NATIONAL:
1. Aluminium Freight Rail Rakes
Why in news - Railways first indigenously manufactured aluminium goods train rake was flagged off from Bhubaneswar.
Key Points –
• Rake name - “61 BOBRNALHSM1".
• Fully designed and developed indigenously in collaboration with RDSO, Hindalco and Besco Wagon.
• The freight sector in India is expected to grow at more than 7% CAGR to 15-billion tonne by 2050.
2. Child Marriage Free India Campaign
Why in news – A nationwide campaign against child marriage was launched by Kailash Satyarthi and Leymah Gbowee.
Key Points –
• Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) will spearhead the campaign.
• It was launched at Navrangpura village in Rajasthan’s Virat Nagar.
3. “Gatha Swaraj ki” Maratha Gallery
Why in news – Amit Shah inaugurated the gallery in Scindia Museum, Gwalior.
Key Points –
• It depicts the history of prominent Maratha commanders at the sprawling Jai Vilas Mahal of Scindias.
ECONOMY:
1. Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
Why in news – PM Modi dedicated 75 DBUs across 75 districts to promote financial inclusion.
Key Points –
• It was announced in the Union budget 2022-23.
• DBUs are specialised fixed point business unit housing certain minimum digital infrastructure for delivering digital banking products & services.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Neelakurinji Varieties
Why in news – 6 varieties of neelakurinji identified in Santhanpara region of Western Ghats.
Key Points –
• Varieties - Strobilanthes kunthiana, Strobilanthes anamallaica, Strobilanthes heyneanus, Strobilanthes pulnyensis, and Strobilanthes.
• They are spread over nearly 200 acres of the Kallippara hills in Western Ghats.
RANKS & INDICES:
1. Logistics Performance Index 2022
Why in news – Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2022 report was released recently.
Key Points –
• States are clubbed into achievers, fast movers and aspirers.
A. Achievers - Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and 12 other states and UTs.
B. Fast movers - Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura.
C. Aspirers - Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Mizoram etc.
• It was released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• India aims to save Rs 10 trillion annually with higher logistics efficiency.
• It aims to reduce the country’s logistics costs to 8% of its GDP in the next five years from 13-14% now.
• Initiatives - PM GatiShakti initiative, National logistics policy etc.
SECURITY:
1. PowerEX-2022
Why in news – Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX”.
Key Points –
• Theme: “Defending Cyber induced disruption in IT & OT infrastructure”.
• Objective - “Recognize, Analyse & Respond to Cyber Incidents in IT & OT Systems”.
• CERT-In (MeITY) is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security in India.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. World Green City Award 2022
Why in news – Hyderabad has been honoured as the winner of the award.
Key Points –
• For initiative - “Green Garland to the State of Telangana”.
• Hyderabad also won the award under the “Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth” category.
• Telangana Ku Haritha Haaram - to increase the present 24% tree cover in the State to 33%.
2. SJFI Medal
Why in news – Prakash Padukone has been awarded with the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI) medal.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022
Why in news – It is observed every year on Oct 17 globally.
Key Points –
• Theme 2022 - “Dignity For All in Practice”.
• On Dec 22, 1992, the UNGA declared Oct 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
2. World Food Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed annually on Oct 16 every year.
Key Points –
• Theme - Leave NO ONE behind.
• It is led by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
SPORTS:
1. Women Asia Cup 2022
Why in news – India defeated Sri Lanka in the final by 8 wickets.
Key Points –
• India has bagged the title for the 7th time.
BIHAR:
1. Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
Why in news – PM Modi virtually inaugurated a DBU under at Raghopur (Bihta) in Patna district.
Key Points –
• DBU name - Jana Small Finance Bank.
• 17 types of facilities would be provided.
• DBUs have been started in 75 districts across the country under Digital Mode Banking.
POINTERS:
• Where was the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit XI organized in October 2022 - Leh.
• Who became the first “Impact Player” in the ongoing edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - Hrithik Shokeen.
• Which state will host the 9th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo recently – Goa.
• Where did PM Modi inaugurate the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
• Where has the 5th South Asian Geosciences Conference started recently – Jaipur (Rajasthan).
• Which state has launched Universal Health Insurance Scheme – Nagaland.
• Recently the Central Government has approved India's first suspension bridge on which river – Krishna River.
• Which state has topped in the recently released Public Affairs Index 2022 - Haryana.
• Who has topped the World University Rankings 2023 released in October 2022 - IISc Bangalore.
• Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bosnia and Herzegovina - Partha Satpathy.