Rajneet Kohli appointed as a new CEO of Britannia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Rajneet](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Rajneet-Kohli-appointed-as-a-new-CEO-of-Britannia.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRajneet Kohli appointed as a new CEO of Britannia:<\/strong> Britannia Industries has appointed Rajneet Kohli as executive director and chief executive officer effective September 26, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHe has a 25-years long experience in Asian Paints and Coca-Cola and Britannia. He joined Britannia from food services company Jubilant FoodWorks. Under his leadership, Jubilant FoodWorks has delivered sustained profitable growth and emerged as the largest QSR chain. The board has also elevated\u00a0Varun Berry to executive vice-chairman and MD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath tops Hurun\u2019s under 40 rich list<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Zerodha\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Zerodhas-founder-Nikhil-Kamath-tops-Huruns-under-40-rich-list.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nZerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath tops Hurun\u2019s under 40 rich list:<\/strong> Zerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath (36), with a wealth of Rs 17,500 crore, has topped a self-made rich list of individuals under 40 years. The list was released by the IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOla Electric CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal,\u00a0with a wealth of Rs 11,700 crore has been\u00a0placed second\u00a0in the list,\u00a0followed by Divyank Turakhia\u00a0(Media Network, with Rs 11,200 crore). The Hurun India rich list has\u00a053 entrepreneurs under 40 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DBS Bank India collaborates with HDFC ERGO and Atradius<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"DBS](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DBS-Bank-India-collaborates-with-HDFC-ERGO-and-Atradius.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDBS Bank India collaborates with HDFC ERGO and Atradius:<\/strong> DBS Bank (India) has collaboration with HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co Ltd and reinsured by Atradius (trade credit insurance provider).<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAim: To provide Credit Insurance \u2013 Accounts Receivable solution to Tata Metaliks (manufacturer of pig iron and DI pipes in India).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This credit insurance deal is amongst the first to leverage Trade Credit Insurance. The revised framework was rolled out by IRDAI in November 2021, that allow banks to participate in this proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIFF launches Grassroots Football Development Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"AIFF](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AIFF-launches-Grassroots-Football-Development-Scheme-in-Arunachal-Pradesh.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAIFF launches Grassroots Football Development Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh:<\/strong> The All India Football Federation has launched grassroots football development (GFD) scheme in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAim: Tap, select and nurture football talents in the age group of 6 to 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GFD committee chairman, Shantanu Pujari has launched this scheme in the presence of CM Pema Khandu and AIFF President, Kalyan Chaubey. The state government would begin this scheme in 100 schools, and\u00a0physical training teachers of selected schools would be trained by AIFF experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data Security Council of India appoints Vinayak Godse as CEO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Data](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Data-Security-Council-of-India-appoints-Vinayak-Godse-as-CEO.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nData Security Council of India appoints Vinayak Godse as CEO:<\/strong> Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has appointed Vinayak Godse as the new CEO of the organisation. Prior to this, he was serving as the senior vice president of organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHe will succeed Rama Vedashree, who served DSCI for nearly six years. Vedashree has also served on the Justice BN Srikrishna committee, which was charged with developing a model for the nation\u2019s Personal Data Protection Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DSCI was founded by NASSCOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dharmendra](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dharmendra-Pradhan-inaugurates-13th-FICCI-Global-Skills-Summit-2022-e1664606701126.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022: <\/strong>Education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTheme 2022: Education to Employability \u2013 Making It Happen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Summit would look through the NEP lens and focus on how India can become the \u201cSkill Capital of the World,\u201d using the UN SDG4 as an underlying theme. The two day Summit was conclude with an event \u201cVIRASAT\u201d The Heritage which honours the exquisite craft of the Indian artisans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hitachi Astemo installs its first solar power plant in India<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Hitachi](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hitachi-Astemo-installs-its-first-solar-power-plant-in-India.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHitachi Astemo installs its first solar power plant in India:<\/strong> Hitachi Astemo, a subsidiary of Japanese firm, Hitachi has installed its India\u2019s first solar power plant at Jalgaon manufacturing plant in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHitachi is working to reduce its\u00a0carbon emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. With the set up of 3 MW solar power plant, the company would be able to\u00a0eliminate close to 4000 tons of CO2\u00a0emissions each year. At its Jalgaon plant, Hitachi Astemo is\u00a0responsible for making high quality brake systems for vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"RBI](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/RBI-hikes-repo-rate-by-50-basis-points-to-5.9.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%: <\/strong>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased repo rate by a half percent to 5.9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAccordingly, Standing Deposit Facility stands adjusted to 5.65%, and Marginal Standing Facility and Bank rate stand adjusted to 6.15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since May 2022, he RBI has raised the repo rate by 190 basis points. The\u00a0Real GDP for 2022-23\u00a0is projected to grow at\u00a07.0%. The RBI has retained its\u00a0inflation projection at 6.7 per cent\u00a0for this fiscal year. India\u2019s foreign exchange reserves: $537.5 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index of WIPO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/India-ranks-40th-in-Global-Innovation-Index-of-WIPO.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index of WIPO: <\/strong>As per the 2022 Global Innovation Index of World Intellectual Property Organization, India has climbed to the 40th rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOctober 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndia was at 46th position in 2021 and at 81st rank in 2015. Switzerland with the score of 64.6, has emerged as the world\u2019s most innovative economy for the 12th consecutive year. The second position was secured by the US followed by Sweden, and UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other countries:\u00a0China (11th); Lithuania(39th); Latvia (41st); Bangladesh\u00a0 (102nd); Guinea (132nd, last).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Srishti Bakshi wins \u2018Changemaker\u2019 award at UN SDG Action Awards<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Srishti](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Srishti-Bakshi-wins-\u2018Changemaker-award-at-UN-SDG-Action-Awards.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRajneet Kohli appointed as a new CEO of Britannia:<\/strong> Britannia Industries has appointed Rajneet Kohli as executive director and chief executive officer effective September 26, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n He has a 25-years long experience in Asian Paints and Coca-Cola and Britannia. He joined Britannia from food services company Jubilant FoodWorks. Under his leadership, Jubilant FoodWorks has delivered sustained profitable growth and emerged as the largest QSR chain. The board has also elevated\u00a0Varun Berry to executive vice-chairman and MD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath tops Hurun\u2019s under 40 rich list:<\/strong> Zerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath (36), with a wealth of Rs 17,500 crore, has topped a self-made rich list of individuals under 40 years. The list was released by the IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ola Electric CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal,\u00a0with a wealth of Rs 11,700 crore has been\u00a0placed second\u00a0in the list,\u00a0followed by Divyank Turakhia\u00a0(Media Network, with Rs 11,200 crore). The Hurun India rich list has\u00a053 entrepreneurs under 40 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DBS Bank India collaborates with HDFC ERGO and Atradius:<\/strong> DBS Bank (India) has collaboration with HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co Ltd and reinsured by Atradius (trade credit insurance provider).<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aim: To provide Credit Insurance \u2013 Accounts Receivable solution to Tata Metaliks (manufacturer of pig iron and DI pipes in India).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This credit insurance deal is amongst the first to leverage Trade Credit Insurance. The revised framework was rolled out by IRDAI in November 2021, that allow banks to participate in this proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AIFF launches Grassroots Football Development Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh:<\/strong> The All India Football Federation has launched grassroots football development (GFD) scheme in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aim: Tap, select and nurture football talents in the age group of 6 to 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GFD committee chairman, Shantanu Pujari has launched this scheme in the presence of CM Pema Khandu and AIFF President, Kalyan Chaubey. The state government would begin this scheme in 100 schools, and\u00a0physical training teachers of selected schools would be trained by AIFF experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Data Security Council of India appoints Vinayak Godse as CEO:<\/strong> Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has appointed Vinayak Godse as the new CEO of the organisation. Prior to this, he was serving as the senior vice president of organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n He will succeed Rama Vedashree, who served DSCI for nearly six years. Vedashree has also served on the Justice BN Srikrishna committee, which was charged with developing a model for the nation\u2019s Personal Data Protection Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DSCI was founded by NASSCOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022: <\/strong>Education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated the 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Theme 2022: Education to Employability \u2013 Making It Happen<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Summit would look through the NEP lens and focus on how India can become the \u201cSkill Capital of the World,\u201d using the UN SDG4 as an underlying theme. The two day Summit was conclude with an event \u201cVIRASAT\u201d The Heritage which honours the exquisite craft of the Indian artisans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hitachi Astemo installs its first solar power plant in India:<\/strong> Hitachi Astemo, a subsidiary of Japanese firm, Hitachi has installed its India\u2019s first solar power plant at Jalgaon manufacturing plant in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hitachi is working to reduce its\u00a0carbon emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. With the set up of 3 MW solar power plant, the company would be able to\u00a0eliminate close to 4000 tons of CO2\u00a0emissions each year. At its Jalgaon plant, Hitachi Astemo is\u00a0responsible for making high quality brake systems for vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%: <\/strong>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased repo rate by a half percent to 5.9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accordingly, Standing Deposit Facility stands adjusted to 5.65%, and Marginal Standing Facility and Bank rate stand adjusted to 6.15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since May 2022, he RBI has raised the repo rate by 190 basis points. The\u00a0Real GDP for 2022-23\u00a0is projected to grow at\u00a07.0%. The RBI has retained its\u00a0inflation projection at 6.7 per cent\u00a0for this fiscal year. India\u2019s foreign exchange reserves: $537.5 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n India ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index of WIPO: <\/strong>As per the 2022 Global Innovation Index of World Intellectual Property Organization, India has climbed to the 40th rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n India was at 46th position in 2021 and at 81st rank in 2015. Switzerland with the score of 64.6, has emerged as the world\u2019s most innovative economy for the 12th consecutive year. The second position was secured by the US followed by Sweden, and UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other countries:\u00a0China (11th); Lithuania(39th); Latvia (41st); Bangladesh\u00a0 (102nd); Guinea (132nd, last).<\/p>\n\n\n\nZerodha\u2019s founder, Nikhil Kamath tops Hurun\u2019s under 40 rich list<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDBS Bank India collaborates with HDFC ERGO and Atradius<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAIFF launches Grassroots Football Development Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nData Security Council of India appoints Vinayak Godse as CEO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHitachi Astemo installs its first solar power plant in India<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia ranks 40th in Global Innovation Index of WIPO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSrishti Bakshi wins \u2018Changemaker\u2019 award at UN SDG Action Awards<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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