Important Daily Current Affairs of 13th October 2021
In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 13th October 2021 in detail.
National
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the 28th National Human Rights Commission Foundation Day event.
- On October 12, 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a video message to the 28th NHRC Foundation Day function in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the NHRC chairperson.
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory public body established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, for the promotion and protection of marginalised people’s human rights and dignity.
2. The Delhi government has launched the ‘Desh Ke Mentor’ programme for kids in classes IX to XII.
- The Delhi government has introduced a mentorship programme named ‘Desh Ke Mentor’ for pupils in state government schools in Classes IX to XII.
- Students will be advised for 10-15 minutes everyday by professionals and academicians from throughout the country on subjects ranging from career choices to teenage-related worries as part of the ‘Desh Ke Mentor’ initiative.
3. UNESCO publishes India’s State of Education Report for 2021: There is no class since there is no teacher.
- On World Teacher’s Day, October 5, 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released the 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India, titled “No Teacher, No Class.”
- This is the third edition of UNESCO New Delhi’s annual flagship State of Education Report. The Report’s content was created by an expert team of academics at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, with the help of UNESCO New Delhi.
4. Haryana prohibits government personnel from taking part in politics and elections.
- Government personnel in Haryana are not allowed to participate in politics or elections. In this regard, the office of the chief secretary has issued a notification. Any breach of the directive, according to a government spokesperson, will result in prompt and severe disciplinary punishment.
- According to the announcement, no government employee shall be a member of a political party or organisation that engages in politics. They should also refrain from assisting or assisting any political action or movement.
5. By March 2024, the government plans to open 10,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras.
- By March 2024, the government hopes to have ten thousand Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in place. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the number of Janaushadhi stores has climbed to 8,366 and all 736 districts have been covered.
- The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, or PMBJP, was established in November 2008 with the goal of making high-quality generic medications affordable to everyone.
International News
6. INS Ranvijay and INS Satpura take part in the Bay of Bengal’s Multilateral Maritime Ex Malabar Phase II.
- In the Bay of Bengal, the INS Ranvijay (D55) and INS Satpura (F48) are engaged in the Multilateral Maritime Ex Malabar Phase II. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Japanese Helicopter Carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184), USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), USS Stockdale (DDG 106), HMAS Sirius (O266), HMAS Ballarat FFH 155) and JS Marasame are among the nine ships participating in the exercise (DD 101).
- Advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare drills, seamanship evolution, and weapon firings are all part of the exercise’s second phase.
7. The world’s first autonomous, driverless train has been launched in Germany.
- In the city of Hamburg, Germany’s Deutsche Bahn and industrial conglomerate Siemens revealed the world’s first automated, driverless train, claiming it to be more punctual and energy efficient than regular trains.
- Four of these trains will join the S-Bahn rapid urban rail network in the northern metropolis and begin carrying passengers in December, utilising existing rail infrastructure.
Banking & Finance News
8. Unity Small Finance Bank receives a banking licence from the RBI.
- Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd (USFBL), a joint venture between Centrum Financial Services Ltd (CFSL) and Resilient Innovations Private Limited (BharatPe), has been given a banking licence by the Reserve Bank of India to operate an SFB business in India.
- It is the first time that two partners have come together to form a bank on an equal footing. The proposed business model is based on collaboration and open architecture, with all stakeholders working together to provide a seamless digital experience.
9. Ezetap and Axis Bank have teamed up to provide ‘My Vyappar’ to the retail market.
- Ezetap, a leader in digital payments, has partnered with Axis Bank, which has been at the forefront of driving innovation in retail acquisition, to bring My Vyappar to Indian retailers.
- Axis Bank will launch a number of services through My Vyappar that will allow retailers across the country to manage their digital payments more effectively.
10. “Bharti AXA Life Unnati” is a new product from Bharti AXA Life.
- Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises, India’s largest commercial conglomerate, and AXA, one of the world’s largest insurance firms, has announced the launch of Bharti AXA Life Unnati, a new participation savings product.
- This plan is meant to provide consumers with long-term financial security by combining savings and protection into a single plan.
Business & Economy News
11. In the coming fiscal year, the IMF forecasts an 8.5 percent growth rate.
- According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India will remain the world’s fastest growing major economy in 2021, with a growth rate of 9.5 percent.
- According to the latest IMF predictions, India’s economy will grow at an annual rate of 8.5 percent in 2022. According to the IMF, the global economy would grow at 5.9% in 2021 and 4.9 percent in 2022.
12. Welspun Corp is the first company from India to join the H2Pipe Hydrogen Pipeline Joint Industry Project.
- Welspun Corp is the first company from India to join the H2Pipe Hydrogen Pipeline Joint Industry Project.
- This industry-first project will guide the global energy sector as it transitions to clean energy from alternative sources, with hydrogen emerging as a key pillar in the transformation.
Appointments News
13. Rajnish Kumar, the former Chairman of the State Bank of India, has been named as the Chairman of BharatPe.
- On October 12, 2021, the fintech firm BharatPe named former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar to its board of directors.
Sports News
14. Indian shooters win 43 medals at the ISSF Junior World Championships, including 17 gold.
- From September 27 to October 10, 2021, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun was held in Lima, Peru.
- The Indian shooters set a new record by winning 43 medals and taking first place in the medal table. There were 17 gold, 16 silver, and 10 bronze medals in total.
15. The official mascot for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in India in 2022, is ‘Ibha.’
- On October 11, 2021, FIFA, the world football governing body, introduced the official mascot of the U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022.
- The mascot, “IBHA,” is an Asiatic lioness that represents female strength. Its goal is to encourage women and girls all across the world to make good choices and realise their full potential.
Awards & Honours News
16. Dr. Randeep Guleria is the recipient of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Excellence Award.
- Dr Randeep Guleria, distinguished pulmonologist and Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), received the 22nd Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence from Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas.
- Dr. Randeep Guleria’s outstanding contribution to raising awareness about the pandemic in recent years has not only reassured us all, but has also calmed the nerves of everyone who has met, seen, or heard him speak on various forums regarding COVID 19.
Obituary News
17. Balvinder Singh Nakai, Chairman of IFFCO, died at the age of 87.
- Sardar Balvinder Singh Nakai, the Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), has died.
- He was 87 years old when he died.
18. Nedumudi Venu, a national award-winning Malayalam actor, has died at the age of 73.
- Kesavan Venugopal Nair, widely known by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, a veteran Malayalam actor, has died. He was 73 years old at the time.
- Venu began his career in theatre before moving on to film acting, directing, and screenplay. In 1978, he made his acting debut in the G Aravindan-directed drama film ‘Thampu.’
Important Days
19. 13 October is the International Day for Disaster Reduction.
- Since 1989, the United Nations has conducted an annual International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13th.
- The day is observed to promote a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction, as well as to recognise how individuals and communities around the world are lowering their vulnerability to catastrophes and increasing awareness about the necessity of limiting the risks they face.
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