Current affairs on 17 October 2020

Current affairs on 17 October 2020

• October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

  Every year, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is marked on October 17 by the United Nations. This year, the day is observed under the theme

• Mission Shakti launched in Uttar Pradesh

  The Uttar Pradesh Government launched "Mission Shakti" for women empowerment in the state. It aims to reduce crime against women in the state. Under the scheme, the state will have a separate room for women complainants in 1,535 police stations spread all over the state.

• What is KAPILA Campaign?

  The Union Education Minister Ramesh pokhriyal nishank recently launched KAPILA campaign. It is Kalam Programme for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. The campaign was launched to celebrate the 89 birth anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His birth anniversary is celebrated as World Students Day all over the world.

• Global Hunger Index, 2020

  The Global hunger index was launched. It is jointly prepared by Welhunger life and Concern Worldwide. According to the report, India ranked 94th among 107countries. The report put India under serious category with the score of 27.2.

• India to become free of Trans Fat by 2022

  The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that India has set a target of becoming trans-fat free by 2022. This target is year ahead of the target of World Health Organisation.

• IWF appoint Michael Irani as interim president

  Dr Michael Irani of Great Britain (GBR) has been appointed as the Interim President of the International Weightlifting Federation(IWF), at the meeting of the IWF Executive Board, in accordance with the constitution of IWF. Michael Irani was appointed following the resignation of IWF President Tamas Ajan.

• Vishal V Sharma appointed India's next permanent representative to UNESCO

  Vishal V. Sharma has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the Permanent Delegation of India to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with the rank of Ambassador. He will replace Jawed Ashraf. Sharma is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

• 36th Raising Day of National Security Guard

  The 36th Raising Day of National Security Guard (NSG) is observed on 16 October. NSG plays a crucial role in India's security apparatus. It has been associated with the utmost courage and professionalism.

• A book titled 'The Battle of Belonging' authored by Shashi Tharoor

  Renowned Author and Politician, Shashi Tharoor is set to release his new book titled "The Battle of Belonging" is set to be released in November 2020. The book is published by Aleph Book Company. Shashi Tharoor described this book as his "magnum opus" on the Theory, evolution and practice of Nationalism across the globe and especially in India.

• Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Kapil Deo Kamat passes away

  The senior Janata Dal (United) leader Kapil Deo Kamat, who was serving as the Panchayati Raj Minister of Bihar, passed away due to COVID-19. He was a JDU MLA from Babubarhi assembly constituency in Madhubani district, Bihar.

• J&K L-G announces 'My Town My Pride' programme

  Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has announced that the government is coming up with a movement called "My Town My Pride" from October 19 to provide governance at the doorsteps in urban areas on the pattern of the "Back to Village" programme.