Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA)

The Indian Government recently disbanded the Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) that was set up to investigate the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Key facts Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) was set up in 1998 for two years ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What is HTT-40?

The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo on October 19, 2022. Key facts The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 16-17, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements: Yogyakarta Principles recognise freedom of sexual orientation and gender identity as part of Human Rights. They were outlined in 2006 in United States of America. In Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India (2018), the ..

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

Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -October 18 , 2022

1. Which of the following state governments would offer farmers with a unique farm ID, similar to an Aadhaar number? [A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Gujarat[C] Rajasthan[D] Punjab Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:Uttar Pradesh govt will provide a unique ..

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