National & International Appointments
1. VR Krishna Gupta assumes additional charge of Chairman of BPCL
- Vetsa Rama Krishna Gupta has assumed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
- He has replaced Arun Kumar Singh, who superannuated on 31st October 2022.
- Gupta has joined BPCL in August 1998 and has an experience across Finance functions (Commercial Finance, Corporate Accounts, Risk Management, Budgeting, Treasury operations, etc).
- Presently, he is serving as a Board member in BPRL and Fino Paytech Limited.
Defense
2. DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of Phase-II AD-1 missile
- DRDO has conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor AD-1 missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
- This flight-test was carried out with the participation of all BMD weapon system elements.
- AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile.
- It is designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.
- It is propelled by a two-stage solid motor.
State Affairs
3. Meghalaya launched Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme
- CM Conrad Sangma has launched the Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme at Tura, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
- With this programme, the state govt can create awareness about the correct information of schemes to avail benefits to citizens.
- The govt has launched various welfare programmes and information should be spread for the larger benefit of the public.
- Aim: to increase the penetration of all schemes so that governance is improved in all aspects.
Obituaries
4. SEWA founder, Elaben Bhatt passes away
- A noted Gandhian, and founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), Elaben Bhatt has been passed away at the age of 89.
- She was the Chairperson of Sabarmati Ashram and recently resigned as the Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi-founded Gujarat Vidhyapith.
- In 2007, she joined the group of world leaders called the Elders (founded by Nelson Mandela) to promote human rights and peace across the world.
- Awards: Padma Bhushan (1985), Ramon Magsaysay Award (1977)
Summits & Conferences
5. Goa hosts CANSO Asia Pacific Conference
- The three day Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Conference is being organised in Goa from 1st to 3rd November 2022.
- Aim: To turn the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) Global Council’s vision for the skies of 2045 into a reality.
- The delegates and exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region and beyond has discussed and collaborated on the key issues.
- Theme: Think Global, Collaborate Regional, Accomplish Local
Books & Authors
6. A Book “Nuclearization of Asia” released by French author, Rene Naba
- A book titled “De la Nucléarisation de l’Asie“(Nuclearization of Asia), authored by Rene Naba (French) has been released
- The book is bilingual book, and will be available in both French and English.
- The book discusses the nuclear emergency and threat posed by the nexus of Pakistan and China.
- The book was published by Golias.
- He is also a writer of “Pakistan facing the challenge of the post Western world and Eurasia”, published in 2018
State Affairs
7. Arunachal Pradesh's Hollongi Airport renamed as Donyi Polo Airport
- The Union Cabinet committee, chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the naming of greenfield airport at Hollongi, Itanagar, as Donyi Polo Airport.
- This reflect the people’s reverence of the Sun (Donyi) and the Moon (Polo), that symbolize the traditions and rich cultural heritage of the state.
- It is the third airport of state after Pasighat and Tezu airports.
- The airport was developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at a cost of ₹646 crore.
State Affairs
8. Khattar launches ‘CM dashboard’ for live monitoring of departments
- Haryana CM, Manohar Lal Khattar has launched the “CM dashboard” to access the real-time data of all departments and decisions taken on major schemes.
- It will provide live monitoring of every department at the block, district and panchayat levels.
- This will enable tracking of methodology and analysis of reports, and also help the govt in comparing the old data with new data.
- He has also launched a dedicated e-Upphar portal to auction gifts received by him.
Important Dates
9. Central Vigilance Awareness Week 2022: 31st Oct to 6th Nov
- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has observed Vigilance Awareness Week from 31st October 2022 (birth of Vallabhbhai Patel) to 6th November, 2022.
- Theme 2022: Corruption free India for a developed Nation
- During the Vigilance Awareness Week, public meetings held at district and block levels in order to raise public awareness against perils of corruption.
- CVC has the mandate under the CVC Act, 2003 to fight corruption and to ensure integrity in public administration.
National Affairs
10. India emerges as leading defence exporter to African nations
- As per the report, by the India EXIM bank, India has emerged as a leading defence exporter Africa's maritime, aerospace and defence requirements with Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles.
- These countries has become the major buyers of Indian arms during 2017-2021.
- Report title: 'Reinvigorating India's Economic Engagements with Southern Africa'
- The report was released at the inauguration of the CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership.
Agreement
11. Garuda Aerospace, IISc sign MoU for research projects, geographical surveys
- Garuda Aerospace has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for collaborative research operations and services using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DoAE) at IISC will provide support them for future operations.
- It will provide developments of digital input processing packaging tools, including yield estimation from a given image, diagnoses of crops, and mapping of fields.
- CEO Garuda: Agnishwar Jayaprakash
Banking & Finance
12. Bank of India launches special deposit scheme
- The Bank of India has launched a special fixed deposit scheme named Star Super Triple Seven Fixed Deposit.
- This special scheme is providing 7.25% rate of interest (7.75 per cent for citizens) on a deposit for 777 days, for limited period.
- The bank has raised interest rate on its existing 555-days fixed deposit scheme to 6.30%.
- And, on other maturities from 180 days to less than 5 years, it has raised interest rates by 25 basis points.
Banking & Finance
13. Niva Bupa & IDFC FIRST Bank partner for Bancassurance
- Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (NBHICL) has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank to provide best-in-class health insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.
- It is the first bancassurance partnership of NBHICL for FY 23.
- Benefit: With this partnership, NBHIC can expand its reach through bank for their services, and address the healthcare related concerns of the bank's customers.
- Previously, NBHIC was known as the Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited.
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