1.India was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council with a huge majority for a record sixth term
UN Human Rights Council for India’s record sixth termhas been elected by an overwhelming majority. The Permanent Indian Mission to the United Nations said that India is committed to working together with other members of the Council for the protection and promotion of human rights. The Mission expressed its gratitude to other UN member states for reposing faith in India and said that it will continue to work for the promotion and protection of human rights through respect, dialogue and cooperation. The meeting was held for 18 new members of the United Nations Human Rights Council. These new members will serve for a period of three years starting from January, 2022. India secured its election by 184 votes in the 193-member assembly. The current term of India will end on 31 December 2021. There were five vacant seats in the Asia-Pacific states category for elections for the period 2022–2024, namely Kazakhstan, Malaysia, India, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. The 193-member General Assembly elected Argentina, Cameroon, Benin, Finland, Eritrea, Honduras, Gambia, Lithuania, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Qatar, Paraguay, UAE, Somalia and the United States by secret ballot for the term 2022-2024 . The members of the council will serve for a term of three years. He shall not be eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms.
2.India and US commit to raise $100 billion every year to tackle climate change
India and the US have reiterated their commitment to raise $100 billion annually with the help of public and private sector to tackle climate change . The climate crisis was discussed prominently at the India-US Economic and Financial Partnership meeting chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen . A statement issued after the meeting said that the first session of the meeting focused on mobilizing economic resources to deal with climate change. The India-US Economic and Financial Partnership was launched in 2010 with the aim of strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
3.PLI scheme launched for telecom products
State Communications Minister Devsinh Chouhan launched a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI Scheme) for telecom and networking products on October 14, 2021 . The PLI scheme was launched in the telecom sector to realize the Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant India. The scheme will help in reducing India’s dependence on other countries for import of telecom and networking products. The PLI scheme in the telecom sector is being launched by the Department of Telecommunications with an aim to promote domestic manufacturing of telecom and networking products. Manufacturing will be promoted by promoting incremental investment and turnover. This scheme is Rs 12,195 crore.was started with a total outlay of Rs. This scheme is effective from 1st April, 2021. Investments made by successful applicants in India between April 1, 2021 and FY 2024-25 will be eligible. The assistance under this scheme will be provided for a period of five years (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26).
4.Seven new defense companies of Ordnance Factory Board dedicated to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami
On October 15, 2021 in New Delhi Vijayadashmee on the occasion of the Ministry of Defense in a program organized by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) of seven new defense firms was dedicated to the nation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave a video address during the program. Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh presided over the function organized at Kothari Auditorium of DRDO Bhawan. The seven new defense companies are: Munitions India Limited (MIL); Armored Vehicles Corporation Limited (Avni); Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India); Troop Comforts Limited (TCL) (Troop Comfort Items); Yantra India Limited (YIL); India Optel Limited (IOL) and Gliders India Limited (GIL). These companies have started business from October 01, 2021.
5.Inauguration of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Prerna Sthal at DRDO’s Naval Science and Technology Laboratory
Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 90th anniversary on the occasion of the nectar of freedom festival to “celebrate October 15, 2021 the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam in Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam inspiration site inaugurated” to be done. NSTL is the premier naval research laboratory of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Dr. Sameer V Kamat, Director General (Naval Systems and Materials), DRDO unveiled the statue of Dr. Kalam. On this occasion NSTL products Varunastra, Torpedo Advanced Light (TAL) and Marich decoy are being displayed at the venue.
6.India’s plastic waste recycling target
The Union Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification to regulate the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the “ Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 ” . The draft provides that the quantum of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand owners and importers who generate plastic packaging waste across India. When the draft notification is passed, it will come into effect immediately. EPR means the responsibility of the manufacturer for environmentally friendly management till the end of the life of the product and plastic packaging. People and stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions on the draft to the Environment Ministry within 60 days.
7.Second phase of maritime exercise ‘Malabar’
Indian Navy along with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) , Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and United States Navy (USN) participated in the second phase of multilateral maritime exercise named “ Exercise Malabar ”. The Malabar exercise was conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 12 October to 15 October 2021. This is the second phase of the Malabar practice. The first phase of the exercise was conducted in the Philippines Sea from 26-29 August 2021. The exercise will focus on advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare exercises, weapon firing and seamanship development. In this maritime exercise, INS Rannvijay, INS Satpura as well as P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy participated.
8.New rules to allow abortion up to 24 weeks
The government has included new rules under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 . Under the new rules, the gestational limit for termination of pregnancy for exceptional categories of women in India has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks. has been done. Women for whom the limit has been raised include – minors; Victims of sexual assault, rape or incest; Physically handicapped and and whose marital status changes during pregnancy. This also includes cases of fetal malformations. Earlier, a doctor’s opinion was required for abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. For an abortion between 12 and 20 weeks, two doctors had to be consulted. Under the new rules, State-level medical boards will be set up which will decide whether a pregnancy can be terminated after 24 weeks in cases of fetal malformation. The Board shall examine the woman and her report and then accept or reject the proposal for medical termination of pregnancy. This process will be completed within three days of receipt of the request. The board will also ensure that the abortion process is done with all precautions along with counseling. The request for the same will be processed within five days of receipt.
9.Home Ministry increased the powers of BSF
MHA said BSF of increasing powers of. Under these increased powers, the officers have the power to search and arrest.Will be Now the BSF officers will also have the power to confiscate up to the extent of 50 km in the three new states sharing the international border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. They have been empowered to take this action under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the Passport Act and the Passport (Entry into India) Act. BSF officers will be able to conduct searches and arrests over a wide area in the states of Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. In the said states, the BSF will have the same powers of search and arrest as the state police. They also have the authority to conduct searches and arrests in Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Ladakh. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, It has been decided to expand the jurisdiction of the BSF due to the sending of arms consignments by drones from across the border. This decision will help in curbing illegal activities related to national security in 10 states and two union territories. However, it is likely to raise administrative and political issues.
10.Union Home Ministry initiates tripartite talks with Gorkhas and West Bengal
The Union Home Ministry held tripartite talks with “ Gorkha representatives ” of the Government of West Bengal along with Darjeeling Hills, Terai and Dooars region on October 12, 2021.started. The tripartite talks were initiated to resolve the long-standing demand for statehood in the North Bengal region. The talks were presided over by a Gorkha delegation led by Home Minister Amit Shah and Darjeeling MP Raju Bisht. During this meeting, the officials discussed many issues related to the Gorkhas and the region. The last meeting on this issue was held in October, 2021 when a delegation of Gorkha leaders met the then Minister of State for Home G. Kishan had come to meet Reddy. The Gorkhaland delegation has raised the demand for separate Gorkhaland state and Scheduled Tribe status to 11 Gorkha sub-communities. The issue of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) was raised, the delegation said that they would not discuss GTA because the MoU on which the Government of India, Signed in 2011 between the Government of West Bengal and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, West Bengal did not welcome it. Gorkhaland includes the Nepali speaking people of Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and other hill districts of West Bengal.
11.AIIMS launches ‘Healthy Smile’ mobile app
Children oral hygiene (oral hygiene) to raise awareness about maintaining AMS a bilingual mobile app ” Healthy Smile ” ( Healthy Smile was launched). This app is an initiative of the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry with the help of AIIMS Intramural Research Grant. This initiative has been started with an aim to spread awareness about maintaining oral hygiene among children right from childhood. It will also motivate them to brush thoroughly twice a day. This app will provide information about how they can keep dental caries under control through simple home care measures.
12.China and Russia organize ‘Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise’
China and Russia Sea of Japan “in the United Sea 2021 naval exercises ” ( Joint Sea 2021 Naval Exercise are conducting joint naval exercises called). This joint naval exercise was started from October 14, 2021. It highlights the latest sign of a growing political and military alignment between Russia and China. The exercise began in the Peter the Great Gulf of Russia in the Sea of Japan. It will run till 17 October 2021. This joint naval exercise will include communication, joint maneuvers and firing, anti-air and anti-submarine operations, joint maneuvers and firing at sea targets.
13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Dainik Jagran Group President Yogendra Mohan Gupta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Dainik Jagran Group President Yogendra Mohan Gupta . In a tweet, Shri Modi said that due to his death yesterday, literature and journalism have suffered an irreparable loss. The Prime Minister has expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
