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 28 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 – 28 October 2022
Delhi LG announces SAMRIDDHI scheme for property disputes and tax dues
Delhi LG announces SAMRIDDHI scheme for property disputes and tax dues: Delhi LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena has announced a one-time property tax amnesty scheme named Strengthening & Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi (SAMRIDDHI) 2022-23 scheme. Terming it a Diwali gift, lieutenant governor VK Saxena announced an amnesty scheme for residential and commercial property owners in authorised and regularised colonies, urging them to pay only the outstanding principal amount of the last five years and get a waiver on interest, penalty and all previous dues.
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SAMRIDDHI, an acronym for Strengthening and Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi, will start on October 26 and end on March 31, 2023, with no further extensions. With this scheme, the NCR people will be able to pay only the principal amount of the current and pending tax of past five years for residential properties.
The people can also get a waiver on all pending dues, including penalty and interest through this scheme.
What is SAMRIDDHI 2022-23?
The SAMRIDDHI 2022-23 scheme will allow residential property owners to pay only the current and previous 5 years’ principal property tax. According to an official statement, commercial property owners can pay the principal amount for the last six years and receive a waiver on past pending dues, including penalty and interest.
Tax liability is waived, which means more money in the hands of taxpayers and more revenue for MCD. The new amnesty scheme will further increase the tax base and act as an enabler for MCD to build a proper tax database by being more pragmatic about the enforcement of its long-pending tax dues.
The tax amnesty programme includes a ‘One Plus Five’ option for residential properties and a ‘One Plus Six’ option for non-residential properties.
Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at US Embassy New Delhi
Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at US Embassy New Delhi: The US administration has named a senior US diplomat, Elizabeth Jones (74) as the next Charge d’Affaires ad interim in New Delhi.
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Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. She had worked on NATO’s role in Europe vis-a-vis Russia as the US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia. Ambassador Jones carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador. Currently, Patricia A Lacina is the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, who assumed charge on September 9, 2021.
About Elizabeth Jones:
Elizabeth Jones, 74, is the sixth interim US envoy in the last 21 months (since January 2021) asked to step in for the job, which is considered a placeholder until a full-time Ambassador is confirmed by the US Congress. During the Obama administration, Jones had served as Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. In October 2021, she was appointed as Coordinator for Afghan relocation efforts.
Indian Navy join hands with Drone Federation to promote drone technology
Indian Navy join hands with Drone Federation to promote drone technology: The Technology Development and Acceleration Cell of the Naval Innovation Indigenisation Organisation under the Indian Navy has signed an MoU with Drone Federation of India.
As a part of this collaboration, the Navy and the drone industry body will increase the Navy-industry-academia synergy, and source technology development challenges towards component indigenisation, an official statement said on Wednesday. A special maritime drone testing site shall also be earmarked for the Indian drone industry to facilitate faster development and testing of drones, especially in maritime environments, thus enabling development for a host of applications.
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Reason: For promoting indigenous development, manufacturing and testing of a drone, counter-drone, and associated technologies for the Navy.
“TDAC has been working towards accelerating the development of indigenous technologies to be utilized by the Indian Navy. Our collaboration with the Drone Federation of India will help us in developing a deeper industry connection as well as create a stronger roadmap for induction of drone platforms in the Indian Navy in a time-bound manner.” said Cmde A P Golaya, VSM, OiC TDAC, Indian Navy.
India’s domestic drone manufacturing industry, which is seeing increasing interest from a wide range of sectors, holds potential to be worth ₹1.8 lakh crore in the next eight years. A report published in September by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and consultancy firm EY India noted that uptake of drone usage in industrial operations, retail services and agriculture, as well as their applications in India’s defence forces, would represent a business opportunity of ₹98,000 crore within 2030.
About Drone Federation of India:
The Drone Federation of India (DFI) is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led body that promotes and strives towards building a safer and scalable unmanned aviation industry in India. DFI engages with Thought Leaders, Industry Experts, Visionaries and Policymakers to share their expertise and build a sustainable UAV Industry in India.
IIT Madras won National Intellectual Property Award for 2021 and 2022
IIT Madras won National Intellectual Property Award for 2021 and 2022: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has been conferred the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022’ by the Government of India for being the top Indian Academic Institution for patents filing, grants and commercialisation. The award is given out by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The award was presented by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
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Award: A trophy, citation and Rs. 1 lakh.
The annual awards recognize accomplishments, including individuals, firms, organizations and industries that contribute to strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem and encourage creativity and innovation, for their IP creation and commercialization.
The Institute’s Dean, Industrial consultancy and sponsored research, Manu Santhanam said the IP office of IC&SR provides complete support for filing and technology transfer to the faculty members. “Access to the relevant tools and high quality patent attorneys aid our patent filing efforts,” he said.
Turkish competition board fines $18.6 million on Meta
Turkish competition board fines $18.6 million on Meta: Competition authority of Turkey has imposed monetary penalty of 346.72 million lira ($18.63 million) on Meta Platforms (Facebook).
The Turkish regulator said the company held a dominant position in personal social networking services and online video advertising and had obstructed competitors by merging data collected through its core services Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Reason: For violating competition law.
The firm has obstructed its competitors operating in social network services and online advertising markets as it merged data collected through Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The fine was imposed according to the 2021 annual income of the company.
Turkey’s competition authority said Meta must act to reinstate competition in these markets and prepare annual reports about the steps it will take for the next five years. It said the fine was based on the company’s 2021 income and the company could object to the decision within 60 days. Social media companies have been a focus of attention in Turkey, which adopted a law last week that would jail journalists and social media users for up to three years for spreading material deemed “disinformation”.
Shefali Juneja elected as chairperson of Air Transport Committee of ICAO
Shefali Juneja elected as chairperson of Air Transport Committee of ICAO: Shefali Juneja (representative of India at ICAO) has been elected as the chairperson of UN specialized aviation agency’s Air Transport Committee (ATC). She is a 1992 batch officer of IRS (Income Tax cadre), served as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation before joining the ICAO India has secured this position in ICAO.
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After 28 years, India secured the post at ICAO when Juneja was unanimously elected to the post on Monday. She is the first woman to represent India at ICAO. ATC is a standing committee of ICAO established in 1944 by the Chicago Convention.
About Dr Shefali Juneja:
Dr Shefali Juneja, a 1992 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax cadre) was serving as India’s Representative in the council of the ICAO, Montreal, Canada, for a period of 3 years. In 2019, she replaced senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Alok Shekhar, who was appointed for the post in 2015. She served as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation before joining the ICAO.
Harmanpreet Singh named captain for India’s FIH Pro League matches
Harmanpreet Singh named captain for India’s FIH Pro League matches: Hockey India has named Harmanpreet Singh as the captain of the 22-member Indian men’s hockey team. He has been appointed for the upcoming double-header matches against Spain and New Zealand in the season opener of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. While, Manpreet Singh has been named as his deputy. All matches will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar, and Odisha.
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All matches will be held at 1900 hours at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium, which will also host the most-awaited FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela in January 2023. The Indian team will be led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh and he will be ably assisted by the experienced midfielder Manpreet Singh. The team will also see some fresh faces in Mohd Raheel Mouseen, who was part of India’s victorious outing in the FIH Hockey 5’s earlier this year and S Karthi, who played his maiden tournament for India at the Asia Cup Jakarta.
The team includes goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak and PR Sreejesh. Among defenders Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Mandeep Mor and Nilam Sanjeep Xess have been selected. Midfielders Sumit, Manpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Rajkumar Pal and Mohd Raheel Mouseen have been picked to represent India. In the forward line S Karthi has been credited for his performance in the Asia Cup held in Jakarta earlier this year. He will play alongside experienced forwards Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh.
Chhath Puja 2022: Celebrations, Date and Significance
Chhath Puja 2022: Celebrations
Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Surya Dev and Shashthi Devi. Chhath Puja is celebrated after Diwali for four days. Dominated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and the Madhesh region of Nepal, the ancient festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God is about to happen on October 30. The festival is popular as Chhath Puja, Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, and Dala Chhath. It marks the presence of the Vedic period where sages used to perform fasts for days and recite mantras from the Rig Veda. The puja is considered a folk festival that lasts for four days. It begins with Kartik Shukla Chaturthi and ends with Kartik Shukla Saptami. There are two types of Chhath; one falls during the Chaitra month and the other in the month of Kartika.
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CHHATH PUJA 2022: DATE AND TIME
- Chhath Puja begins: Sunday, October 30, 2022
- Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day: 06:32 am
- Sunset on Chhath Puja Day: 05:39 pm
- Shashthi Tithi Begins: 05:49 am on Oct 30, 2022
- Shashthi Tithi Ends: 03:27 am on Oct 31, 2022
Chhath Puja 2022: Significance
The day is considered an environmentally friendly festival that involves the elements of the universe being worshipped and paid attention to. The best part of this festival goes beyond the caste differences that exist in Hindu society. Therefore, on this day, offerings are made from various river banks through prayers and rituals.
The rituals of Chhath Puja are followed for four days which include the following activities.
- Kaddu Bhaat or Nahai Khai- The first day of Chhat Puja is known as Kaddu Bhaat or Nahai Khai. During this day, the Paravaitin (the main worshipper who observes fast) cooks the Satvik Kaddu Bhaat which is served as ‘Bhog’ to the sun god in the afternoon.
- Kharana- The second day of Chhath Puja is known as Kharana in which the Paravaitin cooks roti and rice kheer and serves it as ‘Bhog’ to the Moon-god or Chandradevta.
- Arghya- During the third day of Chhath Puja, a full-day fast without water is observed. The main ritual of the day is to offer Arghya to the setting sun.
- Dusri Arghya or Usha Arghya- On the final day of Chhath Chhath Puja, the 36 hours long fast is broken after giving Arghya to the sun. The Arghya is offered to the rising sun.
Smt Droupadi Murmu presents Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard
Smt Droupadi Murmu presents Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi (October 27, 2022). The President appreciated PBG for their excellent military traditions, professionalism and discipline in all their tasks. She said that the nation is proud of them. She expressed confidence that they will strive with dedication, discipline and valour, to maintain the highest traditions of Rashtrapati Bhavan and be an ideal role model for other Regiments of the Indian Army.
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In her brief remarks on the occasion, the President congratulated the Commandant, Officers, JCOs and Other Ranks of the PBG for the remarkable display of parade, maintenance of well groomed horses and the impressive ceremonial attire. She said that this event is even more special as the President’s Bodyguard is celebrating 250 years of its Raising which is coinciding with ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ being celebrated across the country.
History of President’s Bodyguard:
- The President’s Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773. As the President of India’s own Guard, it has the unique distinction of being the only military unit of the Indian Army that is privileged to carry the President’s Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner.
- This distinction was conferred on the President’s Bodyguard in 1923 by the then Viceroy, Lord Reading, on the occasion of the Bodyguard completing 150 years of service. Each succeeding Viceroy, thereafter, presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the Bodyguard.
- On January 27, 1950, the regiment was renamed the President’s Bodyguard. Every President has continued the practice of honouring the regiment. Rather than a coat of arms, as was the practice in the colonial era, the monogram of the President appears on the Banner. Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, presented his Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard on May 14, 1957.
- The President’s Bodyguard, as it is known today, was raised in Banaras (Varanasi) by the then Governor-General, Warren Hastings. It had an initial strength of 50 cavalry troopers, later augmented by another 50 horsemen. Today, the President’s Bodyguard is a select body of hand-picked men with special physical attributes. They are chosen after a rigorous and physically gruelling process.
Dehradun will host a 3-day “Akash for Life” space conference in November
Dehradun will host a 3-day “Akash for Life” space conference in November: The 3-day space conference “Akash for Life” will showcase the blending of traditional and modern knowledge through enhanced integration of all schools of thought. The decision was taken by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, and Dr. Jitendra Singh. The event will be held from November 5 to 7, 2022 in Dehradun.
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Key Points related to Akash for Life Conference
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the integration of science and technological development within society in such a way that science is placed in a position to meet the needs of ordinary citizens.
- The curtain raiser event was felicitated by Principal Scientific Advisor, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Chairman ISRO, S.Somnath, Secretary Science & Technology, Dr. S Chandrashekhar, Secretary, Earth Sciences, Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary Biotechnology, Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale and DG CSIR Dr. N. Kalaiselvi.
- Dr. Jitendra Singh informed us that 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of Akasha Tattva during the Dehradun Conclave.
- The conclave aims to expose the youth of India to the wisdom of ancient sciences along with modern scientific advancements.
