Defence
- The Indian government has planned to introduce a mega plan to spend this much amount for fleet modernization in the next 5-7 years across all armed forces – $130 billion.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) resurrected this Air Force Station, which will operate the first squadron of Rafale fighter jets - Ambala-based 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows'.
Economy
- The RBI backed U.K. Sinha committee has recommended that this state's innovative model for start-ups should be assessed for possible replication in other states - Telangana.
International
- Winner film of the “Golden Lion” at the Venice International Film Festival 2019 – Joker (Todd Phillips).
Persons in News
- This person will represent India for the first time at the 48th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) in the US - Captain Sangram Pawar.
- New Principal Secretary to Prime Minister with effect from 11th September - Dr. P.K. Mishra.
- New Principal Advisor to Prime Minister with effect from 11th September - P.K. Sinha.
Sports
- Winners of the 72km Ultra Khardung La Challenge at the 8th Ladakh Marathon - Shabir Hussein (Male), Christina Walter (Female from Ireland).
- Winners of the Italian Grand Prix 2019 Formula One motor race - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).
General Knowledge
- World's highest Marathon at an altitude over 11,000 feet above sea level - Ladakh Marathon (Jammu and Kashmir).
- Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) was established in the year – 1990.
- First Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) in the US – 1972.
