Current Affairs October 2023

Arindam Bagchi Appointed as India’s Ambassador to UN in Geneva

Arindam Bagchi, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva. This significant appointment marks a key change in India’s diplomatic representation in Geneva. Arindam Bagchi is set to succeed the incumbent Indian envoy to the UN in […]

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Kati Bihu 2023: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations

Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, is a significant festival celebrated by the Assamese people in the northeastern state of Assam. It falls on the first day of the ‘Kati’ month, which typically occurs in the middle of October. Kati Bihu 2023 is celebrated on 18th October and it marks the beginning of the rice crop’s growth and the start

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Dharmendra Pradhan Launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 In New Delhi

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship unveiled the IndiaSkills 2023-24 program and celebrated the remarkable achievements of the WorldSkills 2022 winners. India, securing the 11th position in the global competition last year, is now poised to make giant strides in skill development. This event witnessed the announcement of ambitious goals by Union Minister for Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasizing the need for

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India to Invest ₹143 Lakh Crore in Infrastructure by 2030

India is gearing up for a substantial infrastructure spending spree, with a plan to invest nearly ₹143 lakh crore between fiscal years 2024 and 2030. This represents more than double the ₹67 lakh crore spent on infrastructure over the past seven financial years starting from 2017. The rating agency CRISIL shared this information in its Infrastructure Yearbook 2023, underlining

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World Health Summit 2023: India’s Participation And Key Themes

The 2023 Wrld Health Summit took place from October 15 to October 17 under the theme “A Defining Year for Global Health Action” in Berlin, Germany, and online.Bringing the World Together for Global Health ImprovementThe World Health Summit is a special event where people from different parts of the world come together to talk about how to make

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69th National Film Awards 2023 Conferred by President Droupadi Murmu

On 17 October, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the 69th National Film Awards 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. These awards, initially delayed due to the pandemic, are finally set to honor outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. 69th National Film Awards 2023 Winners List August Announcement of Winners In August of this year, the names of the award

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Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court

Justice Siddharth Mridul was appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. On October 9, the Centre had notified the Supreme Court that the appointment of a new chief justice of Manipur High Court will be issued ‘shortly’, stating that the file has been cleared and the rest of the

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Union Minister launches dashboard for Data on Adoption and Forecasts

Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh launched the EV-Ready India Dashboard in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion, the Minister asserted that the future is going to be electric. The dashboard has forecast a 45 per cent growth in electric vehicles by 2030. According to the Power and New and Renewable Energy Ministry,

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Free Gas Cylinder For Ujjwala Scheme Beneficiaries

In a heartwarming Diwali gesture, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a special gift for the beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. The Ujjwala scheme, a central government initiative aimed at providing free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to economically disadvantaged households, is set to bring joy to approximately 1.75 crore families in the state.Yogi Adityanath’s Momentous

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World Trauma Day 2023, Date, Theme, Significance and History

World Trauma Day, observed every year on 17 October, is dedicated to raising awareness about trauma, its causes, symptoms, and prevention. Trauma encompasses emotional responses to accidents, injuries, physical violence, rape, natural disasters, or any incident affecting an individual both physically and mentally. The primary goal of this day is to educate people about the causes and consequences

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