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16 October 2022 | World Food Day

World Food Day is observed annually on 16 October to highlight the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a healthy diet and the need for regular access to nutritious food. The theme for 2022 is Leave NO ONE behind.

It commemorates the founding of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

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Partha Satpathy appointed as next Indian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Partha Satpathy presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Hungary, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo.

The Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) is the national currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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ICC to promote gender equality in tie-up with UNICEF

The International Cricket Council has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to empower women and girls and promote inclusion and gender equality through cricket.

The partnership will be activated in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia where all 16 nations will hold 'Cricket 4 Good Coaching Clinics' with up to 40 school children taking part in each one.

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Abdul Latif Rashid elected new Iraq President by Parliament

Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid was elected as president by Iraq's Parliament, according to two lawmakers, paving the way for the formation of a new government and ending a year of deadlock.

Rashid, 78, is a British-educated engineer and was the Iraqi minister of water resources from 2003-2010.

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Andhra Pradesh: Mondelez India plant in Sri City bags WEF award

Mondelez India’s factory in the Sri City in Tirupati district has bagged the World Economic Forum’s fourth Advanced Industrial Revolution (4IR) ‘Digital Lighthouse award’.

Founded in 2016, the factory is among the first FMCG plants in India to receive an award for ‘digital excellence’ driven by advanced technologies and sustainable practices.

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Tamil Nadu is the only State to achieve Jal Jeevan Mission target for 2022 Q1 and Q2

Tamil Nadu has emerged as the only State which has achieved the target for 2022 Q1 and Q2 for Jal Jeevan Mission, with 69.57 lakh households provided with tap connections till date, according to official data. Of the 1.25 crore households in Tamil Nadu, 69.57 lakh households have received tap connections till date. The percentage of households (55.63%) with tap connections.

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Coal India inks MoU with Rajasthan govt to set up 1,190 MW solar power plant

The Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam limited (RVUNL) for setting up a 1190 MW solar power plant in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The plant will be installed in a 2000MW solar park being developed by RVUNL in Poogal area of Bikaner.

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UNDP partners Arya.ag, FWWB India to strengthen value chain in agriculture

UNDP partners Arya.ag, FWWB India to strengthen value chain in agriculture, allied sectors

The UNDP has selected Arya.ag and Friends of Women’s World Banking, India (FWWB India) as partners to implement enterprise promotion and value chain interventions in agriculture and allied activities.

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Nuclear-powered INS Arihant carries out successful launch of SLBM

INDIA’S STRATEGIC Strike Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant on Friday carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM). The Ministry of Defence has said that the test is significant for the SSBN programme, which is a crucial element of India’s nuclear deterrence capability.

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Betiyan Bane Kushal: Empowering girl child for future in-demand skills

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) organized a National Conference on skill development in Non-Traditional Livelihood (NTL) for Girls “Betiyan Bane Kushal”. The conference held on 11 Oct 2022, was organised to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. It emphasizes the need for skill development of the girl child in non-traditional methods of livelihood.

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RATS SCO decides to counter threats from international terror groups operating from Afghanistan

RATS SCO decides to counter threats from international terror groups operating from Afghanistan

Thirty eight meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (RATS SCO) was held in New Delhi.

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NATO to kick off nuclear drills involving B-52 bombers

NATO would launch its annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon", with up to 60 aircraft taking part in training flights over Belgium, the North Sea and Britain to practise the use of U.S. nuclear bombs based in Europe. Belgium is hosting the drills that will involve 14 countries and up to 60 aircraft, including the most advanced fighter jets on the market and U.S.

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