1. President attends centenary and convocation of Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh
President Draupadi Murmu attends the centenary and 52nd convocation of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Chandigarh on October 9, 2022 . In his address on the occasion, the President said that established in Lahore in the year 1921 , PEC has emerged as a premier research institute and contributed to the global technological transformation. The President appealed to the students to always remember their duty towards the motherland. The President also inaugurated the newly constructed building of Chandigarh Secretariat. During the visit, the President also participated in the 90th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Air Force held at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.
2. Modhera village of Gujarat declared as country’s first round the clock solar powered village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of projects worth more than three thousand nine hundred crore rupees at Modhera in Mehsana district of North Gujarat and dedicated it to the nation. These projects include the launch of the Rs 511 crore Sabarmati Jagudan Rail Aman Parivartan Project and the inauguration of the ONGC Nandasan Kendra . Shri Modi said that these projects have infused new energy of development in entire North Gujarat including Modhera and Mehsana. The Prime Minister declared Modhera village , famous for the Sun Temple , as the country’s first round the clock solar powered village . This is the first project underSolar roof stops have been installed on more than 1300 rural houses in the prestigious Modhera village at a cost of Rs.80 crore . Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has also been installed at nearby Sajjanpura village for storing solar energy. It can be used at night. This has resulted in more than 60 to 100 percent reduction in electricity bills. In Modhera, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of several projects, including four-laning of National Highway-68 between Patan and Gojaria. Projects include setting up of a new automatic milk powder plant at Dudh Sagar Dairy in Mehsana.
3. UN Security Council diplomats and representatives of member states to participate in the meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai and New Delhi on October 28 and 29
Important meetings of the Anti-Terrorism Committee will be held in Mumbai and New Delhi on October 28 and 29 , which will be attended by diplomats from the UN Security Council and representatives of member states. The use of new technology to combat terrorism will be discussed in this special meeting. At present, India is the chairman of the United Nations Security Council Anti-Terrorism Committee for the year 2022 . Ruchira Kamboj , Chairperson of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Said that this meeting has been called in the context of 26/11 terror attack. Members of the United Nations Security Council will lay wreaths in memory of those killed in the attack. The 2008 Mumbai terror attack was carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, in which more than 160 people were killed. Ms. Kamboj informed that a document is likely to be presented after this special meeting. The two-year term of India’s non-permanent membership in the 15-nation UN Security Council ends in December this year.
4. World Bank cuts India’s economic growth forecast
The World Bank has cut its growth forecast for the Indian economy to 6.5 per cent for the fiscal year 2022-23 , citing poor global conditions . This is one percentage point lower than the previous June 2022 estimate. In its latest South Asia Economic Focus Report released ahead of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the World Bank said that India is growing stronger than the rest of the world.
5. SC status of converts will be considered, commission constituted under the leadership of former CJI
The Central Government has constituted a commission under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan . This commission will consider granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to those people who have historically belonged to the Scheduled Castes but converted to another religion.Is. The Constitution states that a person professing a religion other than Hinduism or Sikhism or Buddhism cannot be considered a member of a Scheduled Caste. According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the three-member commission also includes retired IAS officer Dr. Ravinder Kumar Jain and University Grants Commission member Professor Sushma Yadav. The commission will also decide what effect it will have on the existing scheduled castes if they are given SC status. At the same time, it will also be seen that after these people converted to other religions, how the customs, traditions and social discrimination and deprivation situation changed. The commission can also brainstorm on any other related questions. KG Balakrishnan was the first Dalit Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He has also been the chairman of the Human Rights Commission.
6. Election Commission bans Shiv Sena’s election symbol
The Election Commission has barred former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and current Chief Minister Eknath Shinde – both factions – from using the Shiv Sena ‘s name and the party’s emblem arrow-bow . This ban has been imposed for the Andheri-East assembly by-election. The Commission has issued an interim order banning the two rival factions till a final decision is taken in the matter so that they can protect their rights and interests. The commission said that both the factions will now be known by the new name and this name may also be associated with the word Shiv Sena. The commission has also said that both the factions will have to choose their new symbol for the by-election.
7. Union Home Minister chairs meeting on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ in Guwahati
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers, Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of all North Eastern States on ‘ Drug Trafficking and National Security ‘ in Guwahati, Assam . It discussed the drug abuse scenario in the North East region and ways to reduce it. The meeting was also attended by the Union Home Secretary, Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other senior officials.
8. RBI approves re-appointment of Yes Bank MD and CEO Prashant Kumar for 3 years
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Prashant Kumar as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the private sector Yes Bank. Informing this approval to the stock exchanges, Yes Bank said that Kumar will continue as MD and CEO of the bank for three years with effect from October 6, 2022. However, Kumar’s appointment is yet to be approved by the shareholders. Prashant Kumar was first given the command of this bank going through crisis in March 2020.
9. Government proceeds with the disinvestment process of IDBI Bank
The government has started the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank . Bids have been invited for this deal from the bidders. Under this, the government and LIC together hold 60.72% .will sell to This is the first case of privatization of a public sector bank. The government will follow a two-stage process for this. The bidders fulfilling the eligibility criteria in the first phase will be required to undergo a ‘fit and proper’ assessment from the Reserve Bank of India. Apart from this, they will also need security clearance by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Qualified bidders after completing Phase I will be allowed to enter Phase II, where financial bids will be called, under a confidential process. At present, the total stake of the Central Government and LIC in IDBI Bank is 94.72 percent. While the Centre’s share is 45.48 per cent, LIC’s share is 49.24 per cent. It has been told in the report that under the process of privatization of the bank, out of this, the government will sell 30.48 percent and LIC 30.24 percent.
10. ASI organizes a two day National Conference on Project Mausam – Jaldhipura Yatra: Exploring Multi-Cultural Relations of Indian Ocean Rim Countries
Project Mausam , a project of interaction between different countries in the Indian Ocean region in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture , Government of India , in an attempt to understand the monsoon winds and other climatic factors and the way these natural elements have been affected by different periods of history . It was launched at the 38th World Heritage Committee meeting of UNESCO held in Doha, Qatar . Presently, the project is being conducted by ASI . With a view to promote future research and broaden our understanding of the subject, ASI organized India Habitat Center in New Delhi on 7th and 8th October, 2022. Organized a two day National Conference in The “ Jaldhipura Yatra: Exploring Multi-Culture Relations among Indian Ocean Rim Countries ” conference covered many aspects of maritime exchanges and interactions. The conference was inaugurated by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal , Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs and Culture and Minister of State for External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi .
11. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Water Sports Center at Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated a water sports center at Koldam Barmana, Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh . The center will provide training in water sports like rowing, canoeing and kayaking . Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Thakur said that 40 players would be selected who would participate in rowing, canoeing and kayaking. These centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and will also provide hostel and training facilities to the players. The first water sports center in Himachal Pradesh has been jointly started by Sports Authority of India and National Thermal Power Corporation.
12. 9 October: World Post Day
Every year, on 9 October , World Post Day is celebrated by the United Nations . It is being celebrated on 9 October to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on 9 October 1874 . The day was declared as World Post Day in 1969 at the Universal Postal Union Congress in Japan. India has started the National Postal Week with World Post Day. This week is celebrated between 9 October and 15 October . India Post, which runs the postal system in India, was established by Lord Clive in 1766, it works under the Ministry of Communications .
