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 Current Affairs Weekly PDF – October 2023 – 4th Week
(25 – 31)

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bharat Tex 2024: India to Host the World’s Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates
Largest Textiles Event in Feb 2024 in New India’s 1st Nano DAP plant in Gujarat
Delhi India‘s first Nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP–
India is set to host “Bharat Tex 2024”, the world’s Liquid) plant was inaugurated by the Union
largest Textile event from 26th to 29th February Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs
2024 at Bharat Mandapam & Yashobhoomi in New (MHA) at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.It was set
Delhi, Delhi.The event will be organised by a up by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative
Consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils Limited (IFFCO) at a cost of Rs 300 crore.
(EPCs) with the support of the Ministry of Textiles. ✓ The development of plant is on the lines of
✓ This expo is the embodiment of India’s 5F Aatmnirbhar Bharat vision of Prime
vision – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
to Foreign. ✓ This is the second IFFCO plant in Gujarat.
✓ Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal In May 2022, PM inaugurated IFFCO’s
launched the Kasturi Cotton Bharat world’s first Nano Urea Liquid in Kalol.
website
(https://kasturicotton.texprocil.org/), a 75% of Beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi
digital platform for necessary information Scheme Come from Non-General Category
and updates on this initiative. with OBCs Accounting for 44%, says SBI
Report
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023: India- According to the State Bank of India (SBI) research
Malaysia Joint Army Exercise begins in paper titled “PM SVANidhi: Strengthening the
Meghalaya Country’s Social Fabric by Empowering Grassroot
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023, the two-week Market Mavericks” 75% of the beneficiaries of the
Indo-Malaysia joint military exercise between the PM SVANidhi scheme are from the non-general
Indian Army (IA) and the Malaysian Army, category.The research was carried out by Soumya
commenced at the Umroi cantonment, located in Kanti Ghosh, the Group Chief Economic Advisor of
Ri Bhoi district of the northeastern state of SBI.
Meghalaya. The exercise is scheduled till ✓ Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s
November 5, 2023. AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PM SVANidh), is a
The last edition of the exercise, Harimau Shakti micro-credit scheme launched by the
2022, was conducted in Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
November 2022. (MoHUA) in 2020.

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Overview of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati ✓ AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Abhuyday Yojana unveiled the statue of the Ayurveda
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana practitioner late Padma Vibhushan
(PM- AJAY) is a merged scheme of Centrally Awardee Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna at
Sponsored Scheme implemented since 2021- the Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna
2022 with an aim to reduce poverty of the Auditorium in AIIA.
Scheduled Caste (SC) community.The 3 scheme
were, Cabinet Approvals on October 25, 2023
✓ Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM)
(PMAGY) Narendra Modi has given its approval to the
✓ Special Central Assistance to Scheduled following proposals which were detailed by Union
Castes Sub Plan ( SCA to SCSP) Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of
✓ Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Information and Broadcasting (MIB) during a press
Yojana(BJRCY). conference in New Delhi, Delhi:
The scheme is implemented through the ✓ Inclusion of Jamrani Dam Multipurpose
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Project of Uttarakhand under Pradhan
under the Ministry of Social Justice and Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-
Empowerment(MoSJ&E). Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
(PMKSY-AIBP). The total outlay of the
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches project is estimated at Rs 2,584.10 crore.
New Logo, Website, Brochure of NCEL ✓ Nutrient Based Subsidy(NBS) rates for
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs RABI Season, 2023-24 on Phosphatic and
(MHA) launched the logo, website, and brochure Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.
of the newly established National Cooperative ✓ Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)
Exports Limited (NCEL).The launch was made between India and Japan on Japan-India
during the National Symposium on Cooperative Semiconductor Supply Chain
Exports organised by NCEL in New Delhi, Delhi. Partnership….Click here for more detail…

AIIA’s 6th Foundation Day: New Molecular One Nation, One Election Website
Biology Lab Launched Launched during HLC’s Second Meeting
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) celebrated High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One
its 6th Foundation day on 20th October 2023 at Election(ONOE) under the chairmanship of
AIIA campus, New Delhi, Delhi. A new molecular Former President Ram Nath Kovind held its 2nd
biology lab for advance research at AIIA; a meeting in New Delhi, Delhi on 25th October
Manuscript Unit and Center of Excellence (CoE) 2023.The website developed for the “One Nation,
Dakshya were launched during the event. One Election” was launched at the meeting. This
✓ AIIA has signed six Memorandum of will act as a repository of all relevant information
Understandings (MoUs) with well-known on the ONOE proposal.
six institutions such as Hindustan Salt ✓ The One Nation, One Election is a proposal
Limited, the Ministry of Health and Family to hold simultaneous elections to the
Welfare, and the Heartfulness Institute. Lower House of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
and State Assemblies.

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 ✓ HLC was constituted by the Government of students as Youth Red Cross(YRC) Volunteers in
India in September 2023. Andhra Pradesh(AP).
✓ Under this MoU, the IRSC AP will instruct
Kerala Becomes the First State to Have NCC cadets in first aid, CPR, and disaster
Hallmarking Centres in All Districts relief. NCC Cadets will be encouraged to
Kerala has become the first state in India to have donate blood in times of need and to
hallmarking centers in all of its 14 districts. This participate in environmental activities to
was achieved after the inauguration of a combat climate change.
hallmarking center in Adimali, Idukki district,
Kerala.
✓ The hallmarking system is administered by
the BIS, which is the National Standard
Body of India established under ‘Bureau of
Indian Standards (BIS) Act 2016’.
✓ Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)
number is a six digit Alphanumeric code,
Intoduced in 2021

RCS-UDAN Scheme Successful Completes

6th Year in 2023
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN
(Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik i.e. let the country’s
common man fly) Scheme which focuses on
improving unserved air routes in underserved IAF Signs Contract with Indian Manufacturer
regions of India, completes 6th year in 2023. for Procurement of Automatic Weather
✓ The RCS-UDAN scheme was launched as Stations
part of the National Civil Aviation Policy The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a contract
(NCAP) 2016 by the Ministry of Civil with an Indian manufacturer for the procurement
Aviation (MoCA) on October 21, 2016, with of automatic weather stations at 82 IAF
a 10-year vision. locations. This technology advancement will
✓ The first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated significantly improve aerospace safety by
by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on
providing real-time weather updates throughout
27th April 2017, connecting flight operations and training.
Shimla(Himachal Pradesh) to Delhi.

Indian Oil Corporation Launches India's 1st

AP’s Indian Red Cross Society signs MoU
Gasoline & Diesel Reference Fuels
with NCC to Enroll NCC students as YRC Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of
Volunteer Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Andhra launched India’s 1st Reference Gasoline and
Pradesh(AP), has signed a first of its kind Diesel Fuels produced by Indian Oil Corporation
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Limited (IOCL).
National Cadet Corps (NCC) to enroll NCC

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 ✓ With this launch, India joined the elite 52nd GST Council Meeting: Ministry of
group of nations with domestic production Finance Notifies 18% GST on Corporate
of ‘Reference’ Petrol and Diesel Guarantee
and IOCL becomes the 4th refiner in the The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
world to produce ‘reference’ grade petrol (CBIC) under the Ministry of Finance issued a
and diesel. notification stating that GST (Goods and Services
Tax) will be levied on guarantees provided by
Coal Ministry & MNRE Collaborate to Work corporations to their subsidiaries prospectively.
Jointly to Promote Green Energy The corporate guarantee would be taxable from
The Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of New & the date of the notification.
Renewable Energy (MNRE) collaborated to work As per the notification, GST at 18% will be levied
together for the promotion of green energy. on 1% of the total amount guaranteed by the
✓ MNRE will provide technical, policy, and parent company or the actual consideration,
capacity-building assistance, while the whichever is higher.
Ministry of Coal will supply land and Key Recommendations made during the 52nd
capital to construct solar energy, green GST Council Meeting:
hydrogen, and other renewable energy GST rates on “Food preparation of millet flour in
projects. powder form, containing at least 70% millets by
weight” 0% when sold in non-pre-packaged and
unlabelled form. And 5% when sold in pre-
packaged and labelled form.
✓ Reduction of GST on molasses from 28%
to 5%.
✓ The GST on Job work services for
processing of barley into malt has been
reduced to from 18% to 5%.
Click here to read full News…

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

OECD’s International Migration Outlook Ukraine (189,000); and

2023: India Remains Top Country of Origin Germany(119,000).
for New Migrants to OECD Nations in 2021
According to the “International Migration Outlook: CCI Secured its 1st Membership in the
2023” published by the Organisation for Economic International Competition Network’s
Co-operation and Development (OECD), for the Steering Group for 2 Years
2nd consecutive year, India has retained its Competition Commission of India (CCI) secures
position as the top country of origin for new membership in the International Competition
migrants to the member countries of OECD in Network (ICN) Steering Group at the 22nd Annual
2021. Conference of the ICN, hosted by the Spanish
✓ China is ranked 2nd with 227,000 new National Markets and Competition Commission
migrants followed by Romania (215,000); (CNMC) in Barcelona, Spain from 18th to 20th

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October 2023. This is the 1st time that CCI has and the United States. China is the largest
become a member of the ICN’s apex body, a electricity consumer in the world.
Steering Group and the membership is for 2 years. ✓ The International Energy Agency (IEA) has
predicted that 18% of the electricity
India-EU’s First Joint Naval Exercise Held generated in India will be from solar
in Gulf of Guinea sources by 2030, which set to be 6%
India and the European Union(EU) conducted their increase in 2023.
first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea on ✓ The IEA’s World Energy Outlook-2023
24th October 2023. The exercise was designed to report predicts a 30% reduction in CO2
uphold the United Nations Convention on the Law emissions from India’s industry and a 25%
of the Sea (UNCLOS). reduction in CO2 emissions per kilometer
Participated Ships: driven by passenger cars by 2030.
i.The exercise involved the Indian Navy's Offshore ✓ IEA predicts that India’s capacity may
Patrol Vessel Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sumedha exceed 70 gigawatts (GW) annually by
ii.Ships of 3 EU member states(Italy, France and 2027.
Spain) also participated the exercise. They are:
✓ Italian Ship Foscari - Italian Navy FATF Removed Cayman Islands from Its
✓ French Ship(FS) Ventôse - French Navy 'Grey List'
✓ Spanish Ship Tornado - Spanish Navy. According to the review published by the Financial
Action Task Force (FATF) on 27th October 2023,
IEA's World Energy Outlook 2023: Major Cayman Islands was removed from the FATF
Energy Changes by 2030 ‘grey list’ - Jurisdictions under Increased
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released Monitoring. Panama, Jordan, and Albania were
a report, World Energy Outlook 2023, which also removed from FATF’s Grey list while Bulgaria
presents a vision of substantial changes in global was added to the list.
energy system by 2030. The report highlights The grey list identifies countries that are actively
India’s growing electricity demand, with annual working with the FATF to address strategic
growth of around 5%, making it third-largest deficiencies in their regimes to counter money
electricity consumer globally by 2050, after China laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation
financing.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Announced Results of 2nd Edition of its participating teams/entities from countries
Global Hackathon – HARBINGER 2023 such as Australia, Canada, Germany,
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced second Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom,
edition of its global hackathon, “HARBINGER 2023 and the United States of America.
– Innovation for Transformation”. This event was ✓ RBI initiated its inaugural global hackathon,
announced on February 14, 2023. titled “HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for
✓ Theme: Inclusive Digital Services. Transformation,” with the theme ‘Smarter
✓ The hackathon received 154 proposals Digital Payments’ in 2021.…Click here for
submitted by teams from both India and 28 more detail…

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ADB Approves USD 175 Million Loan to ✓ About SEBI : Chairperson– Madhabi Puri
Upgrade Roads in Madhya Pradesh Buch ,Headquarters– Mumbai,
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved Maharashtra.
a USD 175 million loan for ‘India : Enhancing
Connectivity and Resilience of the Madhya
Pradesh Road Network Project’.The project aims
to upgrade about 500 kilometers of state highways
and major district roads to a standard two-lane
feature in Madhya Pradesh(MP). ADB is partnering
with Madhya Pradesh Road Development
Corporation Limited (MPRDC), to build the
capacity of MPRDC in climate change adaptation
and mitigation, disaster resilience, and road
safety.
✓ About ADB:President – Masatsugu
Asakawa ,Headquarters – Mandaluyong
City, Manila, Philippines

RBI Allows Retail Investors to Subscribe to

Kotak Mahindra Bank Partners With NeSL to
FRSBs 2020 (T) via Retail Direct Portal
issue e-Bank Guarantees
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(KMBL) has entered
the Government of India (GoI), has expanded the
into a partnership with National E-Governance
range of products offered through RBI Retail Direct
Services Limited (NeSL) to issue its inaugural
portal by allowing retail investors to subscribe to
electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) through the
Floating Rate Savings Bonds , 2020 (Taxable)-
platform of KMBL. NeSL’s Digital Documents
FRSB 2020 (T). The subscription of bonds will be in
Execution (DDE) technology will give real-time
the form of cash (up to Rs 20,000
access to e-BG.
only)/drafts/cheques or any electronic mode.
✓ The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra
Modi launched the RBI-Retail Direct ADB Approves USD 400 Million Loan to
Scheme on November 12, 2021. Enhance Urban Services in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved
SEBI Empanels 12 Entities to Provide Digital USD 400 million policy-based loan to India to
enhance the infrastructure quality and provide
Forensic Services
assured public services and efficient governance
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
systems. The loan will be under Sub-programme 2
has empanelled 12 entities, including Ernst &
of ADB's Sustainable Urban Development and
Young LLP (EY), KPMG Assurance and Consulting
Service Delivery Programme.
Services LLP, to provide digital forensic services to
✓ Subprogram 2 will support investment
its search team for onsite data acquisition during
planning and reform actions at the state
search and seizure operations.This empanelment
and urban local body (ULB) levels.
will be valid for 2 years.

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 ✓ It will be implemented by the Ministry of Financial Company–Systemically
Housing and Urban Affairs(MoH&UA) with Important Non-Deposit taking Company
guidance from ADB. and Deposit taking Company (Reserve
Bank) Directions, 2016.
MobiKwik’s Zaakpay gets In-Principle Nod Under this regulatory framework, NBFCs are
from RBI to Operate as Payment Aggregator categorized into 4 layers based on their size,
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has granted in- activities, and perceived risk:
principle authorization to MobiKwik’s payment ✓ NBFCs-Base Layer (NBFCs-BL) includes
gateway arm Zaakpay to operate as an online Non-deposit taking NBFCs with assets
payment aggregator (PA). below Rs 1,000 crore.
✓ This will enable Zaakpay to onboard new ✓ NBFCs-Middle Layer (NBFCs-ML) includes
merchants onto its platform for processing All deposit-taking NBFCs (NBFCs-D),
online payments and scale the number of regardless of their asset size, Non-deposit
merchants associated with the startup. taking NBFCs with assets equal to or
✓ Payment Aggregators(PAs): PAs are exceeding Rs 1,000 crore
entities that facilitate e-commerce sites ✓ NBFCs-Upper Layer (NBFCs-UL)
and merchants to accept various payment ✓ NBFCs-Top Layer (NBFC-TL) The Top
instruments from the customers. Layer should remain vacant.

Bank Of Baroda Launches Bob LITE Savings

Account
Bank of Baroda(BoB) launched a lifetime zero-
balance savings account called the Bob LITE
Savings Account as a part of “BOB Ke Sang
Tyohaar Ki Umang” festive campaign.
✓ The Bob LITE Savings Account comes with
a lifetime-free RuPay Platinum debit card
(subject to maintaining a quarterly average
balance(QAB)).

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Issues New

Guidelines NBFC - SBR Master Directions
2023
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently RBL Bank launches Zero-Balance Go
published a new set of guidelines called the Savings Account
"Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India [Non- RBL Bank, formerly known as Ratnakar Bank, has
Banking Financial Company (NBFC)– Scale Based launched the GO Savings Account, a zero-
Regulation(SBR)] Directions, 2023". balance digital banking product. The account has a
✓ It replaces the Non-Banking Financial subscription-based model means it will replace
Company–Non-Systemically Important minimum balance requirement, thus, finishing
Non-Deposit taking (Reserve Bank) the hassle of maintaining a minimum balance.
Directions, 2016, and the Non-Banking

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AU Small Finance Bank Launches ‘Planet IndusInd Bank Collaborates with
first - AU Green Fixed Deposit’ with 8.5% Viamericas to Offer Inward Remittance
Interest Rate Services to NRIs in USA
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) Limited IndusInd Bank Limited has announced a strategic
launched its first Green Fixed Deposit (FD) collaboration with Viamericas Corporation to
namely Planet First – AU Green Fixed Deposit offer digital inward remittance services to Non
with an interest rate of up to 8.50%. This launch Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States of
represents bank's commitment towards climate America (USA).
action, and allows customers to contribute to This collaboration will enable NRIs to send money
sustainability by dedicating proceeds to green to their beneficiaries in India through IndusInd
projects. Bank's digital remittance platform Indus Fast
✓ The Green FD was launched on 25th Remit(IFR).
October 2023, last Wednesday of
October, which is celebrated as the Zerodha Fund House Launches Its Maiden
Sustainability Day. Mutual Fund Schemes
Zerodha Fund House(ZFH), a joint venture
Escrowpay secures India’s 1st digital Escrow between Zerodha Broking Limited and smallcase
authorization from IFSCA Technologies Private Limited, launched its maiden
Escrowpay, a leading digital escrow platform, has mutual fund schemes Zerodha Nifty LargeMidcap
secured India’s 1st digital escrow regulatory 250 Index Fund and Zerodha ELSS Tax Saver Nifty
fintech authorisation from International Financial LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund.Both schemes are
Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), Gujarat open-ended, passive, index-equity mutual fund
International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), schemes.NFO is a singular investment solution to
Gandhinagar, Gujarat. invest in the top 250 companies.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India to surpass Japan to Become 2nd ✓ This is followed by China, Japan, and
Largest Economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Germany in second, third, and fourth
Global respectively (largest economy) with a GDP
According to Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of USD 18 Trillion, USD 4.2 trillion, and
data of Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Market USD 4 trillion respectively.
Intelligence, India will become Asia’s second-
largest economy by 2030 with a Gross Domestic NLC incorporated NLC India Green Energy
Product (GDP) of USD 7.3 trillion. India will also Limited for Renewable Energy Initiatives
become the world’s third-largest economy.PMI Neyveli Lignite Corporation(NLC) India Limited
also forecasted that India’s GDP will grow at 6.2- incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary NLC India
6.3% in the financial year 2023-24 (FY23-24). Green Energy Limited (NIGEL) to focus on
✓ United States of America(USA) is the Renewable energy initiatives. NLC’s green arm
world’s largest economy with a GDP of NIGEL is expected to establish Renewable energy
USD 25.5 trillion.

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projects to the capacity of 5 Gigawatt (GW) by Space Technologies Limited, has received its 2nd
2030. Type certification from Directorate General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA) for its agricultural drones –
Paras Aerospace receives 2nd Type “Paras-Agricopter V2.1”. The certification is issue
Certification from DGCA for its Agri Drone for MEDIUM Drone Category. Previously in April
Mumbai(Maharashtra)-based Paras Aerospace 2023, Paras Aerospace received a “Type
Private Limited, a subsidiary of Paras Defence & Certificate” from DGCA for its Agri Drone “Paras-
Agricopter”.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

US Presidnet Biden honoured Indo- 2023 Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on
American Scientists Ashok Gadgil & Subra October 23.Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized various
Suresh with National Medal administrative initiatives that have been put in
Joe Biden (Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.) President of place, ensuring the timely disbursement of
the United States of America honoured the 21 pensionary benefits to retiring employees.These
innovators, including 2 Indo American scientists: initiatives include: Pre-Retirement Counselling
Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil, with National workshops,Anubhav Awards,and Pension Adalat.
Medal of Science (9) and National Medal of ✓ After evaluation, 4 individuals from 8
Technology and Innovation (12), the USA’s highest different ministries, departments, and
Award for Science and Technology. organizations were honored with Anubhav
✓ Subra Suresh, Massachusetts Institute of Awards, and 9 jury certificates were also
Technology, Brown University, was awarded for the first time to foster broader
honoured with National Medal of Science. participation.
✓ Ashok Gadgil, University of California,
Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National UST Won Mahatma Awards 2023 for CSR
Laboratory(LBNL), was honoured with Excellence in Community Initiatives
National Medal of Technology and UST, a leading digital transformation solutions
Innovation. company, has been recognized by the 2023 Mahatma
Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Excellence in Community Initiatives, for sustainable
Dr. Jitendra Singh Awards ‘Anubhav’ Prizes
and impactful contributions to CSR in areas such as
in 2023 and Speaks at Pre-Retirement education, health, livelihood, environment, and
Counselling (PRC) Workshop and All India disaster relief.
Pension Adalat UST's impactful CSR initiative, the Adopt-a-School
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ program, has significantly influenced the lives of more
Welfare (DoP&PW) hosted the Anubhav Awards than 32,000 students across India and Mexico.

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 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

India Cricketer MS Dhoni Appointed as ✓ About Slovakia:Capital- Bratislava

Brand Ambassador of Lay’s ,Currency- The Euro
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni), Former captain
of the Indian Cricket Team, has been appointed as Amitava Mukherjee Gets Tenure Extension
the brand ambassador of PepsiCo India’s potato as NMDC CMD
chips brand Lay’s. As the brand ambassador, he The Ministry of Steel has extended the tenure of
will feature on the ‘No Lay’s, No Game’ campaign Amitava Mukherjee, Chairman-cum-Managing
of Lay’s and promote the match-viewing Director (CMD) of the National Mineral
experience with Lay’s chips. Development Corporation (NMDC) for a further
✓ The ‘No Lay’s No Game’ is a global period of 1 year with effect from 20th November
campaign associated with football icons 2023 up to 19th November 2024 or till the
Thierry Henry(France) and Lionel appointment of a regular incumbent or until further
Messi(Argentina). orders.He is the Director (Finance) of NMDC who
has been holding additional charge as the CMD
Swarup Mohanty Appointed VC of Mirae since March 2023.
AMC
South Korea-based Mirae Asset Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Ruler of
Financial Group has appointed Johor, Elected as 17th King of Malaysia
Swarup Anand Mohanty as the His Royal Highness (HRH)
Vice Chairman (VC) of Mirae Sultan Ibrahim ibni
Asset Investment Managers Almarhum Sultan Iskandar,
(India) Private Limited (Mirae AMC) with effect the Ruler of the southern
form 24th October 2023. With this, Mohanty Malaysian state of Johor, was
becomes the first Non-Korean person to be elected as the 17th King of
appointed as the VC within Mirae Asset Financial Malaysia, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Group. (YDPA) XVII, for a term of 5 years, which will
begin on 31st January 2024.
Robert Fico Formally Appointed as PM of ✓ He was elected by the Conference of
Slovakia Rulers during its 263rd (Special) meeting
Zuzana Čaputová, President held at the National Palace(Istana Negara)
of Slovakia, formally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
appointed Robert Fico as the ✓ He will replace incumbent Sovereign Al-
Prime Minister (PM) of Sultan Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah,
Slovakia. He will succeed Ruler of Pahang state, who has been
Ľudovít Ódor who has been serving as the 16th King since 2019. His
serving as the Interim PM of Slovakia since 15 May tenure is set to end on 30th January 2024.
2023 after the resignation of Eduard Heger as
PM.This is the 3rd time Robert Fico will serve as
the PM of Slovakia, after having served from 2006
to 2010 and from 2012 to 2018.

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Govt Appoints BCG to Craft ‘Vision 2047’ Worldsteel elects Nucor’s Leon Topalian as
Document Chairman & TATA Steel’s T V Narendran as
The government of India has appointed the Boston Vice Chairman
Consulting Group (BCG), a global consulting firm, Leon J. Topalian, President and Chief Executive
to help prepare the Vision 2047 document, Officer(CEO) of Nucor Corporation (the United
outlining India’s medium-term objectives for States of America-USA), was elected as the 45th
becoming a developed economy in the next 25 Chairman of the World Steel
years. The document will emphasise strategic Association(worldsteel), the international
measures to elevate India to a middle-income industry association for the iron and steel sector.
country. ✓ India’s Thachat Viswanath(TV) Narendran,
CEO & Managing Director(MD) of Tata
3 Indian Technology Experts Named in the Steel Limited and Choi Jeong-Woo, CEO
39-member UN High-level Advisory Body on of POSCO Holdings were elected as the
AI Vice Chairman of Worldsteel. Choi Jeong-
On 26 October 2023, the United Nations (UN) Woo served as the 44th Chairman of the
Secretary-General WorldSteel.
(SG) António Guterres revealed the formation of
a 39-member High- Indian Cricketer MS Dhoni Roped in as
Level Multistakeholder Advisory brand Ambassador of SBI
Body on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New York, State Bank of India (SBI) has
the United States of America (USA). roped in former Indian Cricketer
✓ The list featured 3 Indian technology and former Captain of Indian
experts namely Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Men’s cricket team Mahendra
SG’s Envoy on Technology(since Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) as its
2022); Nazneen Rajani, Lead Researcher official brand ambassador.
at Hugging Face; and Sharad Sharma, Co- ✓ Under this partnership, Dhoni will play a
founder of iSPIRT Foundation. major role in the marketing and
promotional campaigns of SBI.
Actor Rajkummar Rao Named as ‘National This partnership of SBI aims to reiterate its
Icon’ for Election Commission of India commitment to serve the nation and its
Bollywood Actor Rajkummar customers with trust, integrity and
Rao was named as the dedication.
‘National Icon’ for voter
awareness and education by the Indian Film actor Katrina Kaif Roped in as
Election Commission of Brand Ambassador of Rado
India(ECI). Rajkummar Rao and ECI entered a Katrina Kaif, a British-Indian actress, who works
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a period in Hindi-language films, was appointed as the
of 3 years at the event held in New Delhi, Delhi, Global Brand Ambassador for Rado, a
Switzerland-based luxury watch manufacturer.
She is featured in Rado’s campaign emphasizing
its dedication to crafting timepieces that combine
timeless materials with enduring style.

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 ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approves Rebalancing of Cross- equity share capital proportion to 9.9% in

shareholding Between Renault and Nissan accordance with share subscription and purchase
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has agreement. This represents the acquisition of
approved the re-balancing of the existing cross- 24,643,558 equity shares of JC Flowers ARC at Rs
shareholdings between Renault S.A. (Renault) and 29.68 per share.
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Nissan)(Rebalancing).
✓ This also relates to the changes to the RECPDCL Hands Over a Project Specific
shareholding of 2 of their joint ventures(JV) SPV to Power Grid Corporation
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private REC Power Development and Consultancy
Limited (RNAIPL) and Renault Nissan Limited (RECPDCL) handed over the project-
Technology & Business Centre India specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) formed for
Private Limited (RNTBCI) in India. the construction of ‘Ramgarh II Transmission
Limited’ transmission project, to Power Grid
Yes Bank Reinstate Its Stake in JC Flowers Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
ARC to 9.9% RECPDCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of REC
YES Bank Limited had acquired additional shares Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation
of J.C. Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited).
Limited (“JC Flowers ARC”) to reinstate its

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Japan Becomes 1st Country Ever to Fire operational and technical readiness of Army
Electromagnetic Railgun Strategic Forces Command (ASFC).
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ✓ The launch was witnessed by Lieutenant
(JMSDF), along with the Acquisition Technology & General Muhammad Shahbaz Khan
Logistics Agency (ATLA), which comes under the Commander ASFC, senior officers from
Ministry of Defense of Japan, has successfully the strategic forces, scientists, and
test-fired a medium-caliber maritime engineers of the strategic organisation.
electromagnetic railgun from an offshore platform.
✓ With this, Japan became the first country in Special Forces Training School at HP Gets
the world to successfully test-fire a Indian Army's 1st Vertical Wind Tunnel
maritime railgun from an offshore platform. General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff
(COAS), virtually inaugurated the Indian Army’s
Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training 1st Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) at the Special
Launch of Ghauri Weapon System Forces Training School (SFTS) at Bakloh, Himachal
Pakistan Army successfully conducted a training Pradesh (HP) to train the special forces and refine
launch of the Ghauri Weapon System, a medium- the Combat Freefall (CFF) skills of armed forces
range, road-mobile, ballistic missile system personnel.
indigenously developed by Pakistan, to test the ✓ The state-of-the-art wind tunnel provides a
controlled environment for military

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 trainees. It enhances the Combat Free Fall India’s HAL, France’s Safran ink MoU to
(CFF) skills of armed forces personnel. Manufacture Commercial Engine Parts
On October 27, 2023, a memorandum of
China Launches Shenzhou-17 Manned understanding (MoU) was signed between
Spacecraft to Its Space Station Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran
China’s Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Aircraft Engines, a French aerospace engine
has launched its 30th flight mission Shenzhou 17 manufacturer, to develop industrial cooperation in
(also known as “Divine Vessel”) along with three ring forging manufacturing for commercial engines.
astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station.The ✓ HAL will produce LEAP (Leading Edge
spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F Y17 Aviation Propulsion) engine forgings at its
carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch foundry and forge facility in Bengaluru.
Center in northwest China. LEAP powers the Airbus A320 Neo family
This is the sixth manned mission of China to its and Boeing 737 Max.
space station since 2021. The crew is led by
former air force pilot Tang Hongbo (48). 25T BP Tug ‘Mahabali’ launched at Shoft
Shipyard Pvt Ltd in Gujarat
Skyroot Aerospace Unveils Vikram-I Orbital On 28th October 2023, Commodore Sunil Kaushik,
Space Launch Vehicle Warship Production Superintendent(WPS)
Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited unveiled (Mumbai) launched the 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug,
‘Vikram-I’ orbital space launch vehicle at the ‘Yard 305 – Mahabali’, at M/s Shoft Shipyard
newly inaugurated its headquarters 'The MAX-Q Private Limited (SSPL) in Bharuch, Gujarat. These
Campus' located at the GMR Aerospace and Tugs are built under the classification rules of
Industrial Park in South Hyderabad, Telangana. Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
The event was attend by Union Minister of
State(MoS) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Ericsson Sets up 6G R&D Centre in Chennai,
Technology (MoST) who also unveiled simulation TN
of Vikram 1.The Vikram-I rocket is capable of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, commonly
carrying a load of up to 480 Kilograms (kg) known as Ericsson, Swedish telecommunication
company, has announced setting up a 6G
Research and Development(R&D) centre in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
Note: On 5th October 2023, Nokia established a
6G Lab at its Global R&D center in Bengaluru.

ENVIRONMENT

Sporanaerobium hydrogeniformans: An identified a New Genus of anaerobic

Anaerobic, Hydrogen-Producing Bacterium lignocellulose-degrading bacteria called
Found in Aravali Hot Spring, Maharashtra Sporanaerobium hydrogeniformans in the hot
Scientists under the Bioenergy Group at the spring of Aravali, located in Ratnagiri district
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Maharashtra, (Maharashtra). This bacteria has a remarkable

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ability to produce hydrogen gas as a byproduct of
its metabolic processes.

SPORTS

Badminton: India’s Unnati Hooda Win Chess: Nodirbek Yakubboev wins Qatar
Women’s Singles Title in the Abu Dhabi Masters Open 2023 Title; India’s S L
Masters 2023 Narayanan Secures Third Place
India’s Unnati Hooda won the women’s singles The GrandMaster(GM) Nodirbek Yakubboev
title in the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023 badminton (Uzbekistan) won the Qatar Masters Open 2023
tournament held at the ADNEC Marina Hall, Abu Title held at Lusail Sports Arena, Qatar from 10th
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 17 – 22 to 21th October 2023. GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov
October 2023. (Uzbekistan) secured second place while GM S L
✓ Indian Duo of Ashwini Ponappa and Narayanan(India) secured third place in the Qatar
Tanisha Crasto won the women’s Doubles Masters Open 2023.
title. ✓ International Master (IM) Vaishali
✓ The tournament was organized by UAE Rameshbabu (India) secured the women’s
Badminton Federation with sanctions from champion title while IM Divya
the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Deshmukh(India) and Woman International
Master (WIM) Alua Nurmanova
(Kazakhstan) secured second and third
highest ranks among women players.

OBITUARY

Eminent Assamese Scholar ✓ He has taken 266 wickets in 67 matches.

Birendra Nath Datta Passed Away With this, he made a record of being the
Padma Shri Awardee Birendra Nath Datta, an highest wicket-taker in India.
eminent Assamese scholar, Linguist, and Singer, ✓ In June 2023, Ravindra Jadeja surpassed
passed away at the age of 88 in Guwahati, Assam. Bishan Singh Bedi to become India’s most
He was born on March 1, 1935 in Nagaon, Assam. successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 for by taking 267 wickets in 65 matches at an
Literature and Education. average of 24.25.

Legendary Indian Spinner Bishan Singh Bedi England’s FIFA World Cup Winner Sir Bobby
Passed Away Charlton Passed Away at 86
Former Indian cricketer, legendary left-arm The former England football player Sir Bobby
spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi, passed away at the (Robert) Charlton passed away at the age of
age of 77. He was born on 25th September 1946 in 86. He suffered dementia in 2020.Sir Bobby
Amritsar, Punjab. Government of India honoured Charlton was part of the England’s Federation
him with the Padma Shri for sports in 1970. Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA)World Cup winning team in 1966. Robert

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Charlton was born in 11th October 1937 in the premiership of Chandra Shekhar (8th
Ashington, northeast England, United Prime Minister of India - 1990 to 1991)
Kingdom(UK).
Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier Passed
Ex-Union Minister Babanrao Dhakne Passed Away
Away Li Keqiang, a Chinese economist and politician
Babanrao Dhakne, Former Union Minister and who served as the Premier of People's Republic of
senior politician, passed away in Ahmednagar, China (2013-2023), passed away at the age of 68
Maharashtra at the age of 86. He was born on 10 in Shanghai, China. He was born in July 1955 in
November 1937 in Akola, Ahmednagar in Dingyuan County in eastern China's Anhui
Maharashtra. province.
✓ He served as the Union State Minister in In 2013, he became the Premier of the State
the Ministry of Energy (1990 to 1991) under Council for the 1st term, and in 2018, he was re-
elected as premier for a 2nd five-year term.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

'The Lords of the Wankhede - Tales Between has authored a new book titled “Breaking the
Two Titles' Co-authored by W.V. Raman and Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future".
R. Kaushik Launched ✓ The book published by Penguin Business,
The book titled 'The Lords of the Wankhede - Tales an imprint of Penguin Random House India
Between Two Titles' Co-authored by Indian (PRHI), is set to be released in December
cricketer W.V. Raman and senior journalist R. 2023.
Kaushik was launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka
and it was published by Rupa Publications. The PM Narendra Modi Releases Three Books at
book describes the changes that occurred in Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh
Indian cricket between 1983 and 2023, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi released three
reflects on the events that influenced the growth books, including ‘Ashtadhyayi Bhashya’,
of cricket in India. ‘Ramanandacharya Charitam', and ‘Bhagwan
Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela', during his visit to
Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan & Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.
Economist Rohit Lamba authored a new The three books were written by Jagadguru
book “Breaking the Mould” Rambhadracharya of Tulsi Peeth. Jagadguru
Raghuram Rajan, Former Governor of the Reserve Rambhadracharya awarded Padam Vibhushan in
Bank of India (RBI), and Economist Rohit Lamba 2015 in the field of Literature and Education.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

United Nations Day 2023- October 24 World Development Information Day 2023-
The United Nations (UN) Day is annually observed October 24
across the globe on 24 October to mark the United Nations (UN)’s World Development
anniversary of the day on which the UN Charter Information Day is annually observed across the
entered into force in 1945. 24 October 2023 marks globe on 24 October to draw the attention of the
the 78th Anniversary of the foundation of the UN. world to development problems and the need to
✓ The UN Day Concert 2023, held under the strengthen international cooperation to solve
theme “The Frontlines of Climate Action”, them.
was sponsored by the Permanent Mission ✓ The day emphasises the significance of
of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United widespread information dissemination to
Nations with support from PVBLIC ensure a comprehensive understanding of
Foundation’s Family Offices for global development challenges.
Sustainable Development (FOSD). ✓ The date of the observance was chosen to
✓ The name ‘United Nations‘ was suggested coincide with the United Nations Day(24th
by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd October) and also to mark the date of
President of the USA…Click here for more adoption of the 1970 International
detail…. Development Strategy for the Second
United Nations Development Decade.
World Polio Day 2023 – October 24
World Polio Day is annually observed across the 62nd Indo-Tibetan Border Police Raising Day
world on 24th October to highlight the importance – 24th October 2023
of the efforts to eradicate poliomyelitis (polio), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Raising day is
infectious disease that commonly affects children annually celebrated on 24th October to mark the
aged under 5.24th October 2023 marks the 22nd establishment of the ITBP, a Central Armed Police
observance of World Polio Day. Force functioning under the Ministry of Home
✓ World Polio Day was established by Rotary Affairs(MHA), in 1962.
International(RI) to commemorate the birth ✓ The day also honour the dedication of the
anniversary of Jonas Salk, an American ITBP in safeguarding the security of borders
virologist who developed the first of India and promote sense of security
successful polio vaccines. Oral polio among the people living in border areas.
vaccine (OPV) and Inactivated polio ✓ 24th October 2023 marks the observance
vaccine (IPV). of the 62nd ITBP Raising Day.
✓ South-East Asia Region of the World
Health Organization (WHO) including India Disarmament Week 2023- October 24 to 30
was certified polio-free by the Regional The United Nations (UN)’s Disarmament Week is
Certification Commission (RCC) in 2014. annually observed across the globe in the week
starting on 24 October, the anniversary of the
founding of the UN, to spread awareness of
disarmament initiatives that have been historically

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used by countries throughout the world to World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2023-
establish international peace and security. October 27
✓ The UN Disarmament Week is observed The United Nations (UN) World Day
from 24-30 October. for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) is annually
✓ This day aims to promote awareness and a observed across the globe on 27 October to
better understanding of disarmament remind us of the significance of archiving and
issues and their importance. preserving Audiovisual (AV) sources, and to
honour the AV preservation professionals and
Global Media and Information Literacy institutions that safeguard our heritage for future
Week 2023 - October 24 to 31 generations.
The United Nations (UN) Global Media and ✓ The 2023 theme of WDAH is “Your
Information Literacy (MIL) Week is annually Window to the World”.
observed across the globe from 24th to 31st ✓ WDAH celebration is a key initiative of the
October to raise awareness of the importance of United Nations Educational, Scientific and
media and information literacy (MIL) and to Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the
celebrate the progress made towards achieving Coordinating Council of Audiovisual
MIL for all.24-31 October 2023 marks the Archives Associations (CCAAA).
observance of the 12th Global Media and
Information Literacy Week. 77th Infantry Day - 27th October 2023
✓ The 2023 theme of Global MIL Week is Infantry Day is annually observed across
"Media and Information Literacy in Digital India on 27th October by Indian Army to
Spaces: A Collective Global Agenda". commemorate the contributions of the Infantry,
the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army.
International Dwarfism Awareness Day ✓ 27th October 2023 marks the observance
2023 - October 25 of the 77th Infantry Day.
International Dwarfism Awareness Day, also ✓ On 27th October, 1947, the first military
known as World Dwarfism Day, is annually event of independent India took place in
observed across the globe on 25th October to the Kashmir Valley against Pakistani
raise awareness about achondroplasia, a bone invaders.
growth disorder that causes dwarfism due to a
genetic mutation in the arms and legs. International Animation Day 2023- October
✓ 25th October 2023 marks the observance 28
of 12th International Dwarfism International Animation Day (IAD) is annually
Awareness Day. observed across the globe on 28 October to
✓ International Dwarfism Awareness Day honour the birth of animation, recognised as the
was established by ‘Little People of first public performance of projected moving
America(LPA)’ to commemorate the birth images at Emile Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique in
anniversary of Billy Barty (born as William Paris (France), on the 28th of October 1892.
John Bertanzetti), an American actor who ✓ 28 October 2023 marks the observance of
had dwarfism(achondroplasia). The first the 22nd International Animation Day. IAD
International Dwarfism Awareness Day is annually coordinated and promoted by
was observed on 25th October 2012. the Association Internationale du Film

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 d’Animation (ASIFA) (International ✓ According to ILO, the global care workforce
Animated Film Association). The first IAD comprises 249 million women and 132
was observed on 28 October 2002. million men.
✓ Women perform 76.2% of the total amount
World Stroke Day 2023- October 29 of unpaid care work, 3.2 times more time
World Stroke Day is annually observed across the than men.
globe on 29 October to raise awareness of the
serious nature and high rates of stroke, and the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 - October
effective treatment options available to drive 30 to November 05
action on stroke prevention. Vigilance Awareness Week is annually observed
✓ The theme for World Stroke Day 2023, across India during the week in which the birth
designated by the World Stroke anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st
Organisation (WSO), is ‘Together we are October) falls.
#GreaterThan Stroke.’ ✓ The week is observed by the Central
✓ The first World Stroke Day was observed Vigilance Commission (CVC) to promote
on 29th October 2006. integrity, transparency, and ethical
practices, emphasising the crucial role of
First ever UN’s International Day of Care vigilance in preventing corruption and
and Support - 29th October 2023 ensuring accountability within
The United Nations (UN)’s first-ever International organizations.
Day of Care and Support was observed across Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 is observed
the globe on 29 October 2023 to emphasise the from 30th October to 5th November 2023. The
importance of caregiving, recognize the 2023 theme of Vigilance Awareness Week is,
contributions of caregivers, and advocate for “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation.”
policies and initiatives that support and enhance
care in all its forms.

STATE NEWS

Baiga Tribe Becomes the 2nd Tribe to Get ✓ Note: On August 9, 2023, during the
Habitat Rights in Chhattisgarh occasion of World Tribal Day, the
Baiga, classified as the Particularly Vulnerable Chhattisgarh government granted habitat
Tribal Group (PVTG), in Chhattisgarh has received rights to the Kamar PVTG in 22 villages of
the Habitat rights under the Forest Rights Act(FRA) the Magarlod block of the Dhamtari
2006. With this Baiga has become the 2nd tribal district.
group after Kamar to get habitat rights in
Chhattisgarh. Rajasthan Launches ‘iStart Talent Connect
✓ The Baiga community, primarily inhabits Portal’ To Boost Employment Opportunities
various districts in Chhattisgarh, such as The government of Rajasthan launched the “iStart
Rajnandgaon, Kawardha, Mungeli, GPM, Talent Connect Portal” under iStart Rajasthan, the
Manendra-Bharatpur-Chirmiri, and flagship initiative of the Rajasthan Government in
Bilaspur. collaboration with Jaipur-based startup

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Hyrefox.The portal was launched during the Goa CM Pramod Sawant Launches
Bhamashah Techno Hub, Jaipur, Rajasthan. ‘Swayampurna e-bazaar’
Goa Chief Minister(CM) Pramod Sawant launched
UP Govt Set Up URIDA to Implement CM the ‘Swayampurna e-bazaar’, an online platform to
Grids Scheme sell products across India made by self-help
The Urban Development Department of the groups, local artisans, and women of Goa.The Goa
Government of Uttar Pradesh has established an government is set to provide training at the
Urban Road Infrastructure Development Agency panchayat level through Swayampurna Mitras on
(URIDA) which will be responsible for the packaging of items for sale through the
implementing the Chief Minister Green Road Swayampurna e-bazaar portal.
Infrastructure Development Scheme (Urban) (CM
Grids Scheme) on the ground. Karnataka launches ‘HAWK’ centralized
✓ In October 2023, the UP cabinet approved wildlife crime management system
the CM Grids Scheme worth Rs.500 crore The Karnataka Forest Department, along with
to construct roads of international Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the
standards in all cities. Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) system, a
specialised software platform to monitor all
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar Launched aspects of forest and wildlife crime.
Project "Heartland Tripura” to Boost ✓ The initiative is supported by NTT DATA, an
Employment for Students Information technology (IT) services
Union Minister of State(MoS) Rajeev provider, under its Corporate Social
Chandrasekhar, Ministry of Skill Development & Responsibility(CSR) programme.
Entrepreneurship and Electronics & Information
Technology(IT) launched a project named Indigenous ATMAS inaugurated at Biju
"Heartland Tripura" to enhance the employability Patnaik Airport, Odisha
and skills of the youth of Tripura. The Indigenously built state of the art Air Traffic
✓ This project was launched in partnership Management Automation System
with Deloitte India and the National (ATMAS) inaugurated at the Biju Patnaik
Institute of Electronics and Information International Airport, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Technology (NIELIT), Agartala(Tripura)and The ATMAS was jointly developed by Airports
they signed agreement in the inaugural Authority of India (AAI) and Bharat Electronics
ceremony. Limited (BEL).

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