11 October 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 11th October
Important Current Affairs 11th October 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 11th October including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 11th October 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 11th October – National News
1. President Murmu opened a conference on international research.
◉ The International Research Conference on Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems, held in New Delhi, was opened by President Droupadi Murmu.
◉ This conference will be held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Consultative Group on International Agri-Research Gender Platform.
◉ “From Research to Impact Towards Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems” is the title of the document.
2. Dolphin is designated as the state aquatic animal of Uttar Pradesh.
◉ UPPER HARBOR The Gangetic Dolphin has been designated as the state aquatic mammal by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
◉ CM Yogi highlighted the significance of preserving the rivers’ and ponds’ purity. Rivers including the Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Ghaghra, Rapti, and Gerua are home to these dolphins.
◉ Around 2000 Gangetic dolphins are thought to be present in Uttar Pradesh.
◉ The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Forest Department have lately used GPS to count dolphins in Uttar Pradesh’s Garh Ganga in the Hapur district.
3. India was chosen once again to lead the Asia-Pacific Institute.
◉ India has been chosen to head the famous international organization for a third consecutive time as President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development General Conference (AIBD GC).
◉ India has already held the presidency for two terms, from 2018 to 2021 and 2021 to 2023.
◉ The fact that this milestone has been reached for the first time in the history of the AIBD, a 50-year-old organization, shows that broadcasting organizations around the Asia Pacific and the rest of the globe are confident that India can set the example and take the lead in bringing new value to broadcasting.
4. Tanzania and India have agreed to a five-year plan for defense cooperation.
◉ Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, India and Tanzania have agreed on a five-year strategy to dramatically increase defense cooperation.
◉ Six agreements were signed between the two nations, establishing collaboration in the fields of digital technology, culture, sports, maritime sectors, and information sharing for white shipping.
◉ Additionally, an agreement to enhance trade in local currencies was being worked on by both parties. Tanzania and India are significant trading and investment partners, according to him.
5. Beginning in Kochi is the 16th Agricultural Science Congress.
◉ The 16th Agricultural Science Congress in Kerala gets underway in Kochi.
◉ Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, officially opened this four-day event.
◉ The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences arranged the meeting with the main goal of fostering a scholarly conversation about changing India’s agri-food systems into sustainable businesses to enable its advantages for coming generations.
◉ The event is being held for the first time in Kerala.
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International News
6. The IORA Council of Ministers meeting is held in Colombo Sri Lanka.
◉ On the occasion of the 23rd Council of Ministers meeting, which was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka took over as Chairman of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
◉ Members of the association will have talks on cooperation in a range of fields, including commerce and investment, marine safety and security, fisheries management, disaster risk reduction, and the blue economy, among others.
◉ From 2023 to 2025, Sri Lanka will serve as the association’s chairperson. Bangladesh’s foreign minister will ceremonially transfer the chairmanship to M.U.M. Ali Sabry, Sri Lanka’s foreign minister.
◉ IORA is an international organization with 23 member governments and 11 dialogue partners from areas surrounding the Indian Ocean. It was founded in 1997.
Banking
7. The GST Council raises the president of the Appellate Tribunals’ maximum age.
◉ The GST Council announced at its 52nd meeting that the term of the president of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has been raised from 67 to 70 years of age.
◉ The Council also added that instead of 65 years earlier, members might continue in their positions until they turn 67 years old.
◉ The Council has imposed a 50-year-old minimum age requirement for both the president and members. Nirmala Sitharaman, the minister of finance, emphasized that in order to serve as a judge, a lawyer must have a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Appointment
8. JioMart selects MS Dhoni as its brand spokesperson
◉ Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed as the brand ambassador for JioMart, a Reliance Retail company.
◉ Along with Dhoni’s involvement, JioUtsav, Celebrations of India, replaced JioMart as their holiday promotion.
◉ The JioUtsav campaign aims to highlight the diverse festivals that India observes throughout the year as well as its colorful culture and populace.
◉ Everyone is urged by the ad to celebrate all joyous events, celebrations, and memorable occurrences with loved ones. It emphasizes JioMart as the go-to platform for all shopping requirements and presents shopping as an essential component of these celebrations.
Defence
9. HADR CHAKRAVAT Exercise 2023 is held by the Indian Navy.
◉ In Goa, the annual ‘Chakrawat’ exercise for humanitarian aid and disaster relief got underway. The Indian Navy is in charge of organizing the three-day affair.
◉ Participating in the “CHAKRAVAT” 9 exercise are the three armed forces, paramilitary forces, and several disaster relief agencies.
◉ The Prime Minister’s instruction given during the Joint Commanders’ Conference in 2015 led to the creation of the yearly Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise known as CHAKRAVAT.
◉ All three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) as well as paramilitary groups, NGOs, academic institutions, and international organizations take part in the yearly joint HADR exercise known as CHAKRAVAT.
Sports
10. National Archery Championship to be held in Ayodhya in November 2023
◉ Between November 25 and November 30, 2023, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh will host the Senior National Archery Championship.
◉ Individual, team and mixed team competitions will be held using Indian, recurve, and compound rounds.
◉ On November 25, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the competition.
Anurag Thakur, the union’s minister of sports, will take part in the awards presentation.
Books and Author
11. The Book of Life, the newest book by Vivek Agnihotri, is released.
◉ The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success, the latest book by The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri, was released in Lucknow.
◉ In 2023, he also directed the medical drama movie “The Vaccine War.”
◉ The novel that served as the inspiration for the film was written by Balram Bhargava.
◉ ‘Going Viral – Making of Covaxin: The Inside Story’, a book written by Bhargava, details his experiences.
Important day
12. International Day of the Girl Child, October 11,
◉ Every year on October 11, people around the world mark International Day of the Girl.
◉ Goal: To spread awareness of gender inequity and to fight for girls’ rights and empowerment.
◉ Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-Being is the theme for 2023.
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