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Current Affairs Today – 2nd October 2019
IMPORTANT DAYS AND THEMES
International Day of Non-Violence: 2nd October
- The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
- According to the UN General Assembly, which established the commemoration, International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness”.
- On 15 June 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution to declare 2nd October as International Day of Non-Violence.
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United Nations: It is an International Organization. Its Objective of UN is to not only maintain International Peace and Security but also to develop Friendly relations among nations.
- Founded – 24th October, 1945
- Headquarter- New York,United States
- Secretary General- Antonio Guterres (9th SG OF UN)
- He is from PORTUGAL
- Portugal (Capital/Currency) – Lisbon/ Euro
- United States (Capital/Currency) – Washington, D.C/ US Dollar
FINANCE AND ECONOMY
Government launched the DIN system of CBDT
- Ministry of Finance has launched the Documentation Identification Number (DIN) system of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 1 October 2019.
- On the day of launching, about 17,500 communications with DIN were generated.
- DIN system has been created as per the direction of Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman.
- The introduction of DIN will make every CBDT communication to have a documentation identification number.
- The DIN system is expected to ensure greater accountability and transparency in tax administration.
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CBDT: The Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes is the senior-most IRS civil servant in the Government of India. The Chairperson of CBDT is the ex officio Special Secretary to the Government of India and also cadre controlling authority of the Indian Revenue Service.
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th and Lal Bahadur Shashtri on his 115th birth anniversary
- The Nation pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary today i.e. 2nd October 2019.
- A series of activities are being organized across the country and by Indian Missions abroad.
- The nation is also remembering Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 115th birth anniversary.
- Under Shastri’s leadership, India won the 1965 war against Pakistan.
- He gave the nation the powerful slogan of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan to enthuse soldiers and farmers.
Gandhi Film Festival to be organised in Mumbai
- Film Division in association with India Tourism will organise a “Gandhi Film Festival” in Mumbai from 2nd to 6th October, 2019.
- This film festival is a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary celebration and will focus on Gandhiji’s message of non-violence and Swachh Bharat.
- The select documentaries and feature films will be screened at the Films Division Complex, including:
- The Making of Mahatma, Gandhi, Gandhi My Father and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara.
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Maharashtra:
- Capital: Mumbai
- Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
- National Parks: Chandoli National Park, Nawegaon National Park, Gugamal National Park, Pench National Park, Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) National Park, Tadoba National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Amba Barwa WLS, Bor WLS, Great Indian Bustard WLS,
- Lonar WLS, Melghat WLS, Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS, etc.
International Astronomical Union names asteroid after Pandit Jasraj
- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj.
- The asteroid formally known as a minor planet, is located between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on November 11, 2006, by the Catalina Sky Survey.
- The privilege of naming a planet is first given to discoverers, who have 10 years to propose a name.
- Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj is an exponent of Indian classical vocal music.
- Jasraj is the recipient of numerous awards, honours, and titles, including the prestigious Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Paryatan Parv 2019 launched
- Center has launched the nationwide Paryatan Parv 2019 on 2 October.
- It was inaugurated by the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Minister of Steel, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi.
- Paryatan Parv 2019 was organized by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Paryatan Parv aims to propagate the message of Dekho Apna Desh with the objective to encourage Indians to visit various tourist destinations of the country.
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Paryatan Parv 2019:
- Paryatan Parv 2019 will be held from 2nd to 13th October 2019 across the country.
- Paryatan Parv 2019 is dedicated to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Paryatan Parv is being organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country.
- It also reinforces the principle of Tourism for All.
The three components of Paryatan Parv, are:
- Dekho Apna Desh – To encourage Indians to visit their own country.
- Tourism for All – Tourism Events at sites across all States in the country are being organized.
- Tourism & Governance – Interactive Sessions & Workshops with Stakeholders on varied themes.
AIM, NITI Aayog, UNICEF India launched The Gandhian Challenge
- AIM, NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and UNICEF India, including Generation Unlimited, have launched The Gandhian Challenge.
- The Gandhian Challenge provides a platform for every child across India to innovative, using Gandhi’s principles, solutions for a sustainable India of their dreams.
- The winners of The Gandhian Challenge will be selected. They will be awarded in New Delhi by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission and UNICEF on 14 November.
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UNICEF: The United Nations Children’s Fund, originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by World War II.
- Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
- Head: Henrietta H. Fore
- Founded: 11 December 1946, New York, New York, United States
- Founders: United Nations General Assembly, Ludwik Rajchman
NITI Aayog: The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established with the aim to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and to enhance cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach.
- Formed: 1 January 2015
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Narendra Modi
APPOINTMENT
Surjit S Bhalla appointed as Executive Director for India at IMF
- The government has appointed economist Surjit Bhalla as the executive director of the International Monetary Fund for a period of three years.
- The post was lying vacant after the death of Dr. Subir Gokarn in July.
- Bhalla earlier served as a member of the prime minister’s economic advisory council but resigned earlier this year.
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IMF: The International Monetary Fund, also known as the Fund, is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation.
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
- Chief Economist: Gita Gopinath
- Membership: 189 countries
- Location: Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
- Founders: John Maynard Keynes, Harry Dexter White
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