NATIONAL:
1. SC Status for Dalit Converts
Why in news – M/o Social Justice and Empowerment, has appointed a 3-member commission headed by K G Balakrishnan.
Key Points-
• Aim - to consider the possibility of granting SC status to “new persons” who have converted to religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.
• Other members - Dr Ravinder Kumar Jain and Prof (Dr) Sushma Yadav.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES:
1. CGSS
Why in news – The government has notified a new credit guarantee scheme for start-ups (CGSS).
Key Points -
• Benefit - Collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to each eligible borrower.
• Ministry - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (M/o Commerce and Industry).
• It would be backed by sovereign guarantee.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. Air Force Day
Why in news – It is observed on October 8.
Key Points -
• Venue - Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.
• The IAF was established on October 8, 1932.
2. National Dolphin Day
Why in news – The first 'National Dolphin Day' was celebrated on Oct 5, 2022.
Key Points -
• In 2009, 'Ganges Dolphin' was recognized as 'National Aquatic Animal'.
• IUCN - Endangered.
ECONOMY:
1. DAKSH Initiative
Why in news – RBI has launched a new “SupTech” initiative DAKSH.
Key Points -
• It is RBI’s Advanced Supervisory Monitoring System to make the supervisory processes more robust.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Nobel Prize 2022
Why in news – The winner was announced by Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Key Points –
• Nobel Peace Prize –
A. Ales Bialiatski (Rights Activist)
B. Memorial (Russian group)
C. Ukrainian organisation Center for Civil Liberties.
• Literature - Annie Ernaux.
• Physiology and Medicine - Prof Svante Pääbo.
• Physics - Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger.
• Chemistry - Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. ISA Assembly
Why in news – The 5th assembly of the International Solar Alliance is to be held in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• The Assembly would be presided over by R.K. Singh.
• 3 analytical reports would also be launched –
A. World Solar Technology Report
B. World Solar Market Report
C. World Solar Investment Report
• ISA is an international organization with 109 member and signatory countries.
• ISA mission - to unlock US$ 1 trillion of investments in solar by 2030.
STATES/UTs:
1. J&K Bird Festival
Why in news – Bird festival was inaugurated at Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Oct 6.
2. Gati Shakti Portal
Why in news – Gujarat has become the first state to launch Gati Shakti Portal at state level.
BIHAR:
1. Bihar Police Modernization
Why in news – Bihar Police would spend more than 45 crores on its infrastructure and other equipment.
Key Points –
• Funding – Center: State = 40: 60.
POINTERS:
• Which campaign has been launched by the CBI to dismantle the drug network with international links - Operation Garuda
• Adani Green has commissioned the largest 600 MW wind-solar plant in which state – Rajasthan
• Who won the Changemaker Prize at the UN SDG Action Awards – Srishti Bakshi
• With which country India has recently signed an agreement for the export of missiles and weapon systems - Armenia
• Who has topped the list of top 25 startups in India released recently - CRED
• Who represented India in the 3rd G20 Sherpa meeting held in Indonesia recently - Amitabh Kant
• Which state is hosting the 36th National Games – Gujarat
• Which coal company has announced to install conveyor belt in its open-cast coal projects to reduce carbon emissions - Coal India Limited
• Who is the author of the book “Ambedkar: A Life”- Shashi Tharoor
• Who has been elected as the new President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce - Lalit Bhasin