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www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us Testzone presents Full-Length Current Affairs Mock Test Series Month-wise October CA MockDrill Combo (PDF in English) Click Here to Attempt FREE Mock Tests based on this PDF www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us INDEX National & States Affairs………………………………………………………………………………………..4 International Affairs…………………………………………………………………………………………….47 Banking & Economic Affairs………………………………………………………………………………….58 Defence Affairs…………………………………………………………………………………………………….66 Schemes & Initiatives……………………………………………………………………………………………74 Sports & Games…………………………………………………………………………………………………..80 Important Days & Dates……………………………………………………………………………………….86 Meetings, Conferences and Summits……………………………………………………………………102 Awards, Rewards, Recognition & Prizes………………………………………………………………..113 Appointments & Resignations……………………………………………………………………………..122 Amount & Agreements………………………………………………………………………………………..134 Ranks, Reports & Surveys……………………………………………………………………………………139 Acquisitions & Mergers……………………………………………………………………………………….152 MoUs, Collaborations & Partnerships…………………………………………………………………..155 Books & Authors…………………………………………………………………………………………………178 Obituaries………………………………………………………………………………………………………….182 Persons in News………………………………………………………………………………………………….191 Science & Technology………………………………………………………………………………………….195 Ordinance, Bills and Acts……………………………………………………………………………………207 Current GK………………………………………………………………………………………………………..225 __________ www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us National & States Affairs 1. “Joginder War Memorial” has been inaugurated in at Bum La in Arunachal Pradesh. Joginder Singh of 1st Battalion the Sikh Regt received the highest gallantry award, ‘Param Vir Chakra’ in the Eastern Theatre during the 1962 Sino-India War. {Read more} Key Points: • “Joginder War Memorial” – inaugurated in at ‘Bum La’ in Arunachal Pradesh • Arunachal Pradesh: Capital – Itanagar | CM – Pema Khandu | Governor – B D Mishra 2. “SCALE India”, an android app aimed to integrate quality assurance under Skill India Mission was launched by Leather Sector Skill Council, a non-profit organization (NGO). The android app was unveiled by Mahendra Nath Pandey. {Read more} Key Points: • Leather Sector Skill Council launched – “SCALE India” an android app to integrate quality assurance • The app unveiled by – Mahendra Nath Pandey (MSDE Minister | Constituency – Chandauli, UP) • HQs of Leather Sector Skill Council – Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Chairman – P. R. Aqeel Ahmed 3. ‘Heeng or asafoetida’ which has never been grown locally is now going to be cultivated in India. Scientists from CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur have planted saplings of the condiment in Himachal Pradesh. {Read more} Key Points: • The 1st plantation of saplings of ‘Heeng or asafoetida’ is done in Himachal Pradesh – by IHBT • Himachal Pradesh: Capital – Shimla & Dharamshala | CM – Jai Ram Thakur | Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya 4. 42nd GST Council meeting was recently held virtually. From the first of January onwards, the taxpayers whose annual turnover is less than Rs 5 crores will not be required to file monthly returns. GST Council has allowed them quarterly filing of returns. {Read more} Key Points: • 42nd GST Council meeting held virtually • GST Council allowed Quarterly Filing of returns to the taxpayers with annual turnover of less than Rs 5 crores • GST council formed under – “Article 279A” of Indian Constitution www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us 5. In order to improve its feeder service, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has launched a mobile app namely “Bharat Rides” to enable passengers to book auto-rickshaws. It can be downloaded from Google Playstore. It functions like Ola or Uber apps. {Read more} Key Points: • MahaMetro launched a mobile app namely "Bharat Rides" to enable passengers to book auto-rickshaws • Maharashtra: CM – Uddhav Thackeray | Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari 6. A month-long cyber safety awareness campaign targeting youngsters has been launched in Assam. The 'CyberSafety' campaign will be jointly conducted by the Assam Police and cyber-security think tank Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF). {Read more} Key Points: • 'CyberSafety' campaign – launched in Assam • Assam: Capital – Dispur | CM – Sarbananda Sonowal | Governor – Jagdish Mukhi 7. A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Lucknow has acquitted all 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case. It also included BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. {Read more} Key Points: • CBI court in Lucknow acquitted all 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case • CBI Court judge – Surendra Kumar Yadav • HQs of CBI – New Delhi | DG – Rishi Kumar Shukla 8. A toll-free government helpline 1800-180-0018 for mental health “Mann Samvad” was launched recently in Rajasthan. {Read more} Key Points: • “Mann Samvad” a toll-free government helpline – launched in Rajasthan • Rajasthan: Capital – Jaipur | CM – Ashok Gehlot | Governor – Kalraj Mishra 9. A unique Plastic Premier League (PPL) tournament is being played in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to free the city from single use plastic. Indore has been awarded as the cleanest city in the country four times so far. {Read more} Key Points: www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us • A unique Plastic Premier League (PPL) tournament is being played in – Indore, Madhya Pradesh • Madhya Pradesh: Capital – Bhopal | CM – Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Governor – Anandiben Patel 10. According to the government, the mines and minerals sector is a major employer in rural areas and its role as an essential service has been acknowledged during the coronavirus pandemic. The mining sector has the potential to create total employment for about five crore jobs by 2025. {Read more} Key Points: • Mining Sector has the potential to create total employment for about five crore jobs – by 2025 • Mines and Minerals – major Employers in rural areas in addition to ‘Agriculture sector’ • Pralhad Joshi – Minister of Coal, Minister of Mines (Constituency – Dharwad, Karnataka) 11. After launching Kisan Rail services last month and seeing the stupendous response, Indian Railways has decided that a 4th Train will be added to the service which will run between Nagpur & New Delhi. {Read more} Key Points: • Indian Railways decided to run 4th Kisan Rail – between Nagpur & New Delhi • Chairman of Indian Railways – Vinod Kumar Yadav | HQs – New Delhi 12. Airports Authority of India (AAI) will develop Greenfield Airport in Arunachal Pradesh’s Hollongi with estimated cost of Rs.650 crore. {Read more} Key Points: • AAI – to develop Greenfield Airport in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh (Cost - Rs.650 crore) • HQs of AAI – New Delhi | Chairman – Arvind Singh • Arunachal Pradesh: Capital – Itanagar | CM – Pema Khandu | Governor – B D Mishra 13. All India Football Federation - the apex body for the sport of football in the country has announced the launch of their new motto – “Indian Football. Forward Together”. {Read more} Key Points: • All India Football Federation – announced the launch of their new motto - “Indian Football. Forward Together” • HQs of AIIF – Dwarka, Delhi | President – Praful Patel www.smartkeeda.com | h ttps://testzone.smartkeeda.com/# SBI | RBI | IBPS |RRB | SSC | NIACL | EPFO | UGC NET |LIC | Railways | CLAT | RJS Join us 14. An expert group has been constituted by Labour Ministry for a period of 3 years for providing technical guidance to Labour Bureau with respect to surveys on migration, professional bodies, domestic workers and other surveys. It is chaired by Prof S. P. Mukherjee. {Read more} Key Points: • Labour Ministry – constituted An expert group for a period of 3 years to evaluate the employment situation • Expert Group is headed by – S. P. Mukherjee • MoS in Ministry of Labour and Employment – Santosh Gangwar 15. Anti-pollution measures to fight air pollution has come into force in Delhi and its neighbouring National Capital Region (NCR) towns, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The action plan has been in effect for three years in Delhi and NCR. {Read more} Key Points: • Anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan – came into force in Delhi • Delhi: CM – Arvind Kejriwal | Governor – Anil Baijal | Chief Secretary – Vijay Dev 16. Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched the “Kisan Rath Mobile App” in order to facilitate timely sale of agricultural products by promoting a buyer-seller network. {Read more} Key Points: • Assam – launched the “Kisan Rath Mobile App” • Assam: Capital – Dispur | CM – Sarbananda Sonowal | Governor – Jagdish Mukhi 17. Assam has inaugurated “Agar International Trade Centre”, which is the first-of-its-kind in the country at Dabidubi in Golaghat district. The Assam Agar International Trade Centre would be a step towards making a self reliant Assam. {Read more} Key Points: • Agar International Trade Centre – inaugurated in Golaghat, Assam • Assam: Capital – Dispur | CM – Sarbananda Sonowal | Governor – Jagdish Mukhi