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01-10-2021

1. The Government will launch a month

use plastic, from 1st -31st October, 2021.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swachh Bharat Mission

October.

3. The skies over Srinagar roared with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline

manoeuvres at an air show conducted after 14 years.

4. The first palmetum of Uttarakhand and the biggest in north India has been developed by the research

wing of the state forest department in Haldwani.

5. Indian Army Officer Lt Col Sripada Sriram has set a new Guinness world record for 'Fastest Solo Cycling

(Men)' by covering a distance of 472 km from Leh to Manali in 34 hours and 54 minutes.

6. As part of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas that marks the birth

anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the National Institute of Rural Development and

Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development

presented Hunarbaaz Awards to 75 diyangjan candidates from 15 states.

7. Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated

Rathnashree Arogyadhama”, a new unit of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital at

Udupi, Karnataka.

8. Central IAS Association felicitated UP

Silver medal in Badminton in the Tokyo 2020 P

in Tokyo Olympic 2020.

9. Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting dedicated to the nation High

Power Transmitters of Doordarshan and All India Radio at Hamboting La near Kargil in

10. Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam lost a nerve

to settle for a silver in the compound women's individual section at the World Championships in

Yankton.

Monthly Current Affair of October, 2021 in English

The Government will launch a month-long nationwide Clean India Drive to clean waste, mainly single

31st October, 2021.

Modi will launch Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 on 1st

The skies over Srinagar roared with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline

manoeuvres at an air show conducted after 14 years.

of Uttarakhand and the biggest in north India has been developed by the research

wing of the state forest department in Haldwani.

Indian Army Officer Lt Col Sripada Sriram has set a new Guinness world record for 'Fastest Solo Cycling

distance of 472 km from Leh to Manali in 34 hours and 54 minutes.

As part of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas that marks the birth


anchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development

presented Hunarbaaz Awards to 75 diyangjan candidates from 15 states.

Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated

hree Arogyadhama”, a new unit of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital at

Central IAS Association felicitated UP-cadre IAS officer Shri Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj for winning the

Silver medal in Badminton in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and Neeraj Chopra, the Gold medalist

Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting dedicated to the nation High

Power Transmitters of Doordarshan and All India Radio at Hamboting La near Kargil in

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam lost a nerve-wracking final to Colombian world no. 3 Sara Lopez


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long nationwide Clean India Drive to clean waste, mainly single

Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 on 1st

The skies over Srinagar roared with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline-pumping

of Uttarakhand and the biggest in north India has been developed by the research

Indian Army Officer Lt Col Sripada Sriram has set a new Guinness world record for 'Fastest Solo Cycling

distance of 472 km from Leh to Manali in 34 hours and 54 minutes.

As part of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas that marks the birth


anchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development

Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated

hree Arogyadhama”, a new unit of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital at

cadre IAS officer Shri Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj for winning the

aralympic Games and Neeraj Chopra, the Gold medalist

Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting dedicated to the nation High

Power Transmitters of Doordarshan and All India Radio at Hamboting La near Kargil in Ladakh.

wracking final to Colombian world no. 3 Sara Lopez




02-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital

health ID to people which will contain their health records.

2. Ministry of Tourism launched ‘NIDHI 2.0’ & ‘India Tourism Statistics

Tourism Day celebration event.

3. The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the price of sugarcane by Rs 25 per quintal in the state.

4. Uttar Pradesh has now become the state with the largest number of LPG consumers in the country.

5. England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announ

6. India's Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai won the women's doubles title at the Ostrava

Open WTA Tennis Tournament, beating Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe in straight sets.

7. Patel Engineering has bagged a civil work order worth Rs 1,251 crore for 500 MW Teesta

power project in Sikkim from Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Ltd, an arm of state

8. India House Houston, a non-profit organisation based in the US state of Texas, has dedicated its g

stadium to Dr Durga and Sushila Agrawal who played a key role towards building the arena that will

serve as a place for Indian-Americans to hold sporting and cultural events.

9. A total of 7.9 per cent of all cancer cases between 2012

report prepared by the Indian Council of Medical Research said.

10. Actor Anshuman Jha has won the 'Best Actor

Boston (IIFFB) for his portrayal of a serial killer in the film 'Mi


Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital

health ID to people which will contain their health records.

Ministry of Tourism launched ‘NIDHI 2.0’ & ‘India Tourism Statistics – At a Glance, 2021’ in World

The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the price of sugarcane by Rs 25 per quintal in the state.

Uttar Pradesh has now become the state with the largest number of LPG consumers in the country.

rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

India's Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai won the women's doubles title at the Ostrava


gged a civil work order worth Rs 1,251 crore for 500 MW Teesta

power project in Sikkim from Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Ltd, an arm of state-run NHPC.

profit organisation based in the US state of Texas, has dedicated its g


Americans to hold sporting and cultural events.

A total of 7.9 per cent of all cancer cases between 2012-19 were found in children below 14 years, a

report prepared by the Indian Council of Medical Research said.

Actor Anshuman Jha has won the 'Best Actor-Critics Award' at India International Film Festival of

Boston (IIFFB) for his portrayal of a serial killer in the film 'Midnight Delhi'.

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Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital

At a Glance, 2021’ in World

The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the price of sugarcane by Rs 25 per quintal in the state.

Uttar Pradesh has now become the state with the largest number of LPG consumers in the country.

ced his retirement from Test cricket.

India's Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai won the women's doubles title at the Ostrava


gged a civil work order worth Rs 1,251 crore for 500 MW Teesta-VI hydro

run NHPC.

profit organisation based in the US state of Texas, has dedicated its grand


hildren below 14 years, a

Critics Award' at India International Film Festival of



03-10-2021

1. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits

through video conference.

2. With the theme, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” Paradip Port observed the 44th Wor

Maritime Day.

3. Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al

Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy signed an MoU for exchange of

White Shipping Information.

4. Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh took over as the 34th Director General of National Cadet Corps

(NCC).

5. MoS IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated Sub District Hospital at Chrarisharief set up with project

cost of 11.30 crores.

6. MoS IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugura

cost of 11.30 crores.

7. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Delhi Municipal

Corporation (SDMC) to establish waste to energy plant in Delhi to convert M

Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) for use as fuel for running vehicles.

8. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) issued the country's first gender bonds to promote

empowerment and education of women and ensure gender equality in

9. Ratings agency Icra revised up its 2021

earlier 8.5 per cent.

10. One of the most renowned academicians of the Northeastern region, and former Rajya Sabha member

Bidhu Bhusan Dutta died in Shillong. He was 86.


The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits

With the theme, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” Paradip Port observed the 44th Wor

Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) and


Gurbirpal Singh took over as the 34th Director General of National Cadet Corps

MoS IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated Sub District Hospital at Chrarisharief set up with project


Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Delhi Municipal

Corporation (SDMC) to establish waste to energy plant in Delhi to convert Municipal Solid Waste into

Gas (CBG) for use as fuel for running vehicles.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) issued the country's first gender bonds to promote

empowerment and education of women and ensure gender equality in developing nations.

Ratings agency Icra revised up its 2021-22 real GDP growth estimate for India to 9 per cent from the

One of the most renowned academicians of the Northeastern region, and former Rajya Sabha member

tta died in Shillong. He was 86.

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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits

With the theme, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” Paradip Port observed the 44th World

Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) and


Gurbirpal Singh took over as the 34th Director General of National Cadet Corps


ted Sub District Hospital at Chrarisharief set up with project

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Delhi Municipal

unicipal Solid Waste into

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) issued the country's first gender bonds to promote

developing nations.

22 real GDP growth estimate for India to 9 per cent from the

One of the most renowned academicians of the Northeastern region, and former Rajya Sabha member



04-10-2021

1. With the Central government giving in

providing Rs 100 crore grant, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to set it up in Oragadam in

Kancheepuram district.

2. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar launched 'Amul Honey

product of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF)’ under active cooperation

with 'National Bee Board (NBB)' virtually.

3. Ministry of Defence, Government of India has taken a decision to enhance the income criteria for grant

of family pension to children/siblings suffering from mental or physical disability.

4. National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) R&D Centre and

pursue joint Research and Development projects.

5. In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as many as 200 move and non

been linked to e-Office adopting a technology to make working smooth and faster.

6. India, US sign two MoUs for cooperation in Health and Biomedical Sciences.

7. Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and Social

Stock Exchange.

8. India's Tennis veteran, Sania Mirza won the doubles title at the

Shuai Zhang.

9. Chile has started vaccinating children aged 6 to 11 against Covid

developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac.

10. Bala V. Balachandran, management guru, educationist

Management, passed away in Chicago. He was 84.


With the Central government giving in-principle approval for setting up a medical devices park and


Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar launched 'Amul Honey


with 'National Bee Board (NBB)' virtually.

inistry of Defence, Government of India has taken a decision to enhance the income criteria for grant


National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) R&D Centre and CSIR

pursue joint Research and Development projects.

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as many as 200 move and non-

Office adopting a technology to make working smooth and faster.

India, US sign two MoUs for cooperation in Health and Biomedical Sciences.

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and Social

India's Tennis veteran, Sania Mirza won the doubles title at the Ostrava Open with her Chinese partner

Chile has started vaccinating children aged 6 to 11 against Covid-19 with the CoronaVac vaccine,

developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac.

Bala V. Balachandran, management guru, educationist and founder of the Great Lakes Institute of

Management, passed away in Chicago. He was 84.

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principle approval for setting up a medical devices park and


Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar launched 'Amul Honey- a


inistry of Defence, Government of India has taken a decision to enhance the income criteria for grant


CSIR-IMMT signed a MoU to

-move Govt offices have

Office adopting a technology to make working smooth and faster.

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and Social

Ostrava Open with her Chinese partner

19 with the CoronaVac vaccine,

and founder of the Great Lakes Institute of



05-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur and

also laid the foundation stone of four new m

districts of Rajasthan via video-conferencing.

2. REL has signed its first Green Term Loan agreement with Bank of India for its 470 MW Solar Projects in

Rajasthan & 200 MW Solar Project in Gujarat.

3. Union Minister for MSMEs Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and

IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum in New Delhi.

4. The ‘Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy

Australian Navy’ was signed.

5. A team of scientists have, for the first time, developed a large

substantial amount of hydrogen using sustainable sources like sunlight and water, which is a cost

effective and sustainable process.

6. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Government will be setting up Science Museums across

the country to promote scientific temper, particularly among children and the younger generation.

7. The Union Cabinet approved capital infusion of Rs 4,400 crore

Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) and its listing through an initial public offering.

8. The national Mid-Day Meal Scheme in government and aided schools will now be known as PM

POSHAN Scheme and will also cover students of balva

9. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals

of modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to 13,165 crore rupees.

10. Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as the first female prime minister in

his country to form a new government, according to the presidency.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur and

also laid the foundation stone of four new medical colleges in Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh & Dausa

conferencing.

REL has signed its first Green Term Loan agreement with Bank of India for its 470 MW Solar Projects in

Rajasthan & 200 MW Solar Project in Gujarat.

ion Minister for MSMEs Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and

IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum in New Delhi.

The ‘Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy-to-Navy Talks between the Indian Navy and the Royal

A team of scientists have, for the first time, developed a large-scale reactor which produces a

substantial amount of hydrogen using sustainable sources like sunlight and water, which is a cost

effective and sustainable process.

n Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Government will be setting up Science Museums across


The Union Cabinet approved capital infusion of Rs 4,400 crore in the state

Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) and its listing through an initial public offering.

Day Meal Scheme in government and aided schools will now be known as PM

POSHAN Scheme and will also cover students of balvatikas or pre primary classes.

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals


Saied appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as the first female prime minister in

his country to form a new government, according to the presidency.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur and

edical colleges in Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh & Dausa

REL has signed its first Green Term Loan agreement with Bank of India for its 470 MW Solar Projects in

ion Minister for MSMEs Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and

Navy Talks between the Indian Navy and the Royal

scale reactor which produces a

substantial amount of hydrogen using sustainable sources like sunlight and water, which is a cost-

n Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Government will be setting up Science Museums across


in the state-owned Export Credit

Day Meal Scheme in government and aided schools will now be known as PM

tikas or pre primary classes.

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals


Saied appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as the first female prime minister in



06-10-2021

1. In a landmark initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Mission

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre,

New Delhi.

2. E.R. Sheikh assumed charge as first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate (Co

Services). It is the successor organiz

3. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a

ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).

4. Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav launched DigiSaksham

programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that are required in an

increasingly technology driven era.

5. Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh launched People's Plan

Campaign 2021- Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard.

6. Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra, two members of the Indian mens hockey team that won a

bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, have decided to hang up their sticks, calling time on

career as the Indian team remains on a break after the Olympics due to the Covid

7. Low base effect, along with rising demand, pushed India's industrial output higher by 11.50 per cent,

on a year-on-year basis.

8. The Adani Renewable Energy (MH) Limited (AREMHL), a wholly

Energy Ltd (AGEL), will acquire a 40MW operating solar project in Odisha.

9. India has achieved the milestone of having over 1,000 individuals with net worth of Rs 1,000 crore, said

Hurun India.

10. Indian-American financial expert Rohit Chopra was confirmed by the Senate to be the next director of

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).


In a landmark initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Mission


E.R. Sheikh assumed charge as first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate (Co

Services). It is the successor organization of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a

ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).

Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav launched DigiSaksham


increasingly technology driven era.

Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh launched People's Plan

Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard.

Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra, two members of the Indian mens hockey team that won a

bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, have decided to hang up their sticks, calling time on

career as the Indian team remains on a break after the Olympics due to the Covid

Low base effect, along with rising demand, pushed India's industrial output higher by 11.50 per cent,

e Energy (MH) Limited (AREMHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green

Energy Ltd (AGEL), will acquire a 40MW operating solar project in Odisha.

India has achieved the milestone of having over 1,000 individuals with net worth of Rs 1,000 crore, said

American financial expert Rohit Chopra was confirmed by the Senate to be the next director of

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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In a landmark initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and


E.R. Sheikh assumed charge as first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate (Co-ordination and

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a

Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav launched DigiSaksham - a digital skills


Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh launched People's Plan

Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra, two members of the Indian mens hockey team that won a

bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, have decided to hang up their sticks, calling time on an illustrious

career as the Indian team remains on a break after the Olympics due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Low base effect, along with rising demand, pushed India's industrial output higher by 11.50 per cent,

owned subsidiary of Adani Green

India has achieved the milestone of having over 1,000 individuals with net worth of Rs 1,000 crore, said

American financial expert Rohit Chopra was confirmed by the Senate to be the next director of



07-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Jal Jeevan Mission App for

stakeholders and for greater transparency and accountability of schemes under the Mission.

2. The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the inaugural edition of “The Election Commission of

India Annual National Essay Contest o

Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) & Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P.

Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.

3. In the presence of Union Minister of Chemicals &

Mandaviya, a practical field trial of Drone Spraying of Nano Liquid Urea was conducted in Bhavnagar,

Gujarat.

4. To give further impetus to the regional aerial connectivity, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jy

M. Scindia virtually flagged off the first direct flight on Agra (Uttar Pradesh)

route under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme of the Government of India.

5. The Ministry of Coal has set up a Committee under the C

Advisor comprising of representatives from NTPC, IOCL, PGCIL and Director (T), ECL as member

secretary.

6. Chacha Chaudhary was declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme and some major

projects in Uttar-Pradesh and Bihar.

7. NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of

Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) launched ‘The State

Nutrition Profiles” for 19 States and Union Territories.

8. Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, NM has taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Govt of India from

Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, AVSM, NM who superannuated.

9. Air Marshal Amit Dev AVSM VSM ADC assumed the appointment of Air Officer Comm

(AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command.

10. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS).


Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Jal Jeevan Mission App for improving awareness among


The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the inaugural edition of “The Election Commission of

India Annual National Essay Contest on Election & Democracy,” conducted jointly by India International


Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.

In the presence of Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Mansukh


To give further impetus to the regional aerial connectivity, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jy

M. Scindia virtually flagged off the first direct flight on Agra (Uttar Pradesh) – Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)


The Ministry of Coal has set up a Committee under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary & Financial


Chacha Chaudhary was declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme and some major

radesh and Bihar.

NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of


and Union Territories.

Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, NM has taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Govt of India from

Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, AVSM, NM who superannuated.

Air Marshal Amit Dev AVSM VSM ADC assumed the appointment of Air Officer Comm

C) of Western Air Command.

Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS).

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improving awareness among


The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the inaugural edition of “The Election Commission of

n Election & Democracy,” conducted jointly by India International


Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Mansukh


To give further impetus to the regional aerial connectivity, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)


hairmanship of Joint Secretary & Financial


Chacha Chaudhary was declared as the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme and some major

NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of


Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, NM has taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Govt of India from

Air Marshal Amit Dev AVSM VSM ADC assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding in Chief

Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS).



08-10-2021

1. Skill India with due support from Directorate General of Training (DGT) and National Skill Developm

Corporation (NSDC) organized a day long “National Apprenticeship Mela” across the country in over

400 locations.

2. To celebrate the 75th year of independence, NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative, the Women

Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) will felicitate 75

celebration.

3. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched 20 Paddy Procurement Centres

(Mandis) in Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts of the union territory.

4. Nagaland will host 56th National Cross Country Championship next year.

5. To conduct collaborative research in mutually identified areas and promote research activities,

Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sikkim

Manipal University (SMU).

6. On behalf of HQ MC, Base Repair Depot, Palam hosted the Air Force Kabaddi Championship from 27

Sep 21 to 01 Oct 21, under the aegis of Air Force Sports Control Board.

7. The 15th Edition of Indo-Nepal Joint Training Exercise, EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand after 14 days of rigorous training.

8. World’s largest Khadi national flag was installed at Leh in Ladakh on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

9. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced a

project connecting Surat in Gujarat and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

10. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will not run for vice president in the 2022

elections and will retire from politics.


Skill India with due support from Directorate General of Training (DGT) and National Skill Developm


To celebrate the 75th year of independence, NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative, the Women

Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) will felicitate 75 women achievers as part of the Amrit Mahotsav

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched 20 Paddy Procurement Centres

(Mandis) in Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts of the union territory.

National Cross Country Championship next year.

To conduct collaborative research in mutually identified areas and promote research activities,


On behalf of HQ MC, Base Repair Depot, Palam hosted the Air Force Kabaddi Championship from 27

Sep 21 to 01 Oct 21, under the aegis of Air Force Sports Control Board.

Nepal Joint Training Exercise, EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand after 14 days of rigorous training.

World’s largest Khadi national flag was installed at Leh in Ladakh on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced a

project connecting Surat in Gujarat and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will not run for vice president in the 2022

elections and will retire from politics.

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Skill India with due support from Directorate General of Training (DGT) and National Skill Development


To celebrate the 75th year of independence, NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative, the Women

women achievers as part of the Amrit Mahotsav

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched 20 Paddy Procurement Centres

To conduct collaborative research in mutually identified areas and promote research activities,


On behalf of HQ MC, Base Repair Depot, Palam hosted the Air Force Kabaddi Championship from 27

Nepal Joint Training Exercise, EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN XV culminated at

World’s largest Khadi national flag was installed at Leh in Ladakh on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced a new ambitious road

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will not run for vice president in the 2022



09-10-2021

1. The first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. A truck carrying

2,000 kgs was despatched to Bengaluru, Karnataka under the One District, One Product (ODOP)

Initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

2. Eminent Indian Americans were recognised for their excellence in community service by Virginia State

Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).

3. A statue honoring George Floyd in New York City’s Union Square Park was vandalized.

4. Japan’s Parliament elected former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida as the Prime Minister. He is the

100th Prime Minister in the country's political history.

5. FC Goa claimed their maiden Durand Cup football title after a 1

the final in Kolkata.

6. Kamdhenu Deepawali 2021 campaign has been launched to manufacture and market more than one

hundred crore Cow dung-based lamps and Laxmi

7. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has completed the acquisition of SB Energy India for USD 3.5 billion (Rs

26,000 crore).

8. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 10

that includes formation of teams to check garbage burning, dust and vehicular emissions.

9. UP minister Satish Mahana has launched a fir

service app for heart and other emergencies.

10. Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik assumed charge as the air officer commanding in

Command of the Indian Air Force.


onsignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. A truck carrying


Initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

ere recognised for their excellence in community service by Virginia State

Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).

A statue honoring George Floyd in New York City’s Union Square Park was vandalized.

ed former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida as the Prime Minister. He is the

100th Prime Minister in the country's political history.

FC Goa claimed their maiden Durand Cup football title after a 1-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in

dhenu Deepawali 2021 campaign has been launched to manufacture and market more than one

based lamps and Laxmi-Ganesh Idols.

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has completed the acquisition of SB Energy India for USD 3.5 billion (Rs

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 10-point "winter action plan" to tackle air pollution in Delhi


UP minister Satish Mahana has launched a first of its kind, well- equipped and trackable ambulance

service app for heart and other emergencies.

Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik assumed charge as the air officer commanding in

Command of the Indian Air Force.

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onsignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. A truck carrying


ere recognised for their excellence in community service by Virginia State

A statue honoring George Floyd in New York City’s Union Square Park was vandalized.

ed former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida as the Prime Minister. He is the

0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in

dhenu Deepawali 2021 campaign has been launched to manufacture and market more than one

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has completed the acquisition of SB Energy India for USD 3.5 billion (Rs

point "winter action plan" to tackle air pollution in Delhi


equipped and trackable ambulance

Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik assumed charge as the air officer commanding in-chief of Eastern Air



10-10-2021

1. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics to

Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi “for groundbreaking contributions to our

understanding of complex physical systems.”

2. The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem

Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.”

3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Azadi@75

Landscape’ Conference-cum-Expo in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

4. The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with Minister of State (Independent

Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Science

Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and SpaceDr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the

Heli-Borne Survey for Ground Water Management in Arid Regions at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

5. This year, the annual magnum opus of India Trade Promotion O

India International Trade Fair(IITF) will manifest its theme “Atmanirbhar Bharat” with a focus on

economy, export potential, infrastructure supply chain, demand andvibrant demography.

6. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh fel

Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in New Delhi. The Raksha Mantri gave away awards to

40 winners.

7. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched ICMR’s Drone

and Outreach in North East (i-Drone).

8. Professor T Govindaraju from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an

autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has received the

prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, 2021 for his ground

concepts and discoveries, which have significant potential for diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer’s,

lung cancer among other health problems.

9. Minister of State for Tourism & Defence Ajay Bhatt flagged off the Buddhist Circuit special Train from

Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi.

10. To showcase the Republic Day Celebrations of the year 2022, which will mark the 75th year of

Independence-Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of

www.indianrdc.mod.gov.in.


The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics to


understanding of complex physical systems.”

n Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem

Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Azadi@75 – New Urban India: Transforming Urban

Expo in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with Minister of State (Independent

Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Science


Borne Survey for Ground Water Management in Arid Regions at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

This year, the annual magnum opus of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the 40th edition of



Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest of Defence


Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched ICMR’s Drone

Drone).

Professor T Govindaraju from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an


i Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, 2021 for his ground


lung cancer among other health problems.

m & Defence Ajay Bhatt flagged off the Buddhist Circuit special Train from

Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi.

To showcase the Republic Day Celebrations of the year 2022, which will mark the 75th year of

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Defence has created a new website:

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics to


n Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem

New Urban India: Transforming Urban

Expo in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with Minister of State (Independent

Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO,


Borne Survey for Ground Water Management in Arid Regions at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

rganisation (ITPO), the 40th edition of



icitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest of Defence


Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched ICMR’s Drone Response

Professor T Govindaraju from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an


i Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, 2021 for his ground-breaking


m & Defence Ajay Bhatt flagged off the Buddhist Circuit special Train from

To showcase the Republic Day Celebrations of the year 2022, which will mark the 75th year of

Defence has created a new website:



11-10-2021

1. The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for

the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.

2. Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, best known for playing Raavan on the popular 1986 mythological show

"Ramayan", died. He was 82.

3. Renowned cartoonist C J Yesudasan died due to post COVID

4. The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly built T

Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences at Chamarajanagar.

5. Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded India's rating outlook from negative to stable.

6. 41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as "Leaders" in the Industrial Park Ratings

released by DPIIT.

7. The fifth edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy (IN) and

the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), held in Arabian Sea from 06 to 08 October 2021.

8. The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was awarded with a PhD degree

from Bhavnagar University in Gujarat.

9. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released UNICEF’s global flagship

publication – “The State of the World’s Childre

for children’s mental health”.

10. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri

distributed free LPG connections to poor women under the PM Ujjawala Yojana at K

Uttar Pradesh.

11. Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development

Scheme ( CHCDS) with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore.


The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for

the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.

i, best known for playing Raavan on the popular 1986 mythological show

Renowned cartoonist C J Yesudasan died due to post COVID-19 complications. He was 83.

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly built Teaching Hospital of the

Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences at Chamarajanagar.

Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded India's rating outlook from negative to stable.

41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as "Leaders" in the Industrial Park Ratings

Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy (IN) and

Defence Force (JMSDF), held in Arabian Sea from 06 to 08 October 2021.

Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was awarded with a PhD degree

from Bhavnagar University in Gujarat.

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released UNICEF’s global flagship

“The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri

distributed free LPG connections to poor women under the PM Ujjawala Yojana at K

Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development

Scheme ( CHCDS) with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore.

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The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for

i, best known for playing Raavan on the popular 1986 mythological show

19 complications. He was 83.

eaching Hospital of the

Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded India's rating outlook from negative to stable.

41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as "Leaders" in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report

Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy (IN) and

Defence Force (JMSDF), held in Arabian Sea from 06 to 08 October 2021.

Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was awarded with a PhD degree

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released UNICEF’s global flagship

n 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri

distributed free LPG connections to poor women under the PM Ujjawala Yojana at Kakori, Lucknow,

Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development



12-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation

Plants established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories at AIIMS Rishikesh,

Uttarakhand.

2. Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid

children aged between three and 11.

3. Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has entered into a Master Franchise agreement with 7

to run convenience stores in India.

4. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the medical college in Chandauli district

named after Aghor Panth's legendary spiritual Guru, Baba Keenaram.

5. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed bhumi pujan of 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydro Electric

project at Dima Hasao district.

6. With a view to realise the vision of Prime Ministe

and to position India strongly on the Global textiles map, the Government has approved the setting up

of 7 PM MITRA parks as announced in Union Budget for 2021

7. The Agricultural and Processed Food Prod

exports of the first consignment of various value

Passion fruit and Nutmeg (Jaiphal) sourced from farmers in Thrissur, Kerala, to Melbourne, Austral

8. As part of Birth Centenary celebrations of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur

Rahman, His Excellency Mr Muhammad Imran, High Commissioner of Bangladesh honoured 10 Indian

Naval War Veterans from across the country acknowledging their

Bangladesh in 1971 at a function hosted onboard BNS Somudra Avijan at Visakhapatnam.

9. The Ministry of Tourism organized a Conference in Bodhgaya to promote potential of Buddhist

tourism.

10. Russia successfully test fired a Zirkon hypersonic cruise missile from a nuclear submarine for the first

time.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen


Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid

aged between three and 11.

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has entered into a Master Franchise agreement with 7

to run convenience stores in India.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the medical college in Chandauli district

named after Aghor Panth's legendary spiritual Guru, Baba Keenaram.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed bhumi pujan of 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydro Electric

With a view to realise the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat


of 7 PM MITRA parks as announced in Union Budget for 2021-22.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated

exports of the first consignment of various value-added and nutri-rich products derived from Jackfruit,

Passion fruit and Nutmeg (Jaiphal) sourced from farmers in Thrissur, Kerala, to Melbourne, Austral

As part of Birth Centenary celebrations of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur


Naval War Veterans from across the country acknowledging their contribution in the liberation of


The Ministry of Tourism organized a Conference in Bodhgaya to promote potential of Buddhist

Zirkon hypersonic cruise missile from a nuclear submarine for the first

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35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen


Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has entered into a Master Franchise agreement with 7-Eleven

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the medical college in Chandauli district will be

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed bhumi pujan of 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydro Electric

r Narendra Modi of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat


ucts Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated

rich products derived from Jackfruit,

Passion fruit and Nutmeg (Jaiphal) sourced from farmers in Thrissur, Kerala, to Melbourne, Australia.

As part of Birth Centenary celebrations of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur


contribution in the liberation of


The Ministry of Tourism organized a Conference in Bodhgaya to promote potential of Buddhist

Zirkon hypersonic cruise missile from a nuclear submarine for the first



13-10-2021

1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the FY22 projection for real GDP growth at 9.5 per cent.

2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained its key short

policy review of FY22.

3. Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways and Textiles dedicated new version of ‘Mile Sur Mera

Tumhara’ song to the Nation through video conferencing.

4. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and

Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for

democracy and lasting peace.

5. Department of Food and Public Distribution has devel

integration of procurement portals of all state governments having Minimum Threshold Parameters

(MTPs)for monitoring and strategic decision making.

6. The tripartite Concession Agreement was signed between Nati

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (BUIDCO) and M/s. Adani Enterprises Limited

in JV with Organica Technológiák Zrt., Hungary, for development of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for

Bhagalpur on Hybrid Annuity PPP mode.

7. NTPC in pact with Électricité de France S.A. for cooperation in international power sector.

8. Dr Sanjeev Balyan, Union Minister of State Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the

National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at

9. Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav inaugurated workshop on

Forests, Biodiversity and Climate Change in Srinagar.

10. The PSA Oxygen Plant at NTPC Dadri and NTPC Bogaingaon have been inaugurated.

11. P.L. Haranadh took over the post of Chairman of Paradip Port Trust (PPT).

12. The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to the novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah “for his

uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the

refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.”


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the FY22 projection for real GDP growth at 9.5 per cent.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained its key short-term lending rates during the October monetary

Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways and Textiles dedicated new version of ‘Mile Sur Mera

Tumhara’ song to the Nation through video conferencing.

Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and


Department of Food and Public Distribution has developed an application ecosystem, which allows the


(MTPs)for monitoring and strategic decision making.

The tripartite Concession Agreement was signed between National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),



d Annuity PPP mode.

NTPC in pact with Électricité de France S.A. for cooperation in international power sector.

Dr Sanjeev Balyan, Union Minister of State Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the

National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB, at Anand.

Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav inaugurated workshop on

Forests, Biodiversity and Climate Change in Srinagar.

The PSA Oxygen Plant at NTPC Dadri and NTPC Bogaingaon have been inaugurated.

dh took over the post of Chairman of Paradip Port Trust (PPT).

The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to the novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah “for his


in the gulf between cultures and continents.”

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the FY22 projection for real GDP growth at 9.5 per cent.

erm lending rates during the October monetary

Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways and Textiles dedicated new version of ‘Mile Sur Mera

Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and


oped an application ecosystem, which allows the


onal Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),



NTPC in pact with Électricité de France S.A. for cooperation in international power sector.

Dr Sanjeev Balyan, Union Minister of State Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the

Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav inaugurated workshop on

The PSA Oxygen Plant at NTPC Dadri and NTPC Bogaingaon have been inaugurated.

The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to the novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah “for his




14-10-2021

1. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that a

major reform of the international tax system has been agreed, ensuring that multinational ent

will be subject to a minimum 15 per cent tax rate from 2023.

2. Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has given nod to transfer land measuring over 974 Kanals

at village Rakh Raipur, in favour of Airport Authority of India (AAI) free of cost for

terminal at Jammu Airport.

3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of restoration work of Pansar village lake

and inaugurated various schemes in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

4. Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya

Civil Aviation, General (Retd.) Dr. V.K. Singh flagged off the Doon Drone Mela 2021 in Dehradun,

Uttarakhand.

5. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Mi

along with General Dr. V K Singh (Retd.), MoS, Civil Aviation, launched a sectoral event of the Ministry

of Civil Aviation in collaboration with FICCI & State Government of Uttarakhand.

6. Sarbanada Sonowal inaugurated the Girls’ hostel f

Ball, Foot Ball and Volley Ball) at National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata.

7. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I

FinTech Hackathon Series of IFSCA.

8. The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, launched the River

Ranching Programme at Brijghat, Garh Mukteshwar, Uttar Pradesh.

9. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowa

application called MyPortApp in Kolkata.

10. Anshu Malik has scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the

World Wrestling Championships.


based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that a

major reform of the international tax system has been agreed, ensuring that multinational ent

will be subject to a minimum 15 per cent tax rate from 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has given nod to transfer land measuring over 974 Kanals

at village Rakh Raipur, in favour of Airport Authority of India (AAI) free of cost for

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of restoration work of Pansar village lake

and inaugurated various schemes in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia along with the Minister of State in the Ministry of


Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Mi



Sarbanada Sonowal inaugurated the Girls’ hostel for under graduate students and Play grounds (Basket


International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I

kathon Series of IFSCA.

The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, launched the River

Ranching Programme at Brijghat, Garh Mukteshwar, Uttar Pradesh.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal launched a port mobile

application called MyPortApp in Kolkata.

Anshu Malik has scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the

World Wrestling Championships.

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based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that a

major reform of the international tax system has been agreed, ensuring that multinational enterprises

Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has given nod to transfer land measuring over 974 Kanals

at village Rakh Raipur, in favour of Airport Authority of India (AAI) free of cost for establishment of new

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of restoration work of Pansar village lake

Scindia along with the Minister of State in the Ministry of


Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand



or under graduate students and Play grounds (Basket


International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GIFT City launched I-Sprint’21, the global

The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, launched the River

l launched a port mobile

Anshu Malik has scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the



15-10-2021

1. AQ Khan, known as the father of Paki

2. Raymond T Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at

the height of the war, has died. He was 67.

3. Martin J Sherwin, a leading scholar of atomic weapons who in "A

for the US bombing of Japan and spent more than two decades researching the pioneering physicist J.

Robert Oppenheimer for the Pulitzer Prize

4. Indian Railways has successfully op

first time over South Central Railway(SCR).

5. Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will

be 100 per cent digital.

6. Uttar Pradesh's first tribal museum, known as 'Tharu Janjati Museum, will come up at Imilia Koder

village, a Tharu populated area in Balrampur district.

7. The 16th meeting of the India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) took place in Washington to review the

progress on various defence cooperation issues between the two countries, the defence ministry said.

8. Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the greenfield Sindhudurg

airport in Maharashtra under the RCS

Naagrik) scheme of the Government of India.

9. Astronautical Society of India conferred Aryabhata Award to Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr

G Satheesh Reddy.

10. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh conferred gallantry and meritorious

Guard (ICG) personnel at an investiture ceremony held in New Delhi. A total of 21 awards, including

three President’s Tatrakshak Medals (Distinguished Service), eight Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry) and

10 Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Service) were presented during the ceremony.


AQ Khan, known as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, passed away. He was 85.

Raymond T Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at

the height of the war, has died. He was 67.

Martin J Sherwin, a leading scholar of atomic weapons who in "A World Destroyed" challenged support


Robert Oppenheimer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning "American Prometheus," has died.

Indian Railways has successfully operated two long haul freight trains “Trishul" and “Garuda" for the

first time over South Central Railway(SCR).

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will

first tribal museum, known as 'Tharu Janjati Museum, will come up at Imilia Koder

village, a Tharu populated area in Balrampur district.

US Defence Policy Group (DPG) took place in Washington to review the

various defence cooperation issues between the two countries, the defence ministry said.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the greenfield Sindhudurg

airport in Maharashtra under the RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme

Naagrik) scheme of the Government of India.

Astronautical Society of India conferred Aryabhata Award to Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh conferred gallantry and meritorious service medals on the Indian Coast



(Meritorious Service) were presented during the ceremony.

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stan’s nuclear programme, passed away. He was 85.

Raymond T Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at

World Destroyed" challenged support


winning "American Prometheus," has died.

erated two long haul freight trains “Trishul" and “Garuda" for the

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will

first tribal museum, known as 'Tharu Janjati Museum, will come up at Imilia Koder

US Defence Policy Group (DPG) took place in Washington to review the

various defence cooperation issues between the two countries, the defence ministry said.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the greenfield Sindhudurg

vity Scheme - Ude Desh Ka Aam

Astronautical Society of India conferred Aryabhata Award to Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr

service medals on the Indian Coast



(Meritorious Service) were presented during the ceremony.



16-10-2021

1. The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise

Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Aust

the United States Navy (USN). The exercise is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 12

2021.

2. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched Indian Space Association (ISpA) via video conferencing.

3. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Telangana high Court.

4. Bharti Group backed OneWeb has entered an arrangement with the commercial arm of ISRO,

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), to launch its satellite in India from 2022.

5. Actor Manchu Vishnu was elected President of Movie Artists Association (MAA) defeating versatile

character artist Prakash Raj in a fierce contest held.

6. The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) will be held next year in physical form

from January 8-16 at the newly constructed halls at the Pragati Maidan.

7. The 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul

meeting point.

8. National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(NMDC), Country’s largest iron ore producer, a CPSE

under Ministry of Steel has bagged Gold Award in Environmental Sustainability category.

9. Phil Mickelson won for the third time in four career starts on the PGA Tour Champions, closing with a

4-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Constellation Furyk and Friends

10. Kylian Mbappe scored a late winner as world champion France came from behind to beat Spain 2

the Nations League final.


The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise

Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Aust

the United States Navy (USN). The exercise is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 12

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched Indian Space Association (ISpA) via video conferencing.

ma has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Telangana high Court.

Bharti Group backed OneWeb has entered an arrangement with the commercial arm of ISRO,

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), to launch its satellite in India from 2022.

lected President of Movie Artists Association (MAA) defeating versatile

character artist Prakash Raj in a fierce contest held.

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) will be held next year in physical form

constructed halls at the Pragati Maidan.

China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul

National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(NMDC), Country’s largest iron ore producer, a CPSE

inistry of Steel has bagged Gold Award in Environmental Sustainability category.

Phil Mickelson won for the third time in four career starts on the PGA Tour Champions, closing with a

shot victory in the Constellation Furyk and Friends.

Kylian Mbappe scored a late winner as world champion France came from behind to beat Spain 2

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The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise

Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and

the United States Navy (USN). The exercise is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 12 – 15 Oct

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched Indian Space Association (ISpA) via video conferencing.

ma has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Telangana high Court.

Bharti Group backed OneWeb has entered an arrangement with the commercial arm of ISRO,

lected President of Movie Artists Association (MAA) defeating versatile

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) will be held next year in physical form

China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border

National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(NMDC), Country’s largest iron ore producer, a CPSE

inistry of Steel has bagged Gold Award in Environmental Sustainability category.

Phil Mickelson won for the third time in four career starts on the PGA Tour Champions, closing with a

Kylian Mbappe scored a late winner as world champion France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in



17-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Foundation

Day programme via video conferencing.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan

in virtual format.

3. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated a training programme on the

Sandalwood Farming and Management of its health via video conferencing.

4. Haryana has banned government employees from participating in politics and elections.

5. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan inaugurated Prasar Bharati

Auditorium at All India Radio Srinagar.

6. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves internal restructuring of the TVS Group, under

Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

7. For boosting exports of citrus and its valued added products, the Agricul

Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

with ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR

8. Olympic sports person V.Suba was appointed as the Sports official in Ta

distribution Corporation limited.

9. A U.S.based Canadian David Card, Israeli

won the Nobel Economics Prize for insights into the labour market and “natural experiments".

10. Veteran Malayalam Film Actor Nedumudi Venu passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 73.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Foundation

programme via video conferencing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated a training programme on the

dalwood Farming and Management of its health via video conferencing.

Haryana has banned government employees from participating in politics and elections.

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan inaugurated Prasar Bharati

uditorium at All India Radio Srinagar.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves internal restructuring of the TVS Group, under

Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

For boosting exports of citrus and its valued added products, the Agricultural and Processed Food


Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur.

Olympic sports person V.Suba was appointed as the Sports official in Tamilnadu Generation and

distribution Corporation limited.

A U.S.based Canadian David Card, Israeli-American Joshua Angrist and Dutch-American Guido Imbens


Malayalam Film Actor Nedumudi Venu passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 73.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Foundation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated a training programme on the

Haryana has banned government employees from participating in politics and elections.

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan inaugurated Prasar Bharati

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves internal restructuring of the TVS Group, under

tural and Processed Food


milnadu Generation and

American Guido Imbens


Malayalam Film Actor Nedumudi Venu passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 73.



18-10-2021

1. In a historic event for the infrastructure landscape of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

launched PM GatiShakti - National Master Plan for mul

Delhi.

2. Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings stepped down from his post.

3. Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency chairman and former State BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu

passed away in Kohima.

4. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal has announced forming of a

Special Purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of a Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) at VOC Port in

Chennai.

5. Union Cabinet has approved the affiliation of one hundred S

with Sainik School Society.

6. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for

fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers.

7. Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras

to ten thousand by March 2024.

8. Bangladesh GDP will grow at 6.5 percent in the year 2022, forecasts the International Monetary Fund

(IMF).

9. International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India will continue to be the world's fastest

growing major economy, clocking a growth rate of 9.5 per cent in 2021.

10. In an unprecedented move, the Reserve Bank of India banned one of the country’s top chartered

accountant firms Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated

entities for a period of two years starting April 1, 2022.


In a historic event for the infrastructure landscape of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity at Pragati Maidan, New

Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings stepped down from his post.

Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency chairman and former State BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu

Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal has announced forming of a


Union Cabinet has approved the affiliation of one hundred Schools in government and private sector

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for

fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers.

ernment has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras

to ten thousand by March 2024.

Bangladesh GDP will grow at 6.5 percent in the year 2022, forecasts the International Monetary Fund

y Fund (IMF) has projected that India will continue to be the world's fastest

growing major economy, clocking a growth rate of 9.5 per cent in 2021.

In an unprecedented move, the Reserve Bank of India banned one of the country’s top chartered

irms Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated

entities for a period of two years starting April 1, 2022.

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In a historic event for the infrastructure landscape of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

modal connectivity at Pragati Maidan, New

Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency chairman and former State BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu

Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal has announced forming of a


chools in government and private sector

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for

ernment has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras

Bangladesh GDP will grow at 6.5 percent in the year 2022, forecasts the International Monetary Fund

y Fund (IMF) has projected that India will continue to be the world's fastest

In an unprecedented move, the Reserve Bank of India banned one of the country’s top chartered

irms Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated



19-10-2021

1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted virtually the final breakthrough blast of Sela

Arunachal Pradesh.

2. World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the establishment of a scientific advisory group to

identify the origin of COVID-19 and other future outbreaks.

3. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman p

Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting under the Italian Presidency held in

Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the IMF

4. Star Trek fame William Shatner, who, at 90, has become the

5. As the Indian economy recovers from the COVID

country to focus on public investment, particularly in green sectors, the International Monetary Fund

said.

6. As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Posts, J&K Postal Circle released two

special covers on the unsung heroes of Jammu and Kashmir namely Sarvanand Koul Premi and Mohd.

Maqbool Sherwani.

7. Justice Aravind Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Justice o

8. A team of scientists have used tea and banana waste to prepare non

useful for several purposes like industrial pollution control, water purification, food and beverage

processing, and odour removal.

9. As many as 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh have found a place in the top 10 best

districts in the 'delta ranking' released by NITI Aayog for the month of August 2021.

10. Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Giriraj Si

Information System and Planning (CRISP

Information System (GIS) based watershed planning under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA along with Lord

Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth in the UK Foreign,

Commonwealth and Development Office through a virtual event.


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted virtually the final breakthrough blast of Sela

World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the establishment of a scientific advisory group to

19 and other future outbreaks.

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 4th G20 Finance


Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.

Star Trek fame William Shatner, who, at 90, has become the world's oldest astronaut so far.

As the Indian economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic that hit it hard, it is important for the


the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Posts, J&K Postal Circle released two


Justice Aravind Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.

A team of scientists have used tea and banana waste to prepare non-toxic activated carbon, which is


As many as 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh have found a place in the top 10 best-


Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh jointly launched Climate Resilience

Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool for integration of climate information in Geographic


f State for South Asia and the Commonwealth in the UK Foreign,

Commonwealth and Development Office through a virtual event.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted virtually the final breakthrough blast of Sela tunnel in

World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the establishment of a scientific advisory group to

articipated in the 4th G20 Finance


world's oldest astronaut so far.

19 pandemic that hit it hard, it is important for the


the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Posts, J&K Postal Circle released two


f the Gujarat High Court.

toxic activated carbon, which is


-performing aspirational


ngh jointly launched Climate Resilience

M) tool for integration of climate information in Geographic


f State for South Asia and the Commonwealth in the UK Foreign,



20-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of Hostel Phase

Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj in Surat via video conferencing.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the seven new Defence Companies to the nation.

3. ‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory

(NSTL), Visakhapatnam on October 15, 2021 on the occasion of 90th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India.

4. India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its

2020 position of 94th and is behind

5. Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur has been ranked among the top 100 business schools in the

Financial Times (FT) Master in Management (MIM) global ranking for the third consecutive year.

6. Former New Zealand Test spinner, Grant Bradburn has decided to step down as head of Pakistan

cricket’s high-performance coaching.

7. The first woman head honcho of a large private general insurance company Anamika Roy Rashtrawar

has quit IFFCO TOKIO General Insurance Com

8. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur launched MyParkings app in New Delhi.

9. In Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the “Chief Minister's Health for All”.

10. Veteran News Reader and News Editor Jaya Balaji passed


Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of Hostel Phase

Seva Samaj in Surat via video conferencing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the seven new Defence Companies to the nation.

‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory

ober 15, 2021 on the occasion of 90th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India.

India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its

2020 position of 94th and is behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur has been ranked among the top 100 business schools in the


aland Test spinner, Grant Bradburn has decided to step down as head of Pakistan

performance coaching.

The first woman head honcho of a large private general insurance company Anamika Roy Rashtrawar

has quit IFFCO TOKIO General Insurance Company Ltd recently.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur launched MyParkings app in New Delhi.

In Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the “Chief Minister's Health for All”.

Veteran News Reader and News Editor Jaya Balaji passed away in Chennai. She was 75.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony of Hostel Phase-1 built by

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the seven new Defence Companies to the nation.

‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory

ober 15, 2021 on the occasion of 90th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna

India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its

its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur has been ranked among the top 100 business schools in the


aland Test spinner, Grant Bradburn has decided to step down as head of Pakistan

The first woman head honcho of a large private general insurance company Anamika Roy Rashtrawar

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur launched MyParkings app in New Delhi.

In Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the “Chief Minister's Health for All”.

away in Chennai. She was 75.



21-10-2021

1. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has been officially nominated as the Socialist Party's candidate for the 2022

presidential election.

2. Saurashtra batter Avi Barot, a former India Under

winning team in the 2019-20 season, has died at the young age of 29.

3. Seasoned Kannada actor, progressive thinker and playwright G K Govinda Rao passed away. Rao was

84.

4. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Minister of Chemic

Mandaviya, virtually laid the foundation for the new building of ICMR School of Public Health at ICMR

National Institute of Epidemiology(NIE) Ayappakkam, Chennai.

5. The High Commission of India in Bangladesh handed over a Li

medical supplies to the Kumudini Hospital in Mirzapur.

6. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced the launch of a new application

create industry-ready talent.

7. Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) will pick a

Malhotra's MM Styles Pvt Ltd.

8. Automated health kiosks, where people can get basic tests conducted at a nominal fee, have been

installed at the Agra Cantt and Mathura Junction railway stations.

9. Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win its fourth IPL title.

10. Jagran group chairman Yogendra Mohan passed away in Kanpur. He was 83.


Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has been officially nominated as the Socialist Party's candidate for the 2022

Saurashtra batter Avi Barot, a former India Under-19 captain and a member of

20 season, has died at the young age of 29.

Seasoned Kannada actor, progressive thinker and playwright G K Govinda Rao passed away. Rao was

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh

Mandaviya, virtually laid the foundation for the new building of ICMR School of Public Health at ICMR

National Institute of Epidemiology(NIE) Ayappakkam, Chennai.

The High Commission of India in Bangladesh handed over a Life Support Ambulance and essential

medical supplies to the Kumudini Hospital in Mirzapur.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced the launch of a new application-based learning platform to help

Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) will pick a 40 per cent minority stake in renowned fashion designer Manish

Automated health kiosks, where people can get basic tests conducted at a nominal fee, have been

installed at the Agra Cantt and Mathura Junction railway stations.

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win its fourth IPL title.

Jagran group chairman Yogendra Mohan passed away in Kanpur. He was 83.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has been officially nominated as the Socialist Party's candidate for the 2022

19 captain and a member of the Ranji Trophy-

Seasoned Kannada actor, progressive thinker and playwright G K Govinda Rao passed away. Rao was

al and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh

Mandaviya, virtually laid the foundation for the new building of ICMR School of Public Health at ICMR-

fe Support Ambulance and essential

based learning platform to help

40 per cent minority stake in renowned fashion designer Manish

Automated health kiosks, where people can get basic tests conducted at a nominal fee, have been

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win its fourth IPL title.



22-10-2021

1. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra

medical colleges during his visit to Siddharthanagar on October 25th.

2. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has introduced the facility of Free High Speed WiFi service at all metro

stations of its Yellow Line section from HUDA City Centr

3. India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship for eighth time defeating

Nepal 3-0 in Male.

4. Malayalam actor Jayasurya, who just a few day backs wrote himself into the record books when his

100th film was released, added another feather to his crowded cap when he was named Best Actor by

the jury of the 51st Kerala State Film Awards.

5. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various

development projects from the Neta

6. An Audio-Visual Song by renowned singer PadmaShri Kailash Kher to promote the vaccination drive

across the country, was launched by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

7. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

inaugurated the 29th“HunarHaat” at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

8. The 8th Edition of joint military exercise be

MITRA SHAKTI which was conducted from 04

School, Ampara.

9. A team from 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) which represented the Indian Army at the prest

Cambrian Patrol Exercise at Brecon, Wales, UK from 13th to 15th October 2021 has been awarded Gold

medal.

10. To commemorate World Food Day, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under the Pradhan

Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Ent

Summit on 16th October 2021.


Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate these

medical colleges during his visit to Siddharthanagar on October 25th.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has introduced the facility of Free High Speed WiFi service at all metro

stations of its Yellow Line section from HUDA City Centre to Samaypur Badli.

India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship for eighth time defeating

Malayalam actor Jayasurya, who just a few day backs wrote himself into the record books when his

sed, added another feather to his crowded cap when he was named Best Actor by

the jury of the 51st Kerala State Film Awards.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various

development projects from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Visual Song by renowned singer PadmaShri Kailash Kher to promote the vaccination drive


Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

inaugurated the 29th“HunarHaat” at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

The 8th Edition of joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, Exercise

MITRA SHAKTI which was conducted from 04 - 16 October 2021, culminated at Combat Training

A team from 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) which represented the Indian Army at the prest


To commemorate World Food Day, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under the Pradhan

Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, organised the Food Tech

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Modi will inaugurate these

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has introduced the facility of Free High Speed WiFi service at all metro

India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship for eighth time defeating

Malayalam actor Jayasurya, who just a few day backs wrote himself into the record books when his

sed, added another feather to his crowded cap when he was named Best Actor by

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various

ji Subhas Chandra Bose Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Visual Song by renowned singer PadmaShri Kailash Kher to promote the vaccination drive


Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

tween the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, Exercise

16 October 2021, culminated at Combat Training

A team from 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) which represented the Indian Army at the prestigious


To commemorate World Food Day, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under the Pradhan

erprises (PMFME) Scheme, organised the Food Tech



23-10-2021

1. Union Cabinet Minister Parshottam Rupala dedicated newly constructed building of Shri

SaraswatiVidhyamandir in Nava village, near Chotila of Surendranagar

2. Union Minister of State for MSME Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma inaugurated a state

exhibition displaying exquisite handcrafted products from 20 Indian states in Varanasi.

3. For the first time in the history of major ports,

Prasad Mookerjee Port.

4. Iranian and Pakistani military commanders have agreed to cooperate in manufacturing military vessels

and submarine maintenance.

5. Indian American scientist Dr Vivek Lall was presented

Family Summits in Dubai recently.

6. A Delhi-based entrepreneur’s Vidyut Mohan agricultural waste recycling project was named among the

winners of Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize, dubbed the “Eco Osc

London.

7. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated 71 'Har

than two months after launching the scheme for opening the stores that will sell quality products of

daily needs.

8. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the Bastar Academy of Dance, Art and

Language (BADAL) and said the institute will play an important role in the preservation and promotion

of folk arts, local dialects, literature and craftsmanship.

9. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the highest wicket

when he pipped Lasith Malinga's tally of 107 wickets during their T20 World Cup game against

Scotland.

10. Senior monk of Ramakrishna Math Swami Ameyanandaji Maharaj


Union Cabinet Minister Parshottam Rupala dedicated newly constructed building of Shri

SaraswatiVidhyamandir in Nava village, near Chotila of Surendranagar District, Gujarat.

Union Minister of State for MSME Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma inaugurated a state


For the first time in the history of major ports, Ship-to-Ship operation of LPG undertaken at Syama

Iranian and Pakistani military commanders have agreed to cooperate in manufacturing military vessels

Indian American scientist Dr Vivek Lall was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Ritossa

Family Summits in Dubai recently.

based entrepreneur’s Vidyut Mohan agricultural waste recycling project was named among the

winners of Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize, dubbed the “Eco Oscars", at a gala ceremony in

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated 71 'Har-Hith' stores across the state, more


tisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the Bastar Academy of Dance, Art and


of folk arts, local dialects, literature and craftsmanship.

rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the highest wicket-taker in T20 International cricket


Senior monk of Ramakrishna Math Swami Ameyanandaji Maharaj passed away. He was 90.

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Union Cabinet Minister Parshottam Rupala dedicated newly constructed building of Shri

District, Gujarat.

Union Minister of State for MSME Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma inaugurated a state-of-the-art Khadi


Ship operation of LPG undertaken at Syama

Iranian and Pakistani military commanders have agreed to cooperate in manufacturing military vessels

with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Ritossa

based entrepreneur’s Vidyut Mohan agricultural waste recycling project was named among the

ars", at a gala ceremony in

Hith' stores across the state, more


tisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the Bastar Academy of Dance, Art and


taker in T20 International cricket


passed away. He was 90.



24-10-2021

1. In a significant academic development, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) has been awarded

the Global Engagement Seed Grant from the prestigious International Brain Research Organisation

(IBRO).

2. UIDAI to host “Aadhaar Hackathon 2021” from 28thOctober to 31st October.

3. Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually flagged off 6 routes expanding the

aerial connectivity of North-East India.

4. Jammu and Kashmir administration sig

Government of Dubai for real estate development, industrial parks, IT towers, multipurpose towers,

logistics, medical college, super specialty hospital and more.

5. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar inaugurated

mapping of defence land boundaries using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)

for officers of Indian Defence Estates Services (IDES) and Technical Staff of Directorate General

Defence Estates (DGDE).

6. Geospatial Energy Map of India was launched by Dr Rajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog), Dr V K

Saraswat (Member, NITI Aayog), and Shri Amitabh Kant (CEO, NITI Aayog).

7. Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), after an illustrious career of 34

Chairman & Managing Director of National Research Development Corporation.

8. Sri Lanka's first-ever Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura died at the age of 68.

9. Colin Powell, the first African-American secretary of s

president, passed away. He was 84.

10. Former Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, Sukhdev Rajbhar died.

He was 70.


In a significant academic development, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) has been awarded


UIDAI to host “Aadhaar Hackathon 2021” from 28thOctober to 31st October.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually flagged off 6 routes expanding the

East India.

Jammu and Kashmir administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the


logistics, medical college, super specialty hospital and more.

Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar inaugurated a training program on the latest survey technologies and



Geospatial Energy Map of India was launched by Dr Rajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog), Dr V K

Saraswat (Member, NITI Aayog), and Shri Amitabh Kant (CEO, NITI Aayog).

Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), after an illustrious career of 34 years in Indian Navy has taken over as


ever Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura died at the age of 68.

American secretary of state and national security adviser to the US

president, passed away. He was 84.

Former Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, Sukhdev Rajbhar died.

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In a significant academic development, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) has been awarded


Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually flagged off 6 routes expanding the

ned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the


a training program on the latest survey technologies and



Geospatial Energy Map of India was launched by Dr Rajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog), Dr V K

years in Indian Navy has taken over as


ever Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura died at the age of 68.

tate and national security adviser to the US

Former Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA, Sukhdev Rajbhar died.



25-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushi

2. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Ayush

Van, a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants in a program held at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT)

Rotary Forest in the city.

3. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles,

Piyush Goyal inaugurated 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir.

4. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with A

Amrit Mahotsava.

5. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal laid the

Foundation Stone for various capacity augmentation projects at Deendayal Port (DPT) at Kandla.

6. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that N

7. North Korea confirmed that it tested a newly developed missile designed to be launched from a

submarine, the first such weapons test in two years.

8. To mark her 74th birthday, Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta

will provide food to the poor, labourers and attendants of patients in hospitals at Rs 10 per plate.

9. Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath are among 18 players who were given

honorary life membership by the Marylebone Cricket Club.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Ayush

Van, a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants in a program held at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT)

Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles,

Piyush Goyal inaugurated 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with A

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal laid the


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that Northeast will be developed as India’s Bio

North Korea confirmed that it tested a newly developed missile designed to be launched from a

submarine, the first such weapons test in two years.

To mark her 74th birthday, Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia launched 'Mayor Anusuiya Kitchen' which


Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath are among 18 players who were given

fe membership by the Marylebone Cricket Club.

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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Ayush

Van, a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants in a program held at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT)–

Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles,

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with Azadi Ka

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal laid the


ortheast will be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub.

North Korea confirmed that it tested a newly developed missile designed to be launched from a

Bhatia launched 'Mayor Anusuiya Kitchen' which


Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath are among 18 players who were given



26-10-2021

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer

Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS New Delhi via video conferencing.

2. In a landmark achievement, India's cumulative COVID

doses.

3. The 'Invest Rajasthan-2022' summit will be held on January 24

Convention Centre.

4. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the

He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various development projects in Kushinagar.

5. RakshaMantri Rajnath Singh launched Web Based Project Monitoring Portal (WBPMP)for Military

EngineerServices (MES) at New Delhi.

6. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurated a

Comprehensive Resuscitation Training Centre (CRTC), at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)

& Safdarjung Hospital.

7. The Union Public Service Commission has opened a ‘HELPLINE’ (Toll Free Number 1800118711) with

the objective to assist the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST),

Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Perso

Disabilities (PwBD), who have applied/ or are intending to apply for the Commission’s Examinations/

Recruitments.

8. The 72nd Inter-services Football Championship was held at Maharaja Stadium, Kochi between 15

Oct 21. The championship was won by Indian Air Force.

9. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised Covid

Johnson & Johnson, and approved "mix and match" booster dose for currently available approved

Covid-19 vaccines.

10. Retail inflation for farm workers and rural labourers eased to 2.89 per cent and 3.16 per cent,

respectively, in September, mainly due to lower prices of certain food items.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer

Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS New Delhi via video conferencing.

k achievement, India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 100 crore

2022' summit will be held on January 24-25 next year at the Jaipur Exhibition and

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Rajkiya Medical College, Kushinagar.


RakshaMantri Rajnath Singh launched Web Based Project Monitoring Portal (WBPMP)for Military

rServices (MES) at New Delhi.

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurated a


lic Service Commission has opened a ‘HELPLINE’ (Toll Free Number 1800118711) with


Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Perso


services Football Championship was held at Maharaja Stadium, Kochi between 15

was won by Indian Air Force.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised Covid-19 booster doses of Moderna and


for farm workers and rural labourers eased to 2.89 per cent and 3.16 per cent,

respectively, in September, mainly due to lower prices of certain food items.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer

19 vaccination coverage crossed 100 crore

25 next year at the Jaipur Exhibition and

foundation stone of Rajkiya Medical College, Kushinagar.


RakshaMantri Rajnath Singh launched Web Based Project Monitoring Portal (WBPMP)for Military

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurated a


lic Service Commission has opened a ‘HELPLINE’ (Toll Free Number 1800118711) with


Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark


services Football Championship was held at Maharaja Stadium, Kochi between 15 - 20

19 booster doses of Moderna and


for farm workers and rural labourers eased to 2.89 per cent and 3.16 per cent,



27-10-2021

1. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has announced

Martin Scorsese will be conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at 52nd International

Film Festival of India in Goa.

2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has retained Pakistan on its Grey List.

3. Centre in consultation with RBI has decided to issue four tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds from

October 2021 to March 2022.

4. Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen, a wholly

participated in a tender issued by Solar Energy Corporate of Ind

(LOA) for setting up a 450 mega-

5. Invest India has been unanimously elected as the President of the World Association of Investment

Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) for 2021

6. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched

showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains.

7. Edtech company BYJU'S introduced an enhanced and tailor

employees that covers and further scales up focus on their physical and psychological well

8. HDFC Bank in partnership with Mastercard, US International Development Finance Corporation

(USIDFC) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) launch

facility to promote and encourage small businesses in India to digitise while also helping them,

particularly women-owned ones, to recover from the pandemic.

9. In the first formal disqualification of a Tokyo Olympics athlete for

been banned for three years.

10. Twenty-nine scientists of Jadavpur University in Kolkata have found a place in the database compiled

by Stanford University that ranks the top two per cent of scientists worldwide based on t

publications.


Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has announced


Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has retained Pakistan on its Grey List.

th RBI has decided to issue four tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds from

Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy had

participated in a tender issued by Solar Energy Corporate of India and secured the Letter of Award

-watt wind power project.

Invest India has been unanimously elected as the President of the World Association of Investment

Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) for 2021-2023.

vation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You” an attempt to


Edtech company BYJU'S introduced an enhanced and tailor-made health insurance policy for its

mployees that covers and further scales up focus on their physical and psychological well

HDFC Bank in partnership with Mastercard, US International Development Finance Corporation

(USIDFC) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a USD


owned ones, to recover from the pandemic.

In the first formal disqualification of a Tokyo Olympics athlete for doping, Russian Igor Polyanskiy has

nine scientists of Jadavpur University in Kolkata have found a place in the database compiled

by Stanford University that ranks the top two per cent of scientists worldwide based on t

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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has announced that Istevan Szabo and


th RBI has decided to issue four tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds from

owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy had

ia and secured the Letter of Award

Invest India has been unanimously elected as the President of the World Association of Investment

“Innovations for You” an attempt to


made health insurance policy for its

mployees that covers and further scales up focus on their physical and psychological well-being.

HDFC Bank in partnership with Mastercard, US International Development Finance Corporation

ed a USD-100 million credit


doping, Russian Igor Polyanskiy has

nine scientists of Jadavpur University in Kolkata have found a place in the database compiled

by Stanford University that ranks the top two per cent of scientists worldwide based on their research



28-10-2021

1. India handed over 34.9 km long cross

to Nepal government.

2. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has sa

the UK have agreed to strengthen climate initiatives and further their green partnership.

3. The UK will host the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention

on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Glasgow from 31st

4. The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan

Reddy unveiled the UNESCO World Heritage Listing plaque at Ramappa

in Palampet.

5. The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale

(FMS) for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy at a

cost of ₹ 423 Crores.

6. ABHYAS - the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEA

Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off

the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.

7. NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant that India’s real estate sector is expected to

trillion dollars and contribute 18

8. Smartphone brand realme has elevated Madhav Sheth as President of the International Business Unit

(IBU), touted as the first Indian global CEO in the sma

9. The Fiji parliament elected Ratu William Katoniware as the new president after securing a majority.

10. Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri handed

over keys and flagged off Five High

Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and Vardhman Mahavir Medical

College & Safdarjung Hospital.


India handed over 34.9 km long cross-border rail link connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has sa


The UK will host the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention

on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Glasgow from 31st of this month to 12th November.

The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan

Reddy unveiled the UNESCO World Heritage Listing plaque at Ramappa - Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple

Defence has signed a contract with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale


speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully flight


the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.

NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant that India’s real estate sector is expected to reach a market size of 1

trillion dollars and contribute 18-20 percent of the country’s GDP by 2030.

Smartphone brand realme has elevated Madhav Sheth as President of the International Business Unit

(IBU), touted as the first Indian global CEO in the smartphone industry.

The Fiji parliament elected Ratu William Katoniware as the new president after securing a majority.

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri handed

over keys and flagged off Five High-Tech Ambulances, under HUDCO CSR grant to Atal Bihari Vajpayee


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border rail link connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has said that India and


The UK will host the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention

of this month to 12th November.

The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan

Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple

Defence has signed a contract with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale


T) was successfully flight-tested by Defence


reach a market size of 1

Smartphone brand realme has elevated Madhav Sheth as President of the International Business Unit

The Fiji parliament elected Ratu William Katoniware as the new president after securing a majority.

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri handed

ch Ambulances, under HUDCO CSR grant to Atal Bihari Vajpayee




29-10-2021

1. China successfully launched a new satellite to t

was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

2. Indian-American policy expert Neera Tanden, a close confidant of US President Joe Biden, has been

named White House staff secretary, eight months after Republican lawmakers scuttled her nomination

to another key post.

3. Home Minister Amit Shah has announced roadmap for restoration of statehood to Jammu and

Kashmir.

4. Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the

Alam international airport, reviving the direct airlink between the valley and the UAE after 11 years.

5. With the birth of first IVF calf of a Buffalo breed namely Banni in the country, India’s OPU

has reached to next level.

6. Governor of Bihar, Phagu Chauhan felicitated the winners of IndiaSkills 2021 Regional Competition

East at Bapu Sabhaghar, Patna and awarded each of them a cash prize of Rs 21,000 along with a gold

medal.

7. The Jharkhand government plans to develop a new industrial corridor spread over 500 acres along the

highway connecting Govindpur to Sahibganj in the city of Dhanbad.

8. The Yogi Adityanath government decided to rechristen Faizabad junction as Ayodhya Cantt.

9. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the Delta variant sub

designated a Variant Under Investigation (VUI) on October 20, and has been given the official name

VUI-21OCT-01.

10. The Pilot Project on skilling of Design/ Commissionin

of geo-textiles in infrastructure projects (roads. highways, railways, water resources) has been

approved by the Ministry of Textiles.


China successfully launched a new satellite to test and verify space debris mitigation technologies. It


American policy expert Neera Tanden, a close confidant of US President Joe Biden, has been

ite House staff secretary, eight months after Republican lawmakers scuttled her nomination

Home Minister Amit Shah has announced roadmap for restoration of statehood to Jammu and

Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the inaugural Srinagar-Sharjah flight from the Sheikh Ul


With the birth of first IVF calf of a Buffalo breed namely Banni in the country, India’s OPU

Governor of Bihar, Phagu Chauhan felicitated the winners of IndiaSkills 2021 Regional Competition


government plans to develop a new industrial corridor spread over 500 acres along the

highway connecting Govindpur to Sahibganj in the city of Dhanbad.

The Yogi Adityanath government decided to rechristen Faizabad junction as Ayodhya Cantt.

Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the Delta variant sub-lineage (Delta AY.4.2) was


The Pilot Project on skilling of Design/ Commissioning technical personnel associated with application

textiles in infrastructure projects (roads. highways, railways, water resources) has been

approved by the Ministry of Textiles.

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est and verify space debris mitigation technologies. It


American policy expert Neera Tanden, a close confidant of US President Joe Biden, has been

ite House staff secretary, eight months after Republican lawmakers scuttled her nomination

Home Minister Amit Shah has announced roadmap for restoration of statehood to Jammu and

Sharjah flight from the Sheikh Ul-


With the birth of first IVF calf of a Buffalo breed namely Banni in the country, India’s OPU - IVF work

Governor of Bihar, Phagu Chauhan felicitated the winners of IndiaSkills 2021 Regional Competition -


government plans to develop a new industrial corridor spread over 500 acres along the

The Yogi Adityanath government decided to rechristen Faizabad junction as Ayodhya Cantt.

lineage (Delta AY.4.2) was


g technical personnel associated with application

textiles in infrastructure projects (roads. highways, railways, water resources) has been



30-10-2021

1. Superstar Rajinikanth recieves the prestigious D

for his stupendous contribution to the world of Indian Cinema.

2. Prime Minister NarendraModi launched the biggest health infrastructure scheme

Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) wor

constituency, Varanasi.

3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 9 Medical Colleges in Siddharth Nagar, UP. These nine

medical colleges are in the districts of Siddharthnagar, Etah, Hardoi, Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, D

Ghazipur, Mirzapur and Jaunpur.

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 5200 crore

for Varanasi.

5. The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated the new

campus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu built at cost of Rs. 210 crore.

6. PS Vinothraj's directorial 'Koozhangal' (Pebbles) has been selected as India's official entry to the 94th

Academy Awards.

7. India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant s

planned induction into the Indian Navy by August next year.

8. Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket

T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipp

9. Khalid Jamil has become the first full

with NorthEast United FC offering him the top job ahead of the upcoming season.

10. The Metro Railway, Kolkata, formally bade farewell

service since its inception as the country's first underground railway in 1984.


Superstar Rajinikanth recieves the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 67th National Film Awards

for his stupendous contribution to the world of Indian Cinema.

Prime Minister NarendraModi launched the biggest health infrastructure scheme

Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) worth Rs 64,180 crore from his parliamentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 9 Medical Colleges in Siddharth Nagar, UP. These nine

medical colleges are in the districts of Siddharthnagar, Etah, Hardoi, Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, D

Ghazipur, Mirzapur and Jaunpur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 5200 crore

The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated the new

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu built at cost of Rs. 210 crore.

PS Vinothraj's directorial 'Koozhangal' (Pebbles) has been selected as India's official entry to the 94th

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant set sail for the second sea trials, ahead of its

planned induction into the Indian Navy by August next year.

rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket

T20 World Cups, surpassing former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi.

Khalid Jamil has become the first full-time Indian head coach in the history of the Indian Super League


The Metro Railway, Kolkata, formally bade farewell to non-AC rakes, some of which have been in

service since its inception as the country's first underground railway in 1984.

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adasaheb Phalke Award at 67th National Film Awards

Prime Minister NarendraModi launched the biggest health infrastructure scheme -- Pradhan Mantri

th Rs 64,180 crore from his parliamentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 9 Medical Colleges in Siddharth Nagar, UP. These nine

medical colleges are in the districts of Siddharthnagar, Etah, Hardoi, Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, Deoria,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 5200 crore

The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated the new

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu built at cost of Rs. 210 crore.

PS Vinothraj's directorial 'Koozhangal' (Pebbles) has been selected as India's official entry to the 94th

et sail for the second sea trials, ahead of its

rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket-taker in the history of

time Indian head coach in the history of the Indian Super League


AC rakes, some of which have been in



31-10-2021

1. Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple Chief Tantri Puzhakkara Chennas Narayanan Namboodiripad passed

away. He was 70.

2. Uzbekistan's incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re

with 80.1 per cent of the votes cast in the October 24 election, the country's Central Election

Commission (CEC) announced.

3. South Korea has inked a free trade agreement with the Philippines in a move expected to bolster ties

with the Southeast Asian nation and help diversify Seoul's trade portfolio.

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 18th ASEAN

at the invitation of Sultan of Brunei.

5. In a major outreach to the friendly foreign countries as also to the defence manufacturing industries of

the world, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh chaired the Ambassadors’ Round Table for DefExpo 2022, in

New Delhi.

6. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

inaugurated phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship.

7. R K Singh, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the new market segment,

Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM).

8. On the occasion of the UN Day 2021, the O.P. Jindal Global University has released the first

'Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals: Role of Universities and Civil Society in Protecting

the Environment Report.

9. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Parexel International Corporation

by Phoenix Parentco, Inc.

10. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition by HDFC Bank Limited (Acquirer) of

shareholding in HDFC ERGO General Insura

Competition Act, 2002.


Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple Chief Tantri Puzhakkara Chennas Narayanan Namboodiripad passed

Uzbekistan's incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected for a second term in office


trade agreement with the Philippines in a move expected to bolster ties

with the Southeast Asian nation and help diversify Seoul's trade portfolio.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 18th ASEAN-India Summit held virtually on October 28, 2021

itation of Sultan of Brunei.

In a major outreach to the friendly foreign countries as also to the defence manufacturing industries of


er for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship.

R K Singh, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the new market segment,

arket (GDAM).

On the occasion of the UN Day 2021, the O.P. Jindal Global University has released the first


tition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Parexel International Corporation

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition by HDFC Bank Limited (Acquirer) of

shareholding in HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited (Target) under Section 31(1) of the

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Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple Chief Tantri Puzhakkara Chennas Narayanan Namboodiripad passed

elected for a second term in office


trade agreement with the Philippines in a move expected to bolster ties

India Summit held virtually on October 28, 2021

In a major outreach to the friendly foreign countries as also to the defence manufacturing industries of


er for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

R K Singh, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the new market segment,

On the occasion of the UN Day 2021, the O.P. Jindal Global University has released the first-of-its-kind


tition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Parexel International Corporation

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition by HDFC Bank Limited (Acquirer) of

nce Company Limited (Target) under Section 31(1) of the

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