Current affairs on 13 October 2020

Current affairs on 13 October 2020

• Delhi Cabinet approves Tree Transplantation Policy

  The Delhi Cabinet approved the 'Tree Transplantation Policy' for the preservation of trees in the Capital. The Cabinet also approved the installation of the second smog tower in the world at Connaught Place within ten months. The project seeks to prevent large-scale felling for development projects.

• India and Taiwan Think Tanks join hands for Indo-Pacific Cooperation

  The National Maritime foundation of India and Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation recently signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in the Indo-pacific region. The two groups are major think tanks of the countries.

• Prince William launches "Earthshot Prize" to boost climate innovation

  Britain's Prince William and Naturalist David Attenborough have launched an "Earthshot Prize", with an aim to encourage change and support to repair the planet.

• Former Indian Football Captain Carlton Chapman passed away

  Former Indian football captain, Carlton Chapman passed away. He was born on 13th April 1971 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He announced his retirement from professional Football in 2001.

• ADB approves 300 million US dollar loan for Rajasthan's water supply

  India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 300 million US dollar loan to finance inclusive and sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in 14 secondary towns of the state of Rajasthan.

• Nagaland's Environment Minister C M Chang passes away

  Nagaland's environment minister, C M Chang passed away due to COVID-19. He was a retired IAS officer and former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2009-13).

• India Ranks 129 in CRI Index released by Oxfam

  India has been ranked 129 among 158 countries in the 2020 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index. The third edition of the index focuses on Fighting Inequality in the time of COVID-19.

• Kerala becomes 1st state to have completely digital, hi-tech classrooms

  Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan has declared the state public education sector completely digital as Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools.

• International Day for Disaster Reduction: 13 October

  The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed globally on 13th October. The day is celebrated to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction and also celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.

• Los Angeles Lakers wins 17th NBA Championship

  The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship 2020. This is the 17th NBA title win for LA Lakers and also there first since 2010, after late Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title a decade ago.

• Aava Murto becomes Finland's PM post for a day

  As part of the United Nations International Day of Girl Child (11th October 2020), a 16-year old Aava Murto assumed the post of Finland's Prime Minister for one day on 7th October 2020 to raise awareness about gender equality. It was done as part of the "Girls Takeover" Program. Murto hails from the small village of Vaaksy in Southern Finland.

• India, Maldives sign LOC agreement of $400 mn for GMCP implementation

  India and Maldives on October 12, 2020 concluded the Line of Credit (LOC) Agreement of USD 400 million for the implementation of the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). It is the single largest connectivity and infrastructure project in the island nation.

• Exercise Suraksha Kavach- Joint Anti Terrorist Exercise By Army and Police

  Agnibaaz Division organized a joint exercise for both Indian Army and Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar Pune recently (09 Oct 2020).