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Current Affairs Quiz: 31 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the President of Brazil, and SIMBEX  among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-31-october-2022-1667223396-1

Current Affairs in Short: 31 October 2022

The President of Lebanon Michel Aoun has left the Presidential Palace marking the end of a 6-year term without a replacement. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-31-october-2022-1667222400-1

Government signs MoU with FIFA, AIFF for ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India

Football4Schools initiative aims to empower 25 million young boys and girls in India through sports-integrated learning. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-signs-mou-with-fifa-aiff-for-football4schools-initiative-in-india-1667218610-1

Brazil Elections 2022: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to become Brazil’s President for third time

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerged as the President of Brazil for the third time after he defeated the incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in fierce voting.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-becomes-brazils-president-for-third-time-1667198452-1

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Spain retains crown after beating Colombia in Final

Defending Champion Spain defeated Colombia by 1-0 to win FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022. Host India failed to clear the group stage after losing all three matches. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/spain-wins-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-2022-1667192605-1

PM Modi in Gujarat: Prime Minister launches Rs. 22,000 crore plane project in Vadodara

C-295 transport aircraft will be manufactured by the TATA-Airbus in Gujarat. This is also the first time in the country that the foundation stone of an aircraft manufacturing facility is being laid by the private sector. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/prime-minister-modi-launches-rs-22000-crore-plane-project-in-gujarat-1667189011-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 24 October to 30 October 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including the Prime Minister of the UK, the 2022 Sakharov Prize, and Orbital Rail Corridor among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-24-october-to-30-october-2022-1667110971-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 24 October to 29 October 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-24-october-to-29-october-2022-1667045617-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 28 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as the world’s 10th busiest, Elon Musk, and Fungal Priority Pathogens List among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-28-october-2022-1666964219-1

Current Affairs in Short: 28 October 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 75 different projects of the Border Roads Organisation from the country’s last village Shyok in Leh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-28-october-2022-1666962681-1

Government gives environmental approval for gene modified mustard

The Government of India has granted environmental clearance for the indigenously developed genetically modified (GM) mustard seeds. The latest decision has paved a way for the commercial use of its first genetically modified food crop. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-gives-environmental-approval-for-gene-modified-mustard-1666958922-1

Orbital Rail Corridor Project launched in Haryana- All you need to know

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor is a new electrified Double Broad-gauge (BG) rail line of around 126 km from Palwal to Sonipat, via Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhaouda in Haryana, bypassing Delhi. The line will serve both the passengers and the freight traffic. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/haryana-orbital-rail-corridor-project-1666943472-1

Elon Musk in charge of Twitter, takes over social media giant in $44 billion deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become new in charge of Twitter after finalizing a $44 billion deal. The decision came after the rising doubts about his intentions of following through with the mentioned acquisition deal.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/elon-musk-in-charge-of-twitter-takes-over-social-media-giant-in-44-billion-dollar-deal-1666937290-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 27 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as the 2022 Sakharov Prize, Har Ghar Jal State, and  Infantry Day among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-27-october-2022-1666864401-1

Current Affairs in Short: 27 October 2022

The 27th annual UN Meeting on Climate, COP27 will take place in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 to November 18, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-27-october-2022-1666857868-1

Indian men and women cricketers to get equal pay says BCCI

As a first step in tackling discrimination, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced to pay equal match fees for both men and women cricketers in India. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-men-and-women-cricketers-to-get-equal-pay-says-bcci-1666865232-1

International Energy Agency states global emissions will peak in 2025

The International Energy Agency released its World Energy Outlook 2022 report, stating that global emissions will peak in 2025.  Read below to know further details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-energy-agency-states-global-emissions-will-peak-in-2025-1666862143-1

Minicoy Thundi and Kadmat Beach enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches

Two more Indian Beaches, Minicoy Thundi and Kadmat have entered the coveted list of Blue Beaches according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Read below to know the list and significance of blue beaches in India. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/minicoy-thundi-and-kadmat-beach-enter-the-coveted-list-of-blue-beaches-1666857576-1

EU's 2022 Sakharov freedom prize: Ukrainian people win reward

The people of Ukraine have been awarded its annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament. Read below to know the details.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ukrainian-people-won-eus-2022-sakharov-freedom-prize-1666848858-1

Current Affairs in Short: 26 October 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers of States on October 28 via video conferencing. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-26-october-2022-1666781205-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 25 October 2022 - Men's 2022 World Team Chess Championship, Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of U.K.

Rishi Sunak becomes the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of U.K. from Britain’s Conservative Party. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-25-october-2022-1666688808-1

Myanmar added to list of high-risk countries by FATF

Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has included Myanmar on the list of high-risk countries called ‘Black List. Read below to know what is FATF and its detail. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/myanmar-added-to-list-of-highrisk-countries-by-fatf-1666704997-1

ISRO launched LVM3 M2, first commercial mission to place all 36 satellites into intended orbits

Indian Space Research Organization launched its first commercial mission of Launch Vehicle Mark 3(LVM3) M2 satellite successfully from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/isro-launched-lvm3-m2-first-commercial-mission-to-place-all-36-satellites-into-intended-orbits-1666702065-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 25 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as the Prime Minister of UK, the US Ambassador to India, Men’s 2022 World Team Chess Championship among others. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-25-october-2022-1666687581-1

U-23 World Wrestling Championships: Aman Sehrawat becomes first Indian wrestler to win Gold medal

Aman Sehrawat creates history by winning a gold medal at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in wrestling. Read below to know the details.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/u-23-world-wrestling-championships-aman-sehrawat-becomes-first-indian-wrestler-to-win-gold-medal-1666697015-1

Men's 2022 World Team Chess Championship: India in 12 top chess-playing nations

12 top chess-playing countries including India, the United States, China, and the Netherlands have been listed in the lineup for the 2022 Men’s World Team Chess Championship. Read below to know the details.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/mens-2022-world-team-chess-championship-india-in-12-top-chessplaying-nations-1666687257-1

Rishi Sunak creates history, to be first Indian-origin Prime Minister of U.K.

Rishi Sunak becomes the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the U.K. from Britain’s Conservative Party. Sunak succeeded the throne after Liz Truss resigned within 45 days of her appointment. Read below to know the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rishi-sunak-creates-history-to-be-first-indian-origin-prime-minister-of-uk-1666677452-1

Current Affairs in Short: 21 October 2022

Serum Institute of India (SII) had to defer HPV vaccine production by two years because of the focus on COVID-19. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-21-october-2022-1666355997-1

India successfully tests next-generation Agni-prime ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired the next-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile. The missile was test fired from a mobile launcher from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-successfully-tests-next-generation-agni-prime-ballistic-missile-1666353696-1

ISRO to send Indian astronauts into space by 2024

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to launch Chandrayaan-3, the third mission to the moon. ISRO Chairman S. Somnath stated that ISRO also plans to fly Indian astronauts into orbit by the end of 2024. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/isro-plans-to-launch-chandrayaan-3-by-june-2023-to-send-indian-astronauts-by-2024-1666349777-1

UK prime minister Liz Truss resigns; becomes shortest ruling PM

Liz Truss, UK Prime Minister resigned from her post six weeks after the appointment.  Read below to know the complete details.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/liz-truss-uk-prime-minister-resigns-after-less-than-seven-weeks-of-appointment-1666340915-1

Asia’s largest biogas plant inaugurated by Hardeep Singh Puri in Punjab

Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas inaugurated Asia’s largest compressed Bio Gas plant in Lehragaga, in Punjab’s Sangrur. Read below to know the significance and benefits of the plant. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/asia-largest-biogas-plant-inaugurated-by-hardeep-singh-puri-in-punjab-1666332000-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 20 October 2022 - DefExpo 2022, India's 1st Greco Roman medal, International Solar Alliance

DefExpo 2022 has been formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 19, 2022, at Mahatma Gandhi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-20-october-2022-1666261615-1

Bureaucrat Aramane Giridhar appointed as New Defence Secretary

Aramane Giridhar, the Road Transport and Highways Secretary have been named the new defence secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bureaucrat-aramane-giridhar-appointed-as-new-defence-secretary-1666265264-1

Current Affairs in Short: 20 October 2022

The World Health Organisation has said that it will temporarily shift to a one-dose strategy from the standard two-dose vaccination regimen for Cholera because of vaccine shortages and the rising outbreaks worldwide. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-20-october-2022-1666263129-1

PM Modi inaugurates 12th Defence expo in Gandhinagar

DefExpo 2022 has been formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahatma Gandhi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. Read below to know the significance of the event. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-inaugurates-12th-defence-expo-in-gandhinagar-1666253369-1

Sajan Bhanwala wins India's 1st Greco Roman medal in 77kg at U-23 World Wrestling C’ship

India’s Greco-Roman wrestler Sajan Bhanwala won a historic Bronze in the 77kg division. Bhanwala bagged the award at the U-23 World Wrestling Championship. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/sajan-bhanwala-wins-indias-1st-greco-roman-medal-in-77kg-at-u-23-world-wrestling-cship-1666185885-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 19 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as  International Solar Alliance, AFC Asian Cup, and National Maritime Heritage Complex among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-19-october-2022-1666185043-1

Current Affairs in Short: 19 October 2022

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated the Mega Cleanliness Drives under Swachh Bharat 2022 from Chandni Chowk, Delhi. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-19-october-2022-1666183148-1

Swedish Parliament elects conservative Prime Minister

The Swedish parliament on Monday elected Ulf Kristersson the conservative Moderate Party leader as the Prime Minister. Read below to know the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/swedish-parliament-elects-conservative-prime-minister-1666183036-1

International Solar Alliance: India and France re-elected as President and Co-President

India and France re-elected as President and Co-President. Read below to know the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-and-france-re-elected-as-president-and-co-president-of-international-solar-alliance-1666164803-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 18 October 2022 - Chief Justice of India, One Nation One Fertilizer

Roger Binny, the highest wicket-taker of India's triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign, has been officially elected as the 36th Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-18-october-2022-1666089761-1

BCCI approves to conduct Women’s Indian Premier League

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a green signal to conduct the Women’s Indian Premier League. The decision was made at the 91st annual general meeting held in Mumbai. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bcci-approves-to-conduct-women-indian-premier-league-1666097840-1

Ballon d'Or 2022: Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win top awards

Karim Benzema won his first Ballon d’Or, and Barcelona star Alexia Putellas became the first woman to win back-to-back Ballon d’Or trophies. The ceremony was held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/karim-benzema-and-alexia-putellas-win-top-awards-in-ballon-d-or-2022-1666094908-1

Roger Binny elected as BCCI President

Roger Binny has been officially elected as the 36th Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president. Binny succeeded former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/roger-binny-elected-as-bcci-president-1666087153-1

Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize for 'The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’

Shehan Karunatilaka, a Sri Lankan author wins the Booker prize for “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. Karunatilaka is the second Sri Lankan to get the award. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/shehan-karunatilaka-wins-booker-prize-for-the-seven-moons-of-maali-almeida-1666083914-1

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed as new chief justice of India

Justice DY Chandrachud has been appointed as the new chief justice of India. Justice Chandrachud will be the 50th CJI and will succeed Justice UU Lalit. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/justice-dy-chandrachud-appointed-as-new-chief-justice-of-india-1666073213-1

PM Modi launches 'One Nation One Fertilizer' scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new scheme - Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana - One Nation One Fertiliser. PM Modi also inaugurated 600 'PM-Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PM-KSK) at the event. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-launches-one-nation-one-fertilizer-scheme-1666011806-1

Current Affairs in Short: 17 October 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 12th installment amount of Rs. 16,000 crores to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi through the Direct Benefit Transfer. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-17-october-2022-1666007880-1

India’s First Aluminium Freight Rake introduced by Ashwini Vaishnaw at Bhubaneswar

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s First Aluminium Freight Rake (61 BOBRNALHSM1) at Bhubaneshwar Railway Station in Odisha. The rake’s destination is Bilaspur. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indias-first-aluminum-freight-rake-introduced-by-ashwini-vaishnaw-at-bhubaneswar-1666003331-1

India ranked 107 in Global Hunger Index 2022 out of 121 countries

India has been ranked 107 out of 121 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022.  From the 2021 ranking with a score of 28.2 among 116 countries, India slips 6 places in the rank.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-ranked-107-in-global-hunger-index-2022-out-of-121-countries-1665995455-1

Hyderabad bags World Green City Award 2022: Only Indian city to grab honour

Hyderabad won the ‘World Green City Award” 2022 at the International Association of Horticulture Producers(AIPH). Read below to know the significance of the award and the list of winners. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/hyderabad-wins-world-green-city-award-2022-at-aiph-1665987588-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 10 October to 16 October 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including 24x7 solar-powered village, Nobel Prize 2022 in Economics, and India’s first ‘Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-10-october-to-16-october-2022-1665916864-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 10 October to 15 October 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-10-october-to-15-october-2022-1665834606-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 14 October 2022 - Himachal Pradesh Election Dates, Abdul Latif Rashid

Abdul Rashid has replaced Iraqi Kurd Barham Saleh as the head of state after the two-round vote in the parliament on October 13, 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-14-october-2022-1665743273-1

Rajnath Singh launches website for people to contribute to Armed Forces fund

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the website for the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF) ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’ (MBKS). Actor Amitabh Bachchan is believed to be the ‘Goodwill Ambassador’. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rajnath-singh-launches-website-for-people-to-contribute-to-armed-forces-fund-1665754874-1

President Droupadi Murmu in Assam and Tripura: Inaugurated the supercomputer facility, Check details

President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for various programs in Assam and Tripura. Read below to know the details of the President’s visit to the states. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/president-droupadi-murmu-in-assam-and-tripura-check-details-1665752080-1

Himachal Pradesh election 2022: ED announces election dates

The Election Commission announced that all 68 Assembly segments of Himachal Pradesh will be held in a single phase of the election on November 12, 2022, and the results will be declared on December 8, 2022.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ed-announces-the-himachal-pradesh-election-dates-1665745291-1

Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid elected as new president by Iraqi parliament

The Iraqi parliament elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as the new president.  Abdul Rashid has replaced Iraqi Kurd Barham Saleh as the head of state after the two-round vote in the parliament. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/kurdish-politician-abdul-latif-rashid-elected-as-new-president-by-iraqi-parliament-1665736529-1

52 Indian Scientists in top 2% of world, tops study high-energy particle physics

Fifty-two Indian scientists have been placed in the top two percent of the world in the 2023 Alper Dodger (AD) Science Index. Read below to know the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/52-indian-scientists-in-top-2-percent-of-world-tops-study-high-energy-particle-physics-1665731914-1

NASA tends to launch its Moon Mega-Rocket (Artemis)

NASA is targeting its next attempt to launch Artemis I soon.  The technical difficulties and bad weather forced it to delay the first uncrewed test flight of a capsule to carry humans back to the moon. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nasa-tends-to-launch-its-moon-mega-rocket-artemis-1665666507-1

Current Affairs in Short: 13 October 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has termed India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, a logistical marvel. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-13-october-2022-1665661249-1

PM Modi in HP: Flags off Vande Bharat, lays foundation stone of hydropower projects in Chamba; Check details

Prime Minister in Himachal Pradesh introduced various development projects. Read below for the details. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-in-hp-check-details-1665656746-1

Cabinet approves the scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)

The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative(PM-DevINE) for North East Region. Read below to know more about the scheme and its objectives. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/cabinet-approves-the-scheme-prime-minister-development-initiative-for-north-east-region-pmdevine-1665649211-1

Cabinet approves multi-state cooperative societies (amendment) bill 2022, to bring transparency in doing business

The union cabinet approves the multi-state cooperative societies (amendment) act. Read below to know the significance and details of the amendment. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/cabinet-approves-multi-state-cooperative-societies-amendment-bill-2022-to-bring-transparency-in-doing-business-1665644756-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 12 October 2022 - Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

The Tamil Nadu government notifies the country's first Kadavur slender loris sanctuary.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-12-october-2022-1665581211-1

India’s first 'Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary’: Tamil Nadu govt. notified

The Tamil Nadu government notifies the country's first Kadavur slender loris sanctuary. The sanctuary will be covering 11,806 hectares in the Karur and Dindigul districts of the State. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-first-kadavur-slender-loris-sanctuary-in-tamil-nadu-1665579989-1

Current Affairs in Short: 12 October 2022

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been developing an Artificial Intelligence enabled device named Colposcope for the screening of cervical cancer in women. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-12-october-2022-1665574032-1

Yunqing Tang wins the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022

Yunqing Tang will receive the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022. Read below to know the significance of Tang’s work and the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/yunqing-tang-wins-the-sastra-ramanujan-prize-for-2022-1665572864-1

Centre announces new Chief Justice for Karnataka, J&K, Rajasthan, and Ladakh high courts

Justice Pankaj Mithal has been appointed as the chief justice of Rajasthan HC. Karnataka's high court chief justice is Justice B Varale, and Justice AM Magrey has been appointed the chief justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/centre-announces-new-chief-justice-for-karnataka-j-and-k-rajasthan-and-ladakh-high-courts-1665562672-1

Professor Wazahat Husain: An academic from Aligarh Muslim University wins top UAE award

Professor Wazahat Husain, a leading academic from the Aligarh Muslim University has won an international award for Traditional, Alternative and Complementary Medicine. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/professor-wazahat-husain-wins-top-uae-award-from-aligarh-muslim-university-1665494483-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 11 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as ICC Player of the Month, Mahakaleshwar Temple, and UN World Geospatial Information Congress among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-11-october-2022-1665489954-1

Nitin Gadkari launches “Toyota Corolla Altis”, first flex fuel car in India

Toyota Corolla Altis was launched by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The pilot project aims to check feasibility of hybrid vehicles in India that can use ethanol-powered flex fuel vehicles. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nitin-gatkari-launches-toyota-corolla-altis-first-flex-fuel-car-in-india-1665489694-1

Current Affairs in Short: 11 October 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the United States to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-11-october-2022-1665488843-1

PM Modi to inaugurate Mahakal Lok corridor project in Ujjain

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Shri Mahakal Lok at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. PM Modi will also address a public meeting in Ujjain. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-inaugurates-mahakal-lok-corridor-project-in-ujjain-1665485596-1

IAF to induct women to fly Light Combat Helicopter

Indian Air Force officials are planning to induct female pilots into the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) fleet. Read below to know the details and significance of women in IAF. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/iaf-to-induct-women-to-fly-light-combat-helicopter-1665477343-1

ICC player of month September 2022: Harmanpreet kaur and Md. Rizwan win the award

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the first Indian woman player to bag the ICC player of the month for September. Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Md. Rizwan gets the award in the men’s category. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/harmanpreet-kaur-and-md-rizwan-win-icc-player-of-month-september-2022-award-1665472900-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 10 October 2022 -Mulayam Singh Yadav, MS Dhoni, Nobel Prize 2022

Mulayam Singh Yadav, a veteran politician and the founder of the Samajwadi Party passed away at the age of 82.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-10-october-2022-1665409246-1

Kuafu-1 satellite launched by China to unravel secrets of the Sun

China has launched a new observatory that will look into the Sun. The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) was launched onboard a Long March-2D rocket. Read below to know the significance of the spacecraft. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/kuafu-1-satellite-launched-by-china-to-unravel-secrets-of-the-sun-1665405951-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 10 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as World Mental Health Day, Kafau-I satellite, and Nobel Prize 2022 in Economics among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-10-october-2022-1665402393-1

Current Affairs in Short: 10 October 2022

Former Chairperson of Nagaland State Commission for Women, academician, renowned writer, and Padma Shri Dr. Temsula Ao passed away in Dimapur at the age of 80. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-10-october-2022-1665401245-1

PM Modi declares Modhera as India’s first 24*7 solar powered village

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared Modhera in Gujarat’s Mehsana district as first 24*7 solar powered villages in India. Read below to know the significance and advantages of solar power. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-declares-modhera-as-first-24-7-solar-powered-village-in-india-1665399223-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig wins in Economy

Ben S.Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H.Dybvig wins the the 2022 Sveriges Riksbank prize in Economic science in the memory of Alfred Nobel.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ben-s-bernanke-douglas-w-diamond-and-philip-h-dybvig-wins-nobel-prize-2022-in-economy-1665397380-1

Government approves making of new weapon system branch in IAF

The government approved the creation of the New Weapon System branch in the Indian Air Force. Read below to know the significance of the weapon system branch in IAF. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-approves-making-of-new-weapon-system-branch-in-iaf-1665389333-1

Politician Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away at 82

Veteran Politician and the founder of the Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on October 10, 2022, at the age of 82. Mulayam Singh Yadav had emerged as the socialist leader and had established himself as an OBC stalwart. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/mulayam-singh-yadav-passes-away-at-82-1665376179-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 3 Oct to 9 Oct 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including Yuva 2.0, Nobel Prize in Medicine, and the 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-3-oct-to-9-oct-2022-1665291153-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 3 October to 8 October 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-3-october-to-8-october-2022-1665227023-1

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India abstains from voting at UNHRC

India abstained from voting on a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-abstains-from-voting-at-unhrc-1665152413-1

NHA introduces QR Code based rapid OPD registration

The National Health Authority(NHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission scheme has introduced QR Code based rapid OPD registration in the hospital. Read below to know the significance and the procedure to register for OPD with QR code. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nha-introduces-qr-code-based-rapid-opd-registration-1665150700-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 7 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as World Cotton Day, UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, and Anti-Dust Campaign to control Air Pollution, among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-7-october-2022-1665150209-1

Current Affairs in Short: 7 October 2022

The Government of India has constituted a Task Force for monitoring Cheetah Introduction in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh as well as other suitable designated areas. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-7-october-2022-1665148778-1

Asteria Aerospace gets India’s first micro category drone certification from DGCA

India’s first micro category drone type certification was received by Asteria Aerospace Limited for its primitive designed A200 drone from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA). source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/asteria-aerospace-gets-indias-first-micro-category-drone-certification-from-dgca-1665139096-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Ales Bialiatski, Memorial, and Centre for civil liberties win in Peace

Human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organization Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties win the Nobel Prize in Peace 2022.   source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/ales-bialiatski-memorial-and-the-centre-for-civil-liberties-win-nobel-prize-in-peace-1665136220-1

RBI launched supervisory monitoring system Daksh

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India launched a new “SupTech” initiative Daksh. Read below to know the significance and use of Daksh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rbi-launched-supervisory-monitoring-system-daksh-1665125925-1

Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 06 October 2022 - Nobel Prize 2022, Angela Merkel, Nicole Mann

The French author Annie Ernaux has been awarded the Noble Prize 2022 in Literature. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-upsc-ssc-govt-jobs-06-october-2022-1665059116-1

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma appointed as Presiding officer of UAPA Tribunal

Justice Dinesh Kumar has been appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA) tribunal by the Central government. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/justice-dinesh-kumar-sharma-appointed-as-presiding-officer-of-uapa-tribunal-1665061237-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Annie Ernaux wins in Literature

Annie Ernaux has been awarded the Noble Prize 2022 in Literature. Read below to know who is Annie Ernaux and what are her achievements. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/annie-ernaux-wins-nobel-prize-2022-in-literature-1665055939-1

Angela Merkel: Former German Chancellor wins UN refugee agency award

The former German chancellor Angela Merkel will receive the 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. Read below to know the significance and other nominees of the award. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/angela-merkel-wins-un-refugee-agency-award-1665053866-1

Nicole Mann: First Native American woman astronaut in space

Marine Colonel Nicole Mann is set to become the first Native American woman in space following a Nasa launch. Nicole Mann will create history by becoming the second Native American who travelled to space following John Herrington in 2002. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nicole-mann-becomes-first-native-american-astronaut-in-space-1665047570-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K.Barry Sharpless win in Chemistry

Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry Sharpless is going to be honoured with the Nobel Prize 2022 in Chemistry. Read below to know what is the significance of the award and who are these Laureates. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/carolyn-r-bertozzi-morten-meldal-and-k-barry-sharpless-win-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-1665037701-1

Indore tops the list of cleanest cities for the 6th consecutive time

Indore has been ranked as the cleanest city in India for the sixth time in a row in Swachh Survekshan Awards. Read below to know the cities that ranked on the list.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indore-tops-the-list-of-cleanest-cities-for-the-6th-consecutive-time-1664882461-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger win in Physics

The Royal Swedish Academy has decided to honour Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger with Nobel Prize 2022 in Physics. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/alain-aspect-john-f-clauser-and-anton-zeilinger-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics-1664878237-1

North Korea fires ballistic missiles over Japan

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan. Read below to know the reactions of Japan and South Korea Ministers. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-over-japan-1664875867-1

Indian and New Zealand Navy signs pact on White Shipping Information Exchange

Indian navy signed an agreement with the Royal New Zealand navy on White Shipping Information Exchange. The agreement was signed to promote greater transparency in the Maritime Domain. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-and-new-zealand-navy-signs-pact-on-white-shipping-information-exchange-1664870385-1

Pankaj Tripathi gets honoured as ‘national icon’ of election commission of India

Pankaj Tripathi has been named the “National Icon” of the election commission of India. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pankaj-tripathi-gets-honoured-as-national-icon-of-election-commission-of-india-1664865294-1

Indian American honoured with a lifetime achievement award in US

Vivek Lall, an Indian origin individual has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by US President Joe Biden. Vivek Lall is the chief executive of General Atomics. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-american-honoured-with-a-lifetime-achievement-award-in-us-1664800154-1

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inducts first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inducts the first developed Light Combat Helicopter into the Indian Air Force. The aircraft has been named “Prachanda”. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/rajnath-singh-inducts-first-indigenously-developed-light-combat-helicopter-1664795853-1

Current Affairs in Short: 3 October 2022

King Charles III has decided to not attend the International Climate Change Summit COP27 to be held in Egypt in November 2022. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-3-october-2022-1664789961-1

Nobel Prize 2022: Svante Paabo wins in Physiology or Medicine

Svante Paabo won the Nobel Prize 2022 in Physiology or Medicine on October 3, 2022,  for his achievements in concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/svante-paabo-wins-nobel-prize-2022-in-medicine-or-physiology-1664792150-1

Current Affairs Quiz: 3 October 2022

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Yuva 2.0, Light Combat Helicopters, and Lifetime Achievement Award by the US among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-3-october-2022-1664791037-1

YUVA 2.0: PM Modi’s scheme for mentoring young authors launched

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheme of mentoring young authors YUVA 2.0, was launched by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education. Read below to know the schedule and significance of the scheme. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-scheme-yuva-20-launched-1664784401-1

5G in India: PM Modi launches 5G Services; Govt. to set up 100 technology labs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out 5G service in India at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress 2022. Telecom minister Ashwani Vaishnaw announced to set up 100 5G technology labs in the country. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-launches-5g-services-1664778728-1

Weekly Current Affairs Questions and Answers: 26 Sep to 2 Oct 2022

This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams including topics such as the JALDOOT App,   Swachh Toycathon, and Chief of Defence Staff among others.  source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/weekly-current-affairs-questions-and-answers-26-sep-to-2-oct-2022-1664654824-1

Top 10 Weekly Current Affairs: 26 September to 1 October 2022

Weekly Current Affairs 2022:  Check the top 10 latest current affairs of this week only at Jagran Josh. source https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-10-weekly-current-affairs-26-september-to-1-october-2022-1664620912-1