Page-16 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

Exercise PowerEX-2022

October 13, 2022

CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs recently organized the cybersecurity exercise called PowerEX. Key facts Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX” was designed and organized jointly by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector). The CERT-In ..

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Exercise Prasthan – Update (October, 2022)

October 13, 2022

Exercise Prasthan was organized from October 11 to 12 of this year in the Krishna Godavari Basin Offshore Development Area. Key facts Prasthan is an offshore security exercise that is held every six months. Its main purpose is to integrate ..

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October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction – Update (October, 2022)

October 13, 2022

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed each year on October 13. Key facts The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction aims to promote the international awareness about disaster risks and preparedness. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals ..

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NASSCOM Responsible AI Hub and Resource Kit

October 13, 2022

The NASSCOM has launched the Responsible AI Hub and resource kit to support the responsible adoption of the artificial intelligence. Key facts National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has collaborated with industry partners like Microsoft, Tata Consultancy Services ..

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Living Planet Report 2022

October 13, 2022

Living Planet Report 2022 found drastic decline in the global wildlife population. Key findings Living Planet Report 2022 is a joint endeavor of the World Wildlife Fund and Zoological Society of London. According to the flagship publication, there has been ..

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2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index

October 13, 2022

The 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index or CRI Index, that was recently released, is the fourth edition. According to this report, India has shown improvement in reducing inequality. Key Facts The CRI Index tracks 161 countries’ performance in reducing ..

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Discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives

October 13, 2022

Recently, scientists reported the discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in the island nation Maldives, India’s southern neighbour. Key Facts This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some 500 meters beneath the surface, is being referred to as ‘as oasis ..

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CPI inflation reaches 7.41% in September 2022

October 13, 2022

India’s retail inflation surged to a 5-month high in September, surpassing RBI’s upper margin of 6 per cent for the ninth consecutive time. Key facts Retail inflation, measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has increased from 7 per cent ..

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