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 18 October 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 – 18 October 2022
Haryana topped the Public Affairs Index 2022 in big states
Haryana topped the Public Affairs Index 2022 in big states: According to the Public Affairs Index 2022, Haryana has emerged as the best-governed among 18 big states of the country, followed by Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Karnataka.
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This report was prepared by a Bengaluru-based think tank. The states have been divided into two categories – large and small. Union Territories are not a part of the report. Sikkim has topped in the category of 10 smaller states.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022: 17th October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17 globally.
Aim: To raise awareness about the global issue of poverty and how it is a violation of human rights and of human dignity.
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2022 theme: Dignity For All in Practice.
On December 22, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly, through resolution 47/196 declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
PM distributed PMJAY-MA Ayushman cards in Gujarat
PM distributed PMJAY-MA Ayushman cards in Gujarat: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has started the distribution of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) Ayushman cards in Gujarat through video conferencing. Fifty lakh Ayushman cards was distributed to all the beneficiaries across Gujarat, at their doorstep.
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In 2012, then CM of Gujarat, Modi had started the Mukhyamantri Amrutam scheme to protect poor citizens from the catastrophic costs of medical treatment and illness.
Education minister launches NEP in higher education institutes in Uttarakhand
Education minister launches NEP in higher education institutes in Uttarakhand: Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education for the session 2022-23 in Uttarakhand.
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The event was attended by CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Under the NEP, children will be linked to formal education for three years initially. Under this policy, Bal Vatika has been started. After learning for three years under the Bal Vatika scheme the child will enter the first class.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake: Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake -61 BOBRNALHSM1 at Bhubaneswar Railway Station in Odisha. It was fully designed and developed indigenously in collaboration with RDSO, HINDALCO and Besco Wagon.
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Aim: To reduce carbon footprint due to lower consumption of fuel.
A single rake can reduce 14,500 tonnes Carbon dioxide emissions during its lifetime.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates PM Kisan Samman Sammelan
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates PM Kisan Samman Sammelan: PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
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The conference was participated by more than 13 thousand farmers and around 1,500 Agri Startups. PM has also released the 12th installment amount of 16,000 crore rupees under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi through DBT. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of 6,000 rupees per year in three equal installments.
PM Modi dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units to the nation
PM Modi dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units to the nation: PM Narendra Modi has dedicated 75 digital banking units (DBUs) to the nation.
Aim: To promote financial inclusion.
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The ceremony was attended by Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das via virtual mode.
The setting up of 75 DBUs in 75 districts of the country was done to commemorate the 75 years of independence of the country. 11 public sector banks, 12 private sector banks and one small finance bank are participating in the endeavor.
India to host 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL from 18 to 21 Oct
India to host 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL from 18 to 21 Oct: The 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) from 18th – 21st October, 2022 in New Delhi.
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The General Assembly is taking place in India after 1997. The move was proposed by HM, Amit Shah to Interpol secretary general, Jurgen Stock in August 2019. India joined the INTERPOL in 1949.
Aim of INTERPOL: To promote possible assistance between all criminal police authorities in the prevention and suppression of ordinary law crimes.
Hyderabad wins the prestigious ‘World Green Cities Award 2022’
Hyderabad wins the prestigious ‘World Green Cities Award 2022’: Hyderabad city of Telangana has been awarded ‘World Green City Award 2022′ at the AIPH World Green City Awards 2022 held in Jeju, South Korea.
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Hyderabad was awarded in the category of “Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth” for Green Garland to the State of Telangana. Mexico City’s Environmental and Climate Change Program of Mexico City was also awarded in Living Green for Climate Change. Living Green for Social Cohesion: OASIS Schoolyard Project, Paris.
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene- October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Global handwashing day is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. Hand hygiene has become quite popular after the Covid-19 pandemic. And to make handwashing a habit, there is a day dedicated to it; global hand washing day. It is an initiative to unite universal hand hygiene habits of people across the world. This global advocacy day is celebrated on October 15 each year.
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Global Handwashing Day 2022: Theme
This year’s theme, “Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene”, calls on all of society to work together to scale up hand hygiene.
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Significance
The significance of this day lies in the benefits of washing hands and having healthy habits of keeping clean. To acknowledge the fact that hands are the primary contact through which diseases enter our bodies. So keeping it clean is extremely necessary for people of all ages. The day is an opportunity to encourage people to maintain personal hygiene, including washing their hands, using hand sanitizers, and other appropriate toiletries. The day also observes government efforts in designing and replicating the hygiene message among its citizens.
Global Handwashing Day: History
The day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership, a coalition of international stakeholders who work explicitly to promote handwashing with soap. The first Global Handwashing Day was held in 2008 when over 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in more than 70 countries. Since then, Global Handwashing Day has continued to grow.
World Trauma Day 2022: History & Significance
World Trauma Day 2022: History & Significance- World Trauma Day is celebrated every year on October 17th. On this day, we recognize the importance of preventing accidents and injuries around the world that cause death and disability.
The day was created in New Delhi, India, in 2011. This was a result of the high number of deaths caused by road accidents in the country, an estimate of over 400 people lost their lives each day to it. Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is the leading cause of trauma across the world.
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World Trauma Day 2022: Significance
On World Trauma Day, people the world over come together to commemorate those that have died or become injured due to violence and trauma or accidents. Furthermore, the day emphasizes the importance of prevention and how everyone can contribute to making the world a safer place.
The day provides a platform for people to share their stories, learn from one another, and raise awareness of the problem of violence and trauma in their communities. Candlelight vigils, workshops, and educational programs are held throughout the world. Unfortunately, there are very few solutions to the problem of violence and trauma. Still, we can all help make a difference by coming together on World Trauma Day.
World Trauma Day: History
World Trauma Day was established in 2011 in New Delhi, India. This is because the number of deaths due to traffic accidents in Korea is high, and According to an estimate, it has been seen that more than 400 people die every day. Therefore, this day was created to reduce the number of injuries and deaths, as well as the consequences of damage to the country and the world as a whole.
Road accidents account for one of the most common types of traumatic experiences in the world. In addition, experiences that stem from primary military operations, domestic abuse, and sexual assaults follow in the aftermath. Repeated or mishandled trauma can lead to Long-Term Stress Disorder (L.T.S.D.). Accounts dating back to the early 20th century describe an in-depth look at the disastrous effects that traumatic events can cause.
World War II inspired advancements to the way trauma is understood. Soldiers were later allowed to take a break from the conflict to get rid of their heads and return to the fight later on. In addition, trauma-related cognitive therapy began to flourish during the Vietnam War and Korean War.
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka won Britain’s Booker Prize 2022
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka won Britain’s Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author, Shehan Karunatilaka has won Britain’s Booker Prize 2022 for fiction for his work “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”, about a journalist murdered amid the country’s sectarian strife. The judges praised the “ambition of its scope, and the hilarious audacity of its narrative techniques”. Karunatilaka’s second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida comes more than a decade after his debut, Chinaman, which was published in 2011.
Neil MacGregor, chair of the judges for this year’s prize, said the novel was chosen because “it’s a book that takes the reader on a rollercoaster journey through life and death right to what the author describes as the dark heart of the world”.
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Notably: Karunatilaka, 47, is the second Sri Lankan to win the award, following Michael Ondaatje’s victory in 1992 for “The English Patient”. Aside from the £50,000 ($56,000) prize, winning the Booker can provide a career-changing boost in sales and public profile.
The essence of the book:
The Booker-winning novel tells the story of the photographer of its title, who in 1990 wakes up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. With no idea who killed him, Maali has seven moons to contact the people he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos of civil war atrocities that will rock Sri Lanka.
Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet queen, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira lake and he has no idea who killed him. At a time where scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts with grudges who cluster round can attest. But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka.
Ten years after his prizewinning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost authors, Shehan Karunatilaka is back with a mordantly funny, searing satire. The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is a state-of-the-nation epic that proves yet again that the best fiction offers the ultimate truth.
Shortlist of Booker Prize contenders:
This year’s shortlist of Booker Prize contenders included British author Alan Garner’s “Treacle Walker”, Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo’s “Glory”, “Small Things Like These” by Irish writer Claire Keegan, U.S. author Percival Everett’s “The Trees” and “Oh William!” by U.S. author Elizabeth Strout.
