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 September 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 September 2022
Uttarakhand wins the Best Adventure Tourism Destination Award
Uttarakhand wins the Best Adventure Tourism Destination Award: On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Uttarakhand received the first prize in two categories, for the best adventure tourism destination and all-around development of tourism from the Ministry of Tourism. The State’s Tourism and Culture minister, Satpal Maharaj has received the awards from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar during the presentation of the National Tourism Awards 2018-19 in New Delhi.
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Among the many programmes being organised to encourage winter tourism, the major events include Trek of the Year – Pindari Glacier in Bageshwar district from October 1 to November 15 and the Bagchi Bugyal trek in Chamoli district from December 1 to January 15, Winterline Carnival in Mussoorie and Nainital during December, rafting championship in Champawat from December 2022 to January 2023, national skiing championship at Auli in February 2023 and International Yoga Festival to be held in Rishikesh in March 2023, added the minister.
Meanwhile, to encourage tourism a photography and videography contest was also launched on the occasion of World Tourism Day. Interested participants are invited to participate online. Winners will be selected in five categories with the total prize money being Rs 2500000.
- Uttarakhand Governor: Gurmit Singh;
- Chief minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Bhupender Yadav releases report on 4th round of quarterly employment survey
Bhupender Yadav releases report on 4th round of quarterly employment survey : Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav released the report on 4th round of quarterly employment survey, January to March this year in New Delhi.
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Findings:
It indicates that the overall employment has increased in the last four quarterly survey. The estimated employment has increased from 3.14 crore of the third quarter to 3.18 crore of 4th Quarter. It provides quarterly estimates about the employment and related variables of establishments in both organized and unorganized segments.
Bank of Baroda launched Khushiyon ka Tyohaar, as festive campaign
Bank of Baroda launched Khushiyon ka Tyohaar, as festive campaign : Bank of Baroda has launched a festive campaign named “Khushiyon ka Tyohaar” with a range of offers for customers. BoB Home Loans are available at a competitive interest rate beginning at 7.95% p.a. with no processing charges.
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BoB Car Loans are being offered at a special rate starting from 7.95% p.a. – a 25 basis points concession. Other benefits: No pre-payment/ part payment charges, concessional processing charges, and longer repayment tenure of seven years.
World Bank cuts 2022 East Asia growth outlook
World Bank cuts 2022 East Asia growth outlook : The World Bank has reduced the expected growth in the East Asia and Pacific region for 2022 to 3.2% from 5.0% (earlier forecast). The previous year growth of East Asia and Pacific region was 7.2%.
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Reasons:
Due to sharp slowdown in China that caused by its strict zero-COVID rules. China strict rules have disrupted industrial production, domestic sales and exports. Interest rate hikes that central banks across the world are undertaking to combat soaring inflation.
Samsung India, Axis Bank launch co-branded Credit Card
Samsung India, Axis Bank launch co-branded Credit Card : Samsung has partnered with the Axis Bank to launch a co-branded credit card, that is powered by Visa.
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- Benefits: Consumers will get 10% cashback across all Samsung products and services round the year.
- Variants: Visa Signature and Visa Infinite
- Signature variant: Cardholders can avail up to ₹10,000 cashback annually, with a monthly cashback limit of ₹2,500
- Infinite variant: Cardholders can avail up to ₹20,000 cashback annually, with a monthly cashback limit of ₹5,000
Yubi partners SBI to provide credit access to priority sector
Yubi partners SBI to provide credit access to priority sector : Yubi (earlier, CredAvenue) has joined hands with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide growth in co-lending portfolio of bank. Yubi Co.Lend is a co-lending marketplace, that facilitate lenders to collaborate with multiple partners and disburse joint loans to the priority sector.
September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz
Yubi is a unified credit platform with a comprehensive product suite catering to all stages of the debt lifecycle.
Founder and CEO, Yubi: Gaurav Kumar
World Bank, SIDBI launches fund for financing purchase of 2/3 wheelers EV
World Bank, SIDBI launches fund for financing purchase of 2/3 wheelers EV : The govt will launch $1 billion fund in collaboration with World Bank and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
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Aim: To provide guarantees against loan default to lenders financing purchase of 2/3 wheelers EV and facilitate faster and easier financing of EVs.
The NITI Aayog will be the facilitating agency of the project. Initially a $300 million fund will be used as a “first loss risk sharing instrument.”
Implementing institution: SIDBI.
Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, Coolio passed away
Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, Coolio passed away : US rapper Coolio, who is known for the iconic hit Gangsta’s Paradise, has been passed away at the age of 59 in Los Angeles. His real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, has won 1996 Grammy Awards for Gangsta’s Paradise in Best Rap Solo Performance category.
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He has also received the American Music Awards in 1996. His other albums: It Takes a Thief (1994), My Soul (1997), Fantastic Voyage (1994), 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New) (1996), and C U When U Get There (1997).
Government appoints R. Venkataramani as the new Attorney General of India
Government appoints R. Venkataramani as the new Attorney General of India : R Venkataramani (Senior advocate) has been named as the 14th Attorney General of India for a period of three years w.e.f. 1st October 2022. He will replace current Attorney General, KK Venugopal whose term ends on September 30, 2022. He was registered as a lawyer with the Bar Council of TN in 1977.
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In 1997, SC has designated him as Senior Advocate. Earlier, Gov.t appoints Mukul Rohatgi (senior lawyer) as the Attorney General of India, but he had declined offer.
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retired) becomes India’s second Chief of Defence Staff
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retired) becomes India’s second Chief of Defence Staff : Government has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. He had retired as the Eastern Army Commander in May 2021 and was serving as the Military Advisor to the National Security Council.
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He was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He is an alumnus of the NDA (Khadakwasla) and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He has also served as a United Nations mission to Angola.
