Page-11 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

October 15, 2022

The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan will witness the participation of more than 13,500 farmers ..

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Reintroduction of Gaurs in Sri Lanka

October 15, 2022

The Indian Government is considering Sri Lanka’s proposal to translocate Indian bison to the island nation, where the gavaras have become extinct several centuries ago. Key facts The Sri Lankan government has requested India to transfer Indian bisons to the ..

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Global Hunger Index 2022

October 15, 2022

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 was released recently. What is Global Hunger Index? The GHI has been released since 2000 by the European NGOs – Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It aims to track prevalence of global hunger by region ..

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Paraliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish

October 15, 2022

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Key facts In 2018, an international team of researchers surveyed the Atacama Trench by deployed free-falling landers to study deep sea creatures. They recorded three ..

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SLBM launched from INS Arihant

October 15, 2022

On October 14 this year, INS Arihant has successfully launched a nuclear-capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in Bay of Bengal. Key facts The Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was tested from India’s first indigenous Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine INS ..

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October 15: International Day of Rural Women

October 15, 2022

International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15 to promote gender equality and women empowerment in rural regions. Key facts International Day of Rural Women celebrates the achievements and contributions of women living in remote rural regions. The ..

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October 15: World Students Day – Update (October, 2022)

October 15, 2022

World Students’ Day is observed on 15th October each year. Key facts World Students Day is observed on the occasion of birth anniversary of A P J Abdul Kalam. Since it is not officially declared by the United Nations, it ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 15, 2022

October 15, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 15, 2022 INDIA – Website (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) launched for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh – Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant conducts launch of submarine ..

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Official Language Committee’s Recommendations

October 14, 2022

The 11th volume of the Official Language Committee was submitted to President Murmu in September 2022. Key facts The committee recommended using Hindi as a medium of instruction in IITs, IIMs and central universities in Hindi-speaking states. High Courts in ..

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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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