Important Daily Current Affairs of 23rd October 2021

In this article, we will discuss all the important current affairs of 23rd October 2021 in detail.

National

1. The 4th ISA General Assembly ends with a pledge to invest USD 1 trillion in solar energy globally by 2030.

The 4th General Assembly of the multilateral organisation International Solar Alliance (ISA) ended with member countries agreeing to invest USD 1 trillion in solar energy globally by 2030.
From October 18 to 21, 2021, the ISA General Assembly was held virtually.

2. In the WJP Rule of Law Index 2021, India is ranked 79th; Denmark is ranked first.

The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021, the world’s foremost source for original and independent statistics on the rule of law, has India rated 79th out of 139 countries.
The ranking was topped by Denmark, which was followed by Norway and Finland.

Appointments News

3. SAI has appointed Commodore PK Garg, an Arjuna Awardee, as the next CEO of TOPS.

With effect from October 25, 2021, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has appointed Commodore PK Garg as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Commander Rajesh Rajagopalan, who held the position from 2018 till the Tokyo Olympics, will be replaced by Commodore Garg.

4. Captain Alok Mishra has been named the new Managing Director of India Ports Global Limited.

Captain Alok Mishra has been appointed as the Managing Director of India Ports Global Limited by the Indian government (IPGL).
IPGL is a state-owned company tasked with creating and operating Iran’s strategically significant Chabahar port, which is funded by India.

Sports News

5. Pattinson, an Australian pacer, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

James Pattinson, an Australian fast bowler, has declared his retirement from international cricket.
However, the 31-year-old will continue to play domestic cricket for Victoria, his home state.

Books & Authors News

6. Rajnath Singh announces the publication of a book about ‘Veer’ Savarkar.

Shri Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, recently presented a book titled “Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition.”
The book is based on the life of Hindu Mahasabha leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and includes many previously undisclosed aspects of his life.

Obituary News

7. Saranjeet Singh, a former hockey player, died at the age of 59.

Saranjeet Singh, a former India international hockey player, has died. He was 59 years old at the time.
In hockey circles, the former State Bank of India hockey player was popularly known as Santu.

8. Colin Powell, the first Black Secretary of State of the United States, died at the age of 84.

General Colin L. Powell, the former Secretary of State of the United States and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died of complications related to Covid 19. He was 84 years old when he died.
Powell was the first Black Secretary of State of the United States.

9. Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first Test captain, has died at the age of 68.

Bandula Warnapura, a former Sri Lankan cricket player, coach, and administrator, died at the age of 68.
Warnapura captained Sri Lanka in their first Test match against England in Colombo in 1982.

Important Days

10. The 23rd of October is International Snow Leopard Day.

Since 2014, the 23rd of October has been designated as International Snow Leopard Day.
The day is set aside to remember the Bishkek Declaration, as well as to honour the endangered cat and promote awareness about its conservation and protection.

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