Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries –20 October 2022

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 20 October 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 20 October 2022

CASHe, IRCTC partner to launch ‘travel now pay later’ facility

CASHe, IRCTC partner to launch ‘travel now pay later’ facility: AI-driven financial wellness platform, CASHe, announced that it has partnered with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), to provide a ’travel now pay later’ (TNPL) payment option on its travel app, IRCTC Rail Connect.

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This feature will enable travellers of Indian Railways to book their rail tickets instantly and pay for it later in EMIs, ranging from three to six months.

With this option, the booking and paying for rail tickets on the IRCTC travel app, is become easier and hassle-free.

Wildlife board approves new tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Wildlife board approves new tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board has approved a 2,339 Sq km new tiger reserve, will be known as Durgavati Tiger Reserve. The new tiger reserve will be spread across Narisinghpur, Damoh and Sagar districts of MP.

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The Board’s meeting was chaired by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who has approved a proposal to notify 1,414 sq km area as core area and 925 sq km as a buffer in the new tiger reserve. The proposal will be sent to NTCA for final approval.

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or 2022

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or 2022: Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has won the 2022 Ballon d’Or trophy at the 66th Ballon d’Or ceremony, held at Theatre du Chatelet Paris, France.

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While, Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or.

Other awards:

• Kopa Award: Barcelona’s Gavi (best-performing player under the age of 21).
• Gerd Muller: FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski
• Socrates Award: Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane
• Club of the Year Award: Manchester City
• Yachine Award: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)

SBI General Insurance launches insurance buying facility via WhatsApp

SBI General Insurance launches insurance buying facility via WhatsApp: SBI General Insurance has joined hands with Gupshup to offer a new insurance policy, renew an existing one, intimate claims and more, through WhatsApp. Customers across the country can buy insurance from SBI General by sending a ‘Hi’.

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The Gupshup’s chat bot will guide users through a simple and secure buying process. It also help them to complete the purchase within the WhatsApp chat thread. SBI General Insurance MD & CEO: Kishore Kumar Poludasu.

LIC launches new ‘Dhan Varsha’ plan

LIC launches new ‘Dhan Varsha’ plan: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched a new scheme ‘LIC Dhan Varsha.’ This is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan that offers a combination of protection and savings.
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This is a close ended plan and would be available for sale till March 31, 2023. Premiums can be paid in single (lumpsum) payment mode only. The policy can be surrendered by the policyholder at any time during the policy term.

Javelin thrower, DP Manu bags gold at National Open Athletics C’Ships

Javelin thrower, DP Manu bags gold at National Open Athletics C’Ships: Indian javelin thrower, DP Manu has won Gold medal in the men’s javelin with the throw of 81.23m at the National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru. No other athlete could cross the 80 m mark in the final.

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Former national champion, Rohit Yadav has clinched Silver medal with throw of 79.80 metre, and Kishore Kumar Jena has settled for bronze. Manu, who represents Services, had won gold at the National Games 2022 with threw of 80.32m.

Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas plant

Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas plant: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga, Sangrur, Punjab.

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The plant has been commissioned with FDI of approximately Rs. 220 crores by Verbio AG (German bioenergy company).

The present production of plant is about six tonnes per day. Soon, it will process 300 tonnes of paddy straw per day to produce 33 TPD of CBG by using eight digesters of 10,000 cubic meters.

Bharati Das takes charge as 27th Controller General of Accounts

Bharati Das takes charge as 27th Controller General of Accounts: Senior officer of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), Bharati Das has been appointed as the 27th Controller General of Accounts (CGA). She has replaced Sonali Singh, who had given the additional charge of CGA, after the superannuation of Dipak Dash.

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Prior to this, she has served as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr. CCA), CBDT and Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs. CGA is ‘the Principal Advisor’ on accounting matters to the Union Government.

Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny appointed as new BCCI president

Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny appointed as new BCCI president: Former Indian cricketer, Roger Binny (67) has been appointed as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He has replaced Sourav Ganguly. Jay Shah has been re-inducted as the secretary of the board.

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Other appointments:

• Vice President: Rajiv Shukla
• Joint-secretary: Devajit Saikia
• Treasurer: Ashish Shelar
• IPL Governing Council Chairman: Arun Singh Dhumal
• IPL Governing Council member: Avishek Dalmiya
• Apex Council member: M Khairul Jamal Majumdar

World Osteoporosis Day 2022 observed on 20th October

World Osteoporosis Day 2022 observed on 20th October: World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 every year. It aims to highlight the silent bone disease and raise awareness about its prevention and treatment. The day is also observed to celebrate good bone health and to understand why it is important to take care of your body. The Queen Consort of Britain, Camilla, has been the president of the Royal Osteoporosis Society for over 20 years. This year, the International Osteoporosis Foundation or IOF is launching the “Step Up For Bone Health” campaign.

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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bones become very weak and brittle. Usually, it doesn’t show any symptoms unless the fracture happens. In the case of osteoporosis, the bone becomes so fragile that a fracture can occur with a minor fall, bump or sudden movement. The chances of osteoporosis prevail more with ageing. It is one of the most common causes of fractures in the elderly. Because of the asymptomatic nature of this bone disorder, it is essential to look after bone health to prevent complications related to bone fractures. It is estimated that globally, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 years suffer from an osteoporotic fracture. The prevalence of osteoporosis in elderly female has been noticed more, after 5-7 year of menopause they tend to lose their bone density by 20%.

World Osteoporosis Day 2022: Theme

The theme for World Osteoporosis 2022 is “Step Up For Bone Health”. The International Osteoporosis Foundation aims to emphasize the importance of a bone-healthy lifestyle. They aim to raise awareness of how this is the basis for strong bones and a mobile, fracture-free future.

The theme “Step Up For Bone Health” appeals the global healthcare organizations and policymakers to create better opportunities and accessible facilities for everyone to avail of timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent torments of osteoporosis and its complications.

World Osteoporosis Day: History

The first occurrence of World Osteoporosis Day was noticed on October 20, 1996, held by the United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society with the collaboration of the European Commission. Later on, in 1997 International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) organized World Osteoporosis Day (WOD).

Since its inception, various organizations have supported the day, and in 1998 and 1999, the World Health Organization co-sponsored the day intending to promote awareness of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. In 1999, World Osteoporosis Day was witnessed with a specific theme for the first time, and the theme for 1999 was “Early Detection”.

World Statistics Day 2022 celebrates on 20 October

World Statistics Day 2022: World Statistics Day falls on October 20 every five years, which means every half a decade, statistics about our lives and related things are examined and discussed for better decision-making for the times to come. The day was established in 2010 by the United Nations Statistical Commission to put a spotlight on the importance of statistics and the significance of academic research on the development of civil society and business. The United Nations Statistical Commission has been at the forefront of advocating for the use of statistics to track progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Good data and statistics are essential for effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of progress towards the SDGs.

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World Statistics Day 2022: Theme

The theme of Statistics Day, 2022 is “Data for Sustainable Development”. On this occasion, MoSPI also recognizes the outstanding contribution through high-quality research in the field of applied and theoretical statistics benefiting the official statistical system through awards instituted for this purpose.

History of World Statistics Day:

The United Nations Statistical Commission proposed celebrating 20 October 2010 as World Statistics Day. The General Assembly adopted on 3 June 2010 resolution 64/267, which officially designated 20 October 2010 as the first-ever World Statistics Day under the general theme “Celebrating the many achievements of official statistics. In 2015, with resolution 96/282, the General Assembly decided to designate 20 October 2015 as the second World Statistics Day under the general theme “Better data, better lives,” as well as to celebrate World Statistics Day every five years on 20 October.

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