Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : October 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

When is 'International Day of Older Persons' celebrated every year?

A)

September 28

B)

September 29

C)

September 30

D)

October 1

Correct Answer : October 1

October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe. The day was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly with an aim of honouring the contribution of older persons and looking into the problems that they face.

Older people make significant contributions to society via volunteer work, passing on experience and knowledge, and assisting their families with different responsibilities.

International Day of Older Persons 2022 Theme : This year, the theme for the International Day of Older Persons is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”

International Day of Older Persons History and Significance : The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 14, 1990, to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. The day came into being after the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing initiative, which was adopted by the World Assembly on Ageing in 1982.

The UN General Assembly in 1991 approved the United Nations Principles for Older Persons. Later in 2002, the Second World Assembly on Ageing embraced the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing. It was done to address and understand the opportunities and challenges faced by the older generation in the 21st century and to promote the development of a society for all ages..

Source : News18

Published On : October 1, 2022

2 .

Who was unanimously elected as Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)'s Chairman of the Board of Governors on 29th Sep 2022?

A)

V. Vidyavathi

B)

Subhash Kamath

C)

N S Rajan

D)

Mettu Govinda Reddy

Correct Answer : N S Rajan

N S Rajan, Director of August One Partners LLP was unanimously elected as Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)’s Chairman of the Board of Governors on Thursday(29th Sep 2022).

Saugata Gupta, Managing Director & CEO, Marico Limited, was elected Vice-Chairman, while Shashidhar Sinha, Chief Executive Officer at IPG Mediabrands India, was appointed Honorary Treasurer at the board meeting following the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ASCI.

Arun Srinivas, Director of GMS India (Meta), and Virat Tandon, Group CEO of Lintas India, were both appointed to the board at the meeting.

The recently announced ASCI Academy, which plans to move ASCI in the direction of training and awareness development and deep involvement with many stakeholders in the avoidance of problematic advertisements, was just announced by the industry regulator at the AGM.

According to ASCI, the academy wants to have an influence at the time of invention rather than just after publishing.

Subhash Kamath, the outgoing chairman, will be a member of the board’s Consultative Committee, which among other things fosters the organization’s new projects..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : October 1, 2022

3 .

Which Indian two-wheeler company has appointed actor Ram Charan as the new brand ambassador on 29th Sep 2022?

A)

Bajaj Auto

B)

Hero MotoCorp

C)

TVS Motor Company

D)

Ather Energy

Correct Answer : Hero MotoCorp

World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has roped in actor "Ram Charan" its new brand ambassador. The bike and scooter manufacturer made the announcement on Thursday(29th Sep 2022), as the actor debuted with a campaign on Hero’s Glamour XTEC motorcycle. The 125-cc motorcycle's price in India starts from 85,400 (ex-showroom).

Hero MotoCorp believes that Ram Charan's popularity as a pan-Indian actor will play an essential role in further strengthening the two-wheeler manufacturer's foothold across the country. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer at Hero MotoCorp, said, “The association with the celebrated Indian actor, Ram Charan marks yet another significant milestone in the journey of one of India’s most popular two-wheeler brands, Glamour."..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : October 1, 2022

4 .

When is International Coffee Day is observed on every year?

A)

September 29

B)

September 30

C)

October 1

D)

October 2

Correct Answer : October 1

International Coffee Day is observed every year on October 1 around the world. The day is celebrated with the aim of raising awareness for coffee growers and promoting fair trade in coffee.

Every year, the world celebrates coffee and recognizes the millions of people involved in the process and are associated with the coffee industry, from farmers to roasters to baristas to coffee shop owners.

International Coffee Day History : Around the world, many countries celebrate national coffee days throughout the year. It was decided in March 2014 by the Member States of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) that International Coffee Day would be celebrated on October 1. This was to create a single day of celebration for coffee lovers around the world.

International Coffee Day Significance : Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) brings together governments from exporting and importing countries to work collaboratively to solve the challenges facing the coffee sector. The member governments of ICO represent 98% of world coffee production and 67% of world consumption..

Source : India Today

Published On : October 1, 2022

5 .

When is National Pension System (NPS) Diwas is observed on every year?

A)

October 1

B)

October 2

C)

October 3

D)

October 4

Correct Answer : October 1

PFRDA announced that October 1 of each year would be celebrated as National Pension System (NPS) Diwas, kicking off its campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.

The aim was to promote retirement planning for a stress-free and azad retired life.

Through this celebration, the pension regulator intends to motivate Indian citizens, whether salaried or self-employed, to plan towards building a cushion for financial security in their golden years.

The way to encourage citizens to take on retirement planning as soon as possible is by creating awareness about the benefits of investing in a reliable pension scheme.

"Over a 13-year period, we have given a compounded annual growth of more than 10 per cent -- 10.27 per cent to be precise. Always, we have given investors inflation-protected returns,” stated Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairperson at PFRDA.

Plus, they have the freedom to defer annuity purchases up to the age of 75. Account holders can also choose to exit the scheme prematurely, after 5 years of joining, while the investment choice can be revised up to 4 times within a financial year.

Some key benefits offered by NPS are :

Simplicity : It is incredibly easy to open an account and receive a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN). The entire process is digital. This unique number will stay with the account holder in their lifetime.

Flexibility : There are various investment options and pension funds to choose from. Plus, investors have the freedom to switch from one investment option to another or one fund manager to another.

Portability : With the NPS, you get seamless portability when you change jobs or locations, with hassle-free transfer of the scheme to the new job/location.

Power of compounding : This feature allows for wealth creation as each successive interest payment is made on the total funds in the account, rather than only on the initial investment capital.

Online access : It is easy to open and manage an account through the online portal. Account holders can also make their contributions to the scheme online..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : October 1, 2022

6 .

Who Takes Over As Director (Refineries) Of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on 1st October 2022?

A)

Govind Kottieth Satish

B)

S Bharathan

C)

Arun Kumar Singh

D)

Rajesh Kumar Srivastava

Correct Answer : S Bharathan

S Bharathan on Saturday(1st October 2022) took over as the new director for refineries at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the nation's third-largest oil refining and fuel marketing company.

Prior to taking over as Director (Refineries), Bharathan was Executive Director - Refineries Coordination with an additional charge of R&D, a company statement said.

He replaces Vinod S Shenoy, who superannuated on October 31 after being in that position for six years.

"Bharathan has wide exposure to the refinery operations of the company and has worked in operations and technical departments of Mumbai and Visakh refinery for over 25 years," the statement.

He has also worked in the corporate office on margin management and refinery project process for over 4 years. Further, he is also leading HPCL's Green Research and Development Centre (HPGRDC) in Bengaluru for the last 3 years..

Source : Republic World

Published On : October 1, 2022

7 .

Which country has changes capital's name from Nur-Sultan back to Astana?

A)

Uzbekistan

B)

Tajikistan

C)

Turkmenistan

D)

Kazakhstan

Correct Answer : Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is to restore the former name of the country’s capital, Astana, just three years after he renamed it in honour of his predecessor. Kazakhstan’s president has signed a law limiting presidential terms and reverting to the old name of the Central Asian country’s capital, in the latest step of breaking with the legacy of his predecessor. The bill also reinstated the capital’s name to Astana.

The name was changed to Nur-Sultan in March 2019, in honour of outgoing president Nursultan Nazarbayev. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a bill on 24 Sept limiting presidential mandates to a single seven-year term, a day after parliament approved the measure.

* The decision now must now be approved by the state naming commission, after which it will go to the government, which will outline a draft decree for Toqaev’s review and signature.

* Toqaev, who has been distancing himself from his predecessor, has already said he agrees with the name change.

* Presidential spokesman Ruslan Zheldibai said on September 13 that the move will be added to a bill of amendments to the constitution currently under preparation.

* On September 2, members of the New Kazakhstan parliamentary group proposed changing the current name of the capital to its former name..

Source : The Guardian

Published On : October 1, 2022

8 .

Who launched 5G services providing high-speed seamless coverage on 1st Oct 2022?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Droupadi Murmu

D)

G. Kishan Reddy

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister "Narendra Modi" launched the 5G services at a function at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on 1st October 2022. 5G technology will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable communication.

It will also increase energy efficiency, spectrum efficiency and network efficiency. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said that the launch of 5G services is a gift from the telecom industry to 130 crore Indians and a step towards a new era and also the beginning of infinite opportunities.

He mentioned that at the time of 2G, 3G and 4G services, India was dependent on other countries for technology but with the launch of 5G services, the country has created a new history. He added that with 5G, India is setting a global standard in telecom technology for the first time.

Touching upon the vision of the Digital India programme, the Prime Minister said, the programme has a very big vision of development and its aim is to take the technology to the common people which works for the people and by connecting with the people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said, the cost of data is among the lowest in the world. He added that earlier, the cost of 1GB of data was about 300 rupees which has come down to about 10 rupees per GB now. On average, a person in India consumes 14 GB per month which would have cost about 4200 rupees per month in 2014 but now it costs 125 to 150 rupees.

5G’s direct contribution to the Indian economy is estimated to be 450 billion dollars over the next 15 years. The earliest applications of 5G will be in sectors with high digital technology maturity, like Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and FinTech. With the introduction of 5G, India is poised to become a global leader in FinTech..

Source : News on Air

Published On : October 1, 2022

9 .

Who has been appointed as the 54th national president of Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC)?

A)

Shourya Mandal

B)

Chella K Srinivasan

C)

Lalit Bhasin

D)

Rajyalaxmi Rao

Correct Answer : Lalit Bhasin

Noted lawyer Lalit Bhasin has been appointed as the national president of Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC).

A well - known name in business and social circles Bhasin was the executive vice president of IACC.

Bhasin is the 54th national president of IACC, which was set up in October 1968 and is headquartered in Mumbai.

He is closely associated with India’s apex business organizations like CII, PHD CCI and served as chairman of its legal committees.

Source : Mint

Published On : October 1, 2022

10 .

National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved 14 projects worth how many crores?

A)

â‚¹1,145 crore

B)

â‚¹1,250 crore

C)

â‚¹1,500 crore

D)

â‚¹1,865 crore

Correct Answer : â‚¹1,145 crore

The executive committee of National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved 14 projects at an estimated cost of â‚¹1,145 crore rupee. The decision was taken at the 45th meeting of the executive committee under the chairmanship of director general G. Ashok Kumar, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said in a statement.

These include eight projects of sewerage management in five main stem Ganga basin states - Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

For sewerage management, four projects in Uttar Pradesh were approved including tapping of Assi drain in Varanasi by constructing a 55 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and other works costing Rs. 308.09 crore..

Source : Mint

Published On : October 1, 2022