Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries –1 November 2022
Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 1 November 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 1 November 2022
World Vegan Day observed on 01st November
World Vegan Day 2022: World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1 every year to encourage people to follow a vegan lifestyle and spread awareness about veganism.
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The day is dedicated to the practice of abstaining from use of animal products and exploitation of animals. Around the world, World Vegetarian Day is celebrated the day after Halloween. Halloween falls on October 31, and a day after is celebrated as World Vegan Day to advocate the benefits of avoiding and banning the exploitation of animals, extending our love and care to other species and the natural environment.
The theme of World Vegan Day 2022:
According to World Vegan Day, this year’s theme will be based on the animal rights campaign ‘Future Normal’.
World Vegan Day 2022: Significance
- Veganism is said to have existed for more than 2,000 years. Prominent figures like Pythagoras, the famed Greek mathematician, and philosopher believed in veganism which commits to not harming animals ever.
- A vegan diet includes the consumption of foods and products which are sourced from plants that do not harm animals. A vegan diet has several health benefits for humans and the environment as well. World Vegetarian Day is celebrated to raise awareness and promote the health benefits of a vegan diet. World Vegan Day is observed throughout with small-scale carnivals, culinary festivals, and public gatherings.
World Vegan Day: History
World Vegan Day originated in England in 1994, when vegan animal rights activist Louise Wallis established the day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vegan Society. As the President of the Vegan Society, she emphasised the continued existence of a vegan association and draw attention to the fact that the word ‘vegan’ had found its way into the English language that year.
Since then, November 1, 1994, has been celebrated as the World Vegan Day providing an opportunity for all vegans around the world to celebrate and promote veganism with all its positive aspects.
What is Veganism?
Veganism is the practice of avoiding the use of animal products and extending the philosophy to prohibiting the commodification of animals. A person who follows this philosophy in his diet and lifestyle is known as a vegan.
There are various types of vegans. Dietary vegans are the ones who are extremely strict about not consuming any kind of animal products, be it meat, eggs, dairy products and other products from animals. An ethical vegan is the one who not only follows veganism in his diet but also in other aspects of life. Environmental vegans are people who avoid animal products on the premise of industrial farming of animals which is environmentally damaging.
K Sivan, among 67 to receive Rajyotsava awards by Karnataka awards
K Sivan, among 67 to receive Rajyotsava awards by Karnataka awards: Actors Dattanna, Avinash, and Sihi Kahi Chandru are among the 67 individuals who will get the Rajyotsava Award this year from the Karnataka government, along with former ISRO Chairman K Sivan. On November 1, the anniversary of the state’s founding, the award, which includes a monetary prize of Rs 1 lakh, a gold medal, and a citation, will be presented.
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This is the first time that the Karnataka government formed an expert committee to identify achievers from various fields for the awards given on November 1. Previously, the selection was made from a list of applicants. There has been criticism from some sections that awards are given to those with affiliations to the BJP and right-wing groups.
Rajyotsava awards: The full list of awardees
Overall
- Subbarama Sheety
- Vidwan Gopal Krishna Sharma
- Soligara Madamma
Armed services
- Subedar BK Kumaraswamy
Journalism
- HR Srisha
- GM Shirahatti
Science and Technology
- K Sivan
- Dr DR Balooragi
Agriculture
- Ganesh Thimmaiah
- Chandrashekar Narayanapura
Environment
- Salumarada Ninganna
- Pourakarmika
- Mallamma Hoovinahadagali
Administration
- Dr LM Manjunath
- Madan Gopal
Non-resident Kannadigas
- Devidas Shetty
- Arvind Patil
- Krishnamurthy Manja
- Rajukumar
Medicine
- Dr HS Mohan
- Dr Basavanthappa
Social service
- Dr Ravi Shetty
- C Kariyappa
- MS Kori Shettar
- D Madegowda
- Balbir Singh
Commerce
- BV Naidu
- Jayaram Banan
- J Srinivas
Theatre
- Thippanna Helavar
- Lalithabai Chennadasar
- Gurunath Hugar
- Prabhakar Joshi
- Srisaila Huddar
Music
- Narayana M
- Ananathacharya Balacharya
- Anjinappa Satpaadi
- Anantha Kulkarni
Folk art
- Sahademappa Eerappa Nadiger
- Gudda Panara
- Kamalamma Soolagitthi
- Savithri Pujar
- Rachaiah Salimath
- Maheshwaragowda Lingadahalli
Sculpture
- Parashuram Pawar
- Hanumanthappa Balappa Hukkeri
Painting
- Sannarangappa Chitrakaar
Films
- Dattanna
- Avinash
TV
- Sihi Kahi Chandru
- Yakshagana
- MA Nayak
- Subramanya Dhareshwar
- Sarapadi Ashok Shetty
- Bayalata
- Adavayya Hiremath
- Shankarappa Mallappa Horapete
- H Pandurangappa
Literature
- Shankar Chachadi
- Krishnegowda
- Ashokbabu Neelagar
- Aa Ra Mitra
- Ramakrishna Marathe
Education
- Koti Rangappa
- MG Nagaraj
Sports
- Dattatreya Govind Kulkarni
- Raghavendra Anvekar
Judiciary
- Venkatachalapathy
- Nanjundareddy
About the Rajyotsava Prashasti or Rajyotsava Awards:
The second highest civilian honor in the state of Karnataka The Government of Karnataka confers the Rajyotsava Prashasti or Rajyotsava Award on November 1 every year on the occasion of the founding of the state.
Lula da Silva defeats Bolsonaro to return as Brazil’s President for third time
Lula da Silva defeats Bolsonaro to return as Brazil’s President for third time: Brazil’s electoral authorities say Luiz Incio Lula da Silva of the leftist Workers’ Party has defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to become the country’s next president. With 98.8 per cent of the votes tallied in the runoff vote, da Silva had 50.8 per cent and Bolsonaro 49.2 per cent, and the election authority said da Silva’s victory was a mathematical certainty. Da Silva’s inauguration will take place on January 1, 2023.
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Da Silva the country’s former president from 2003-2010 has promised to restore the country’s more prosperous past, yet faces headwinds in a polarised society. His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection. The date of his inauguration is set for January 1.
Da Silva is credited with building an extensive social welfare programme during his 2003-2010 tenure that helped lift tens of millions into the middle class as well as presiding over an economic boom. The man universally known as Lula left office with an approval rating above 80 per cent; then US President Barack Obama called him the most popular politician on Earth.
FIFA World Cup: Spain won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
FIFA World Cup: Spain won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup- Spain, defending champions won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against the first-time finalists Colombia. Spain won the final after an own goal from Colombia defender Ana Maria Guzmán Zapata in the 82nd minute The final match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was played between Spain and Colombia in the Patil Sports Stadium. Spain beat Colombia 1-0 in the final of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
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Key Points related to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
- Spain took the lead with Christina’s goal; however, it was rebounded by the Colombian goalkeeper.
- The score remained 0-0, until the own goal from Colombia in the prime time of the game.
- The two sides played each other in the group stage, with Spain winning 1-0.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino along with other officials of the Asian Football Federation and All India Football Federation (AIFF) was also present during the finals.
- India was the host of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this year and unfortunately team India was not able to clear the group stages after losing three matches.
About FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is an international association football tournament for women under the age of 17. The head organizer of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is FIFA. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 began on 11th October and the finals were on 30th October 2022. The host country of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was India.
India defeats Australia to win third Sultan of Johor Cup
Sultan of Johor Cup 2022: India defeated Australia to win Sultan of Johor Cup 2022 in shootout 5-4 after a 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This is the third time India has won the Sultan of Johor Cup.
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This is the third time India has won the Sultan of Johor Cup. India scored the first goal with Sudeep Chirmako’s field goal in the 14th minute. However, Australia came back in the second quarter as Jack Holland equalised with India.
In the shootout, both teams ended with 3-3 scoreline, forcing the match into sudden death. Uttam Singh scored twice in the shootout, including in sudden death, while Vishnukant Singh, Ankit Pal, Sudeep Chirmako also sounded the board for India. For Australia, Burns Cooper, Foster Brodee, Brooks Joshua and Hart Liam entered their names on the scoresheet.
Rajnath Singh virtually launches two helipads in Ladakh, unveils 75 infra projects
Rajnath Singh virtually launches two helipads in Ladakh, unveils 75 infra projects: The virtual opening of two helipads, one in Hanle and one in Thakung in Eastern Ladakh, was among the 75 new projects that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled.These helipads are aimed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force in the region. Other significant infrastructure projects, such as helipads, roads, and bridges in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, were also unveiled.
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Union minister dedicated the projects worth Rs 2,180 crore spread across six states and two Union Territories at a function held at eastern Ladakh’s strategic Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi (DS-DBO) road that provides connectivity to India’s northernmost outpost of Daulat Bege Oldi.
Key Points
- At the event, a 120-meter-long “Class-70 Shyok Setu” was physically unveiled on the DS-DBO route at a height of 14,000 feet and two helipads were virtually inaugurated.
- The Border Roads Organization (BRO) completed 75 projects, including 45 bridges, 27 roads, 2 helipads, and 1 “Carbon Neutral Habitat.”
- Twenty of the projects are in Jammu and Kashmir, 18 in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, five in Uttrakhand, and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
- The BRO’s first Carbon Neutral Habitat, which is located at a height of 19,000 feet for its personnel, was also opened in Hanle.
- The Key features of this complex include the accommodation of 57 personnel and thermal comfort during extreme weather.
- The Defense Minister laid the foundation stone of Himank Air Despatch Complex under construction in Chandigarh and BRO Museum in Leh.
Jay Y Lee named as Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronic
Jay Y Lee named as Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronic: Samsung Electronics Co. officially appointed Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman, formalizing the all-encompassing leadership role he has long played at South Korea’s largest business. Lee, 54, has been vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, the crown jewel of South Korea’s largest business conglomerate, since 2012.His father, Lee Kun-hee, who died two years ago after being disabled by a heart attack in 2014, took over a position he previously held.
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Present business condition of Samsung Electronics:
The appointment comes as Samsung, the world’s biggest maker of memory chips and smartphones, faces mounting business headwinds amid a sharp downturn in worldwide tech demand, caused by soaring inflation, interest rates and a gloomy economic outlook. Samsung reported a 31% drop in third-quarter profit and said geopolitical uncertainties were likely to dampen demand until early 2023, as the global economic downturn slashed appetite for electronic devices.
About the Samsung Electronics Co:
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean multinational electronics corporation headquartered in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea. In 2012, it generated 70% of the group’s revenue, making it the apex of the Samsung chaebol.
- Samsung Electronics has played a key role in the group’s corporate governance due to circular ownership. Around 290,000 people are employed by Samsung Electronics, which has assembly plants and sales networks in 74 nations. It is majority-owned by foreign investors.
- As of 2019, Samsung Electronics is the world’s second-largest technology company by revenue, and its market capitalization stood at US$520.65 billion, the 12th largest in the world. Samsung is a significant producer of electronic parts for companies like Apple, Sony, HTC, and Nokia, including lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, image sensors, camera modules, and displays.
- Emami signs up Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador for BoroPlus cream
Emami signs up Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador for BoroPlus cream – FMCG major, Emami Ltd has appointed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as the new brand ambassador for its BoroPlus ayurvedic antiseptic cream. BoroPlus is one of Emami’s many power brands Other power brands include Navratna, Fair & Handsome, Zandu Balm, Mentho Plus, and Kesh King.
- Emami appoints brand ambassadors to advertise its products. The brand ambassadors include Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Ayushman Khurana, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
- BoroPlus’s healing, antiseptic and moisturizing properties make it a perfect antiseptic cream, lip cream, foot cream, 24 hours moisturizer, night cream, and winter cream.
Goa Govt to Launch a Common App for Entire Taxi Industry
Goa Govt to Launch a Common App for Entire Taxi Industry: A mobile application developed by the Goa government will be made available, serving as a centralised platform for the state’s entire taxi industry. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended a meeting with State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte and State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho to discuss the issue.
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- All taxi associations in the state will be brought into confidence while designing the mobile application.
- Before completing the project, the government will make the app available to everyone.
- In the last Legislative Assembly session, The issue was brought and the government announced to bring of a mobile app to bring all taxi operators together on one platform.
India’s Defence Ministry Is World’s Biggest Employer: ‘Statista’ report
India’s Defence Ministry Is World’s Biggest Employer: ‘Statista’ report: India’s Ministry of Defence is the world’s biggest employer with 2.92 million people, which includes combined active service personnel, reservists and civilian staff, according to a report in ‘Statista’. A touch ahead of its US equivalent, the Department of Defense.
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What It Said:
“India’s defense ministry tops the ranking for the world’s largest employer. Combining active service personnel, reservists and civilian staff, the total headcount comes to 2.92 million – a touch ahead of the United States equivalent, the Department of Defense,” the report said.
The World Scenario:
Second only to India’s defense ministry is the U.S. Department of Defense which employs 29.1 million people, according to a Statistar infographic on employers with the largest global workforce in 2022.
The People’s Liberation Army, which does not include civilian posts in China, employs about 2.5 million people, according to the Hamburg-based firm, which specializes in market and consumer data. “The Chinese equivalent of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Central Military Commission may have as many as 6.8 million people in its employment, though that figure was not deemed sufficiently reliable to be included in this list,” the report adds.
What The SIPRI Said:
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the top five spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, together at 62 percent of spending. In 2021, total global military spending reaches US$2,113 billion.
US military spending amounted to USD 801 billion in 2021 while China, the world’s second-largest spender, allocated an estimated USD 293 billion to its military. Meanwhile, India’s military spending at US$76.6 billion is the third highest in the world, according to the SIPRI report.
What Are The Other Findings:
According to this report, no company in the world has more employees than Walmart. “According to the latest figures from the US retailer, the figure is 2.3 million. Not even the behemoth that is Amazon comes close, despite being in second place with a 1.6 million-strong workforce,” cites Statista.
About Statista:
Statista is a Germany-based private organisation that provides data and statistics about various issues worldwide.