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PM Modi Inaugurates Gandhi Solar Park at UN Headquarters Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated   a 50 kilowatt ‘Gandhi Solar Park’ at the UN headquarters. PM Modi and other leaders also released a commemorative postage stamp of Mahatma Gandhi, at the programme ”Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World” at the UN headquarters. The event was hosted to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which will underline the continuing relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values in today’s world. Dr Harsh Vardhan launched ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 Union minister for Health and Family Welfare (HFW) Dr Harsh Vardhan launched ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 in New Delhi. He flagged off a van for the National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 (25 vans will be part of the survey for 6 months) and unveiled TB India Report (2019). 21.5 lakh TB cases were reported in 2018 compared to 18 lakhs in 2017 (increase of 17%). Key Points: Target: India aims to eradicate Tuberculosis(TB) by 2025, ahead of the United Nations (UN) deadline of 2030 in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Formed: 1976 Constituency of Dr Harsh Vardhan: Chandni Chowk, New Delhi Madhya Pradesh government launched a month long “Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan” The government of Madhya Pradeshlaunched a month-long “Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan” against the single-use plastic which will be observed till October 25, 2019. It will also coincide with the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Key Points: It has an aim to administer oath to at least 50 lakh citizens against the use of single-use plastic and targets to reach 2 crore urban population. In order to collect waste, a total 2000 km long plog run will be organised in 378 cities of the state. Rs.6000 Rupees will be given Annually to Women Suffering from Triple…

Current Socio-Economic Problems UNCTAD estimates India’s economic growth rate at a 7-year low of 6% in CY 2019 from 7.4% in 2018 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its Trade and Development Report 2019forecasted India’s economic growth rate at a 7-year low of 6% in calendar year (CY) 2019 from 7.4% in 2018. Key Points: The estimates were reduced due to sharp fall of growth to 5.8% in the first quarter of CY19, the risk of shadow banking in countries such as India and China, lower-than-targeted tax collections and limited public spending. It also expressed concerns over Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and suggested that it needs to rebuild multilateralism around the idea of a ‘Global Green New Deal’. About UNCTAD: Formation: 30 December 1964 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland New Economic Policy & Govt. Sector Government reconstitutes EAC-PM till 2021 Union Government reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) for a period of 2years with effect from September 26, 2019.  Bibek Debroy will continue as Chairman and Mr Ratan P.Watal will continue as the Member Secretary. These are the 2 full time members. Key Points: The strength of the EAC-PM was reduced to 4from 5, with 2 full-time members and 2 part-time members. Part-Time Members:Dr Sajjid Chinoy, Indian economist at JP Morgan is the new part-time member and Ashima Goel of Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) will continue to be the Part-Time Member. About EAC-PM: It is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime Minister on key economic issues like inflation, microfinance, and industrial output. PNB launches 1st of its kind Preventive Vigilance portal to facilitate all staff to contribute towards arresting procedural lapses In order to promote vigilance awareness,the Punjab National Bank(PNB) has introduced 1stof its kind Preventive Vigilance (PV) portal to facilitate all staff members to contribute…

Important Days President Ram Nath Kovind Inaugurates India Water Week, 2019 President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the sixth  ”India Water Week-2019” being organised with the theme of ”Water cooperation-coping with 21st-century challenge’ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The President emphasised on the need to store and capture the rainwater by utilizing existing reservoirs, dams, other water bodies. International day for the total elimination of nuclear weapons- September 26, 2019 Itwas observed on September 26, 2019. The day creates public awareness on nuclear disarmament matters, educates people on the potential threat by nuclear weapons and stresses the need for their elimination. World Environmental Health Day - September 26, 2019 It was observed on September 26, 2019under the theme “Climate change challenges, time for global Environmental Health to act in unison”. World Maritime Day 2019 - September 26 It stresses the importance of safety, maritime security, and marine environment and marks the contribution of international maritime industries towards the economy of the world. The theme for WMD 2019 is “Empowering women in the maritime community” World contraception day - 26 September, 2019 It was observed throughout the world to create awareness about the contraceptive methods available and enable the young people to make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health. World Organisations – Pacts and Summits 16th Global SME Business Summit for 2019 held in New Delhi The 16th Global SME(Small and Medium Enterprises) Business Summit for 2019 was held in New Delhi under the theme “Making Indian MSMEs Globally Competitive” on September 24-25, 2019. The summit organized by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) was inaugurated by union minister for MSME and Road Transport & Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari in the presence of Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, MSME and others. Key Points: It was attended by more than 500 delegates from over 15 countries. The…