Important Daily Current Affairs of 17th October 2021

In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 17th October 2021 in detail.

National

1. India was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a fresh three-year term, running from 2022 to 2024.

On October 14, 2021, India was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a sixth term with an overwhelming majority.
India’s new three-year term will begin in January 2022 and end in December 2024.

2. India and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the delivery of di-ammonium phosphate fertiliser.

To stabilise DAP fertiliser costs and lessen reliance on nations such as Jordan, Morocco, and China, India signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia on DAP fertiliser supplies.
The government has boosted the DAP fertiliser subsidy to 140 percent in order to keep the selling price for farmers at the present level.

3. The anthem for India’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign has been released.

The anthem on India’s Covid 19 immunisation was released by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Padma Shri Kailash kher, a famous singer, sang the song, which was developed by the Oil & Gas PSUs.

4. Kerala Rail announces a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for rail safety technology.

Kerala Train and L2MRail, an IISc-incubated firm, the Society for Innovation and Development (SID), and IISc have signed an MoU targeted at improving rail safety, particularly in risky terrains.
The Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing technology was pioneered by the L2MRail team and IISc for a structural health monitoring system (SHMS) for the civil engineering structures of Kerala Rail’s Silverline project.

International News

5. In the Sea of Japan, China and Russia conduct a naval drill dubbed “Joint Sea 2021.”

On October 14, 2021, the China-Russia joint naval drills “Joint Sea 2021” began at Russia’s Peter the Great Gulf, in the Sea of Japan.
On October 17, 2021, the drills will come to a close.

Banking & Finance News

6. For currency transfers, Vested Finance has partnered with SBM Bank.

For enabling forex transfers, Vested Finance, a platform for Indians to invest in international stocks, has partnered with SBM Bank, the Indian subsidiary of State Bank of Mauritius.
SBM Bank will allow vested users to register accounts and make low-cost international transfers.

7. Sri Lanka is seeking a USD 500 million loan from India to help with fuel purchases.

In the midst of a severe foreign exchange crisis, Sri Lanka has requested a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases.
The action occurred only days after Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila warned that the country’s existing fuel supply could only last until January of next year.

Appointments News

8. Amitabh Chaudhry’s re-appointment as MD and CEO of Axis Bank has been approved by the RBI.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has accepted Amitabh Chaudhry’s re-appointment as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Bank for a three-year term.
Chaudhry’s second three-year term will begin on January 1, 2022.

9. Karnataka Bank’s Chairman, Pradeep Kumar Panja, has been appointed.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Pradeep Kumar Panja’s appointment as the Chairman of Karnataka Bank Ltd.
Pradeep Kumar Panja will start serving as the part-time non-executive Chairman on November 14, 2021, for a three-year term.

10. As Chairperson of the IBBI, Navrang Saini will have new responsibilities.

Navrang Saini has been named interim Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for a term of three months, or until a new incumbent is nominated, or until further orders are issued.
Mr. Saini, who is a Full Member of IBBI, has been given the additional responsibility of Chairperson in addition to his other responsibilities.

Sports News

11. The Chennai Super Kings will be the IPL champion in 2021.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2021 by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the finals.
This was the 14th edition of the IPL, which is a 20-20 cricket competition centred in India. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL for the fourth time, having previously won the event in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

Obituary News

12. Jaya Balaji, a veteran news reader and news editor, died at the age of 75.

Jaya Balaji, a veteran news reader and news editor, died in Chennai. She was 75 years old at the time. She died as a result of a major heart attack.
Jaya Balaji began her career in the AIR Chennai News Unit in 1967 and has also worked for AIR Tiruchirapalli and AIR New Delhi. She left the company in 2005.

Important Days

13. The date for World Sight Day 2021 is October 14th (Second Thursday of October)

Every year on the second Thursday in October, the World Sight Day is commemorated.
The World Sight Day in 2021 is on October 14th.
The theme for World Sight Day 2021 is “Love Your Eyes.”

14. The National Security Guard is commemorating its 37th Raising Day.

Every year on October 16, the National Security Guard (NSG), also known as the Black Cats, celebrates Raising Day.
The National Security Group (NSG) will celebrate its 37th anniversary in 2021.

15. 17 October is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Every year on October 17th, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is commemorated around the world.
The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of eradicating poverty and destitution around the world, especially in developing countries.

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