20 October 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 20th October
Important Current Affairs 20th October 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 20th October about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 20th October 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 20th October – National News
1. In Gujarat, PM Modi opened “Mission Schools of Excellence.”
◉ At Trimandir, Gujarat, the Gujarati Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Mission Schools of Excellence.
◉ In addition, he opened $4,260 crore worth of projects.
◉ The Mission, which has a total budget of Rs. 10,000 crores, is designed to improve the state’s educational facilities by constructing new classrooms, smart classrooms, computer labs, and other improvements.
2. In Assam, Kati Bihu made observations.
◉ The Assamese people celebrated the fortunate Kati Bihu harvest festival.
◉ It is observed every year on the first day of the Assamese calendar’s Kati month, which often falls in the middle of October.
◉ It takes place on Tuesday, October 18 this year. For every farmer’s family in Assam, the celebration, also known as Kongali Bihu, heralds the beginning of the harvest season and the period when rice saplings are moved.
3. Tripura’s chief minister opened the state’s first public English-language college.
◉ Manik Saha, the chief minister of Tripura, opened the city’s first general degree college in the English language, which can accommodate 100 students.
◉ This academic session, which started last month, features instruction in the five core topics of the arts stream, including Bengali and English, both of which are required.
◉ The general degree college was constructed by the Tripura government at a cost of more than Rs 1 crore, as promised in the budget for this year.
4. The Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s tigers now have a new tiger reserve, according to the wildlife board.
◉ A new tiger reserve within Panna Tiger Reserve has received approval from the Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board (PTR).
◉ The connection of the Ken-Betwa Rivers will cause one-fourth of PTR to be drowned, hence it was done.
◉ The Narisinghpur, Damoh, and Sagar districts will make up the 2,339 square kilometers of the new tiger reserve, which will be called the Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
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International News
5. In Dubai, the 22nd World Blockchain Summit is over.
◉ In Dubai’s Atlantis, the 22nd worldwide World Blockchain Summit has come to an end.
◉ The goal is to convene professionals, including representatives of the government and investors, to start a dialogue and take action on the blockchain.
◉ From December 8 to December 9, 2022, Bangkok will host the following Summit. The Summit was previously held in Dubai in March 2022 and October 2021.
6. The start of the Global Youth Climate Summit in Bangladesh
◉ An inaugural Global Youth Climate Summit with young people from 70 different nations is held in Khulna, Bangladesh.
◉ Participating youngsters will examine ways to take the lead in the battle against climate change during the three-day conference.
◉ Ejaj Ahmad, the CEO of the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC), coordinated the program.
◉ A global organization called GYLC is being established to mobilize young people, particularly those from the Global South, to address the climate problem.
Banking
7. India Post Payments Bank and Mahindra Finance collaborated to increase clients’ access to credit.
◉ To improve lending access to a wider consumer base, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has teamed with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
◉ In accordance with this agreement, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will offer Lead referral services to MMFSL for the categories of Passenger ◉ Vehicles, 3-Wheeler, Tractor, and Commercial Vehicle Loans as well as providing existing MMFSL Customers with a cash EMI deposit facility at Post Offices.
Appointments News
8. Suella Braverman, the country’s home secretary, left her position.
◉ Suella Braverman, the British Home Secretary, announced her retirement from her position.
◉ The 42-year-old minister’s resignation makes her the second senior member in PM Liz Truss’s Cabinet to resign in less than a week.
◉ After making her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng take the fall for a terrible budget, Lizz Truss has come under fire for refusing to resign herself.
Sports
9. DP Manu won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the national open athletics championships.
◉ In the men’s javelin event at the National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, Indian javelin thrower DP Manu won the gold medal with a throw of 81.23 meters.
◉ With the best effort of 79.80 meters, former national champion Rohit Yadav brought home the silver medal, while Kishore Kumar Jena earned the bronze with a mark of 78.05 meters.
◉ In the final, no other participant was able to surpass the 80-meter mark.
Important day
10. 2022 October 19: International Day of Dignity
◉ The third Wednesday in October is designated as Global Dignity Day each year.
◉ The purpose of Global Dignity Day is to encourage and educate young people about their worth and aspirations.
◉ Since its establishment in 2008, its popularity has increased.
11. It’s World Osteoporosis Day on October 20.
◉ The world observes World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 each year.
◉ Objective: To raise awareness of osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
◉ Theme: Step Up For Bone Health in 2022
12. World Statistics Day is set for October 20, 2022.
◉ On October 20th, a global day of statistics is observed every five years.
◉ To acknowledge the importance of statistics in our daily lives. Statistics make us aware of facts and expose crucial information in the language of numbers, whether it be in the fields of law, healthcare, finance, science, education, or spending patterns.
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