coach
Jill Ellis

FIFA Fair Play Award
Marcelo Bielsa and the Leeds United squad

FIFA Puskás Award
Dániel Zsóri

FIFA Fan Award
Silvia Grecco


FIFA FIFPro Men's World11
Goalkeeper
Brazil Alisson     England Liverpool
Defenders
Spain Sergio Ramos     Spain Real Madrid
Netherlands Matthijs de Ligt Netherlands Ajax    Italy Juventus
Netherlands Virgil van Dijk     England Liverpool
Brazil Marcelo     Spain Real Madrid

Midfielders
Belgium Eden Hazard     England Chelsea    Spain Real Madrid
Netherlands Frenkie de Jong     Netherlands Ajax    Spain Barcelona
Croatia Luka Modrić     Spain Real Madrid

Forwards
Argentina Lionel Messi     Spain Barcelona
Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo     Italy Juventus
France Kylian Mbappé     France Paris Saint-Germain

FIFA FIFPro Women's World11

Goalkeeper
Netherlands Sari van Veenendaal England Arsenal    Spain Atlético Madrid

Defenders
England Lucy Bronze     France Lyon
France Wendie Renard     France Lyon
Sweden Nilla Fischer     Germany VfL Wolfsburg    Sweden Linköpings FC
United States Kelley O'Hara     United States Utah Royals FC

Midfielders
France Amandine Henry     France Lyon
United States Julie Ertz     United States Chicago Red Stars
United States Rose Lavelle     United States Washington Spirit

Forwards
Brazil Marta     United States Orlando Pride
United States Alex Morgan     United States Orlando Pride
United States Megan Rapinoe     United States Reign FC

International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf.

The objective of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

The choice of 23 September is the same date that the World Federation of the Deaf was established in 1951.

 The theme of this day for 2019 is “Sign Language Rights for All”.

Sign languages are fully-fledged natural languages, structurally distinct from the spoken languages.

World Rose Day

World Rose Day

World Rose Day is observed in the memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose from Canada who was diagnosed with Askin's Tumour, a rare form of blood cancer.

September 22 is observed as World Rose Day, for bringing happiness in the lives of people around the world who are fighting with cancer.

It's also a day to spread awareness about the disease.

On World Rose Day, hand-made roses, cards and gifts are offered to cancer patients.

Special events are organised to give strength to those suffering from cancer. 

Rose, a symbol of love, tenderness and concern, is offered to cancer patients to give them strength as they face the cancer battle.

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September.

It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access.

The day was first celebrated in 1981, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people.

The theme  2019 is ‘Climate Action for Peace’.

 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

there are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership

Hurricane Imelda

Hurricane Imelda

Texas is facing the wrath of Hurricane Imelda which has led to heavy rains & flash floods in its southern parts on Thursday.

Jefferson county received a maximum rainfall of 43.15 inches

Texas governor declares state of disaster for flooding in 13 counties that are currently experiencing widespread flooding due to tropical storm Imelda

Tropical storm Imelda made landfall near Freeport along southeastern coastal Texas, about 100 km south of downtown Houston, Tuesday afternoon.

official mascot for Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022 revealed

 official mascot for Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022 revealed

An animated giant panda named "Bing Dwen Dwen" and a red lantern baby called "Shuey Rhon Rhon" have been unveiled as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The mascots, revealed on Tuesday night at Beijing's Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, are strongly associated with the host nation's culture.

The giant panda, which will be the Olympic mascot, is often regarded as a symbol of China. Its helmet is also indicative of the snow and ice of winter sports.

The name "Bing Dwen Dwen" is a combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with "Bing" the Chinese word for "ice", and "Dwen Dwen" meaning robust and lively.

The Paralympic mascot choice of the lantern is seen as "symbolic of harvest, warmth and light". In the name "Shuey Rhon Rhon", "Shuey" is the Chinese word for "snow" and "Rhon Rhon" has the duel meaning of tolerance and integration.

the launch sees the end of a submission process which began on August 8, 2018 and saw more than 5,800 design proposals from China and abroad were recieved

where did SCO exercise “Tsentr (centre) 2019” commenced ?

where did SCO exercise “Tsentr (centre) 2019” commenced ?

Options

1) china

2)South korea

3)russia

4)Japan

answer

2)South korea

Other details


A week-long multinational military exercise ‘TSENTR’ [Centre] 2019 has commenced in Russia’s Donguz under the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

All the eight Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states  will be taking part in the exercise.

 

Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina receives Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award

Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina receives Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh was conferred the Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award 2019 in Dhaka today.

 The award has been instituted in the memory of former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

 The award is given every year to honour statesmen or leaders who have shown excellence in their fields to achieve the best for their countries.

Earlier, the Presidents of the Maldives, Ghana and Mauritius received the prestigious award since its introduction in 2015

Who won the FIBA World Cup?

Who won the FIBA World Cup?

Options

1) Spain

2) Argentina

3) China

4)Japan

answer

1) Spain


Other details

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 18th tournament of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for men's national basketball teams.

Spain captured their second title after beating Argentina in the final

France went on to win the bronze medal for the second consecutive time after defeating Australia.

The tournament was hosted in China and was rescheduled from 2018 to 2019, becoming the first since 1967 that was not occur in the same year as the FIFA World Cup (which was held the previous year).

The tournament expanded from 24 to 32 teams

The tournament also served as qualification for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The defending champions were the United States,

who won the U-19 Asia Cup cricket title?

who won the U-19 Asia Cup cricket title?

Options

1) Bangladesh

2)India

3)Sri lanka

4)nepal

answer

2)India

Other details

India won the Under-19 Asia Cup title, with a five-run win over Bangladesh in the final at Colombo, Sri lanka .

Defending a total of 106, India dismissed Bangladesh for 101 in 33 overs.

Atharva Ankolekar,  took  5 for 28 from 8 overs

 

where will 2020 Women's U-17 World Cup be organised?

where will 2020 Women's U-17 World Cup be organized?

Options

1) Nepal

2)Bhutan

3)India

4)Sri lanka

answer


2)Bhutan


Other details

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, to be hosted by India, will be held from 2nd to 21st November next year.

The event of the FIFA will be held in four cities across the country.

 Last month, the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar has been provisionally confirmed as a venue, pending FIFA approval.

Kolkata, Navi Mumbai, Panaji and Ahmedabad are in the running for the other three host cities.

India was announced as the host country in March this year.

Spain are the defending champions, having won the title of the biennial tournament in 2018.

As India has got an automatic qualification as hosts, it is not entering the Asian qualification campaign in the AFC U-16 Women's Championship which will be held in Thailand from 15th to 28th of this month

 

76th Venice International Film Festival Awards

76th Venice International Film Festival Awards

    Golden Lion: Joker, by Todd Phillips
    Grand Jury Prize: An Officer and a Spy, by Roman Polanski
    Silver Lion: Roy Andersson for About Endlessness
    Volpi Cup for Best Actress: Ariane Ascaride for Gloria Mundi
    Volpi Cup for Best Actor: Luca Marinelli for Martin Eden
    Best Screenplay Award: No.7 Cherry Lane, by Yonfan
    Special Jury Prize: The Mafia Is No Longer What It Used to Be, by Franco Maresco
    Marcello Mastroianni Award: Toby Wallace, Babyteeth



    Best Film: Atlantis by Valentyn Vasyanovych
    Best Director: Théo Court for White on White
    Special Jury Prize: Verdict by Raymund Ribas Gutierrez
    Best Actress: Marta Nieto for Madre
    Best Actor: Sami Bouajila for Bik eneich - Un fils
    Best Screenplay: Revenir by Jessica Palud
    Horizons Prize for Best Short: Darling by Sam Sadiq

Lion of the Future

    Luigi De Laurentiis Award for a Debut Film: You Will Die at 20 by Amjad Abu Alala

Venezia Classici Awards

    Best Documentary on Cinema: Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
    Best Restored Film: Ecstasy (1933)

Special Awards

    Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement: Pedro Almodóvar and Julie Andrews

Autonomous sections

The following collateral awards were conferred to films of the autonomous sections:

Venice Days

    SIAE Award: Marco Bellocchio for The Traitor

where was innovation exhibition organized?

where was innovation exhibition organized?

Options

1) Hongkong

2)Singapore

3)Beijing

4)Tokyo

answer

2)Singapore


Other details

 innovation exhibition is being organized  in Singapore

around 60 startups from India are participating.

Where is 24th World Energy Congress being organized?

Where is 24th World Energy Congress being organized?

Options

1) Abu Dhabi

2)dubai

3)riyadh

4)doha

answer

1) Abu Dhabi

Other details

The 24th World Energy Congress will commence today in Abu Dhabi'

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates.

The four-day World Energy Congress aims to bring together international energy stakeholders, including governments, private and state corporations, academia and media.

With over 15,000 participants expected, the Congress is set to welcome over 250 high-level speakers, 72 Ministers, 500 CEOs, 1000 media persons with 40,000 square-metre exhibition space that will cover the entire energy spectrum.

 

who won the US Open women's singles title?

who won the US Open women's singles title?

Options

1) Elina Svitolina

2)Bianca Andreescu

3)Serena Williams

4)Belinda Bencic

answer

2)Bianca Andreescu

other details

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 to grab the US Open 2019 women's singles title.

The 19-year-old Andreescu becomes the first Canadian singles player to win a Grand Slam event. With the victory, Andreescu also jumps into the top 10 in the WTA rankings.

The 19-year-old teen is also the first woman to win the trophy at Flushing Meadows in her tournament debut in the Open era.

After open era, which began in 1968, professionals were allowed to participate in the majors

Naomi Osaka was the defending champion,

Andreescu was the youngest person since Svetlana Kuznetsova in the 2004 US Open to win a Grand Slam title

Serena Williams, has lost each of her last four Grand Slam finals, all with a chance to tie Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

US imposed sanctions on shipping network of which country?

US imposed sanctions on shipping network of which country?

Options

1) russia

2)Iran

3)China

4)North Korea

answer

2)Iran


Other details

The United States has imposed sanctions on a shipping network,    run by Iran.

The sanctions were announced  on 16 entities, 10 people and 11 vessels by US 

Where was UNICEF South Asian Parliamentarian conference held?

Where was UNICEF South Asian Parliamentarian conference held?

options

1) bhutan

2)nepal

3)Sri Lanka

4)bangladesh

answer

3)Sri Lanka


Other details

UNICEF South Asian Parliamentarian conference was hel d in Colombo

The event in Colombo was organized by Sri Lankan Parliament together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child 

when is International Primate Day celebrated?

when is International Primate Day celebrated?

Options

1) September 2

2)September 3

3)September 1

4)September 4

answer


3)September 1


Other details

International Primate Day, September 1, is an annual educational observance event organized since 2005

Primates are a very large family of about 200 species, include monkeys, bonobos, lemurs, orangutans, 

 Statements on  'Great Apes' which focus largely or entirely on apes would not include all primates.

70+% of Asia’s primates are threatened with extinction
 

where was fourth South Asian Speakers’ summit organized?

where was fourth South Asian Speakers’ summit organized?

Options

1) sri lanka

2)bhutan

3)Maldives

4)nepal

answer

3)Maldives


Other details

 the fourth South Asian Speakers’ summit began in the Maldives capital, Male.

 The two-day Speakers' meeting being hosted at the Majlis building in Malé, focuses on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The agenda of Summit includes panel discussions on equal pay, youth employment, nutrition, food security and delivering the Paris agreement on climate change.

The summit is due to end with the adoption of the Malé Declaration, with a summary of conclusions and recommendations.

Jurgen Stock is Secretary-General of which organization?

Jurgen Stock is Secretary-General of which organization?

Options

1) FBI

2)CIA

3)INTERPOL

4)Scotland yard

answer

3)INTERPOL


Other details

The International Criminal Police Organization, more commonly known as INTERPOL, is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control

Jürgen Stock is a German law enforcement officer and academic. He has served as Secretary General of Interpol since 7 November 2014

Headquarters: Lyon, France
Governing body: INTERPOL General Assembly
Agency executives:
Kim Jong Yang, President;
Alexander Prokopchuk, Vice President;
Jürgen Stock, Secretary General