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DAILY DOSE 18TH OCT CURRENT AFFAIRS

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DAILY DOSE 18TH OCT CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Hyderabad-based CCMB becomes part of world’s largest genomic study

  • The Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has become part of the world’s largest and most diverse genomic study covering 54 lakh individuals.
  • It identified 12222 places in the human genome that are associated with human height.
  • The findings from the path-breaking study have the potential to help researchers worldwide understand how the human body grows.

 

2) MOS V Muraleedharan inaugurates “Sree Chithra Conclave 2022” in Kerala

  • Union MoS for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on 17th oct 2022 inaugurated the 2-day “Sree Chithra Conclave 2022” in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • It has been organized by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology.
  • Objective: to bring together various professionals on a single platform to address the technological challenges in the healthcare sector in the country.

 

3) Know About: PM-KISAN Nidhi Yojana

  • The Scheme Objective is to supplement the financial needs of Small and Marginal Farmers by procuring various inputs.
  • It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
  • Under the scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal installments.
  • The PM-KISAN Mobile App was developed by the National Informatics Centre & Meity.
  • Launched: 2019

 

4) Know About: Secretary-General of the United Nations

  • The secretary-general of the United Nations (UNSG) is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations.
  • The secretary-general is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
  • There is a term limit of 2 full terms.
  • No woman has yet served as secretary-general.
  • Term length: 5 years (renewable)
  • First UNSG: Trygve Lie
  • Current UNSG: António Guterres

 

5) Bandhan Bank appoints Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador

  • Bandhan Bank has announced that it has roped in Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador.
  • Bandhan Bank is a pan India bank that provides banking services through its 5,644 banking outlets spread across 34 of the 36 states & UTS in the country.
  • Apart from this Dreamsetgo recently announced him as the first brand ambassador.
  • Founded: 2015
  • Founder & CEO: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
  • HQ: Kolkata

 

6) Rajeev Chandrasekhar flags off 1st SemiconIndia Future Design roadshow

  • Union MoS for Electronics & Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first SemiconIndia Future Design roadshow in Gujarat on 17th Oct 2022.
  • The roadshow has been launched as part of the efforts to give a boost to the semiconductor design industry in India.
  • The minister also launched the ISRO tested and qualified NavIC Receiver Chipsets at the event.

 

7) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to visit India from 18-20 Oct

  • The United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres will visit India from 18 to 20 Oct 2022.
  • This is the first visit of Guterres to India since he commenced his 2nd term as UNSG in Jan 2022.
  • He will join PM Modi at the launch of Mission LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) booklet & logo on 20th Oct in Gujarat.
  • He will also visit India’s 1st solar-powered village at Modhera in Gujarat.

 

8) PM Modi inaugurates PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

  • PM Modi on 17th Oct 2022 inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
  • The event is aimed at making lives of farmers easier, boost their capabilities and promote advanced agricultural techniques.
  • The PM also launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana – One Nation One fertiliser during the event.

 

9) Ulf Kristersson elected as Sweden’s new Prime Minister

  • Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was on 17th Oct 2022 elected as Sweden’s new Prime Minister.
  • Kristersson, 58, was elected with 176 votes in favour and 173 against, after announcing a deal to form a three-party government.
  • Kristersson will succeed Magdalena Andersson as Sweden’s new Prime Minister.
  • Andersson became Sweden’s first female prime minister in 2021.
  • Sweden Capital: Stockholm

 

10) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed as 50th Chief Justice of India

  • President Droupadi Murmu on 17th Oct 2022 appointed Justice D Y Chandrachud as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI).
  • Justice Chandrachud will assume charge as the 50th CJI on 9th Nov 2022.
  • He will succeed present CJI Justice U U Lalit.
  • Justice Chandrachud was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court in 2016.
  • His father, Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, was the 16th Chief Justice of India.

 

 

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