UIDAI topped Grievance Redressal Index for second consecutive month

• UIDAI has been a top performer in the resolution of Public Grievances received through the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), and making continuous efforts to make Aadhaar holder’s experience better.
• UIDAI has a strong grievance redressal ecosystem in place comprising of UIDAI HQ, its Regional Offices, Technology Centre, and engaged contact centre partners. A coherent system is enabling UIDAI to resolve around 92% of CRM Grievances within a week.

Who has topped among all govt depts for resolving public grievances in the rankings report published by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances for September 2022?

World Statistics Day

World Statistics Day 2022 is celebrated annually on October 20th to recognize the importance of statistics in our daily lives. The United Nations Statistical Commission has been at the forefront of advocating for the use of statistics to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Good data and statistics are essential for effective planning, monitoring, and evaluation of progress toward the SDGs.

The theme of Statistics Day, 2022 is “Data for Sustainable Development”. On this occasion, MoSPI also recognizes the outstanding contribution through high-quality research in the field of applied and theoretical statistics benefiting the official statistical system through awards instituted for this purpose.

What is the theme of World Statistics Day 2022?

Deependra Singh Rathore named as Interim CEO of Paytm Payments Bank

Paytm Payments Bank has appointed Deependra Singh Rathore as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in addition to his role as Chief Product & Technology Officer. CEO Satish Gupta is retiring this month. The bank will announce the new full-time CEO after receiving regulatory approvals. The bank has also appointed Sunil Chander Sharma, a former IRS officer as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the COO, he would oversee the functions of customer support, retail operations, legal and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) and Human Resources and Administration.

Who has been appointed as Interim CEO of Paytm Payments Bank?

Google collaborated with Assam government

Google signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government on Monday, by which the American multinational company will provide support to the government in accelerating digital growth and development in the state. The new initiative by Google is aimed at collaboration with the Assam Government’s Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department (SEED) in strengthening digitization efforts in schools by providing digital learning tools and solutions to aid both teaching and learning. The fundamentals of online safety and digital citizenship are also being promoted among school children with the ‘Be Internet Awesome’ program of Google

Google has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support and accelerate the mission to promote digital growth and development with which of the following State governments?

Indus Waters Treaty: World Bank Appoints Chairman of Court of Arbitration

The World Bank has appointed a neutral expert and a chairman of the Court of Arbitration regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric power plants, in view of disagreements between India and Pakistan over the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. Sean Murphy has been appointed as Chairman of the Court of Arbitration.

The World Bank has appointed who among the following as the chairman of the Court of Arbitration regarding the disagreement between India and Pakistan on Indus Water Treaty on Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric power plants?

 Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR)

Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), which is to be called Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
One-fourth of the 2,339 square kilometres new tiger reserve will get submerged due to the linking of the Ken-Betwa Rivers. A green corridor linking PTR with Durgavati will be developed for the natural movement of the tiger to the new reserve.

Which of the following state government has decided to launch a campaign on women’s safety titled ‘Hamar Beti Hamar Maan’ (our daughter, our honour)?

Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’ a three-day event being organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Rajkot, Gujarat.
The Conclave will provide a platform to demonstrate technologies as well as discuss various materials and processes for housing construction suitable for different Geo-climatic regions of the country. The Prime Minister also dedicated 1100 houses constructed under Light House Project.

Which state is the host of the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’?

Climate Transparency Report 2022

The ‘Climate Transparency Report 2022’ was released by a partnership of climate analysis organisations in G20 countries.
As per the report, countries most affected by income losses in these sectors were India (5.4% of GDP), Indonesia (1.6% of GDP), and Saudi Arabia (1% of GDP). Losses to earnings from heat-related labour capacity reduction were the highest in services, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.

As per the ‘Climate Transparency Report 2022’, which country was the most affected by income losses from heat-related labour capacity reduction?

Heads of Missions Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 10th Heads of Missions Conference at Kevadia. It is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Prime Minister launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) in Kevadiya in the presence of UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The Prime Minister also launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Adalaj, Gujarat.

Which city is the host of the ‘Heads of Missions Conference’ organized by the Ministry of External Affairs?

Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
It was launched at the India Pavilion during 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It comprises of over 60 per cent in-house parts with collaboration of private industry.

Which organisation developed the indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, which was recently unveiled