Daily Current Affairs October 02

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 October 02 | Daily Current Affairs 2021

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs October 02

1. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on which date?
A) October 5
B) October 1
C) October 3
D) October 4
E) October 2
Answer: E) October 2

• The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, the birth anniversary of India’s Independence movement hero Mahatma Gandhi.
• The resolution reaffirms the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence and the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.
• “Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man,” Gandhi had said.

History of International Day of Non-Violence:

• The resolution in the UNGA was passed with a goal to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding with the help of the teachings of Gandhi who inspired millions to adopt the path of non-violence.
• It was in January 2004 that Iranian Noble Laureate Shirin Ebadi proposed the idea for the day.
• The idea attracted many Congress leaders, who in 2007 called upon the UN to adopt the idea.

Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs October 02

2. Which Bank has entered into a memorandum of understanding with three leading non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) for co-originate loans to the priority sectors?
A) Federal Bank
B) Indian Bank
C) Bank of Baroda
D) Punjab National Bank
E) HDFC Bank
Answer: B) Indian Bank

• Indian Bank announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with three leading non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) for co-originate loans to the priority sectors.
• The Chennai-based lender is partnering with Indiabulls Housing Finance, Indiabulls Commercial Credit and IIFL Home Finance on this co-lending arrangement.
• In November 2020, the RBI had issued ‘Co-Lending Model’ guidelines allowing banks to co-lend with all registered NBFCs (including HFCs) to priority sector lending with an aim to improve the flow of credit to unserved and underserved sectors and make funds available to borrowers at an affordable cost.

Appointments – Daily Current Affairs October 02

3. Who declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme?
A) Varun Chaudhary
B) Karthik Chaudhary
C) Chacha Chaudhary
D) Prabha Chaudhary
E) Sathish Chaudhary
Answer: C) Chacha Chaudhary

• Chacha Chaudhary, a popular Indian cartoon character, has been declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme, the Union Jal Shakti Ministry said.
• The decision was taken at the 37th executive committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) chaired by its Director General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, the Ministry said in a statement.
• The total estimated budget for the project is Rs 2.26 core, it added.
• Some major projects in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were also discussed and evaluated in the meeting.

4. Kangana Ranaut has been made the brand ambassador of ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) scheme of which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
E) Uttarakhand
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh

International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs October 02

5. Which organization launches US-India alliance to help women-led enterprises recover from pandemic?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) UNDP
D) UNEP
E) USAID
Answer: E) USAID

• USAID Administrator Samantha Power launched the US-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment that will work to create opportunities for women in the workforce as well as for women-owned and/or women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in India to recover from the pandemic and thrive economically.
• The launch was announced on Friday during the Fourth Annual Leadership Summit of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).

6. Which country had successfully tested a new antiaircraft missile?
A) Australia
B) Guinea
C) North Korea
D) China
E) USA
Answer: C) North Korea

• North Korea said it had successfully tested a new antiaircraft missile, state media reported, as Pyongyang embarks on a long-term weapons strategy aimed at countering military threats from Washington and Seoul.

7. ____ Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments?
A) 5th
B) 4th
C) 7th
D) 6th
E) 9th
Answer: E) 9th

• His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Government of India, co-chaired the ninth meeting of the UAE-India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (‘the Joint Task Force’) today in Dubai.
• Senior officials representing relevant government authorities and various investment entities from both countries took part in the meeting.
• The Joint Task Force was established in 2013 as a key forum for promoting economic ties between the UAE and India, which were further strengthened by the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries in January 2017 by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
• At this ninth meeting of the Joint Task Force, the two sides noted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global trade and investment and reiterated the importance of continuing to strengthen the deep economic ties between the two countries.
• Both sides recognised the collaboration between India and UAE during this difficult period and appreciated the leadership provided by the two countries in their regions to confront the pandemic.
• The meeting reviewed the positive outcomes achieved through the work of the Joint Task Force to date, and the two sides agreed to continue exploring ways to facilitate investment in areas of mutual interest with the potential for economic growth.

National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs October 02

8. Who inaugurates ‘World’s largest Khadi national flag’ in Leh?
A) Devusinh Chauhan
B) Anurag Thakur
C) RK Mathur
D) Kiren Rijiju
E) Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer: C) RK Mathur

• Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, inaugurated in the Union territory a national flag made up of Khadi cloth, the largest such national flag in the world.
• The unveiling of the flag took place on a day when the country is observing the birth anniversary of the “Father of the Nation,” Mahatma Gandhi, with whom Khadi is synonymous.
• The 225 feet long and 150 feet wide flag that weighs over 1,400 kg was unveiled on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane was also present during the unveiling.

9. Who launches ‘India for Tigers – A rally on wheels’ marking wildlife week?
A) Devusinh Chauhan
B) Anurag Thakur
C) RK Mathur
D) Kiren Rijiju
E) Bhupendra Yadav
Answer: E) Bhupendra Yadav

• Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav flagged off ‘India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels’ organised by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), marking wildlife week and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
• The one week programme will be carried on in 51 tiger reserves across 18 states that covers a distance of 7,500 km in seven days.

10. The fourth vessel of the five Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Project completely designed and built by ___?
A) HAL
B) L & T
C) GRSE
D) CSL
E) GSL
Answer: E) GSL

• The fourth vessel of the five Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Project, completely designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on September 30, 2021, an official statement said.
• T N Sudhakar, Director (Finance), B K Upadhyay, Director (Operations) and other senior officials of Indian Coast Guard and GSL were also present on the occasion.
• The largest and most advanced 105 meters long, new generation OPV was handed over to the Coast Guard in the presence of Cmde B B Nagpal, CMD, GSL, DIG V K Parmar (PD MAT ) in a ceremony held at GSL.

11. Who launched a month-long Clean India Programme from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh?
A) Devusinh Chauhan
B) Anurag Thakur
C) Amit Shah
D) Kiren Rijiju
E) Bhupendra Yadav
Answer: B) Anurag Thakur

• Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched a month-long Clean India Programme from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• The aim of the cleanliness drive is to create awareness, mobilize people and ensure their involvement in cleaning waste mainly Single Use Plastic waste throughout the country.

12. Who virtually launches Jal Jeevan Mission App on the occassion of 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Devusinh Chauhan
B) Anurag Thakur
C) Amit Shah
D) Narendra Modi
E) Bhupendra Yadav
Answer: D) Narendra Modi

13. Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango gets G.I. tag. They are related to which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
E) Uttarakhand
Answer: B) Kerala

• Edayur chilli is a local cultivar of Edayur, Athavanad, Marakkara, Irimbiliyam, Kalpakanchery and Valanchery panchayats in Valanchery block and Moorkanad and Kuruva panchayats in Angadippuram block of Malappuram district.
• It has been cultivated in the area for at least 150 years.
• Large quantity of Edayur chilli has been sold to nearby markets for making “Kondattom” (sun-dried-curd-chillies).

14. Who launched the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) initiative?
A) Devusinh Chauhan
B) Anurag Thakur
C) Amit Shah
D) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
E) Rajnath Singh
Answer: D) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

• Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) initiative by flagging off a huge fleet of garbage collection vehicles at Benz Circle on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi
• The fleet of the new compact garbage vehicles which have separate chambers for dry waste, wet waste, electronic waste and hazardous waste, were lined up on the M.G. Road and proceeded to the districts upon being flagged off by Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
• A total of 4,097 vehicles were inaugurated.
• These vehicles will be used to collect garbage from households and transport it to dumping sites or garbage transfer stations in urban local bodies.

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