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 19 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 – 19 October 2022
PM launches Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana
PM launches Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana : PM Narendra Modi has launched the ‘One Nation, One Fertiliser’ scheme (or PM Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana) at the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
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He has also launched an e-magazine on fertilisers, called Indian Edge. Under this scheme, the all type of fertilisers, whether it is DAP, NPK or urea will be sold under the brand name of ‘Bharat’. This will ensure affordable quality fertiliser of Bharat brand to the farmers.
UNDP: 415 million exited poverty in India in 15 years
UNDP: 415 million exited poverty in India in 15 years – According to a new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), the number of people living below the poverty line in India decreased by 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21.
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The index was released jointly by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). As per the index, India still has the world’s highest number of poor at 228.9 million, followed by Nigeria. 90% of India’s poor people live in rural areas and 10% in urban areas.
‘SARANG – The Festival of India in Republic of Korea’
The Embassy of India in Korea announced that “Sarang ― the Festival of India in Republic of Korea” returns with a variety of festivities after a two-year hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What Is SARANG:
Starting in 2015, SARANG has emerged as a prominent Indian cultural festival, introducing India’s colorful and diverse heritage and has, since then, grown in size, scale and popularity, promoting India’s soft power in its truest sense and contributing to its rich civilizational legacy and cultural vibrancy.
The word SARANG has a very meaningful interpretation for both Koreans and Indians. SARANG in Korean means ‘love’ and for Indians it refers to ‘diversity representing different colors of India’. As a part of this festival, it is our endeavor to showcase the rich cultural diversity of India represented through various art forms including dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. This depiction of India in its entirety captures the hearts and minds of the local community in Korea and strengthens the love and friendship between the people of the two countries.
The Evolution Of SARANG:
This Festival has been organized every year since the year 2015 in partnership with various local bodies. The aim has been to introduce Indian dance, music, film, cuisine and art to the people of Korea. We have succeeded to a great extent in this quest and SARANG has now become a much looked forward event in the Korean cultural calendar. Usually, it extends for over a month and travels through different cities of Republic of Korea.
This year, the centerpiece of the festival is an Odissi dance troupe led by Kunjalata Mishra, an accomplished Odissi dancer and recipient of the Braj Ratna and Braj Gaurav Samman. Odissi is a type of classical Indian dance that is known for “touching on the human and the divine aspects of life in a subtle way.”
The 8th edition of annual flagship cultural program of Embassy of India, Seoul ‘SARANG– A festival full of Indian dance, music and art will be held throughout Korea from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14.
The Embassy of India in Korea announced that “Sarang ― the Festival of India in Republic of Korea” returns with a variety of festivities after a two-year hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
What Is SARANG:
Starting in 2015, SARANG has emerged as a prominent Indian cultural festival, introducing India’s colorful and diverse heritage and has, since then, grown in size, scale and popularity, promoting India’s soft power in its truest sense and contributing to its rich civilizational legacy and cultural vibrancy.
The word SARANG has a very meaningful interpretation for both Koreans and Indians. SARANG in Korean means ‘love’ and for Indians it refers to ‘diversity representing different colors of India’. As a part of this festival, it is our endeavor to showcase the rich cultural diversity of India represented through various art forms including dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. This depiction of India in its entirety captures the hearts and minds of the local community in Korea and strengthens the love and friendship between the people of the two countries.
The Evolution Of SARANG:
This Festival has been organized every year since the year 2015 in partnership with various local bodies. The aim has been to introduce Indian dance, music, film, cuisine and art to the people of Korea. We have succeeded to a great extent in this quest and SARANG has now become a much looked forward event in the Korean cultural calendar. Usually, it extends for over a month and travels through different cities of Republic of Korea.
This year, the centerpiece of the festival is an Odissi dance troupe led by Kunjalata Mishra, an accomplished Odissi dancer and recipient of the Braj Ratna and Braj Gaurav Samman. Odissi is a type of classical Indian dance that is known for “touching on the human and the divine aspects of life in a subtle way.”
Paytm Payments Bank appoints Deependra Singh Rathore as Interim CEO
Paytm Payments Bank appoints Deependra Singh Rathore as Interim CEO : Paytm Payments Bank has appointed Deependra Singh Rathore as the interim chief executive officer (CEO), in addition to his role as chief product & technology officer.
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He will replace Satish Gupta, who is presently serving as the bank’s CEO and retire in October 2022. The bank will announce the new full-time CEO after receiving regulatory approvals. The bank has also appointed Sunil Chander Sharma, a former IRS officer as chief operating officer (COO).
Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023
Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 : The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for AFC Asian Cup 2023.
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The AFC Executive Committee has also shortlisted the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the final two bidders for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Australia withdrew from the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ bidding process on September 1, 2022.
FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
Jyothi becomes 1st Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles
Jyothi becomes 1st Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles : Jyothi Yarraji (23), representing Railways, has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to clock a legal sub-13 second time in 100-meter hurdles.
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She has smashed her own record at the 61st National Open Athletics Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. Her record of 12.82s made her amongst the top 10 fastest in Asian athletics history. She had won the same event in the National Games in Gandhinagar in a time of 12.79 seconds.
Atanu Chakraborty appointed as chairman of Yubi
Atanu Chakraborty appointed as chairman of Yubi : Yubi (formerly CredAvenue) has appointed Atanu Chakraborty as the independent chairman of its board.
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He is also currently serving as the chairman of the board of HDFC Bank. He is a 1985 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service, of the Gujarat cadre. He has served as Economic Affairs Secretary of India till his retirement in April 2020. He was also appointed on the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India.
Karnataka Bank launches ‘KBL Centenary Deposit Scheme’
Karnataka Bank launches ‘KBL Centenary Deposit Scheme’ : Karnataka Bank has launched a Term Deposit Scheme “KBL Centenary Deposit Scheme” with higher rate of interest.
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Aim: To provide an opportunity to bank customers to save and invest for better returns.
This deposit will be for a period of 555 days with interest rate of 7.20 % p.a. For Senior Citizens the rate of interest will be 7.60 % p.a. Karnataka Bank MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwara M S; Chairman: P Pradeep Kumar.
Government appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th Chief Justice of India
Government appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th Chief Justice of India : President, Murmu has appointed Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India
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His appointment will come into effect from 9th Nov, 2022 and continue till 10 November 2024. He will replace CJI, Uday Umesh Lalit. He was appointed as the Judge of SC on 13th May 2016. Prior to this, he served as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
He is the son of the longest serving CJI, YV Chandrachud served as Chief Justice of India from 1978 to 1985.
Serbian scientists name beetle after country’s tennis star Novak Djokovic
Serbian scientists name beetle after country’s tennis star Novak Djokovic: Serbian scientists have named a new species of beetle after tennis great Novak Djokovic due to its speed, strength, flexibility, durability and ability to survive in a difficult environment, Serbian media reported on Friday. The new species of beetle belongs to the Duvalius genus that is present in Europe. It was discovered several years ago in an underground pit in western Serbia. The insect is a specialised underground Coleoptera beetle, a predator which lost its eyes living deep underground.
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The insect, which belongs to the Duvalius genus of ground beetles that are present in Europe, was discovered several years ago in an underground pit in western Serbia. It is named Duvalius Dokovici, the Tanjug news agency quoted researcher Nikola Vesovic. A new species was a specialised underground Coleoptera beetle, a predator which had lost its eyes living deep underground.
About the Novak Djokovic:
The 35-year-old Djokovic, who has won 21 Grand Slam trophies, won the Tel Aviv Open to clinch his third title this season, after winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July. He was playing on against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals of the Astana Open, which also features fourth-ranked Russian Daniil Medvedev, who is also in the last eight. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out in the first round.
