11th SEPTEMBER 2023 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Kiran George won the Indonesian Badminton title
- India's 50th seeded Kiran George took on Japan's 82nd seeded Koo Takahashi in the men's singles final at the event in Medan, Indonesia. In this match which lasted 56 minutes, Kiran George won in straight sets 21-19, 22-20 and won the title of champion.
- Serbia's Novak Djokovic, seeded 2, will face Russia's Daniil Medvedev, seeded 3, in the men's singles final at the series in New York City, USA. Djokovic won the match 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in straight sets and won the title in 3 hours and 17 minutes.
- This is Djokovic's 4th US Open title. The 36-year-old had won the trophy in 2011, 2015 and 2018. Djokovic is also the oldest player to win the US Open title. This is Djokovic's 24th Grand Slam title overall. He has won the Australian Open 10 times, French Open 3 times and Wimbledon 7 times.
- Djokovic also equaled Australian Margaret Court's record for most Grand Slam titles. Both have won 24 titles each. Djokovic also became the first player to win 3 Grand Slam titles in the same year for the 4th time. This year, he has contested the Australian Open, French Open and now the US Open.
- The G-20 Summit was held in Delhi on 9th and 10th. Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia, a G-20 member country, participated in it. 7 ministers and 100 industrialists came to Delhi with him. Saudi Prince Salman was given a red carpet welcome at the President's House yesterday.
- After that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Salman held talks. Following this, the India-Saudi Arabia Council meeting was held. A meeting of the Indian, Saudi Arabian Investors Association was held in Delhi. Businessmen of both countries. 47 MoUs have been signed between India and Saudi Arabia.
- There is a demand from various parties that a bell hall with a statue should be constructed for martyr Emmanuel Sekaranar.
- Accepting the request of all parties, a bell mandapam with an idol was built at a cost of Rs. 3 crore on the land belonging to Paramakkudy Municipality of Ramanathapuram district, where Emanuel Sekaranar was buried.
- Emanuel Sekarnar was born on October 9, 1924 in Sellur, Sivagangai District, Mudukuladhur District. He participated in the White Quit Movement against the British and went to jail. Also, it is noteworthy that the oppressed also fought for freedom.
- The Indian Navy signed the MoU with Uber in the presence of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Commander of the Indian Navy, Mrs. Kala Hari Kumar, President, Navy Wives Welfare Association and Mr. Abhinav Mittoo, Senior Manager, Uber Business India South Asia and Egypt. The Uber MoU aims to provide safe, secure and economical travel solutions for personal travel, commuting of Navy personnel and families across the country.
- Uber will extend the following benefits to Indian Navy personnel and their families:-
- (a) Personalized Profile in the Uber Application.
- (b) Premier Executive Cap category providing payment protection during peak office hours.
- (c) Availability of highly rated drivers.
- (d) Zero cancellation charges on all Uber rides.
- (c) 24x7 Premium Business Support.
- This MoU is in line with the vision of 'Happy Crew' under the Naval Commander's 'Ships First' programme. This is a first attempt in the armed forces. It also furthers the Government of India's 'Digital India' vision to embrace transformative technology.
