1.India ranks 101st in Global Hunger Index 2021
India’s rank has dropped to 101st position out of 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index ( GHI ) 2021 . In 2020, India was ranked 94 out of 107 countries. India’s 2021 GHI score has been recorded at 27.5 out of 50, which falls in the severe category. According to the report neighboring countries like Nepal (76), Bangladesh (76), Myanmar (71) and Pakistan (92) are also ‘ alarming ‘.’ are in the hungry category, but have fared better in feeding its citizens than India. A total of 18 countries, including China, Kuwait and Brazil, share the top rank. These 18 countries have GHI scores less than 5. This means that these countries suffer far less from hunger and malnutrition. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional and national levels. The index is published jointly by Welthungerhilfa (WHH) and Concern Worldwide. Based on current GHI estimates, the index states that the entire world will not achieve low levels of hunger until 2030.
2.Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win their fourth IPL title
Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win their fourth IPL title in IPL cricket in Dubai . Batting first, Chennai scored 192 for three in 20 overs with the help of Faf du Plessis’ 86 off 59 balls and Moeen Ali’s unbeaten 37 off 20 balls. Rituraj Gaikwad, who scored 32 runs in 27 balls in the final match , managed to win the Orange Cap by scoring the highest 635 runs in 16 matches in this season of IPL . Du Plessis was the second highest run-scorer in 16 matches, scoring 633 runs. Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore won the Purple Cap in this season of IPL by taking 32 wickets in 15 matches . with this winThe Chennai team, captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni , was successful in winning the IPL title for the fourth time . Earlier, he had won the title in 2010, 2011 and 2018.
3.The eighth phase of the joint military exercise Mitra Shakti between the armies of India and Sri Lanka concluded in Anpara, Sri Lanka.
The eighth phase of the joint military exercise Mitra Shakti between the armies of India and Sri Lanka concluded in Anpara, Sri Lanka. The joint military exercise began on the 4th of this month. Mitra Shakti is a major component of the growing defense cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. It is based on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban areas and is the largest bilateral military exercise for the Sri Lankan Army.
4.A song on covid vaccination released
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released a song on COVID-19 vaccination in India . It is sung by Padmashree Kailash Kher . This song is called ‘Hai Virat, Hai Vishal, India’s message! TK Se Bachega Desh, TK Se… ‘ title has been given.
5.’CRISP-M’ tool for MNREGA scheme
Recently ‘ Climate Resilience Information System and Planning ‘ ( CRISP-M ) tool has been launched for ‘ Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme ‘ ( MGNREGS ) . It will also help in incorporating climate information in the ‘Geographical Information System’ (GSI) based implementation of MGNREGA. GIS is a computer system, which analyzes and displays geographically referenced information. The implementation of the ‘CRISP-M’ tool will open up new possibilities for rural communities to tackle climate change issues. The tool will be used in seven states – Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Rajasthan.
6.Ritesh Chauhan named CEO of PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Senior Ritesh Chauhan ( Ritesh Chauhan ) under the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department of the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme ( Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – PMFBY has been appointed as) and Joint Secretary, Chief Executive Officer of Agriculture (CEO). Chouhan’s joint tenure will be of seven years till September 22, 2023. He is a 2005 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre. He will replace Ashish Kumar Bhutani, who was appointed in 2018.
7.Ropeway service will start for the first time in Varanasi city
Uttar Pradesh in Varanasi in public transport ropeway access services to India’s first city will become. Overall, Varanasi will be the third city in the world after Bolivia and Mexico City to use a ropeway in public transport. The total cost of the ropeway project is Rs 424 crore. The total distance of 4.2 km will be covered in just 15 minutes. The project will be implemented on a public-private partnership model. The cost of the project will be split between the central and state government at 80:20. Four stations in the pilot phase of the ropeway service will be at a height of more than 11 metres.
8.Reliance Industries tops Forbes World’s Best Employers 2021 Rankings
Mukesh Ambani ( Mukesh Ambani ) led RIL ( Reliance Industries ) published by Forbes World’s Best Employer 2021 has topped the Indian corporates in the rankings. Globally, Reliance is ranked 52nd out of 750 global corporates.has been placed on. South Korean giant Samsung Electronics has topped the overall ranking as the world’s best employer 2021, followed by US giants IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet and Dell Technologies. Forbes has created the World Best Employers 2021 in partnership with market research company Statista. The ranking is based on a survey of 150,000 full-time and part-time workers from 58 countries working for multinational companies and institutions, where employees rate their employers on a range of points. The parameters used during the survey for ranking include image, economic footprint, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility.
9.Microsoft team won 2021 CK Prahlad Award
Indian American Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella (Satya Nadella) along with three other top leaders of Microsoft for the 2021 Global Business Sustainability Leadership reputed to Prahalad Award C ( CK Prahlad Award won). Four top Microsoft leaders to make Microsoft a carbon negative company by 2030Received the award for his collaborative leadership in transforming the U.S. and removing all its historic emissions by 2050. In addition to Nadella, Microsoft President and Vice President Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood and Chief Environment Officer Lucas Joppa shared the award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership. The award was presented in 2010 by the Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) to its founding advisory board member C.K. It was built in the honor of Prahlad. The award recognizes winners for exemplifying the fundamental link between sustainability, innovation and long-term business success in a globalizing world.
10.UCO Bank chief AK Goyal appointed as chairman of IBA
UCO Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) AK Goel (AK Goel) for the 2021-22 Indian Banks’ Association ( Indian Bank’s Association – IBA has been selected as president). He has succeeded Rajkiran Rai G, MD and CEO of Union Bank of India. IBA is a representative body of banking management in India operating in India and headquartered in Mumbai.
11.world Food Day
Every year on October 16 , World Food Day is celebrated. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization was established on 16 October 1945. Organizations like the World Food Program and the International Agricultural Development Fund celebrate this day. World Food Day is celebrated since 1981 with different themes to highlight the importance of food security. The theme of this year’s World Food Day is ‘ Our Action for Our Future – Better Production – Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life’. ‘
12.World Students Day 2021: 15 October
World Student Day ( World Student’s Day ) every year, October 15 is celebrated. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. Since 2010, the United Nations Organization (UNO) has marked 15 October as World Students Day in an effort to acknowledge Dr. Kalam’s efforts towards education and his students. The current year (2021) theme of World Students’ Day is ” Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace “.
13.International Day of Rural Women: 15 October
International Day of Rural Women is observed globally on 15 October every year . The day recognizes the vital role of women and girls in ensuring the stability of rural families and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being. In India, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare observes National Women’s Farmers Day since 2016 to increase the active participation of women in agriculture. This International Day, under the theme ” Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All “, let’s recognize the work of these heroines in the world’s food systems, and claim rural areas with equal opportunities for all. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 2007 and was celebrated for the first time in 2008.
