Latest Current Affairs For Thursday 6th October, 2022

लेखक-अकादमिक माधव हाडा को 32वें बिहारी पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया जाएगा

KK Birla Foundation has confirmed that the 32nd Bihari Puraskar wll be awarded to writer, Dr Madhav Hada.

Reason: For his 2015 literary criticism book ‘Pachrang Chola Pahar Sakhi Ri'.

He has written extensively on literature, media, culture and history.

He has also been a member of the general council of the Sahitya Akademi and the Hindi Advisory Board.

He was alos a recipient of the Bhartendu Harishchandra Award and the Devraj Upadhyay Award.

Indian Olympic javelin thrower, Shivpal Singh banned until 2025

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended Indian javelin thrower, Shivpal Singh (Uttar Pradesh) from competing till October 2025.

Reason: Due to a doping violation.

The ban comes into effect from October 21, 2021.

He has been subsequently tested positive for the banned substance methandienone that is a performance-enhancing steroid.

He was won silver medal at the 2019 Asian Championships, where he achieved his personal best throw of 86.23m.

India's Mars orbiter dies after eight years

The Indian Mars Orbiter Craft, Mangalyaan has runs out of fuel and battery after completing 8 years.

ISRO has launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM) on November 3, 2013.

The spacecraft entered the Martian orbit on September 24, 2014.

It helped to study the Martian landscape including surface geology, morphology, atmospheric processes, surface temperature, and atmospheric escape process.

India is the first nation in the world to reach Mars on a Maiden attempt.

World Space week 2022: 4-10 October

World Space Week (WSW) is observed every year from October 4 to 10.

2022 theme is “Space and Sustainability”

This day observed to celebrate science and technology, and their contribution towards the betterment of the human condition.

October 4 marks the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1.

The first time this event was celebrated was in 2000.

In 2000, the theme was “Launching the Space Millennium.” 

UNCTAD decline India GDP growth to 5.7% in 2022

As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report 2022, the expected economic growth of India has been declined to 5.7%.

Reason: Higher financing cost and weaker public expenditures.

The organization has also predicted that the GDP of country will further decelerate to 4.7% in 2023.

India has experienced an expansion of 8.2 per cent in 2021.

UNCTAD:

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 30 December 1964

World Teachers’ Day 2022: 5th October

World Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5 to honour teachers for their contributions to their students.

2022 Theme: The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers

It is observed all over the world over since 1994 after the UNESCO recommendation.

On October 5th, 1966, International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) have signed a recommendation concerning the "Status of Teachers".

Lalit Bhasin elected as President of Indo-American Chambers of Commerce

Veteran lawyer, Lalit Bhasin has been appointed as the national president of Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC).

Prior to this, he was the executive vice president of IACC.

He is the 54th national president of IACC.

He has been awarded the Plaque of Honor for his outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law (2002), the President of India’s National Law Day Award (2007).

IACC:

It was set up in October 1968.

Headquartered: Mumbai

Ajay Bhadoo appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner of ECI

The Committee of Cabinet has approved the appointed Ajay Bhadoo as the Deputy Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India.

He has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner until July 24, 2024.

He is a 1999-batch Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) officer of the Gujarat cadre.

Prior to this, he was appointed as the Joint Secretary of the President of India.

Earlier, he has also served as Gujarat's Vadodara Municipal Commissioner.

India's PR Sreejesh voted FIH Men's Goalkeepers of Year

Goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh has been voted the FIH goalkeeper of the year title in the men's categories.

He is the third player to win this title in a row.

Earlier, David Harte (Ireland) won the prize twice in 2015 and 2016, while Vincent Vanasch (Belgium) won it three times in a row from 2017 to 2019.

While, Savita Punia (captain) was voted the FIH Women's Goalkeeper of the Year.

She is the third athlete to win this title in Women category for three years in a row.

PM Narendra Modi to be awarded prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023

The Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust (Hind Swaraj Sangh) would confer the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pune on August 1, 2023.

Reason: This award recognizes PM Modi's supreme leadership under which India has climbed the ladder of progress

It is presented annually on the occasion of Lokmanya Tilak's death anniversary.

Other awardees: Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sharad Pawar, Cyrus Poonawalla, and Manmohan Singh. 

J&K Bank wins award for Best Performance in CASA

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has been felicitated for the Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022.

The event was participated by banks from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Myanmar.

The function was organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Goa.

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group headquartered in Calcutta.

India poised to become world’s 2nd-largest economy by 2075: Goldman Sachs

According to the Investment Bank Goldman Sachs, India is poised to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075.

As per the report, India would cross Japan, Germany, and the US With a population of 1.4 billion people.

India’s GDP is estimated to expand remarkably, reaching 52.5 trillion dollars surpassing the US GDP projection.

The labour force participation set to make India the second-largest economy in the world by 2075.

L&T and Spain's Navantia sign agreement for submarine project

L&T has signed a teaming agreement with Spanish-based Navantia for the submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine program.

P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion.

Navantia would carry out the design of P75(I) submarines based on its S80 class of submarines.

The first S80 class submarine was launched in 2021 and is undergoing sea trials prior to its delivery to Spanish Navy. 

India overtakes China as most attractive emerging market for investing

According to a study by Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management, India has overtaken China to become the most attractive emerging market for investing in sovereign wealth funds this year.

Reason: This is due to its solid demographics, political stability, and proactive regulation. 

Positives for the nation also include the rapidly expanding demography, strong regulatory actions, and a welcoming climate for sovereign investors.

World Population Day 2023: 11 July

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about global population issues, including population control.

2023 theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities. 

It was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, after the day the world approximately reached a population of five billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.

MoHUA conducts SBM-U 2.0 Planning & Implementation Review-cum-Workshop

The Housing Ministry organized a review-cum-workshop to evaluate and accelerate the planning and implementation of the SBM-Urban 2.0.

PM Modi launched the 2.0 versions of SBM-U and AMRUT on October 1, 2021.

SBM-U 2.0: Achieving 100% waste segregation in all households and premises and 100% door-to-door collection of segregated waste from each. 

AMRUT 2.0: To provide complete coverage of water supply to all households and sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities. 

Gujarat CM launches pilot project of ‘Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana’

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched the Antyodaya Shram Suraksha Accident Insurance Scheme from Kheda

All those registered under the e-Shram portal from Nadiad will benefit from the scheme.

It is being implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the IPPB, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Under this scheme, insurance with a premium of Rs. 289 and Rs. 499 per year will be a big support to workers in the event of death or partial disability.

OCA elects Sheikh Talal as the new President

Kuwait’s Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

He replaced his older brother Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA for 30 years until 2021.

The OCA was founded in 1982 by his father Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who led it until 1990.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance wins Insurer Innovation Award 2023

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region at the 8th World Digital Insurance Awards, hosted by TDI - The Digital Insurer.

Recognition: Bajaj Allianz Life's ground-breaking WhatsApp Conversational Platform - empowering customers to digitally services their policies seamlessly. 

The award entries were shortlisted by industry experts and the winner was selected by the community through pre-voting and live event voting.