1. The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched 'Nation First Transit Card'.

 2. The current chairman of SBI is Dinesh Kumar Khara.

 3. This card allows customers to make digital ticketing payments for things like metro, bus and parking.

1. The Central Government on Tuesday introduced the historic 'Narishakti Vandan Bill' in the Lok Sabha, related to providing one-third reservation to women in the Lower House of Parliament, State Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.

2. Law and Justice Minister Arjunram Meghwal introduced the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023' amid the noise of the opposition.

India has decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

1. Reason behind the purchase: To enhance and modernize the strength of the Indian Air Force.

2. Manufacture of aircraft: In India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

3. Price: ₹11,000 crore.

4. Use of aircraft: In both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.

5. Impact: To enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen it as a regional power.

1. Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Pramila Malik has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the Odisha Assembly.

2. Pramila Mallik has been MLA from Binjharpur assembly constituency six times, for the first time she was elected in the year 1990 on the Janata Dal ticket and in the year 2000 from Biju Janata Dal.

1. The United Nations Climate Ambition Summit was held in New York on September 20, 2023.

2. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hosted the UN Climate Ambition Summit.

3. The main objective of the summit is to accelerate climate action as part of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28).

1. The Indian Coast Guard conducted a massive exercise “Operation Sajag” off the west coast with an aim to enhance coastal security.

2. ‘Operation Sajjag’ is conducted monthly to assess the effectiveness of coastal security measures and identify areas for improvement.

3. Its focus is on re-legitimizing the coastal security mechanism by increasing awareness among fishermen at sea.

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently recognized Mithun as a 'food animal'.

2. The Mithun holds deep cultural and ritual significance in the northeastern states of India, and is considered the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17 September.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched this scheme with his vision to provide support and skills to the people engaged in traditional crafts.

 3. The Central Government will spend Rs 13,000 crore on this scheme.