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International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. 

This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 

Theme 2024: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

Theme 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights

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The Qaem 100 rocket successfully launched Iran’s Chamran 1 research satellite into a 550-kilometer orbit.

The Chamran 1 satellite, developed by the Space Group of Iran Electronics Industries (SaeIran) in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Institute and private knowledge-based companies.

Launching date: 14 Sep 2024

Weight: 60 kilograms

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Explanation

Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2024 US Open.

Sinner became the first Italian man to win the US Open singles title and the first Italian man in the Open Era to win multiple major titles.

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Additional Info:

The US Open Tennis Championships, commonly called the US Open, is a tennis tournament organized by the United States Tennis Association annually in New York City

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As per WHO, Jordan become the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.

This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts.

Jordan was declared leprosy free in Sep 2024.

WHO stands for World Health Organization.

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Explanation

As per WHO, Jordan become the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.

This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts.

Jordan was declared leprosy free in Sep 2024.

WHO stands for World Health Organization.

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On 17 September 2024, ICC introduced equal prize money for men and women in its global T20 World Cup tournaments, beginning with the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

ICC: International Cricket Council

The winners of Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be rewarded with $2.34 million, a 134% increase on the $1 million awarded to Australian women when they clinched the title in South Africa in 2023.

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Explanation

As per Sep 2024, Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger after the worst drought in four decades.

The El Nino-induced drought wiped out crops in southern Africa, impacting 68 million people and causing food shortages across the region.

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Explanation

As per WHO, Jordan become the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.

This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts.

Jordan was declared leprosy free in Sep 2024.

WHO stands for World Health Organization.

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Portugal has announced the issuance of a special €7 coin embossing its national football star Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his famous nickname CR7.

This coin is Portugal’s tribute to Ronaldo’s outstanding contribution to the world of football and his achievements throughout his career.

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International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year,

 dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

International Day of Peace Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution

Theme 2024: Cultivating a Culture of Peace

Theme 2025: Act now for a peaceful World.

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