Page-11 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA)

October 19, 2022

The Indian Government recently disbanded the Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) that was set up to investigate the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Key facts Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) was set up in 1998 for two years ..

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What is HTT-40?

October 18, 2022

The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo on October 19, 2022. Key facts The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan ..

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PM Modi distributes PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards

October 18, 2022

On October 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the distribution of the PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat. Key facts As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Amrutam (MA) scheme in the year 2012 to ..

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What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

October 18, 2022

The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..

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What is Kati Bihu?

October 18, 2022

Kati Bihu is being observed in Assam on October 18, 2022. Key facts Kati Bihu is one of the three Bihu celebrated in Assam, with the other two being Bhogali or Magh Bihu (celebrated on January 13 or 14) and ..

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Multidimensional Poverty Index – Update (October, 2022)

October 18, 2022

The multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was recently released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key findings The MPI 2022 was released under the title “Unpacking deprivation bundles to reduce multidimensional ..

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DefExpo 2022 – Update (October, 2022)

October 18, 2022

The 12th edition of the biennial DefExpo will be organized from October 18 to 22 in Gujarat. Key facts The theme for the DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’, which is in line with the Indian Government’s vision towards Atmanirbhar ..

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UNICEF: 4 million children pushed into poverty by Ukraine War

October 18, 2022

A report titled “The impact of the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn on child poverty in eastern Europe” was recently released by UNICEF. Key findings The report assessed the economic impact of the Ukraine war by studying 22 ..

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