Current Affairs Today 22nd October 2024 Daily GK Update

Daily Current Affairs 22nd October 2024 Daily GK Update

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National News

PM Modi inaugurates Saharanpur, Rewa and Ambikapur airports under RCS-UDAN

  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated three airports, developed under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
  • These airports are Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhatisgarh, and Saharanpur in UP.
  • The RCS- UDAN, a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completes seven years. It is a vital component of India’s National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016, launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on October 21, 2016, with a 10-year vision.
  • The first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on April 27, 2017, connecting Shimla to Delhi. The scheme focuses on improving unserved air routes in underserved regions of the country and fulfilling the aspirations of the common citizens.
  • So far, the RCS-UDAN has facilitated travel of more than 144 lakh passengers, demonstrating its success in enhancing air travel accessibility.

Over 7 years, various versions of UDAN Scheme were launched, as follows–

  • UDAN 1.0- Five airlines companies were awarded 128 flight routes to 70 airports (including 36 newly made operational airports)
  • UDAN 2.0- 73 underserved and unserved airports were announced and for the first time, helipads were also connected.
  • UDAN 3.0- In coordination with the Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Routes were included. In addition to Seaplanes for connecting Water Aerodromes, several routes in the North-East Region came under the ambit of the scheme.
  • UDAN 4.0- Gave impetus to North-Eastern Regions, Hilly States, and Islands.
  • The operation of helicopters and seaplanes incorporated
  • UDAN Version 5 – 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &5.4
  • Following the four successful rounds of bidding, the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the 5th version of RCS-UDAN with numerous improvements based on stakeholder feedback.

JP Nadda inaugurates the “Medicine Update BJMFCON

  • Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, JP Nadda inaugurated the “2nd Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024”, organized by the Bihar & Jharkhand Medical Forum (BJMF).
  • As the chief guest at the event, Shri Nadda also released the ‘Souvenir and BJMF Directory’.
  • Bihar & Jharkhand Medical Forum (BJMF) is a socio-scientific organization of doctors from the states of Bihar & Jharkhand practicing in the Delhi NCR Region for long and serving the people of the region.
  • The first Medicine Update was held in 2023.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Launch ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ for Unorganized Workers

  • Union Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has launched ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ for unorganised workers.
  • eShram-One Stop Solution aims to integrate information of beneficiaries of all social security and welfare schemes meant for unorganised workers in an effective manner through a single platform.
  • This initiative will help unorganised workers become aware of the schemes designed for them.
  • Consequently, 12 schemes of different central ministries/departments have already been integrated/mapped with the eShram.
  • Since the launch of the e-Shram on August 26, 2021, over 30 crore unorganised workers have been enrolled and it has demonstrated widespread appeal among the unorganised labour.

18.9 per cent overall prevalence of diabetes in Jammu: Study

  • The overall prevalence of diabetes in Jammu is 18.9 per cent, with an alarming 26.5 per cent in urban areas and 5 per cent in rural areas, a study had revealed.
  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), has released critical data from the ICMR-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) national study, which includes data for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • This first-of-its-kind study in the region also revealed that 10.8 per cent of the population in Jammu is affected by prediabetes, with 13.4 per cent and 9.3 per cent in the urban and rural areas respectively.
  • The Jammu phase surveyed 1,520 participants across urban and rural areas, providing critical insights into the region’s health landscape. As per the survey, the overall prevalence of hypertension, generalised obesity, and abdominal obesity in Jammu is 27.1 %, 41.7 %, and 62.7 % respectively.

MP’s Datia district hospital and medical college installed ‘pink alarms’ for women’s safety

  • Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district hospital and medical college installed ‘pink alarms’ for women’s safety.
  • The initiative was introduced after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.
  • The pink alarm system, created by district collector Sandeep Makin, alerts security within five minutes of activation. Alarms are installed in staff duty rooms across the Maternity Ward, Trauma Center, and New OPD Block. It is the first government hospital in the state to provide this facility for women’s security.
  • The pink alarm system is the brainchild of district collector Sandeep Makin. The pressing of an alarm will set off a siren and within five minutes the security personnel will reach the person in trouble.

About Madhya Pradesh

  • Capital – Bhopal
  • Chief Minister – Dr Mohan Yadav (replace Shivraj Singh Chauhan)
  • Deputy CM – Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla
  • Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly – Narendra Singh Tomar
  • Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel

First-ever coal gallery inaugurated at National Science Centre in New Delhi

  • Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey unveiled the first-ever coal gallery at the National Science Centre in New Delhi.
  • The exhibition – ‘Black Diamond – Unveiling the Depths’ – is based on the lifespan of coal and aims to provide information about the discovery of coal, the Coal extraction process, techniques used to extract coal.

Appointment

Vikram Dev Dutt assumes Charge as Coal Secretary

  • Vikram Dev Dutt assumed the charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal.
  • A 1993-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, Shri Dutt previously served as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • He succeeds Shri VL Kantha Rao, who currently serves as the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and holds additional charge of the Ministry of Coal.
  • Prior to Shri Rao, Shri Amrit Lal Meena served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal.

Recent Appointment

  • Chairperson of National Commission for Women – Vijaya Rahatkar (9th; replace Rekha Shrama)
  • Member of the National Commission for Women – Dr Archana Majumdar
  • President of Indian Chamber of Commerce – Abhyuday Jindal (replace Ameya Prabhu)
  • Director of Cricket at JSW Sports – Saurav Ganguly
  • CM of Haryana – Nayab Singh Saini (2nd time)
  • CM of UTs of Jammu and Kashmir – Omar Abdullah

Defence

Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducts ‘Swavlamban Shakti’ exercise

  • To enhance combat capabilities through the integration of niche and emerging technologies, the Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command is conducting ‘Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI’ at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi.
  • The XXI Corps or Sudarshan Chakra Corps, a strike corps of the army, is headquartered in Bhopal.
  • The exercise that aims to integrate New Technology Equipment (NTEs) into the Army’s offensive strategies, ensuring readiness for future warfare scenarios, started in the presence of Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding of Sudarshan Chakra Corps.
  • Approximately 1,800 personnel, 210 armoured vehicles, 50 specialist vehicles, and a range of aviation assets are participating in the exercise.

Recent Exercise

  • Exercise Malabar 2024 between India, Australia, Japan, and USA – Visakhapatnam
  • 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND 2024 between India -Kazakhstan military in Auli, Uttrakhand.
  • 7th edition of Exercise Eastern Bridge between Indian Air Force and Royal Oman Air Force – Air Force Base Masirah, Oman.
  • 5th edition of Exercise Al NAJAH between Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman – Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman.
  • Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield between South Korea and USA

Sports 

Deepika clinches silver in Archery World Cup

  • In the Archery World Cup Final, India’s Deepika Kumari clinched the silver medal in the women’s recurve category in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
  • She faced a defeat to Li Jiaman of China, nil-6 in the Final. Deepika entered the final by defeating Alejandra Valencia of the host country, Mexico, 6-4, in the Semi-final.
  • This is the fifth time that Deepika Kumari finished as a runner-up at the Archery World Cup.

New Zealand clinched Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup defeating South Africa

  • In the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand scripted history as the Sophie Devine-led side clinched their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
  • Chasing a target of 159 runs set by New Zealand, South Africa made 126 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated twenty overs.
  • Amelia Kerr was declared Player of the Series and Player of the Match.
  • This was the Kiwis’ third-ever final of the showpiece event and after two successful attempts, they finally have their hand on the coveted trophy.

Bala Devi becomes first Indian woman to score 50 international goals

  • Bala Devi, often referred to as the “goal machine” of Indian women’s football, etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Indian woman to score her 50th international goal during the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal, in a match against Pakistan.
  • Bala Devi started her career in Manipur, where she showcased her talent from a young age, earning accolades at various youth tournaments.
  • Her professional journey began with New Radiant WSC in the Maldives in 2014, and she later made headlines by signing with Rangers in Scotland, where she became the first Indian woman to score in a European professional league.
  • After a stint in Spain with Málaga, she returned to India to join Odisha WFC.

Important day

21 October – World Iodine Deficiency Day

  • World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed annually on 21st October.
  • The day aims to raise awareness about the essential role of iodine in maintaining good health and to emphasize the consequences of iodine deficiency.
  • Theme 2024 – Strengthening Public Health through Awareness and Action
  • Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate metabolism and are crucial for fetal and infant development.
  • Found in foods and iodized salt, iodine exists in several forms, including sodium and potassium salts, inorganic iodine (I2), iodate, and iodide.
  • Iodide, the most common form, is quickly absorbed in the stomach and used by the thyroid for hormone production. Most excess iodide is excreted through urine.

22 October – International Stuttering Awareness Day

  • International Stuttering Awareness Day is celebrated on October 22 annually to spread public awareness about the issues which have been faced by a large number of people.
  • Theme 2024 – The Power of Listening – People Who Stutter Have The Unique Opportunity To Teach The World To Listen

What is stuttering?

  • It is a disorder in speech patterns in a person’s speech involving loss of control of speech. Stuttering creates a hindrance to the capacity to speak fluently in a person with others.

Obituary

Veteran Actor Debraj Roy passes away

  • Veteran actor Debraj Roy passed away at the age of 69 in Kolkata.
  • He made significant contributions to Bengali cinema and Doordarshan and was also associated with Akashvani.
  • Debraj Roy made his cinematic debut in Satyajit Ray’s Pratidwandi in 1970, and the following year, he became a household name with his outstanding performance in Mrinal Sen’s Calcutta 71.
  • He collaborated with renowned directors such as Tarun Majumdar, Bibhuti Laha, and Tapan Sinha.

 

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