NATIONAL:
1. Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Why in news - Month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam would be held in Varanasi from Nov 16 to Dec 19, 2022.
Key Points –
• Aim - to rediscover the links between the two ancient knowledge, culture and heritage centres.
• It was suggested by High Powered Committee for Promotion of Indian Languages, headed by Chamu Krishna Shastry.
• IIT-Madras and Banaras Hindu University are the knowledge partners.
2. Women-Only Digital Centre
Why in news - HDFC Securities announced the opening of the first-ever Women-Only Digital Centre (DC) in Bengaluru.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Pakistan taken off FATF
Why in news - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) freed Pakistan from its “grey list”.
Key Points –
• The decision was taken by the FATF in its plenary session held in Paris on October 20-21.
• This development comes after more than four years (2018).
• FATF president - T Raja Kumar (Singapore).
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Sakharov Prize 2022
Why in news - The European Parliament awarded its top human rights prize to the people of Ukraine.
Key Points –
• Other nominees included - Julian Assange (Wikileaks founder) and Truth Commission (Colombia).
• It is named after the late Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov.
2. Theodor Herzl Medallion Honour
Why in news - The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) announced to honuor Donald Trump with the award.
Key Points –
• Trump is honoured “for being the best friend Israel ever had in the White House.”
• Trump’s pro-Israel steps - Abraham Accords, relocating U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights etc.
• He became the first U.S. president to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
3. PMAY-U Awards 2021
Why in news - Hardeep Puri congratulated the winners of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Awards 2021.
Key Points –
• Top 3 - Uttar Pradesh (1st), Madhya Pradesh (2nd) and Tamil Nadu (3rd).
• Best Performing UT - Jammu and Kashmir, alongside Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
• Odisha won for the best policy initiative under a special category.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. “Using Technology to Improve a Billion Livelihoods” Report
Why in news – The report was recently released by World Economic Forum in partnership with the Adani Group.
Key Points –
• Putting drones at the centre of Indian agriculture can enhance the nation’s GDP by 1–1.5% ($100-bn GDP boost).
• India is to become the world’s drone hub by 2030.
2. EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2022
Why in news – The list has been released by Hurun India and EdelGive.
Key Points –
• HCL founder Shiv Nadar earned the ‘India’s most generous’ title.
• Top 3 (Donation in cr) –
A. Shiv Nadar & family (Rs 1,161).
B. Azim Premji & family (Rs 484).
C. Mukesh Ambani & family (Rs 411).
• India’s richest man Gautam Adani ranked 7th (Rs 190 crores).
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
Why in news – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised 14th edition for the development of Tribal Youth in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• As per the 2011 Census, the Schedule Tribes account for 8.6% of the country’s population.
• It is being organized since 2006.
IMPORTANT DATE:
1. World Osteoporosis Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed every year on Oct 20 to promote the early diagnosis of osteoporosis and its treatment.
Key Points –
• Theme - “Step Up For Bone Health”.
• Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and fragile which leads them to break easily.
SPORTS:
1. Khelo India Youth Games
Why in news – Anurag Thakur said that the 5th edition would be held in Madhya Pradesh (Jan 31 to Feb 11, 2023).
Key Points –
• It would feature a total of 27 disciplines.
• Water sports are being included for the first time in the history of the games. E.g., Kayaking, Canoeing and Rowing.
• It would take place across 8 cities - Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Khargone (Maheshwar) and Balaghat.
2. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Why in news – Tazuni, a football-loving penguin, is unveiled as the Official Mascot of the Women’s World Cup.
Key Points –
• It is being held in Australia & New Zealand in 2023.
• Tazuni is a fusion of the Tasman sea (home of penguins) and Unity.
STATES/UTs:
1. Mission Schools of Excellence
Why in news - PM Modi launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Gujarat.
Key Points –
• Total outlay of ₹10,000 crore.
• Aim - To strengthen education infrastructure in Gujarat by setting up smart classrooms, computer labs and overall upgradation.
• It is partially supported by the World Bank.
BIHAR:
1. Shri Krishna Singh Jayanti
Why in news – The 135th birth anniversary of Shri Krishna Singh was celebrated on Oct 21, 2022
Key Points –
• He was born on Oct 21, 1887 in Maur village of Sheikhpura district.
• He was the first Chief Minister of Bihar.
• He was elected a member of the central assembly in 1939.
• Mahatma Gandhi called him the first Satyagrahi of Bihar.
• He is also called Bihar Kesari.
POINTERS:
• Who has recently become the first Indian to win a medal in the Under 23 World Championship Wrestling – Sajan Bhanwal.
• Recently who has released his book “A Confused Mind Story” – Sahil Seth.
• Who has been appointed as the CMD of India Trade Promotion Organization recently - Pradeep Kharola.
• Who has been appointed as the Defense Secretary by the Government of India recently – Aramane Giridhar.
• Which state will launch a common app for the entire taxi industry in India – Goa.
• Who has inaugurated the Tehkhand Waste to Energy Plant, which generates electricity from waste, in New Delhi - Amit Shah.
• In which Indian city, the first case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 has been found - Pune.
• Which oil company has launched Project 'Vayu Amrit' with CII in Sangrur, Punjab to reduce stubble burning - Indian Oil Corporation.
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) have tied up with organisation for innovations in financial products and services - Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH).
• Recently who has started the new Dhanvarsha Yojana - Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).