PM Modi distributes PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards

On October 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the distribution of the PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat. Key facts As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Amrutam (MA) scheme in the year 2012 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

What is Kati Bihu?

Kati Bihu is being observed in Assam on October 18, 2022. Key facts Kati Bihu is one of the three Bihu celebrated in Assam, with the other two being Bhogali or Magh Bihu (celebrated on January 13 or 14) and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Multidimensional Poverty Index – Update (October, 2022)

The multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was recently released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key findings The MPI 2022 was released under the title “Unpacking deprivation bundles to reduce multidimensional ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

DefExpo 2022 – Update (October, 2022)

The 12th edition of the biennial DefExpo will be organized from October 18 to 22 in Gujarat. Key facts The theme for the DefExpo 2022 is ‘Path to Pride’, which is in line with the Indian Government’s vision towards Atmanirbhar ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UNICEF: 4 million children pushed into poverty by Ukraine War

A report titled “The impact of the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn on child poverty in eastern Europe” was recently released by UNICEF. Key findings The report assessed the economic impact of the Ukraine war by studying 22 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank?

Russia is set to demonstrate its Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank during the Indian Army’s upcoming tender for light tanks. Key facts Sprut-SDM1, equipped with a 125 mm tank gun, is the only light amphibious tank of its class to have ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 18, 2022 INDIA – Number of poor people in India fell by 415 mn between 2005-06 and 2019-21: UN – India has the largest number of poor people worldwide (228.9 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

India’s first indigenously-made aluminium freight train rake

The Indian Railways recently flagged off the first indigenously-made aluminium goods train rake in Odisha. Key facts The aluminium goods train was jointly developed by Besco Limited Wagon Division and aluminium major Hindalco. It is developed based on the designs ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 every year. Key facts International Day for the Eradication of Poverty seeks to raise global awareness about the problem of poverty and its role in the violation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs