12 October 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 12th October
Important Current Affairs 12th October 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 12th October about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 12th October 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 12th October – National News
1. Odisha CM introduced the “Football for All” initiative
◉ In order to spread the culture of football to the masses, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik created “Football for All” in the state.
◉ In conjunction with the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, FIFA launched the program in Odisha (KISS).
◉ Children in roughly 2000 schools will receive more than 43,000 footballs. This is the first FIFA initiative in India to encourage schoolchildren to play football.
2. Toyota’s Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid EV experimental project was introduced by Nitin Gadkari.
◉ Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways has launched Toyota’s groundbreaking trial program for its Flex Fuel-Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FFV-SHEV), which can run on 100 percent ethanol.
◉ The Toyota Corolla Altis FFV-SHEV, which was imported from Toyota Brazil for the experimental project, was introduced during the introduction.
◉ Vehicles that are flex-fuel compatible can run on a variety of fuels, including a blend. Usually, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol or methanol is employed.
3. Complete transition to renewable energy at Mumbai Airport
◉ The Adani group and AAI ran The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has shifted to green energy, meeting 95% of its needs using hydro and wind power and the remaining 5% with solar electricity.
◉ The plant saw a tremendous increase in the use of renewable energy, going from 57% green consumption in April to a staggering 98.3% between May and July, and ultimately reaching 100% in August.
◉ India’s first airport to use hybrid technology is Mumbai Airport, which has been entirely powered by green energy since April.
4. Himachal Pradesh launches a new initiative HIMCAD will assist farmers
◉ The state government of Himachal Pradesh has initiated a new program called “HIMCAD” to provide irrigation services to farmers in the state.
◉ The majority of Himachal Pradesh’s agricultural land, according to the most recent data, is rain-fed.
◉ For greater water conservation, crop diversity, and integrated farming, the plan will offer an end-to-end connection of farmers’ farms.
5. Amit Shah, the home minister, opened the SP conference in Dergaon, Assam Union.
◉ At Dergaon in Assam’s Golaghat district, the third conference of Assam Police superintendents was officially opened by Home Minister Amit Shah.
◉ At the Police Training College, he also dedicated the newly constructed conference center.
◉ People-friendly initiatives were one of many topics covered during the two-day symposium on the state’s current law and order situation.
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International News
6. Tom Cruise was the first actor to shoot a movie in space.
◉ Tom Cruise, an actor, will soon make acting history by shooting in space.
◉ He is working on a project with filmmaker Doug Liman that requires him to complete a spacewalk.
◉ The Covid-19 outbreak delayed the project, which was initially scheduled for 2020.
◉ UFEG (Universal Filmed Entertainment Group) has reportedly been contacted by Liman and Cruise with a proposal to have the actor launch to the International Space Station.
7. PM Modi spoke at the UN World Geospatial Congress.
◉ Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the Hyderabad World Geospatial International Congress.
◉ This event’s theme, Geo-enabling the Global Village, is as follows: Nobody ought to be left behind.
Banking
8. The RBI revoked Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd.’s license.
◉ Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Limited, situated in Pune, had its license revoked by the RBI because it lacked sufficient capital and growth possibilities.
◉ It wouldn’t be able to fully reimburse its current depositors.
◉ It previously revoked the license of the Rupee Cooperative Bank in Pune in August 2022. The Bombay High Court is hearing a judicial challenge to RBI’s action.
9. India’s GDP growth was reduced by the IMF to 6.8% from 7.4% in the most recent fiscal year.
◉ The IMF has downgraded its prediction for India’s GDP growth to 6.8% for FY23.
◉ Compared to its previous prediction of 7.4% from July 2022, this represents a significant reduction.
◉ The persistent COVID-19 epidemic, tighter financial circumstances, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and inflation are just a few of the problems the world economy is still dealing with.
Appointments News
10. Sourav Ganguly will be succeeded as BCCI president by Roger Binny.
◉ Roger Binny, a former all-rounder for India, will succeed Sourav Ganguly as president of the BCCI.
◉ On October 18, when the BCCI annual general meeting is held in Mumbai, Binny will take over.
◉ The most powerful position on the board will remain held by Jay Shah as secretary of the BCCI. Rajiv Shukla will continue to serve as vice president of the board.
Science
11. By 2025, India’s space economy will be worth $13 billion.
◉ According to a collaborative report produced by Ernst and Young and the Indian Space Association, the Indian space economy is anticipated to reach $13 billion by 2025. (ISpA).
◉ According to the paper titled “Developing the Space Ecosystem in India: Focusing on Inclusive Growth,” India’s space industry was estimated to be worth $9.6 billion in 2020 and is predicted to reach $12.8 billion by 2025.
It was mentioned that there are presently over 100 space technology start-ups in India and that by 2021, investments in this sector will total $68 million.
◉ By 2025, the satellite services and application segment would make up the greatest portion of the space economy, accounting for 36% of it.
Important day
12. International Day of the Girl Child is on October 11.
◉ Every year on October 11, people worldwide celebrate International Day of the Girl Child.
◉ Objective: To spread awareness of the value and potential that girls have for our society’s future.
◉ The theme for 2022: Our time is now—our rights, our future.
13. It’s World Arthritis Day on October 12.
◉ The 12th of October is designated as World Arthritis Day each year.
◉ The goal is to raise awareness of the disease’s prevalence and impact among individuals all around the world.
◉ Theme 2022: It’s up to you to do something.
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