- The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) has revealed that the country’s annual rate of HIV infection has declined by 46 per cent between 2010 and 2021 against global average of 32 per cent.
- India formally assumes the Presidency of G-20 for one year; Government says, the key element will be to make it a people’s Group.
- Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has announced the launch of applications for Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF).
- Polling concludes peacefully for first phase of Gujarat Assembly Elections; Over 60 per cent voting recorded.
- National Anti-Doping Agency, NADA will host an Inclusion Conclave tomorrow to sharpen the focus on anti-doping education and processes for athletes with disabilities.
- Peace & security are integral to development, without them, future generations will not be able to experience growth & innovation.
- A total of 1,12,930 videos were removed by YouTube from Bangladesh during July-Sept. 2022 for violation of the community guidelines, says the Transparency Report released by YouTube for Q3, 2022. Bangladesh ranks 8th in the number of videos removed with India being on top, followed by Indonesia, US, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan and Germany.
- Centre advises FM radio channels not to broadcast content glorifying alcohol, drugs, weaponry, gangster and gun culture.
- In a glittering and fun fare, The 23rd Hornbill Festival 2022 kicked started this evening. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially opened the Hornbill Festival by beating the Gong.
- In FIFA World Cup, match underway between Croatia and Belgium; Canada lock horns with Morocco.
- World’s first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID developed by India has got approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for restricted use in emergency situations in the age group of 18 and above.
