Page-25 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

Matdata Junction

October 4, 2022

The Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar launched the radio series “Matdata Junction”. Key facts Matdata Junction is a year-long voter awareness programme launched jointly by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the All India Radio (AIR). This ..

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UNCTAD annual trade and development report

October 4, 2022

The UNCTAD has released its annual Trade and Development Report 2022. Key facts The UN report expects the world economy to grow 2.6% in 2022. This is 0.9 percentage points below last year’s projected rate. The growth is expected to ..

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Bannerman’s Turaco

October 4, 2022

Bannerman’s Turaco is at the brink of extinction. Key facts The population of the bird species Bannerman’s Turaco is deteriorating because of habitat loss and the ancient hunting tradition for obtaining these birds’ feathers. This bird species is categorized as ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 4, 2022

October 4, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 4, 2022 INDIA – IPS officer Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as new director general (DG) of ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) – 1st batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ..

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Svante Pääbo receives Nobel Prize in Medicine

October 3, 2022

Svante Pääbo was conferred the Nobel Prize in Medicine on October 3, 2022. Key facts Svante Pääbo received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his pioneering works in the field of paleogenomics – a branch of science dealing with the ..

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First indigenously developed LCH

October 3, 2022

The first indigenously-developed multirole light combat helicopters named Prachand were inducted into the Indian Air Force. Key facts Prachand was formally inducted into the 143 Helicopter Unit – an IAF fleet in Jodhpur Base, Rajasthan. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on ..

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October 3: World Habitat Day 2022

October 3, 2022

The World Habitat Day 2022 is observed on October 3. Key facts The World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October. The purpose of this initiative is to promote the fundamental right to have adequate shelter. The ..

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IARI Basmati Varieties

October 3, 2022

The IARI has organized Kisan Sampark Yatra from September 27 to 29 this year to get feedback on the 3 new varieties of IARI Basmati varieties. Key facts The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) sought feedback on the 3 new ..

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