Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries –25 October 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 25 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 – 25 October 2022
Ayodhya Deepotsav to light over 15 lakh diyas, to make World Record
Ayodhya Deepotsav to light over 15 lakh diyas, to make World Record: Ayodhya Ram Mandir- Ayodhya Deepotsav: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present during the sixth Deepotsav in Ayodhya. He carried out a ceremonial coronation of the Lord and inspected the Ram temple’s building. The big “Deepotsav” celebrations began when the PM attended the “aarti” on the banks of the Saryu at approximately 6.30 p.m on Sunday. Over 15 lakh diyas would be lit on the event, breaking its own previous world record.
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Ayodhya Deepotsav to light 15.76 lakh diyas. Ayodhya Deepotsav, in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and a large crowd on Sunday at the Ram Katha Park, the holy scene of Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman returning to Ayodhya by a “Pushpak Viman” after 14 years of exile was recreated.
Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record for burning the most earthen lamps, 15.76 lakh, on the banks of the Saryu.
Ayodhya Deepotsav: Important Highlights
- As part of Ayodhya Deepotsav, around 18 lakh earthen lamps will be kindled on Sunday.
- On the occasion of Ayodhya Deepotsav more than 22,000 volunteers will light over 15 lakh earthen lights at Ram ki Paudi on the Saryu bank.
- Volunteers were instructed to place 256 earthen lanterns in each square, with a two to three foot gap between each square.
- Fireworks, a 3D projection mapping extravaganza, and a musical laser show will also be present.
- During the Ayodhya Deepotsav, 11 Ramlila tableaux exhibiting dance styles from various states were presented, along with five animated tableaus.
- Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshman, and Lord Hanuman depicted at the Ram Katha Park coming down from a “pushpak vimana.”
- On this day, an aarti of the Saryu river was conducted.
- Because Sunday, October 23, Ram Lalla will be donning a red-pink outfit.
- Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has unveiled a new logo for the occasion, which broadcasted live on 30 LED screens throughout the city.
- To guarantee tourists’ security and receive the best medical care, 14 health centres had been established.
Rishi Sunak bid for prime minister of United Kingdom with over 131 MPs support
Rishi Sunak bid for prime minister of United Kingdom with over 131 MPs support: Rishi Sunak bid for prime minister of UK: Rishi Sunak formally entered the race to succeed Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative party and the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
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Rishi Sunak bid for prime minister of UK: Rishi Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, formally entered the race to succeed Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative party and the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on the day of Diwali. About 131 to 153 MPs have reportedly supported Sunak so far, compared to Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson, who served as Truss’ predecessors, who received 56 to 76 and 22 to 28 MPs, respectively.
Rishi Sunak bid for prime minister of UK: Key Points
Only candidates who have received nominations from 100 or more MPs will advance to the first round.
Rishi Sunak will automatically become the prime minister of the UK on Diwali if he is the only person to cross the finish line.
Ben Wallace, the defence minister, offered that the three candidates establish a tripartite government to prevent political squabbling at a time when risks to UK national security were so high.
After meeting Johnson on Saturday night, Sunak’s associates noted that he already had the necessary numbers and did not need to secure an agreement with Johnson.
Johnson reportedly spent Sunday making phone calls to Conservative MPs to ask them to support him and maybe switch from Sunak.
Suella Braverman, a former home secretary of Goan descent, however, publicly endorsed Sunak, dealing Johnson a severe blow.
UK’s Former prime minister Boris Johnson announced his withdrawal from the race to become the next leader of Britain on Sunday.
Boris Johnson claimed he had garnered enough support from parliamentarians to advance to the next round despite trailing front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak by a significant margin.
Global Media and Information Literacy Week: 24-31 October
Global Media and Information Literacy Week: 24-31 October: Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2022 is observed from October 24 to October 31. The Global MIL Week 2022 focuses on trust and solidarity as it relates to people, media, digital platforms, governments, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations. It highlights some promising actions in connection with media and information literacy in the last year and how media and information literacy helps with nurturing trust and countering mistrust.
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Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2022: Theme
UNESCO has announced the theme for this year’s MIL week as “Nurturing trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative.” The eleventh Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week is hosted by Nigeria and is taking place in Abuja, as well as online. Highlights include the twelfth Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Conference and the seventh Youth Agenda Forum.
Global Media and Information Literacy Week: History
The first Global Media and Information Literacy Week was held in 2011 in Fez, Morocco. The concept for this initiative arose from the need for each individual to be equipped with media and information literacy abilities so that it assists in proper communication and availability of the right information, as well as to reduce misinformation. Media serves as a source of information, allowing people to connect and make better decisions.
World Polio Day 2022: History, Theme and Significance
World Polio Day 2022: History, Theme and Significance– World Polio Day is observed every year on October 24 to raise awareness about the polio vaccination and eradication of polio from every corner of the world. The day is observed to commemorate the progress made by the world towards polio eradication. The day highlights the efforts of the frontline workers who work to provide vaccines in polio-hit countries. The day to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from this devastating disease, and to celebrate the many parents, professionals and volunteers whose contributions make polio eradication achievable.
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World Polio Day 2022: Theme
This year, the overarching theme of World Polio Day is “World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A healthier future for mothers and children” The theme urges the world to acknowledge the progress made in the battle to eradicate polio in children and the work to provide a healthier future for mothers.
World Polio Day 2022: Significance
On World Polio Day, global organisations such as Rotary International, WHO and others host several events to raise awareness about polio. Events range from rallies, walks, and webinars to organising competitions in schools and clubs. In the global fight to eradicate polio, no member is too small to contribute.
To ensure a polio-free future for everyone, efforts must continue to maintain high immunization coverage, implement high-quality surveillance to detect any presence of the virus, and prepare to respond in the event of an outbreak.
World Polio Day: History
World Polio Day was established in 1985 by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who was the lead medical researcher of the team that developed a vaccine against polio. He developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine, which first came into use in 1955. This was further developed as the oral polio vaccine by Albert Sabin, which came into use in 1961. Today, the polio vaccines are recommended all over the world, particularly for children under the age of five, who are the most vulnerable to the infection.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh named brand ambassador of T20 World Cup for the Blind
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh named brand ambassador of T20 World Cup for the Blind: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) on Friday announced former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh as their brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind to be held in India in December. Ajay Kumar Reddy B2 (Andhra Pradesh) will lead the Indian team while Venkateswara Rao Dunna – B2 (Andhra Pradesh) will be the vice-captain.
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The World Cup matches will be held from December 6 to 17. The participating countries for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The opening match will be played between defending champions India and Nepal on December 6 in Faridabad.
About the Samarthanam Trust:
The World Cup is an initiative of the Samarthanam Trust for the disabled, which has been organizing this championship since 2012. Samarthanam perceives sports as a medium to improve inclusion and encourage persons with disabilities on various fronts. Since its inception, the trust has reached out to more than 25,000 visually impaired crickets.
Samarthanam’s sports wing, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), was established in 2010 to foster the cricketing dreams of visually impaired cricket players and to provide a platform to portray their unbound talent in the game of blind Cricket. CABI is affiliated with World Blind Cricket Council (WBC).
Honesty Shops has been opened in Kerala
Honesty Shops has been opened in Kerala: In order to teach students the value of honesty, the Student Police Cadets (SPC) of Ramamangalam High School in Ernakulam is starting an ‘Honesty Shop’ in the school where students can pick up stationery items on their own and pay the price without anyone to monitor. The Honesty Shops are a part of the Student Police Cadet (SPC) project which aims to provide valuable lessons on truth, and integrity for students. In these honestly shops there is no salesman at the counters and students can drop the money for each item in the collection box kept in the shop.
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Key Points related to Honesty Shops
The honesty shops have been launched under the Student Police Cadet (SPC). The SPC project was conceived to inculcate better civic sense among students and mold them as responsible youth.
The objective of the Honestly shops is to provide students a chance to experience the virtue of honesty. The schools have switched off the CCTV facilities towards the shop to instill confidence among the students.
The honesty shop has mainly school-based items such as notebooks, pens, pencil boxes, erasers, chart papers, and other essentials. Cynthia Poulose, Community Police Officer at the Government Higher Secondary School in Chowara informed that they have kept items below ₹10 to encounter more students to participate in the project.
Prime Minister Launches the 1st Phase of “Rozgar Mela” to Provide Jobs to 10 lakh Youths in Central Government
Prime Minister Launches the 1st Phase of “Rozgar Mela” to Provide Jobs to 10 lakh Youths in Central Government: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the first phase of “Rozgar Mela”, a recruitment drive for 10 lakh central government jobs through video conferencing in 50 centers across the country. Appointment letters were handed over to more than 75,000 newly appointed persons during the function. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will join 38 government ministries and departments. They will be appointed across various levels viz. Group A, Group B (Gazetted), Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C.
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What Has Been Said:
The Prime Minister’s Office said this will be a significant step of the government towards providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring the welfare of the citizens. It said that as directed by the prime minister, all ministries and department are working towards filling up existing vacancies against sanctioned posts. The recruitment will take place across central armed forces personnel, sub-inspectors, constables, LDCs, Stenos, PAs, income tax inspectors, MTS among others.
“These recruitments are being done in Mission Mode by Ministries and Departments either by themselves or through Recruiting agencies such as UPSC, SSC, Railway Recruitment Board. For expeditious recruitment, selection processes have been simplified and made tech enabled,” said the PMO.
India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’ inaugurated in Mumbai
India’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’ inaugurated in Mumbai: Country’s first ‘Migration Monitoring System’, which provides updated information on migrant pregnant women, lactating mothers and children instantly on a single system, was inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday. The website-based Migration Tracking System will track the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant beneficiaries. The Migration Monitoring Systems aims to provide information about migrant pregnant women, lactating women, and children.
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Key Points related to ‘Migration Monitoring Systems’
The system provides updated information about migrant pregnant women, lactating women, and children in a single system. Maharashtra Women and Children Development Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha launched the ‘Migration Monitoring Systems’
The state department has created website-based Migration Tracking System (MTS) to track the movements of vulnerable seasonal migrant beneficiaries through individual unique identification numbers. The information about seasonal migrant women and children will be available on a single platform with the ‘Migration Monitoring Systems’.