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Current Affairs 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, Daily Current Affairs 9 October 2021, 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. Our gkseries team also provides\u00a0Daily Current Affairs Quiz<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Current Affairs 9 October 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Shipping<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a port mobile application called \u2018MyPortApp\u2019 in Kolkata. The App is aimed at promoting transparency and easy access to port-related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways in a Statement said, targeted towards Port users for availing various Port services, the app includes all port details digitally and monitors operations virtually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The App will provide all details regarding port in India and also monitor operations virtually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"IFSCA<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I-Sprint\u201921, the global FinTech Hackathon Series of IFSCA on 7th<\/sup> October 2021 at 11.30 AM IST. The first Sprint of the series is \u201cSprint01: BankTech\u201d,<\/strong> which focuses on FinTechs for the Banking sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprint01: BankTech is organised jointly by IFSCA and GIFT city<\/strong> in collaboration with NITI Aayog.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Partners to the Hackathon are ICICI Bank, HSBC Bank, iCreate, Zone Startups, and Invest-India. The hackathon will be conducted virtually and is open for all eligible FinTechs from across the Globe. The Price money for this hackathon is\u00a0Rs 24 lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"Maharashtra<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday announced Mission Kavach Kundal from October 8-14 to carry out 15 lakh Covid-19 vaccinations daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week-long drive has been organised from October 08 to 14 October 2021. The drive is in line with the Centre\u2019s target of reaching the 100 crore vaccination mark till 15 October 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"RBI<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 4 percent and the reverse repo rate at 3.35 percent, maintaining an accommodative stance on part of the central bank even as the economy is showing signs of recovery after the second coronavirus disease (Covid-19) wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the remaining rates are also unchanged and are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Reverse Repo Rate- 3.35%<\/li>
  • Marginal Standing Facility Rate- 4.25%<\/li>
  • Bank Rate- 4.25%<\/li>
  • CRR- 4.00%<\/li>
  • SLR- 18.00%<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The MPC also decided to continue with the accommodative stance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    RBI has retained the projection for real GDP growth at 9.5 percent in 2021-22.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The decisions were announced at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held between October 6-8, 2021. The next MPC meet will be held between December 6 to 8, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    \"Karnataka<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) sponsored by Canara Bank Bank has bagged two awards from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for significant enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana (APY).<\/strong> KVGB Chairman P. Gopi Krishna received awards from PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandopadhyay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    KVGB is playing a pivotal role in implementing all three social security schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY) launched by the Central government. KVGB has a business turnover of \u20b928,410 crores with a clientele base of nearly 90 lakh in nine districts \u2013 Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada \u2013 of Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    \"Indian<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Indian hockey players<\/strong> swept the 2020-21 edition of the FIH Stars Awards<\/strong>, the international hockey federation (FIH) announced. The winners were decided based on an online poll conducted from August 23 to September 15<\/strong> which saw national associations, represented by their respective national captains and coaches, players, media, and hockey fans cast their votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Votes from national associations counted for 50 percent of the overall result, while fans and players (25%) as well as media (25%), accounted for the other half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Indian hockey teams enjoyed phenomenal success during the 2020-21 season with the men\u2019s team putting up commanding performances in the handful of matches they played in the FIH Pro League and eventually clinching the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FIH Stars Awards 2020-21: Winners list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Player of the Year:\u00a0Harmanpreet Singh (men)\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Gurjit Kaur (women)<\/strong><\/li>
    • Goalkeeper of the Year:\u00a0PR Sreejesh (men)\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Savita Punia (women)<\/strong><\/li>
    • Rising Star of the Year:\u00a0Vivek Sagar Prasad (men)\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Sharmila Devi (women)<\/strong><\/li>
    • Coach of the Year:\u00a0Graham Reid (men)\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Sjoerd Marijne (women)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
      \"E.<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      E.R. Sheikh<\/strong> has assumed charge as first Director-General<\/strong> of the Ordnance Directorate (Co-ordination and Services).<\/strong> It is the successor organization of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      He has contributed to the establishment of the modern production line system for the manufacture of small arms ammunition at the Ordnance Factory Varangaon. As Deputy Director General (DDG)-Propellants and Explosives, he oversaw several plant modernisation projects in explosive factories that led to enhancement in productivity, quality, and safety. He also led the successful indigenous development of the Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for artillery ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

      \"India<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      India has slipped six places to 90 on the latest Henley Passport Index 2021 which measures and lists the world\u2019s most travel-friendly passports each year. While Japan and Singapore have topped the rankings, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen are at the bottom. The index covers 227 destinations and 199 passports.<\/strong> The index comes at a time when countries are easing travel restrictions for international visitors after almost two years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rankings are based on the survey of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Top 5 countries in the Index:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Rank 1: Japan, Singapore<\/li>
      • Rank 2: Germany, South Korea<\/li>
      • Rank 3: Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain<\/li>
      • Rank 4: Austria, Denmark<\/li>
      • Rank 5: France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        World\u2019s 5 least powerful passports:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Afghanistan<\/li>
        • Iraq<\/li>
        • Syria<\/li>
        • Pakistan<\/li>
        • Yemen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
          \"Fitch<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Fitch Ratings<\/strong> has cut India\u2019s economic growth forecast to 8.7%<\/strong> for the current fiscal but raised GDP growth projection for FY23<\/strong> to 10%,<\/strong> saying the second COVID-19 wave delayed rather than derail the economic recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In its APAC Sovereign Credit Overview, Fitch Ratings said India\u2019s \u2018BBB-\/Negative\u2019 sovereign rating \u201cbalances a still-strong medium-term growth outlook and external resilience from solid foreign- reserve buffers, against high public debt, a weak financial sector and some lagging structural factors\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

          \"Maria<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Filipino-American journalist Journalists Maria Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize for their fights to defend freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The duo has been honored \u201cfor their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Nobel committee called the pair \u201crepresentatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Maria Angelita Ressa is a Filipino-American journalist and author, the co-founder and CEO of Rappler, a\u00a0Philippine\u00a0online news\u00a0website and Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov is a Russian journalist and editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

          \"Ranveer<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          On October 08, 2021, Ranveer Singh has been appointed as a brand ambassador for CoinSwitch Kuber, one of India\u2019s largest crypto platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Through this new partnership, CoinSwitch Kuber aims to take advantage of Ranveer\u2019s popularity, particularly among the Gen Z and millennial customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          CoinSwitch Kuber and Ranveer Singh will work towards highlighting the growing acceptance of crypto in India along with enhancing crypto awareness and trust in this emerging asset class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

          \"Anshu<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          India will have to wait for its first woman world champion in wrestling as teenager Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Marouli in Oslo, Norway. Coming into the match after becoming India\u2019s first-ever woman finalist at the World Championship, the 19-year old began in an aggressive fashion with positive intent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Till date, Indian women wrestlers Alka Tomar (2006) Geeta Phogat (2012), Babita Phogat (2012), Pooja Dhanda (2018), and Vinesh Phogat (2019) have been able to win a bronze each. Wrestler Sushil Kumar (2010) is the lone wrestler from India to win World Championship till date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Besides this,\u00a0Sarita Mor<\/strong>\u00a0claimed her maiden medal by winning bronze in the 59 kg category at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships being held at\u00a0Oslo, Norway from October 02 to 10, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

          \"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          World Post Day is celebrated on October 9 every year to mark the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The UPU, which was started in 1874 in Switzerland, played a pivotal role in world history as a mediator of communication. The organisation became a part of the United Nations in 1948. The first World Post Day was celebrated in 1969.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The theme of 2021 World Post Day is \u201cInnovate to recover<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The purpose of World Post Day is to create awareness of the role of the postal sector in the everyday lives and businesses of the people and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

          \"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          On Second Saturday, 9 October people all over the world will be celebrating World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. The day is observed to spread awareness for the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The theme for 2021 WMBD is \u201cSing, Fly, Soar \u2013 Like a Bird!\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In 2021, the WMBBD falls on May 08, 2021,<\/strong> and October 09, 2021. <\/strong>The East Asian\u2013Australasian Flyway Partnership has been helping by taking the lead in the East Asian\u2013Australasian Flyway. The EAAFP Secretariat highly encourages Partners to celebrate WMBD twice a year. This day is organized by a collaborative partnership among two UN treaties namely the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) and the Colorado-based non-profit organization, Environment for the Americas (EFTA).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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