{"id":123944,"date":"2022-10-19T13:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T08:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=123944"},"modified":"2022-10-19T13:42:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T08:12:20","slug":"current-affairs-for-competitive-exam-19-october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/current-affairs-for-competitive-exam-19-october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries \u201319 October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Current Affairs<\/strong> is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post,\u00a0Daily Current Affairs 19 October 2022<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam \u2013 19 October 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PM launches Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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PM launches Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana : <\/strong>PM Narendra Modi has launched the \u2018One Nation, One Fertiliser\u2019 scheme (or PM Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana) at the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

He has also launched an\u00a0e-magazine on fertilisers, called Indian Edge. Under this scheme, the\u00a0all type of fertilisers, whether it is DAP, NPK or urea will be sold under the brand name of \u2018Bharat\u2019. This will ensure\u00a0affordable quality fertiliser\u00a0of Bharat brand to the farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNDP: 415 million exited poverty in India in 15 years<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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UNDP: 415 million exited poverty in India in 15 years \u2013<\/strong> According to a new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), the number of people living below the poverty line in India decreased by 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

The index was\u00a0released jointly by UNDP\u00a0and the\u00a0Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). As per the index, India still has\u00a0the world\u2019s highest number of poor at 228.9 million, followed by Nigeria. 90% of India\u2019s poor people live in rural areas and 10% in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018SARANG \u2013 The Festival of India in Republic of Korea\u2019<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\u2018SARANG
The\u00a08th edition of annual flagship cultural program of Embassy of India, Seoul \u2018SARANG\u2013 <\/strong>A festival full of Indian dance, music and art will be held throughout Korea from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14.

The Embassy of India in Korea announced that \u201cSarang \u2015 the Festival of India in Republic of Korea\u201d returns with a variety of festivities after a two-year hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>
What Is SARANG:<\/strong>
Starting in 2015,\u00a0SARANG has emerged as a prominent Indian cultural festival, introducing India\u2019s colorful and diverse heritage and has, since then, grown in size, scale and popularity, promoting India\u2019s soft power in its truest sense and contributing to its rich civilizational legacy and cultural vibrancy.
The word\u00a0SARANG has a very meaningful interpretation for both Koreans and Indians.\u00a0SARANG in Korean means \u2018love\u2019 and for Indians it refers to \u2018diversity representing different colors of India\u2019. As a part of this festival, it is our endeavor to showcase the rich cultural diversity of India represented through various art forms including dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. This depiction of India in its entirety captures the hearts and minds of the local community in Korea and strengthens the love and friendship between the people of the two countries.
The Evolution Of SARANG:<\/strong>
This Festival has been organized every year since the year 2015\u00a0in partnership with various local bodies. The aim has been to introduce Indian dance, music, film, cuisine and art to the people of Korea. We have succeeded to a great extent in this quest and SARANG has now become a much looked forward event in the Korean cultural calendar. Usually, it extends for over a month and travels through different cities of Republic of Korea.
This year, the centerpiece of the festival is an Odissi dance troupe led by Kunjalata Mishra, an accomplished Odissi dancer and recipient of the Braj Ratna and Braj Gaurav Samman. Odissi is a type of classical Indian dance that is known for \u201ctouching on the human and the divine aspects of life in a subtle way.\u201d
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The 8th edition of annual flagship cultural program of Embassy of India, Seoul \u2018SARANG\u2013 <\/strong>A festival full of Indian dance, music and art will be held throughout Korea from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14.

The Embassy of India in Korea announced that \u201cSarang \u2015 the Festival of India in Republic of Korea\u201d returns with a variety of festivities after a two-year hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is SARANG:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in 2015, SARANG has emerged as a prominent Indian cultural festival, introducing India\u2019s colorful and diverse heritage and has, since then, grown in size, scale and popularity, promoting India\u2019s soft power in its truest sense and contributing to its rich civilizational legacy and cultural vibrancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word SARANG has a very meaningful interpretation for both Koreans and Indians. SARANG in Korean means \u2018love\u2019 and for Indians it refers to \u2018diversity representing different colors of India\u2019. As a part of this festival, it is our endeavor to showcase the rich cultural diversity of India represented through various art forms including dance, drama, music, films and cuisine. This depiction of India in its entirety captures the hearts and minds of the local community in Korea and strengthens the love and friendship between the people of the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Evolution Of SARANG:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Festival has been organized every year since the year 2015 in partnership with various local bodies. The aim has been to introduce Indian dance, music, film, cuisine and art to the people of Korea. We have succeeded to a great extent in this quest and SARANG has now become a much looked forward event in the Korean cultural calendar. Usually, it extends for over a month and travels through different cities of Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the centerpiece of the festival is an Odissi dance troupe led by Kunjalata Mishra, an accomplished Odissi dancer and recipient of the Braj Ratna and Braj Gaurav Samman. Odissi is a type of classical Indian dance that is known for \u201ctouching on the human and the divine aspects of life in a subtle way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paytm Payments Bank appoints Deependra Singh Rathore as Interim CEO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Paytm<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paytm Payments Bank appoints Deependra Singh Rathore as Interim CEO :<\/strong> Paytm Payments Bank has appointed Deependra Singh Rathore as the interim chief executive officer (CEO), in addition to his role as chief product & technology officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

He will\u00a0replace Satish Gupta, who is presently serving as the bank\u2019s CEO and retire in October 2022. The bank will announce the new full-time CEO after receiving regulatory approvals. The bank has also appointed\u00a0Sunil Chander Sharma, a former IRS officer as chief operating officer (COO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Qatar<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 :<\/strong> The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for AFC Asian Cup 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

The AFC Executive Committee has also shortlisted the\u00a0All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the final two bidders for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Australia withdrew from the\u00a0AFC Asian Cup 2023\u2122 bidding process on September 1, 2022.

FIFA President: Gianni Infantino<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jyothi becomes 1st Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Jyothi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jyothi becomes 1st Indian woman to clock sub-13 seconds in 100m hurdles : <\/strong>Jyothi Yarraji (23), representing Railways, has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to clock a legal sub-13 second time in 100-meter hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

She has smashed her own record at the\u00a061st National Open Athletics Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. Her record of\u00a012.82s\u00a0made her amongst the top 10 fastest in Asian athletics history. She had won the same event in the National Games in Gandhinagar in a time of 12.79 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atanu Chakraborty appointed as chairman of Yubi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Atanu<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Atanu Chakraborty appointed as chairman of Yubi : <\/strong>Yubi (formerly CredAvenue) has appointed Atanu Chakraborty as the independent chairman of its board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>

He is also\u00a0currently serving as the chairman of the board of HDFC Bank. He is a\u00a01985 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service, of the Gujarat cadre. He has served as\u00a0Economic Affairs Secretary of India till his retirement in April 2020. He was also appointed on the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka Bank launches \u2018KBL Centenary Deposit Scheme\u2019<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Karnataka<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Karnataka Bank launches \u2018KBL Centenary Deposit Scheme\u2019 : <\/strong>Karnataka Bank has launched a Term Deposit Scheme \u201cKBL Centenary Deposit Scheme\u201d with higher rate of interest.
October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a>
Aim: To provide an opportunity to bank customers to save and invest for better returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This deposit will be for a\u00a0period of 555 days with interest rate of 7.20 % p.a. For\u00a0Senior Citizens the rate of interest will be 7.60 % p.a. Karnataka Bank MD & CEO: Mahabaleshwara M S; Chairman: \u00a0P Pradeep Kumar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th Chief Justice of India<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Government appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th Chief Justice of India <\/strong>: President, Murmu has appointed Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His appointment will come into effect from 9th Nov, 2022 and continue\u00a0till 10 November 2024. He will\u00a0replace\u00a0CJI, Uday Umesh Lalit. He was appointed as the Judge of SC on 13th May 2016. Prior to this, he served as\u00a0Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.

He is the son of the\u00a0longest serving CJI, YV Chandrachud served as Chief Justice of India from 1978 to 1985.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serbian scientists name beetle after country\u2019s tennis star Novak Djokovic<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Serbian<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Serbian scientists name beetle after country\u2019s tennis star Novak Djokovic:<\/strong> Serbian scientists have named a new species of beetle after tennis great Novak Djokovic due to its speed, strength, flexibility, durability and ability to survive in a difficult environment, Serbian media reported on Friday. The new species of beetle belongs to the Duvalius genus that is present in Europe. It was discovered several years ago in an underground pit in western Serbia. The insect is a specialised underground Coleoptera beetle, a predator which lost its eyes living deep underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insect, which belongs to the Duvalius genus of ground beetles that are present in Europe, was discovered several years ago in an underground pit in western Serbia. It is named Duvalius Dokovici, the Tanjug news agency quoted researcher Nikola Vesovic. A new species was a specialised underground Coleoptera beetle, a predator which had lost its eyes living deep underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Novak Djokovic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 35-year-old Djokovic, who has won 21 Grand Slam trophies, won the Tel Aviv Open to clinch his third title this season, after winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July. He was playing on against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals of the Astana Open, which also features fourth-ranked Russian Daniil Medvedev, who is also in the last eight. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out in the first round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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