NEWS 17-09-2023. News For 18th-Sep (Monday) National 1. PM Narendra Modi launched the global biofuels alliance at G20 summit in New Delhi. The Global Biofuel Alliance is an India-led Initiative to develop an alliance of governments, International organizations, and Industry to facilitate the adoption of biofuels. 2. Indore secured the 1st rank in the cleanest air in India. 3. Google Cloud has announced to train 1,000 govt officials which will strengthen India's Cyber Security. 4. Govt has announced the *Samudrayaan Mission( MATSYA 6000)*, India’s first 3 manned mission to explore the deep ocean, at 6000m depth. International 1. PM Narendra Modi has announced the project India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor, including shipping and railway links, Involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, France, Italy, Germany, and the US. This will boost trade, transport, energy resources and digital connectivity. 2. The 18th G20 Summit successfully concluded in New Delhi with a 34-page document. India handed over the Presidency to Brazil. 3. India and Saudi Arabia have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of energy. The MoU will support India’s efforts for energy transition and transformation of the global energy system towards combating climate change along with better ties with Saudi Arabia. Sports 1. Novak Djokovic created history by winning the 24th Grand Slam title in the US Open 2023 Men's Singles by defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia. 2. Germany won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 title by beating Serbia in Manila. 3. Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record and became the fastest batter to score 13000 runs in ODI. Defence 1. The IAF will acquire its first Airbus C-295 aircraft. A total of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft will replace the IAF AVRO fleet. 2. The BRO has initiated the construction of the world's highest fighter airfield in Nyoma - Ladakh. 3. Phase II of the bilateral exercise between the Indian and French Navy Varuna-23 was conducted in the Arabian Sea. The exercise will enhance and hone their warfighting skills. < < Back