Daily Current Affairs October 13 2022

 

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World Sight Day: October 13

• World Sight Day is an International Day of Awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October.
• This year, World Sight Day is observed on the 13th of October 2022.
• The World Sight Day 2022 theme is, “#LoveYourEyes”

Daily Current Affairs October 12 2022

 

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World Arthritis Day- October 12

• World Arthritis day 2022 is observed on the 12th of October.
• Any condition that affects the joints is commonly referred to as arthritis.
• Pain and stiffness in the joints are typical symptoms. Redness, warmth, swelling, and a reduced range of motion in the afflicted joints are possible additional symptoms.

Daily Current Affairs October 11 2022

 

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11 October- International Day of the Girl Child

• International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated on 11 October every year for empowering girls and amplifying their voices around the globe.
• This day recognizes the rights of the girl child and the challenges faced by them across the world.
• Girls are breaking stereotypes, boundaries, and barriers.

Daily Current Affairs October 09 & 10 2022

 

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World Post Day 2022: October 9

• World Post Day is celebrated on 9th October of every year.
• World Post Day is observed to raise awareness about the postal sector.
• This day also reminds people about the important role the postal sector plays in everyday life.

Daily Current Affairs October 08 2022

 

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8 October-Air Force Day

• Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October every year.
• The main aim is to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution, and excellence India has presented in the field.
• Every year the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon Air Force Station, which is the largest air base in Asia.
• The Air Force was officially raised as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom in 1932 and the first operational squadron was created in 1933.
• Indian Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the official establishment of the Indian Air Force, which was on October 8, 1932.

Daily Current Affairs October 07 2022

 

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7th October 2022: World Cotton Day

• October 7 is celebrated each year as World Cotton Day
• It is a multipurpose plant chiefly used in the textile industry but also in the medical sector, edible oil industry, animal feeds, and bookbinding, among others.
• The theme for 2022’s celebration of World Cotton Day appears to be “Weaving a better future for cotton,” as apparent from the posters released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

Daily Current Affairs October 05 & 06 2022

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5th October 2022: World Teacher’s Day

• World Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5 across the globe to recognize and celebrate educators including teachers, researchers, and professors’ work
• The theme this year for International Teachers’ Day 2022 is “The Transformation Of Education Begins With Teachers”.

Daily Current Affairs October 04 2022

 

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4th October: World Animal Welfare Day:

• Every year on October 4th, World Animal Welfare Day is honored.
• This day is observed worldwide to commemorate the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
• The goal of observing this day as World Animal Welfare Day is to elevate the status of animals and improve their well-being.

Daily Current Affairs October 02 & 03 2022

 

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 2nd October 2022: Gandhi Jayanti:

• Every year on October 2nd, people celebrate Gandhi Jayanti to remember the “Father of the Nation,” Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
• According to a declaration made by the United Nations General Assembly on June 15, 2007, this day is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence.
• On October 2, 1869, Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a small town in Gujarat.

Daily Current Affairs October 01 2022

 

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1st October: International Day of the Older Persons

• The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 each year to increase awareness about the importance of ageing and promote the rights of older persons.
• The overall umbrella theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in 2022 is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”
• The International Day of Older Persons was declared by the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1990 (resolution 45/106).
• This was preceded by programs like the Vienna International Plan of Action on Aging, which was approved by the UN General Assembly and the World Assembly on Ageing in 1982.

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Daily Current Affairs August 19 2022

 

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World Humanitarian Day- August 19:

• World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.

Daily Current Affairs August 18 2022

 

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First 3D-printed human cornea developed in India:

• The first artificial cornea to be 3D printed in India was successfully implanted in a rabbit eye by researchers in Hyderabad.
• Researchers from the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have developed a human cornea that is 3D printed using corneal tissue from a human donor.

Daily Current Affairs August 17 2022

 

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Kolkata will host the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show:

• The Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will collaborate to host the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Kolkata, the City of Joy.
• During 2021-22, India exported 13,69,264 tonnes of marine goods for US$ 7.76 billion, an all-time high i

Daily Current Affairs August 16 2022

 

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The Ministry of Social Justice has launched the SMILE-75 initiative:

• The Government of India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of people engaged in begging under the “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” initiative, known as the “SMILE-75 Initiative.”
• The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated a total budget of Rs. 100 crore for the SMILE project for the coming years till 2025-26.

Daily Current Affairs August 14 & 15 2022

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Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU):

• The Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution.
• The amendments to the Constitution of UPU were signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan.

Daily Current Affairs August 13 2022

 

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Left-handers Day-13 August:

• Every year on August 13, the world celebrates International Left-Handers Day to recognize the distinctiveness and distinctions of left-handers and to spread awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of having a left hand in a world that is largely right-handed.
• According to a 2019 Oxford University study, left-handers are likely to have stronger linguistic abilities than their right-handed counterparts.

Daily Current Affairs August 12 2022

 

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International Youth Day- August 12

• August 12 marks the annual celebration of International Youth Day as an awareness day, designated by the United Nations (UN).
• The first Youth Day was observed in 1999 after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon.

Daily Current Affairs August 11 2022

 

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The government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022, in the Lok-Sabha:

• A Bill to modify the Electricity Act to provide non-discriminatory open access to power suppliers’ distribution networks was submitted in Lok Sabha, prompting concerns from the Opposition, who said it sought to take away certain powers from the state governments.
• When introducing the Bill, RK Singh requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit it to a parliamentary standing committee for further consultations to resolve Opposition concerns.

Daily Current Affairs August 10 2022

 

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World Biofuel Day

• World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
• Any fuel that is derived from biomass, like plants, agricultural wastes, crops, algae, or animal wastes, is known as biofuel.

Daily Current Affairs August 09 2022

 

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Nagasaki Day- August 9

• Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki.
• The historical nuclear attack took place in the year 1945 with an atomic bomb on August 6 in the city of Hiroshima and later on August 9 in Nagasaki.
• Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of life instantly.
• It is the 77th annive
• rsary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
• It is the second city after Hiroshima to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.

Daily Current Affairs August 07 & 08 2022

 

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National Handloom Day- August 7, 2022

• In India, National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to promote wearing clothing manufactured by hand by indigenous tribes.
• Events are planned all around the country this year as well to increase public understanding and the contribution of citizens to the socioeconomic development of handloom weavers.

Daily Current Affairs August 06 2022

 

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Hiroshima Day- August 6

• Hiroshima Day is observed every year on August 6 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Hiroshima.
• Hiroshima city was attacked by an atomic weapon that killed thousands of lives instantly on August 6, 1945.
• Today is the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
• It was the first city to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.

Daily Current Affairs August 05 2022

 

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Union Minister launches six national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh:

• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation stone for six National Highway projects totaling 119 kilometers and costing Rs. 2300 crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
• Shri Gadkari noted at the ceremony that the projects being unveiled will assist growth by boosting connectivity in Indore and the state.
• The villages in the Indore-Harda segment will be better connected to Indore
• The State Government and NHAI signed a memorandum of understanding during this initiative to build ropeways at 14 designated locations in Madhya Pradesh.

Daily Current Affairs August 04 2022

 

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U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4^th:

• Every year, August 4 is celebrated as S. Coast Guard Day, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline.
• Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.
• The day honors the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard and the courageous work of the service members of the Coast Guard.

Daily Current Affairs August 03 2022

 

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Mr. Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai:

• Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai
• Representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan took part in the conference.
• Chabahar port will be part of the International North-South Transport Corridor network connecting India.

Major Highlights of 92nd Union-Budget of India- (2022 – 2023)

Budgetary Allocation to Ministries in India’s Union Budget 2022-23 :

Ministry	Amount (INR billion)
Ministry of Communications	INR 1054.07 billion
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers	INR 1077.15 billion
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare	INR 1325.13 billion
Ministry of Railways	INR 1403.67 billion
Ministry of Home Affairs	INR 1857.76 billion
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways	INR 1991.07 billion
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution	INR 2176.84 billion
Ministry of Defense	INR 5251.66 billion

Key highlights of the budget 2022-23 :

India’s economic growth is estimated at 2% to be the highest among all large economies.

60 lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors.

PLI Schemes have the potential to create an additional production of Rs 30 lakh crore.

Union Budget 2022-23 consists of four pillars :

PM GatiShakti

Inclusive Development

Productivity Enhancement & Investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy Transition, and Climate Action.

Daily Current Affairs August 02 2022

 

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1-7 August – World Breastfeeding Week

• World Breastfeeding Week or WBW is observed from August 1 to 7 every year.
• It was first started in 1992 to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and the baby.
• World Breastfeeding Week’s annual themes include healthcare systems, women and work, community support, ecology, economy, science, education, and human rights.
• Since 2016, World Breastfeeding Week is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy.

Daily Current Affairs July 31 & Aug 01 2022

 

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World Ranger Day: 31 July

• Every year on July 31st, World Ranger Day is commemorated.
• To recognize Park Rangers’ contributions to the protection of the environment, the International Ranger Federation created this day.
• Supporting their essential work, which includes environmental advocacy and education, is possible on World Ranger Day.

Daily Current Affairs July 24 & 25 2022

 

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National Thermal Engineer Day- July 24

• Every year on July 24, National Thermal Engineer Day is observed to mark and appreciate all thermal engineers in the country.
• The day honors the significance of thermal management in the electronics sector, as well as the engineers and businesses who make it possible.

HISTORY

• Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc (ATS) established the day in 2014.
• ATS focuses on offering efficient and cost-effective thermal energy regulation and electronic packaging solutions.
• It also attempts to emphasize the significance of the thermal energy industry.
• The day was created to showcase the efforts of thermal engineers around the nation.
• The work of thermal engineers is frequently eclipsed by other industries such as software and electronics.
• Nevertheless, it is the thermal sector that supports the electronics and software sectors.
• July 24 was chosen as National Thermal Engineer Day since it is the hottest day of the year.

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Daily Current Affairs July 23 2022 | Latest News

 

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National Broadcasting Day- 23rd July

• Every year on July 23rd, National Broadcasting Day is commemorated to honor the radio, which has been a significant part of people’s lives in India, both as an easy medium of pleasure and as a source of news.
• On this day in 1927, the Indian Broadcasting Company’s Bombay Station transmitted the first radio transmission in the country.

Daily Current Affairs July 22 2022 | Latest News

 

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PM Shri Narendra Modi unveils ‘SPRINT Challenges’ to boost usage of Indigenous Technology:

• During the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) lecture “Swavlamban” in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presented the “SPRINT Challenges,” which are meant to encourage the use of indigenous technologies in the Indian Navy.
• Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), NIIO, and Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC) is the name of the collaborative initiative.
• As part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and to accomplish “Aatmanirbharta” in the defense sector, NIIO and the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) want to introduce at least 75 new indigenous technology and products to the Indian Navy.
• The Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO) and the Society of Indian Defense Manufacturers (SIDM) jointly sponsored the event.

Daily Current Affairs July 21 2022 | Latest News

 

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Delhi govt commemorated Happiness Utsav in honor of the curriculum’s 4th anniversary:

• The Delhi government commemorated Happiness Utsav to commemorate the fourth anniversary of its Happiness Curriculum for schools, according to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
• Life coach Gaur Gopal Das spoke on the complexities of happiness during a special session for students at Kautilya Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Chirag Enclave on this occasion.
• The students shared their views on the Happiness course with Gaur Gopal Das.
• The Happiness Utsav takes place every year to commemorate the Happiness Curriculum’s anniversary.
• In addition to introducing communities to the Happiness Curriculum, the 15-day event seeks to increase public awareness of the pursuit of happiness.

Daily Current Affairs July 20 2022 | Latest News

 

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Mr. Anurag Thakur launches revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare, and Pension to sportspersons:

• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare and Pension to sportspersons, Web Portal for Schemes of Department of Sports, and National Sports Development Fund website in New Delhi.
• The Ministry has brought out several important amendments to the Scheme of Cash Award to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare for Sportspersons and Pension to Meritorious Sportsperson Scheme of Department of Sports with a vision to make these schemes more user-friendly, easy to access and transparent.
• The Minister hailed this development as another step towards Digital India by empowering citizens and reducing the gap between Government and citizens, system and facilities, problems and solutions.
• The procedures have been relaxed for the athletes so that they can get the benefits of welfare schemes without any delay.
• PSUs, corporate houses, and other institutions to make their contribution to the National Sports Development Fund for creating sports infrastructure and facilities for the sportspersons.