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 30 & 31 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 – 30 & 31 October 2022
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day 2022: All you need to know
National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022:
Every year on October 31st, the nation observes National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a.k.a. the Iron Man of India, will celebrate his 147th birthday this year.
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National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022: Significance
In order to maintain our nation’s unity, integrity, and security, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas presents an opportunity to recognise the innate strength and resiliency of our people. In honour of Sardar Vallabhbha Patel, the government of India constructed the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel near the Narmada River in Gujarat which symbolizes the strength of unity in India. The main objective of the celebration is to uplift the nation’s unity and spread awareness about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to Indian history.
National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022: History
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was introduced by the Indian government in 2014 to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary for his extraordinary work in keeping India united. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off an event called ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi and inaugurated the first National Unity Day event.
About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
He was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on October 31, 1875. He served as India’s first deputy prime minister and home minister. He played an important role in the integration of many Indian princely states to make an Indian federation.
At the time of independence, he played a key role in convincing several princely states to align with the Indian Union. He also worked hard as a social leader for the independence of India. After the signing of the Gandhi–Irwin Pact, Patel was elected president of Congress for its 1931 session (Karachi).
Women of Bardoli bestowed the title ‘Sardar’ on Vallabhbhai Patel, which means ‘a Chief or a Leader’. He is recognized as the real unifier of India for his colossal contribution to integrating and making India a united (Ek Bharat) and an independent nation. He urged the people of India to come together and form Shresth Bharat in order to live in peace (Foremost India).He is also remembered as the ‘Patron saint of India’s civil servants as he established the modern all-India services system. The Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in the Narmada district of Gujarat (2018) was built in his honour.
Nation celebrates 113th Birth anniversary of Homi Jehangir Bhabha
Homi Jehangir Bhabha:
Homi Jehangir Bhabha, an Indian nuclear physicist renowned as the father of the country’s nuclear programme, celebrates his birth anniversary. He was born on 30 October 1909 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India). Generations of young people in this country continue to be inspired by his immeasurable contributions to science. Homi J Bhabha was born into a prominent wealthy Parsi family.
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Bhabha died on January 24, 1966, when Air India Flight 101 crashed near near Mont Blanc. The official reason for the crash-A misunderstanding between Geneva Airport and the pilot about the aircraft’s position near the mountain. However, there are assassination claims like the involvement of a foreign intelligence agency to paralyse India’s nuclear program.
Here are some intriguing details about this great personality:
- Homi J Bhabha was the founding director and professor of physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
- Homi J Bhabha was also the founding director of the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). It is now named the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in his honour.
- TIFR and AEET were the cornerstones of Indian development of nuclear weapons and both were supervised by Bhabha as director.
- Bhabha received the Adams Prize in 1942 and the Padma Bhushan in 1954.
- Bhabha was also a nominated for the Physics Nobel Prize in 1951 and 1953–1956.
The career of Homi Jehangir Bhabha:
- Bhabha earned his doctorate in nuclear physics in January 1933 after publishing “The Absorption of Cosmic Radiation,” his first piece of original research. This very paper helped him win the Isaac Newton Studentship in 1934.
- There was no institute in India that had the necessary facilities for original work in nuclear physics and this prompted Bhabha to send a proposal in March 1944 to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for establishing one.
- Homi J. Bhava is also known for developing a strategy to focus on extracting capacity from the country’s vast thorium reserves. It is pertinent to mention here India has meager uranium reserves.
World Thrift Day observed on 31st October
World Thrift Day 2022:
On October 31st, people all over the world observe World Thrift Day. World Savings Day, also known as World Thrift Day. However, India does this a day earlier, marking it on October 30 every year. The day is significant as it is an occasion to generate awareness about the concept of saving money in a bank (so as to enrich the money supply in the country) instead of keeping it locked away at home.
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World Thrift Day 2022: Theme
This year, the theme of World Thrift Day is “Saving prepares you for the future”, closely linked with last year’s theme that focused on the importance of savings. The day is often observed by conducting informative campaigns and releasing schemes that promote savings. The focus of this theme will be to emphasise the importance of being financially prepared for a rainy day instead of impulsively spending all at once.
World Thrift Day: History
The first International Thrift Congress, which took place in Milan, Italy, in 1924, is where World Thrift Day got its start. Here, Filippo Ravizza, an Italian professor, proclaimed October 31 as World Savings Day. The objective was to motivate people to save money and instill their confidence in banks, whose authority was largely forfeited after World War-I.
On the first World Thrift Day, people all over the world learned about the importance of savings in schools, offices, and associations. However, the day only gained prominence following World War-II. It has been celebrated on October 31 every year since then.
In 1925, the first International Savings Bank Congress established the day (World Society of Savings Banks). As people were not sure about saving after the First World War, the idea was to make people aware of the significance of saving money. The savings banks operated with the support of schools, offices, women’s associations and sports to foster savings.
In 1984 in India, the date of World Thrift Day came to coincide with the date that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated. It was thus moved and is now marked October 30th.
RIL Becomes First Indian Company to Post Earnings Call On Metaverse
RIL Becomes First Indian Company to Post Earnings Call On Metaverse: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) posted the proceedings of its Q2 FY 2022-23 earnings call on the metaverse. The usage of metaverse by a firm to interact with its stakeholders is a first in the history of corporate India.
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A Great Accomplishment:
The RIL metaverse was produced in partnership with GMetri, a no-code metaverse creation platform. One doesn’t need to wear an AR/VR headgear to access it. Using it, analysts across the world tracking the company can toggle with slides and graphics placed on different screens as per the multiple buckets in the results presentation. They can also download a copy of the RIL Q2 22-23 media release and media and analyst calls in PDF format. The RIL metaverse also has a special section comprising quotations from RIL Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani.
Metaverse: The Word Meaning:
Metaverse is a combination of the words ‘meta’ and ‘universe’. ‘Meta’ means ‘Beyond’. So metaverse is a universe that is beyond the universe as we know it. It exists in the virtual realm but feels just as real.
Everything You Need to Know About the Metaverse
- The elements of the metaverse will come from both the physical and virtual worlds.
- The metaverse will be decentralized (just like the internet).
- Nobody owns the metaverse like how nobody owns the internet. It is an open platform.
- There will be many companies and individuals that will operate their own spaces within the virtual world.
- A metaverse is a form of mixed reality ie a combination of augmented and virtual reality.
- Metaverse will introduce digital elements in the real world.
- 3-D virtual spaces will be supported by Metaverse.
- 3D spaces in the virtual world will let you socialize, learn, collaborate and play in ways that go beyond what we can imagine.
- According to Facebook, social connection is evolving to the metaverse.
- The metaverse is anticipated to broaden the internet by fusing digital realms including social media, cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and augmented reality with online gaming.
RBI Revokes Authorisation Certificate of Chennai-Based GI Technology
RBI Revokes Authorisation Certificate of Chennai-Based GI Technology: Due to issues with the company’s governance, the Reserve Bank has revoked the certificate of authorization of Chennai-based GI Technology Private Limited. The company is in business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments.
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The Central Bank’s Statement:
Governance concerns and non-compliance with regulatory requirements” are the reasons for revocation of Certificate of Authorisation (CoA), the central bank said in a statement. GI Technology cannot transact the business of issuing and operating prepaid payment instruments following the cancellation of the CoA, it said. Following the revocation of the CoA, GI Technology cannot transact the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments, it said. However, customers or merchants having a valid claim, if any, on the company as PSO, can approach the company for settlement of their claims, the Reserve Bank added.
A Persistence Phenomenon From The Past Few Years:
The Certificate of Authorization (CoA) of two Payment System Operators (PSOs), Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance and Eko India Financial Services, has been revoked, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) previously informed. Because of non-compliance with regulatory requirements, the authorization was revoked.
Following the cancellation of the CoA, these companies cannot transact the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments. “However, customers or merchants having a valid claim, if any, on these companies as PSOs, can approach them for settlement of their claims within three years from the date of cancellation,” the RBI said.
Appointment of Mata Amritanandamayi as Chair of C20
Appointment of Mata Amritanandamayi as Chair of C20: Spiritual leader Mata, Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) has been appointed the Chair of the country’s Civil 20 (C20), an official engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20), by the union government. The G20 is the premier inter-governmental forum for the world’s developed and emerging economies to address financial stability on a global basis. The C20 is the platform on which civil society organisations (CSOs) can speak to the G20 leaders on behalf of non-government and non-business interests.
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For one year, from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, India will hold the G20 Presidency. The pinnacle of events is September 9-10, 2023 when the G20 Leaders’ Summit will take place in New Delhi at the level of Heads of State and Government, it said. But in advance, India will host more than 200 meetings across the country, an endeavour that involves intense work by ministerial meetings, working groups, and engagement groups.
“Delhi University – Celebrating 100 Glorious Years” authored by Hardeep Singh Puri
In a new book titled “DELHI UNIVERSITY: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years,” Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Government of India (GOI), Hardeep Singh Puri, celebrates the university’s 100 glorious years. India’s Rupa Publications is the publisher of the book. Amitabh Bachchan, Indian Actor, has written the foreword of the book. This Book Highlights the viewpoints of Universities most distinguished alumni and faculty of 15 contributors.
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The Essence of the book:
- Delhi University: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years is an eclectic collection of personal narratives and reflections of some of the University’s most distinguished alumni and faculty—Amitabh Bachchan, Kiren Rijiju, Dinesh Singh, Meenakshi Gopinath, Shashi Tharoor, Bibek Debroy, Imtiaz Ali, Raian Karanjawala, Sanjeev Sanyal, Arnab Goswami, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Lakshmi Puri, Namita Gokhale and Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
- Together, they celebrate the unique character of DU—from its rich history, ethos, and active student life to its outstanding contributions to society and culture, both in India and beyond the world. They are joined by editor Hardeep S. Puri.
World Cities Day is observed on 31 October
World Cities Day is observed on 31 October: Every year on October 31, World Cities Day, which was first observed in 2014, ends Urban October. As with World Habitat Day, a global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme. A different city hosts the event each year.
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World Cities Day 2022: Theme
The theme of this year’s global observance, “Act Local to Go Global,” will be used in Shanghai, China.
World Cities Day 2022: Significance
Urbanisation is a marker of national economic growth. Such development, however, faces social, economic, demographic and environmental challenges. The displacement of original residents, the cutting down of trees, the loss of animal habitats, problems with healthcare, food supply, and pollution are some of the most visible challenges to rapid urbanisation. World Cities Day helps address these challenges by bringing together all stakeholders of local and global urban development.
World Cities Day: History
World Cities Day was established by a resolution passed by the UNGA on December 27, 2013. The initial event was held on October 31, 2014. The second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements in 1976 influenced the UNGA’s decision to establish World Cities Day.
The UN-Habitat programme, established the following year, promotes the development of sustainable cities in line with SDG 11 goals. It conducts the annual Urban October programme for this purpose which begins on the first Monday of the month and ends on October 31, with World Cities Day.
Indian Navy Participates in Maiden Trilateral Exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania
Indian Navy Participates in Maiden Trilateral Exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania: The first edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania trilateral exercise will start on October 27, 2022 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Defense Ministry said.The Indian Navy has participated in the Maiden Trilateral Exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania. The guided missile frigate INS Tarkash, a Chetak Helicopter, and MARCOS are all representatives of the Indian Navy.
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Indian Navy Participates in Maiden Trilateral Exercise with Mozambique and Tanzania- Key Points
- The exercise has three main objectives including building capacity to address common threats through training and sharing of best practices, enhancing interoperability, and strengthening maritime cooperation.
- The exercise has been held till 29th October 2022 which also includes the Harbour and sea phases.
- In the harbor phase, various capacity-building activities are involved which include visit, board, search, and seizure.
- Capacity building activities include scheduled small arms training, joint submersible operations, damage control and firefighting exercises, and cross-deck visits.
- The sea phase includes boat operations, fleet maneuvers, visit, board, search, and seizure operations, helicopter operations, small arms firing, formation anchoring, and EEZ patrols.
Akanksha Vyavahare creates three new national records at Khelo India weightlifting meet
Akanksha Vyavahare creates three new national records at Khelo India weightlifting meet: Akanksha Vyavahare, a weightlifter from Maharashtra, set three new national records at the Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting Tournament in the 40kg weight category. Akanksha Vyavahare was also a part of the Target Olympics Podium Scheme and created records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total.
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Akanksha Vyavahare creates three new national records- Key Points
- By lifting 60 kg, Akanksha has surpassed her previous snatch national record.
- She recorded 71 kg in the clean jerk and the process registered a total lift of 131 kg.
- Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu felicitated at the opening ceremony of the Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting Championship.
- In Himachal Pradesh’s Phase 1 of the Khelo India Weightlifting Tournament, Mirabai Chanu took home the gold medal.
About Khelo India
The Khelo India program has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in India and establishing India as a great sporting nation. On January 31, 2018, India’s Khelo Youth Games were inaugurated by the prime minister.