Important Daily Current Affairs of 10th October 2021

In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 10th October 2021 in detail.

National

1. The state of Chhattisgarh will gain its fourth Tiger Reserve.

On October 5, 2021, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recognised the merged portions of the Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh as a Tiger Reserve.
After the Udanti-Sitanadi, Achanakmar, and Indravati Reserves, this is Chhattisgarh’s fourth Tiger Reserve.

2. The Adani Group has taken over the operation of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

On October 8, 2021, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) handed over operational authority of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Adani Group.
The Adani Group will now be in charge of the airport’s operations, management, and development.

3. Under the UDAN plan, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates the greenfield Sindhudurg airport in Maharashtra.

Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, virtually inaugurated the new Sindhudurg airport in Maharashtra recently, as part of the Government of India’s RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Plan – Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) scheme.
The first flight from the airport, from Sindhudurg to Mumbai, was also flagged off by the minister.

4. India has joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) for the first time.

On October 7, 2021, India became a member of the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People.
HAC is a coalition of over 70 countries advocating for the adoption of the global goal of protecting at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030 (3030 target).

International News

5. 136 countries sign a historic agreement to levy a minimum of 15% corporate tax on large multinational corporations.

A coalition of 136 countries has signed a groundbreaking worldwide convention requiring large multinational corporations to pay a corporate tax rate of at least 15%.
The agreement represents a revolution in tax policy because it not only establishes a minimum corporation tax rate, but it also requires businesses to pay taxes where they operate, not simply where their headquarters are.

Banking & Finance News

6. The theme for the fourth cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox is ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds,’ according to the RBI.

The theme for the Fourth Cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox has been revealed by the Reserve Bank of India. “Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds” is the theme.
Prior to this, the RBI had already launched three Regulatory Sandbox cohorts.

7. India’s GDP growth is expected to be 7.8% in FY23, according to the RBI.

The Reserve Bank of India projected India’s GDP growth rate for 2022-23 (FY23) at 7.8% in its Monetary Policy Report – October 2021.
The Monetary Policy Report is published every six months by the RBI.

8. PNB launches the “6S Campaign” as part of the Indian government’s customer outreach campaign.

The Government of India has launched “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” for various outreach programmes on financial services, with the central topic of “Janta Se Jodna,” in honour of India’s 75th anniversary of independence.
In support of the aforementioned government endeavour, Punjab National Bank, the country’s second largest public sector bank, has launched a “6S Campaign” that includes various initiatives such as Swabhiman, Samruddhi, Sampark and Shikhar, Sankalp and Swagat.

Business & Economy News

9. For FY22, the FICCI predicts a 9.1% increase in GDP.

According to the FICCI, India’s GDP is predicted to rise at a rate of 9.1% in 2021-22, as the country’s economic recovery from the second wave of the epidemic appears to be holding steady.
The ongoing festive season, according to the FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey, will help to sustain this momentum.

Appointments News

10. Sebastian Kurz, Austria’s Chancellor, has resigned as a result of a corruption investigation.

Following pressure from a corruption scandal, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has resigned. Mr Kurtz announced this, saying that the honey-trap video mystery had shaken Austria, and that what was needed now was stability.
Mr Kurz stated that in order to end the standoff, he has decided to step away in order to avoid turmoil. He stated that he will continue to head his party and serve in parliament.

11. Mohamed Beavogui has been named Prime Minister by Guinea’s military administration.

Guinea’s military government has appointed Mohamed Beavogui, a veteran civil servant and agricultural finance expert, as prime minister to oversee the promised return to democracy following the coup last month.
The 68-year-old engineer and diplomat’s son specialises in agricultural development funding and risk management.

Important Days

12. 10 October is National Postal Day.

The National Postal Day is observed in India every year on October 10th, as a continuation of World Post Day, which is observed on October 9th.
The purpose of National Post Day is to remember the 150-year history of the Indian postal service, which was started in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie.

13. 10 October is World Mental Health Day.

Every year on October 10th, the world commemorates World Mental Health Day to promote worldwide mental health education, awareness, and activism against social stigma.
The World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organisation, originally commemorated the day in 1992.

14. 10 October is International Day Against the Death Penalty.

Every year on October 10th, the World Day Against the Death Penalty is commemorated.
It is a day to advocate for the death penalty’s abolition and to raise awareness of the conditions and circumstances that affect death row inmates.

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