International conference ‘ANGAN’ is being organized in which city?
Answer: New Delhi
The three-day international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) started on 9 September in New Delhi, this conference is related to energy efficiency in buildings. The conference is being organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) , Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical Cooperation. Experts and policy makers from 16 countries are participating in this conference.
Who won the men's singles title at the US Open 2019?
Answer: Rafael Nadal
Tennis player Rafael Nadal Having won the Open 2019 title, they defeated Daniel Medvedev 7-5,6-3,5-7,4-6,6-4 in the final. Significantly, this is Rafael Nadal's fourth US Open title, with their total Grand Slam reached 19.
World Energy Congress 2019 is being organized in which city?
Answer:
24th World Energy Congress is being organized in Abu Dhabi from 9 September to 12 September in Abu Dhabi, its theme is 'Energy for Prosperity'.
Asia's first 5th generation VR Based in which city was the Advanced Advanced Driver Training Simulator Center launched?
Answer: Chennai
Asia's first 5th generation VR Based Advanced Driver Training Simulator Center has been launched in Chennai. During the first 6 months, 200 ambulance drivers will be given free training under the 'Safe Drivers Campaign'. This simulator has been developed by Chennai based Red Cherriets Technologies Private Limited.
Ram Jethmalani passed away recently, he is associated with which field?
Answer: Advocacy
Ram Jethmalani, one of the well-known lawyers of the country, has recently passed away at the age of 95. Many leaders including Prime Minister Modi have mourned his death.
Ram Jethmalani was a lawyer as well as a politician. He was born on 14 September 1923 in Bombay Presidency. He was also associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was also a member of the Lok Sabha from 1977 to 1984. He was the Minister of Law and Justice in the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 16 May 1996 to 1 June 1996. He was the Minister of Urban Development from 19 March 1998 to 14 June 1999. Between June 1999 and July 2000, he again served as Minister of Law and Justice. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from July 8, 2016 to September 8, 2019.
Which telescope team won the 'Breakthrough Prize'?
Answer: Event Horizon Telescope Team
The scientific team that took the first picture of the blackhole will be awarded the 'Breakthrough Prize'. The 'Breakthrough Prize' is also known as the Oscar for Science. A prize money of 3 million dollars will also be given to this team of scientists, this prize will be distributed among a team of 347 scientists.
In which country is the multinational practice called TSENTR 2019 organized?
Answer: Russia is conducting multinational war exercise named TSENTR 2019 in Orenburg by Russia. The exercise is being organized from 9 September to 23 September. The forces of China, Kazakhstan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are participating in this exercise.
When is International Literacy Day celebrated?
Answer: 8 September
International Literacy Day is observed every year on 8 September, with the aim of emphasizing the importance of literacy. This day was established in 1966 by UNESCO. The 54th International Literacy Day was celebrated this year.
The theme of International Literacy Day this year is 'Literacy and Multilingualism'. It aims to promote linguistic diversity in education.
Background
International Literacy Day was officially announced by UNESCO in November 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO. Thereafter, this day is celebrated annually in UNESCO member countries.
Why only on 8 September? In fact, on September 8, 1965, the first meeting of the World Congress of Education Ministers was held in Tehran, Iran, where education programs were discussed at the international level.
Which team won the recently concluded Duleep Trophy?
Answer: New Delhi
India Red defeated India Green and won the Duleep Trophy title. In the final, India Red defeated India Green by an innings and 38 runs. Abhimanyu Easwaran played a brilliant innings of 153 runs for India Red, he was adjudged Man of the Match.
The Duleep Trophy is the first-class cricket competition played in India, it is named after Kumar Sri Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar. The tournament was started by the BCCI in 1961–62. Initially India Red, India Blue and India Green had three teams participating. After 2016-17, teams selected by BCCI selectors take part. The competition is played in pink / day format with night ball.
Who won the women's singles title in the US Open 2019?
Answer: Bianca Andriscu of Canada defeated Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5. With this, she became the first Canadian player to win a Grand Slam singles title.