Current Affairs 

OCTOBER -16

• Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project with cost of Rs 5718 crore

• India has contributed one million dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in Near East to support the Agency’s programmes and services, including education, health care, relief and social services.

• India and France were re-elected as the president and co-president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two years at the virtual meeting of the third assembly.

• Kyrgyzstan President, Sooronbai Jeenbekov has resigned from his post, following 10 days of unrest caused by protesters who have demanded his removal from office.

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd, chairman and managing director, Gurdeep Singh till 31 July 2025.

• World Food Day (WFD) is observed globally on 16 October every year. The theme is: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together”.

• The “Nightingale of Gujarat”, Kaumudi Munshi passed away due to COVID-19.

• Veteran sports journalist and Cricket commentator, Kishore Bhimani passed away.

• The Central government has notified the Directorate General of Shipping as the National Authority for Recycling of Ships.