October 2017

Current Affairs October – 30

Phase 1 of Bharat Net project to be completed by December 2017 On October 26, 2017, Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications announced that first phase of the Bharat Net project (National Optic Fibre Network) will be completed by December 2017, and will thereby provide internet access to 100000 gram panchayats across India. a. This announcement was made

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Current Affairs October – 29

Centre releases Rs 8,698 cr as GST compensation to states Central Government has released Rs 8698 crore as compensation to states for revenue loss following implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). i. All states except Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh have been given compensation for the first two months (July-August) after GST rollout. ii. Under GST framework, a cess

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Current Affairs October – 28

Ministry of External Affairs Launches “#AsktheSpokesperson” for better understanding of foreign policy On 27th October 2017, the Ministry of External Affairs launched the “#AsktheSpokesperson” initiative on Twitter, to create better awareness and understanding of foreign policy issues to general public. #AsktheSpokesperson: i. The inaugural session of #AsktheSpokesperson initiative was held on 27th October 2017 on the External

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Current Affairs October – 27

Karnataka cabinet approves transgender policy On October 26, 2017, Karnataka state cabinet approved a policy which seeks to provide legal protection to transgender community and thereby safeguard them from social and sexual exploitation. i. The objective of this policy is to  remove the stigma attached to the transgender community and integrate them into mainstream of the society. ii. Under the policy,

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Current Affairs October – 26

CVC to launch new ‘integrity index’ to rank govt departments over anti-corruption measures In a bid to practice preventive vigilance, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) will develop an ‘Integrity Index’, which will annually rank government entities viz. Public Sector Undertakings, Public Sector Banks and Financial Institution, Departments and Ministries of Government of India on anti-corruption measures which will include

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Current Affairs October – 24

Paika Bidroha to be named as 1st War of Independence On October 23, 2017, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar mentioned that from the next academic session, ‘Paika Bidroha’ (Paika rebellion) of 1817 will included in history text books as ‘the First War of Independence’. i. In July 2017, the then President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated year-long celebration of Bi-Centenary of the Paika Bidroha of Odisha.

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Current Affairs October – 23

Haryana to introduce ‘PGs for cattle’ to boost milk production On October 22, 2017, Haryana State Government announced to set up ‘PGs (Paying Guests) for cattle’, through which people living in high-rises or in urban areas will be able to rear their own cattle and produce quality milk for their personal consumption. i. Under this initiative, Haryana State Government will earmark 50

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Current Affairs October – 21

Government sets up expert group for suggestions on artificial intelligence policy Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has set up an internal committee which will provide suggestions to Indian government on framing a national policy on artificial intelligence (AI). i. This internal committee comprising of experts will advise the IT ministry on the most appropriate technology for India

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