National Sports Day 2023

• India celebrates National Sports Day every year On August 29.
• It was first celebrated on 29 August 2012 on the birthday of legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand.
• The theme guiding this year's National Sports Day festivities is "Sports play a vital role in fostering an all-encompassing and healthy society."

SBI has Introduced Aadhaar-Based Enrolment for Social Security Schemes

• The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced an innovative Customer Service Points (CSP) feature, enabling customers to easily register for crucial social security programs with their Aadhaar cards only.
• This initiative was launched by Dinesh Khara, Chairman of SBI, highlighting the bank's dedication to leveraging technology-based solutions for dismantling obstacles to financial stability.

President Murmu Unveils Commemorative Coin on Former Andhra Pradesh CM N T Rama Rao

• In recognition of the centenary year celebrating the remarkable life and contributions of the esteemed late N T Rama Rao, President Droupadi Murmu revealed a special commemorative coin.
• The event took place at the prestigious Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and paid tribute to the legendary actor and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

India and Asian Development Bank Establish Climate Change and Health Hub in Delhi

• India, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is preparing to launch a climate change and health hub in Delhi.
• This follows India's earlier achievement of hosting the inaugural WHO Centre for Global Traditional Medicine, situated in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

FIFA has lifted the ban on the Sri Lanka Football Federation (FFSL)

• The FIFA lifted its suspension of the Sri Lanka Football Federation, effective immediately.
• On January 21, 2023, the global organization imposed a ban on the federation due to its infringement of FIFA's administrative regulations.