Page-5 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

Infantry Day – Update (October, 2022)

October 27, 2022

The 76th Infantry Day was celebrated by the Indian Army recently. When is Infantry Day celebrated? Infantry Day is observed on October 27 each year to give recognition to the contributions of Infantry – the largest fighting arm of the ..

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What is Delhi SAMRIDDHI Scheme?

October 27, 2022

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched the SAMRIDDHI 2022-23 scheme on October 26.  Key facts SAMRIDDHI is short for Strengthening and Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi. It is implemented from October 26 to March 31, 2023. ..

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“Portrait of Immigration to Canada” report

October 27, 2022

The report titled “Portrait of Immigration to Canada” was released recently by Statistics Canada. Key findings The Statistics Canada recently released the 2021 census, which includes the latest statistical portrait of immigration and ethno-cultural diversity in the country. This is ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 27, 2022

October 27, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 27, 2022 INDIA – Envoys of five nations present credentials to President of India — Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda, High Commissioner of Uganda, Nguyen Thanh Hai, Ambassador of Vietnam, Iraj Elahi: ..

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What are “viral spillover risks”?

October 27, 2022

A new research found that climate change could increase the risk of “viral spillover” in several parts of the world. This could cause pandemics in the future. Key facts A new research article titled “Viral spillover risk increases with climate ..

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NASA to study Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

October 27, 2022

NASA recently launched an independent study of unidentified aerial phenomena. Key facts A new team of scientists and experts are set to study unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs. Its aim is to lay groundwork for the future ..

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UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee – Update (October, 2022)

October 26, 2022

A special meeting of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee is set to be held in India. Key facts The UNSC’s two-day meeting in India on counter-terrorism will be held in Mumbai and Delhi on October 28 and 29 respectively. This marks ..

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India to expand NaVIC

October 26, 2022

India is planning to expand the regional satellite navigation system NavIC. Key facts The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is currently planning to expand the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). It had sought the government’s permission to launch 12 additional ..

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