- Recently the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022. India’s rank in the index is 40. It is a jump of 6 places as India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021 was 46. Switzerland was ranked 1 in the GII 2022.
- Airtel Payments Bank announced the rolling of 1.5 lakh micro-ATMs across tier 2 cities and semi-urban regions in a phased manner. The maximum limit of transactions through these micro-ATMs will be Rs. 10,000.
- The Government of India approved the issuance of the 22nd tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on October 1 till October 10.
- "Operation Garuda", a multi-phase exercise was launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to dismantle the drug smuggling networks with international linkages through coordinated enforcement actions across the world. It will be done in collaboration with the INTERPOL, the NCB, and police forces.
- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Adani Power's acquisition of DB Power and Diligent Power. Adani Power acquired a 100% stake in DB Power and its holding company, Diligent Power.
- Global payment company, Mastercard announced that it will be launching the Mastercard Carbon Calculator in collaboration with Indian Banks. The Mastercard Carbon Calculator will assist the customers in estimating their carbon footprint per transaction.
- Appointments:
- The Government of India appointed Ajay Kumar Srivastava as MD & CEO of the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
- Important Days:
- Every year, September 30 is celebrated as World Translation Day all around the world. It is celebrated in the memory of Italy’s priest St. Jerome who is known as the father of translation. The theme of World Translation Day 2022 is, “A world without barriers”.
- Awards and Recognitions:
- President Droupadi Murmu presented the 68th National Film Awards:
- Best Feature Film- Soorarai Pottru
- Most Popular Movie Offering Satisfying Entertainment- Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
- Best Actor(s)- Suriya and Ajay Devgn
- Best Actress- Aparna Balamurali
- Best Director- Sachidanandan KR
- Best Kid’s Movie- Sumi
- Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath topped the “IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2022”. His net worth is Rs. 17,500 crores.
- Obituary:
- Former MP from Odisha and the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Jayanti Pattnaik passed away at the age of 90.
- RBI Monetary Policy Committee
- Amazon India launches “AmazeWIT Circles”
- BoB Launches “Khushiyon Ka Tyohar”
- Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
Question:
Q.1 Who has topped the “IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2022”?a. Nikhil Kamath
b. Gautam Adani
c. Mukesh Ambani
d. Mayank Agarwal
