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1. The Delhi government has launched the campaign 'Diye jalao, patake nahin' for a green Diwali.
The Delhi government has launched the 'Diye Jalao, Patake Nahin' (light up lamps, not fireworks) campaign in New Delhi's Central Park.
The Delhi government lit 51,000 diyas at Central Park in Connaught Place here on Friday to commemorate the start of its campaign for a pollution-free Diwali. The campaign aims to promote a more peaceful and pollution-free Diwali.
Volunteers participate in the Delhi government's pollution-free Diwali campaign. Diwali is one of India's most important festivals. People across the country celebrate the festival in unique ways, such as by making rangolis, hosting Diwali parties, and preparing delectable dishes and sweets. However, on this auspicious occasion, air and noise pollution have been a source of concern. Bursting crackers contributes significantly to pollution.
As a result, several measures have been announced to reduce air pollution in various parts of the country. Storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers are prohibited in Delhi until January 1st of next year. Diye Jalao, the Patake Nahi campaign, has been launched in the city to raise public awareness. Some people believe that Diwali cannot be celebrated without the use of fireworks, but it is important to remember that Diwali is a festival of light. People can celebrate Diwali in a variety of ways to avoid air pollution.
2. Madhya Pradesh will host the 5th Khelo India Youth Games.
The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will take place in Madhya Pradesh from January 31st to February 11th, 2023. The Khelo India Youth Games will take place in eight different locations. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the event.
The upcoming Khelo India Youth Games will include indigenous games. Madhya Pradesh has designated Mallakhamb as its state sport in order to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of supporting both Olympic and indigenous sports equally.
Important Considerations
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, announced that the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Madhya Pradesh. The Khelo India Youth Games will take place in eight different locations.
The KIYG 2023 is expected to attract over 8500 athletes and sportspeople. Khelo India Youth Games began in 2016 and has since provided an effective platform for India's youth to showcase their sporting talents. Anurag Thakur lauded Madhya Pradesh for taking an interest in every sector and improving its sports infrastructure, as well as constructing infrastructure for shooting and water sports.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Anurag Thakur for giving Madhya Pradesh this opportunity.
The Khelo India Youth Games will include a total of 27 disciplines. Water sports are included for the first time in the history of the Khelo India Youth Games.
3. India's Current Cabinet Ministers 2022
List of Indian Cabinet Ministers: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reshuffled India's cabinet ministers for the first time since May 2019 on July 7, 2021. The list of Cabinet Ministers includes several new faces and accommodating National Democratic Alliance allies (NDA). Ajay Bhatt, Narayan Rane, Sarbananda Sonowal, and other MPs took their oaths at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Seven ministers were promoted in India's Cabinet reshuffle, including Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijiju, Hardeep Singh Puri, Mansukh Mandaviya, Paroshottam Rupala, G Kishan Reddy, and Raj Kumar Singh. The Modi Cabinet lost 12 ministers due to resignations.
List of India's Current Cabinet Ministers
| Shri Narendra Modi | Prime Minister |
| 1. Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions | |
| 2. Department of Space | |
| 3. Department of Atomic Energy | |
| 4. All important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister | |
India's Cabinet Ministers | |
| Shri Amit Shah | 1. Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 2. Ministry of Cooperation | |
| Shri Rajnath Singh | Ministry of Defence |
| Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Shri Narayan Tatu Rane | Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises |
| Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman | 1. Ministry of Finance |
| 2. Ministry of Corporate Affairs | |
| Shri Narendra Singh Tomar | 1. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Shri Sarbanada Sonowal | 1. Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways |
| 2. Ministry of AYUSH | |
| Dr. Virendra Kumar | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Shri Ramchandra Prasad | Ministry of Steel |
| Shri Arjun Munda | Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani | 1. Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Mansukh Mandaviya | 1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 2. Ministry of Chemical Fertilizers | |
| Shri Ashwini Vaishnav | 1. Ministry of Railways |
| 2. Ministry of Communications | |
| 3. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | |
| Shri Piyush Goyal | 1. Ministry of Textiles |
| 2. Ministry of Commerce and Industry | |
| 3. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution | |
| Shri Dharmendra Pradhan | 1. Ministry of Education |
| 2. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | |
| Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi | Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| Shri Pralhad Joshi | 1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
| 2. Ministry of Coal | |
| 3. Ministry of Mines | |
| Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia | Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Shri Giriraj Singh | 1. Ministry of Rural Development |
| 2. Ministry of Panchayati Raj | |
| Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Shri Pashu Pati Kumar Paras | Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
| Shri Kiren Rijiju | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Shri Raj Kumar Singh | 1. Ministry of Power |
| 2. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | |
| Shri Hardeep Singh Puri | 1. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| 2. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | |
| Shri Bhupender Yadav | 1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Chane |
| 2. Ministry of Labour and Employment | |
| Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey | Ministry of Heavy Industries |
| Shri Parshottam Rupala | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying |
| Shri G. Kishan Reddy | 1. Ministry of Culture |
| 2. Ministry of Tourism | |
| 3. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region | |
| Shri Anurag Singh Thakur | 1. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| 2. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports | |
India's Cabinet Ministers: Ministers of State (Independent Charge) | |
| Shri Rao Inderjit Singh | 1. Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation |
| 2. Ministry of Planning | |
| 3. Ministry of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs | |
| Dr. Jitendra Singh | 1. Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology |
| 2. Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences | |
| 3. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office | |
| 4. Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions | |
| 5. Minister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy | |
| 6. Minister of State in the Department of Space | |
| Ministers of State | |
| Shri Shripad Yesso Naik | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism | |
| Shri Faggansingh Kulaste | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development | |
| Shri Prahalad Singh Patel | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries | |
| Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of ConsumerAffairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | |
| Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture | |
| General (Retd.) V. K. Singh | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation | |
| Shri Krishan Pal | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Power |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries | |
| Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal | |
| 3. Minister of State in the Ministry of Mines | |
| Shri Ramdas Athawale | Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development | |
| Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan | Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| Shri Nityanand Rai | Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Shri Pankaj Choudhary | Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance |
| Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel | Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel | Minister of State in the Ministry of Law andJustice |
| Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | |
| Sushri Shobha Karandlaje | Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma | Minister of State in the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises |
| Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways | |
| Shri V. Muraleedharan | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture | |
| Shri Som Parkash | Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta | Minister of State in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| Shri Rameswar Teli | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Employment | |
| Shri Kailash Choudhary | Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Smt. Annapurna Devi | Minister of State in the Ministry of Education |
| Shri A. Narayanaswamy | Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Shri Kaushal Kishore | Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Shri Ajay Bhatt | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism | |
| Shri B. L. Verma | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Cooperation | |
| Shri Ajay Kumar | Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Shri Devusinh Chauhan | Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications |
| Shri Bhagwanth Khuba | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers | |
| Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil | Minister of State in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
| Sushri Pratima Bhoumik | Minister of State in the Ministry of SocialJustice and Empowerment |
| Dr. Subhas Sarkar | Minister of State in the Ministry of Education |
| Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad | Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance |
| Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Education | |
| Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar | Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Shri Bishweswar Tudu | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Jal Shakti | |
| Shri Shantanu Thakur | Minister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of AYUSH | |
| Shri John Barla | Minister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| Dr. L. Murugan | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | |
| Shri Nisith Pramanik | 1. Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports | |
| Names | Ministry |
| Nisith Pramanik | Minister of State |
| Dr L Murugan | Minister of State |
| John Barla | Minister of State |
| Dr. Manjapara Mahendrabhai | Minister of State |
| Shantanu Thakur | Minister of State |
| Bishweswar Tudu | Minister of State |
| Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar | Minister of State |
| Rajkumar Ranjan Singh | Minister of State |
| Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad | Minister of State |
| Subhas Sarkar | Minister of State |
| Pratima Bhoumik | Minister of State |
| Kapil Moreshwar Patil | Minister of State |
| Bhagwant Khuba | Minister of State |
| Chauhan Devusinh | Minister of State |
| Ajay Kumar | Minister of State |
| B L Verma | Minister of State |
| Ajay Bhatt | Minister of State |
| Kausal Kishore | Minister of State |
| A Narayanaswamy | Minister of State |
| Annapurna Devi | Minister of State |
| Meenakshi Lekhi | Minister of State |
| Darshana Vikram Jardosh | Minister of State |
| Bhanu Pratap Singh | Minister of State |
| Shobha Karandlaje | Minister of State |
| Rajeev Chandrashekar | Minister of State |
| Satya Pal Singh Baghel | Minister of State |
| Anupriya Singh Patel | Minister of State |
| Pankaj Choudhary | Minister of State |
| Anurag Thakur | Cabinet Minister |
| G Kishen Reddy | Cabinet Minister |
| Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala | Cabinet Minister |
| Mansukh Mandaviya | Cabinet Minister |
| Bhupendra Yadav | Cabinet Minister |
| Hardeep Singh Puri | Cabinet Minister |
| Raj Kumar Singh | Cabinet Minister |
| Kiren Rijiju | Cabinet Minister |
| Pashu Pati Kumar | Cabinet Minister |
| Ashwini Vaishnav | Cabinet Minister |
| Ram Chandra Prasad | Cabinet Minister |
| Jyotiraditya Scindia | Cabinet Minister |
Dr. Virendra Kumar | Cabinet Minister |
| Sarbananda Sonowal | Cabinet Minister |
| Narayan Rane | Cabinet Minister |
Important Questions and Answers
1. How many ministers are in Modi's new cabinet?
Ans:- In 2022, the New Cabinet of Narendra Modi will have 31 Cabinet Ministers, 45 Ministers of State, and 2 Ministers of State with Independent Charge.
2. What are the responsibilities of Cabinet Ministers in India?
Ans:- The cabinet ministers of India are the executive body, and the Prime Minister of India leads the central ministers. In terms of administrative powers and responsibilities, Cabinet Ministers have supreme authority.
3. Which ministers is Prime Minister Narendra Modi in charge of?
Ans:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Space, the Department of Atomic Energy, and All-important policy issues, as well as all other portfolios that have not been assigned to any ministers.
4. Who among all Indian Prime Ministers has served the longest as the head of an elected government?
Ans:- Narendra Modi is the longest-serving elected head of government in Indian history.
5. Who is India's youngest cabinet minister?
Ans:- Nisith Pramanik is India's youngest cabinet minister. He is 35 years old and was sworn in as Minister of State at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
4. Pakistan has been removed from the FATF's Grey List for Terror Financing.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Paris-based global watchdog on money laundering and terrorist financing, has removed Pakistan from its grey list. In 2018, Pakistan was placed on the grey list for failing to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
In addition to Pakistan, Nicaragua was removed from the FATF's "grey list," while the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Mozambique were added. Myanmar has been added to the FATF's "blacklist."
The FATF stated in a statement that Pakistan has made significant progress in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. "They (Pakistan) have been removed from the grey list, but there is still work to be done on their part," said FATF President T Raja Kumar.
FATF praised Pakistan's significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering and counter-financial-terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in a statement. "Pakistan is no longer subject to FATF's increased monitoring process; to continue working with APG (Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering) to further improve its AML/CFT (anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing) system," the statement said. According to the global watchdog, Pakistan "strengthened the effectiveness of its AML/CFT regime and addressed technical deficiencies to meet commitments of its action plans regarding strategic deficiencies identified by FATF."
This development comes more than four years after the FATF placed Pakistan on its grey list for failing to control the risk of money laundering, which leads to corruption and terrorist financing. Pakistan had completed the majority of the FATF-mandated actions in 2018. Only a few items remained unfulfilled, including the failure to take action against UN-designated terrorists such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed and his trusted aide and the group's "operational commander," Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.
Concerning Financing:-
With Pakistan on the list, it has become increasingly difficult for Islamabad to obtain financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and European Union (EU), exacerbating the country's cash-strapped situation. At a meeting in June 2022, the FATF stated that Pakistan would remain on the list but that it might be removed after an on-site visit to verify progress. Last month, Pakistan's foreign office stated that a technical team from FATF had conducted a "successful" visit and that Islamabad expected the evaluation process to reach a "logical conclusion" in October.
5. Uttar Pradesh wins the top prize at the PMAY-U Awards 2021.
The majority of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) housing schemes have been completed, according to Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri.
The housing scheme under the BJP-led Centre's flagship, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), has been delivered, and the rest are in various stages of completion, according to Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri. The PMAY-U Awards 2021 are scheduled annually to recognise the contributions of states, union territories, and urban local bodies to the scheme's implementation in Rajkot.
Important PMAY-U Awards in 2021:
Uttar Pradesh took first place in the awards, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in second and third place, respectively.
Gujarat received five special category awards for performance related to Affordable Rental Housing Complexes and 'Convergence with Other Missions.'
Madhya Pradesh received three special category awards, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, which was named the 'Best Performing UT,' along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has recognised Odisha with the prestigious PMAY-U Awards 2021 for the best policy initiative in a special category.
PMAY-U programme
The PMAY-U scheme aims to address and alleviate the shortage of housing facilities in urban India for beneficiaries from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Groups (LIGs), and Middle Income Groups (MIGs). On June 25, 2015, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched PMAY-U, a flagship Mission of the Government of India.
6. ISRO's entry into the global commercial launch service market will be marked by the launch of LVM3.
On October 23, 2022, the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) heaviest rocket LVM3 will launch 36 satellites of British start-up OneWeb Broadband Communication Satellites from the spaceport in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. This will be the launcher's first foray into the global commercial launch service market.
According to the ISRO:
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"This contract with M/s OneWeb represents a historic milestone for NSIL and ISRO as LVM3 enters the Global commercial launch service market." "As part of the Contract, one LVM3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre will place 36 satellites into orbit," ISRO stated.
"The cryo stage and equipment bay (EB) assembly are now complete." In the vehicle, satellites are encapsulated and assembled. "Final vehicle inspections are underway," it said.
ISRO's Commercial Arm:-
New Space India Limited (NSIL), a CPSE under the Department of Space and the ISRO's commercial arm, has signed two launch service contracts with M/s Network Access Associated Limited (M/s OneWeb), United Kingdom, for the launch of OneWeb LEO Broadband Communication Satellites on ISRO's heaviest launcher LVM3.
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7. On October 22, Prime Minister Modi will launch a massive recruitment drive to fill 10 lakh positions.
The recruitment drive will employ approximately 100000 people, and 75000 new recruits will be assigned on this day. The campaign will begin with video conferencing. The newly elected will work in 38 government ministries at the Group A, B, and C levels. The 'Rojgar Mela' mega recruitment drive is a step toward providing job opportunities to youth and ensuring citizens' well-being. All Ministries and Departments are on a mission to fill the existing vacancies for sanctioned positions. Several recruitment agencies, including UPSC SSC Railway Recruitment Board, will be used to fill the positions.
OneWeb Information:
OneWeb is a global communications network powered by space that allows governments, businesses, and communities to connect. It is putting together a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. The Bharti group of India is a major investor and shareholder in OneWeb.
The second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, has been fully integrated with two solid strap-on boosters and a liquid core stage of LVM3. Following successful completion of health checks, 36 OneWeb satellites were assembled with the dispenser unit.
OneWeb said in a statement that with this launch, it will have more than 70% of its planned 'Gen 1 LEO constellation' in orbit as it works to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity services around the world. An additional launch is planned for this year, with three more scheduled for early next year to complete the constellation, according to OneWeb.
ISRO Launch Vehicles: Lower Earth Orbit:
Several satellites must be deposited only in lower earth orbits, which begin around 180 kilometres above the earth's surface and extend up to 2,000 kilometres.
This space houses most earth-observation satellites, communication satellites, and even the International Space Station, a full-fledged laboratory in space that houses astronauts.
Because it requires less energy to transport satellites to low-Earth orbits, smaller, less powerful rockets are used for this purpose.
Higher Orbits: Other satellites must travel much further into space.
Geostationary satellites, for example, must be placed in orbits approximately 36,000 kilometres above the Earth's surface.
The rockets used by planetary exploration missions are also required to transport them much further into space.
Much more powerful rockets are used for such space missions.
In general, there is a trade-off between the weight of the satellite to be launched and the distance that it must travel. When compared to a heavier satellite, the same rocket can transport smaller satellites much further into space.
India currently operates two launchers: the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) (GSLV).
PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) made its first launch in 1994 and has been ISRO's primary rocket ever since. Today's PSLV, on the other hand, is vastly improved and several orders of magnitude more powerful than those used in the 1990s.
It currently has three variants: PSLV-CA (Core Alone), PSLV-G, and PSLV-XL.
PSLV is ISRO's most dependable rocket to date, having completed 52 of 54 flights.
The vehicle successfully launched two spacecraft, Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013, both of which travelled to the Moon and Mars.
The GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) is a much more powerful rocket designed to transport heavier satellites much further into space.
It is capable of transporting 10,000-kg satellites to lower earth orbit. ISRO is now completely self-sufficient in terms of satellite launch thanks to Mk-III versions.
Previously, it relied on the European Arianne launch vehicle to deliver its heavier satellites into orbit.
8. PM Modi launched the Mission LIFE movement in Kevadiya.
The LIFE movement has begun: PM Modi has launched the Mission LIFE movement to protect the environment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong reprimand. Following the global launch of Mission LIFE at Gujarat's Statue of Unity in the presence of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Prime Minister addressed the crowd, claiming that lifestyle changes can help to mitigate climate change.
The Prime Minister emphasized, while reiterating India's commitment to combating the threat of climate change, that a circular economy and the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle have been ingrained in Indian culture for thousands of years.
India is the most successful example of economic development and environmental protection.
The Prime Minister alluded to Mahatma Gandhi's concept of trusteeship, saying that the Mission LiFE invites us to serve as environmental trustees.
Modi emphasized that combating climate change is more than just a matter of government policy.
Individuals must collaborate to address climate change.
Living on a mission, according to the PM, strengthens the concept of pro-planet people. Gujarat's initiatives in environmental preservation and renewable energy were lauded by Prime Minister Modi.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the audience, urging wealthy nations to keep their climate pledges and provide significant financial and technological assistance to developing countries such as India.
He also emphasized the importance of involving people and communities in the development of environmental protection strategies.
Later, the Prime Minister attended a session for Heads of Mission in Kevadiya.
Later, the Prime Minister dedicated and laid the foundation stone for a 1 billion 970 billion project at Vyara in South Gujarat's Tapi district.
9. The 14th World Spice Congress is being held in Maharashtra.
The 14th World Spice Congress: The 14th World Spice Congress will be held from February 16 to 18, 2023, at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Center in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. During India's G20 presidency, the Spices Board India, in collaboration with a number of trade and export forums, will host the World Spice Congress.
The 14th World Spice Congress Important :-
After announcing the topic, the 14th World Spice Congress (WSC) will be all about and only about 'SPICES.' The theme of the current World Spice Congress is Vision 2030: SPICES (Sustainability- Productivity- Innovation- Collaboration- Excellence and Safety) (WSC).
The 14th WSC is expected to draw over a thousand delegates from more than fifty countries.
The event will be attended by regulatory authorities from major importing countries, trade ministers, and industry associations from G20 member countries.
In addition to the business workshops, the World Spice Congress (WSC) event will include an expo showcasing the benefits and skills of the Indian spice sector. The event will feature the Indian spice industry's product line, applications in the medical and health fields, innovations, and cutting-edge technology.
About the World Spice Congress
The World Spice Congress is the spice industry's largest exclusive commercial venue.
The biannual conference is the premier forum for discussing the challenges and opportunities confronting the world's spice industry. The World Spice Congress (WSC) has gone through 13 successful iterations since its inception in 1990.
10. In the Food category, Hyderabadi Haleem won the Most Popular GI Award.
It won the competition with 17 GI food items, including Rasgulla, Bikaneri Bhujia, and Ratlami Sev. For the first time, Hyderabadi Haleem was granted Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2010. The GI status was renewed after it expired in December 2019. Renewed GI status is valid for a period of ten years. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently presented the award in New Delhi. Hyderabadi Haleem was elected in a voting system overseen by the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry).
11. Indian and US militaries participate in the 'Tiger Triumph' exercise.
In line with the two countries' growing strategic cooperation, the Indian and US militaries conducted a three-day joint humanitarian assistance exercise in Vishakhapatnam. The Tiger Triumph exercise marked the Indian and US militaries' second collaboration to coordinate disaster relief in the region.
Important details about India's and the United States' 'Tiger Triumph' exercise
The first exercise took place over nine days in November 2019 and involved over 500 US Marines and sailors.
1200 Indian sailors, soldiers, and airmen participated in the first exercise.
The military exercise this year drew fifty participants in total and focused on staff planning, with an emphasis on processes for streamlining diplomatic, operational, and logistical coordination.
Tiger Triumph was the third time in 2022 that the Indian and US militaries collaborated in Vishakhapatnam.
In February, the United States joined India and more than thirty other nations for India's biannual exercise Milan.
The USS Frank Cable visited Visakhapatnam in August, where US sailors briefed Indian counterparts.
12. India successfully tested its nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile.
The Agni Prime missile has been successfully tested: India successfully tested the Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha on October 21. A ballistic missile test launch occurred this morning at 9:45 a.m. The missile completed the test successfully, covering its entire range, and all of its test objectives were met.
The Agni Prime missile has been successfully tested. Important Points
This was the missile Agni Prime's third successful flight test in a row.
This test demonstrated the accuracy and dependability of the system.
Agni Prime had its first test on June 28, 2021, and its second test was on December 18, 2021.
About the Agni Prime missile:
The Agni Prime, also known as the "Agni-P," is a nuclear-capable two-stage canisterized missile with a maximum range of 2,000 kilometers. The Agni Prime missile has updated guidance and propulsion technologies and weighs half as much as the Agni 3.
Because it is canisterized, it can be stored for longer periods of time, launched from a train or road, and transported as needed.
The success of the "Agni Prime" test highlights India's efforts to develop a self-sufficient defense industry.
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