Page-7 of Current Affairs - October, 2022

“Most Popular GI” Award

October 22, 2022

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently conferred the ‘Most Popular GI’ award to Hyderabadi Haleem and other GI products. Key facts Hyderabadi Haleem received the ‘Most Popular GI’ award under the food category and agriculture category. It received the ..

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Durgavati Tiger Reserve

October 22, 2022

Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board recently approved the establishment of a new tiger reserve called Durgavati Tiger Reserve. Key facts The Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board recently approved the creation of the Durgavati Tiger Reserve. It will host tigers of Panna Tiger ..

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Anna May Wong – first Asian-American to be featured on US currency

October 22, 2022

Anna May Wong, a Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, is set to become the first Asian-American to feature in US currency. Key facts A quarter-dollar coin depicting a close-up image of Anna May Wong will commence circulation on October 24, ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 21, 2022

October 21, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 21, 2022 INDIA – PM Modi, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres launch Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) for climate-friendly behaviour – PM lays foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth ..

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Climate Transparency Report 2022

October 21, 2022

The eighth edition of the Climate Transparency report was released recently. Key findings The report, which assessed the climate actions by G20 countries found that the members’ support to produce fossil fuels have reached new heights at 64 billion USD ..

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What is Interpol Metaverse?

October 21, 2022

The Interpol Metaverse was launched at the 90th General Assembly held in New Delhi. Key facts The world’s first metaverse specifically designed for law enforcement was launched recently. It enables the registered users to take virtual tour of Interpol’s general ..

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What is International Coordinating Group?

October 21, 2022

Amid shortages in cholera vaccine supply, the International Coordinating Group (ICG) temporarily suspended the standard two-dose vaccine regime and initiated the single-dose approach. Key facts The new single-dose approach was initiated to address the surge in cholera cases. Since the ..

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Tamil Nadu’s State-level Committee for Vulture Conservation

October 20, 2022

The Tamil Nadu Government launched a State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC) for coordination within the government for the implementation of the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation (APVC) 2020-2025. Key facts The formation of the State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation ..

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What is “trees outside forests in India” programme?

October 20, 2022

The “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme was jointly launched by the state government of Assam and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Key facts The “trees outside forests in India (TOFI)” programme was jointly launched by the ..

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Central Organization for Modernization of Workshops

October 20, 2022

The Railway Ministry recently announced the closure of Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW), with effect from 1st December 2022. Key facts The Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW) is a centre of excellence under the Indian Railways. ..

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