28 october 2021 current affairs

1. CURRENT AFFAIRS
28 OCTOBER 2021
Dr. A. PRABAHARAN
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2. PM Narendra Modi attends
18th ASEAN-India Summit
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 28, 2021, is
addressing the 18th ASEAN-India Summit virtually at the
invitation of the Sultan of Brunei.
 The Heads of State and Government of the ASEAN Countries
will also attend the Summit. At the 18th ASEAN-India Summit,
PM Modi will review the status of the ASEAN-India Strategic
Partnership and take cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic,
education and culture, and trade and commerce. Significant
international and regional developments including post-
pandemic economic recovery will also be discussed.
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3. PM Modi's visit to Rome: PM Modi to meet
Pope Francis ahead of G20 Summit
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will call on Pope Francis in
the Vatican on the second day of his arrival in Rome ahead
of the G20 Summit, confirmed Foreign Secretary Harsh
Vardhan Shringla during a special briefing on October 28,
2021.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Rome, Italy from
October 29 to October 31 to attend the G20 Summit.
Shringla confirmed that PM Narendra Modi will be calling
on Pope Francis at the Vatican.
 However, he said that it is still to be finalised whether it will
be one to one or delegation-level meeting.
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4. World Bank Releases ‘Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’
 A new report from the World Bank has shown that economic growth can
only be considered truly sustainable if human and natural capital are part
of the equation, as gross domestic product and other traditional measures
fall short.
 ‘The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’, World Bank’s report presented on
October 27, 2021, has found that the wealth increased significantly across
the globe between 1995 and 2018 but it has been done by worsening
equality and risking future prosperity.
 Managing Director for development policy and partnerships at the World
Bank, Mari Pangestu has said that a deeper and more nuanced
understanding of the sustainability of wealth is crucial to a resilient, green,
and inclusive future.
 She further added that it is essential that human capital and renewable
natural capital are given the same importance as more traditional sources
of economic growth. It will enable policymakers to take steps for long-
term prosperity.
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5. What is Krishi Udan 2.0?
 The Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme proposes to optimize and incentivize transport Agri-produce by
air transportation.
 The scheme shows the vision of improving value realization through better integration and
optimization of Agri-harvesting and air transportation and contributing to Agri-value chain
sustainability and resilience under different and dynamic conditions.
 The Krishi Udan 2.0 reflects the collaborative approach of the government towards
policymaking. The scheme will boost the growth avenues for the agriculture sector and help
them attain the goal of doubling farmers’ income by optimizing the supply chain, logistics,
and transportation of farm produce.
 The first phase of the Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme will be implemented across 53 airports in India
with the main focus on the Northeast and tribal regions.
 Apart from the primary focus on the Northeast region, the scheme will additionally cover the
North, entire Western coast, and Southern India (including two islands).
 These airports have been strategically selected to offer access to the regional domestic
markets and international markets as well.
 The scheme initially is expected to benefit farmers, freight forwarders, and Airlines.
 The Civil Aviation Ministry aims to launch a pilot scheme in 6 months. Based on the results, it
will introduce amendments.
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6. India raises concern over China’s new Land
Border Law
 India on October 27, 2021, expressed concern over China’s new Land Border
Law that was passed by Beijing on October 23, 2021, for the protection and
exploitation of the country’s land border areas. In a response to media queries
on China’s Land Border Law, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of
External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said, “China’s unilateral decision to bring
about legislation which can have an implication on our existing bilateral
arrangements on border management as well as on the boundary question is
of concern of to us (India)”.
 China on October 23, 2021, passed the Land Border Law to manage its
22,000-km land border that it shares with 14 countries.
 The Law comprises measures to strengthen border defence, support
economic and social development in border areas, improve infrastructure in
border areas, construct border towns, and afford militia with rights to
coordinate defence and control of land borders.
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7. Kannada Rajyotsava 2021: 5 lakh people sing together
for Karnataka Formation Day celebrations
 Around 5 lakh singers on October 28, 2021, sang popular Kannada
songs at 1000 iconic tourist attractions in Karnataka.
 The event has been organized as part of the state government’s
Kannada Rajyotsav celebrations. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai,
minister Sunil Kumar, Chief secretary, and other bureaucrats also
participated in the event organized as part of Kannada Rajyotsava
celebrations.
 Kannada Rajyotsava or Karnataka Day or Karnataka Formation Day is
celebrated on November 1 every year. In 1965, on this day, all the
Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to
form the state of Karnataka.
 The day is a government holiday in the state where people from all
over Karnataka come together to celebrate the special day. The
Government of Karnataka has also planned several other programs
to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava 2021.
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8. Climate Change: UNEP Emissions Gap
Report 2021
 The 12th edition of the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2021 titled
‘The Heat is On’ was released on October 26, 2021, in an
annual series that gives an overview of the difference
between where the greenhouse gas emissions are
predicted to be in 2030 and where they should be to
avert the worst impacts of climate change.
 The report comes during a fraught year such as 2021
that has been witnessing extreme weather events around
the world including droughts, floods, wildfires,
heatwaves, and hurricanes.
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9. Google Doodle celebrates 161st birth
anniversary of Father of Judo Kano Jigoro
 Google Doodle on October 28 is celebrating Japan’s
'Father of Judo' Professor Kano Jigoro on his
161st birthday with a doodle. Google has paid tribute to
Kano Jigoro with a Google Doodle for not only inventing
martial art but using it as a sport to bring together people
on the grounds of justice, safety, courtesy, and modesty.
 The Google Doodle of Kano Jigoro has been created by
Los Angeles-based illustrator Cynthia Cheng.
 The Google Doodle is honoring Kano Jigoro on his
161st birthday on October 28 is showing multiple animated
slides to show the life of Jigoro and his work where he is
shown to be teaching his students the values in life while
they master the martial art.
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10. Saviours of Kashmir war memorial unveiled
by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
dedicated a war memorial 'Saviours of Kashmir' at the
Srinagar International Airport on October 27, 2021.
 The war memorial commemorates the 75th year Indian
Army's arrival in the Indian Air Force aircraft at the
Budgam Airfield in Srinagar on October 27, 1947.
 The war memorial was recently renovated to include the
busts of Brigadier Rajinder Singh, Mahavir Chakra and
Jenab Maqbool Sherwani, who is known as the gallant
son of Kashmir, alongside the existing bust of Major
Somnath Sharma, Param Vir Chakra.
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11. Agni-5: India successfully test-fires surface to
surface ballistic missile
 India, in a major boost to its military target, successfully test-
fired surface to surface ballistic missile Agni-5 on October 27,
2021. The missile can strike a target at a range up to 5,000 km with
a very high degree of accuracy.
 The test-firing of Agni-5 was carried around 7.50 PM from APJ
Abdul Kalam Island, in Odisha. As per the Defence Ministry, the
successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India’s stated policy to have
credible minimum deterrence that underpins the commitment to
‘No First Use’.
 The successful test-firing of surface to surface ballistic missile Agni-
5 has also come in the midst of a lingering border stand-off with
China in Eastern Ladakh.
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12. Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Lovlina Borgohain
among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna; 35
named for Arjun Honour
 India’s inspiring show at the Paralympics and Tokyo Olympics has
reflected in an unprecedented 11 recommendations for Major Dhyan
Chand Khel Ratna Award. Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina
Borgohain, Ravi Dahiya and Mithali Raj are among those who have been
named for the highest honour.
 Apart from Khel Ratna Award, the selection committee has also
recommended 35 athletes for Arjun Honour, which is eight more than the
last year’s pick.
 Dronacharya Award, on the other hand, will be awarded to TP Ouseph,
Radhakrishna Nair, Sandeep Sangwan among others.
 The announcement of the National Sports Awards was delayed by the
Selection Committee in order to consider the performances of Para
Athletes in the Tokyo Olympics which were held from August 25 to
September 5, 2021.
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13. Har Ghar Dastak Campaign to be launched
for door-to-door COVID vaccination
 The central government will soon start a mega
vaccination campaign called 'Har Ghar Dastak' to boost
COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the poor-performing
districts.
 The Har Ghar Dastak campaign aims to achieve full
vaccination by November end, informed Union Health
Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on October 27, 2021.
 Under the campaign, the healthcare workers will go
door-to-door to vaccinate those who are due to take
their second dose and also those who have not taken
the first dose.
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