NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Udaipur set to become India’s first Wetland City: Udaipur, ‘City of Lakes’ known for its enchanting surroundings,
lakes, forts, palaces, and historical significance, is in a race to earn the
prestigious title of India’s first-ever wetland city. The city, known for
its numerous picturesque lakes, including Lake Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar, Lake
Doodh Talai, Lake Rang Sagar, and Lake Swaroop Sagar, serves as a major tourist
attraction. The Rajasthan government is actively working towards obtaining this
recognition for Udaipur. The Environment and Forest Department has chosen
Udaipur based on the criteria set by the Ramsar Convention for international
significance. Additionally, Udaipur is a participant in the central
government’s National Lakes Conservation Plan, a program aimed at restoring
these crucial water bodies. Currently, the city’s nomination is in the process
of being submitted to the Ramsar Convention for approval. Currently, there are
42 wetland cities worldwide. In India, both Udaipur and Bhopal are vying for
the remarkable distinction of being recognized as India’s first wetland city.
2. KVIC celebrates nationwide Khadi Mahotsav: The Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) is celebrating a nationwide Khadi Mahotsav from the 2nd
to the 31st of October. This festival is dedicated to supporting the “Vocal for
Local” initiative and the ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. KVIC Chairman – Manoj
Kumar
3. ISRO in collaboration with VIBHA organizes exhibition
Space on Wheels: Indian Space Research
Organization in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) is
organizing an exhibition called “Space on Wheels” program in Arunachal Pradesh.
The programme features a mobile exhibition vehicle showcasing models of
satellites, launching vehicles, and communication systems. It aims to bring the
wonders of space to the doorstep of students and enthusiasts across the region.
The primary objective of the “Space on Wheels” program is to provide valuable
insights into ISRO’s activities and India’s space missions to school and
college students. It also aims to sensitize the youth about the exciting and
rewarding career opportunities in the field of space science.
4. 13 October – National Cinema Day: National Cinema Day 2023 is
observed every year on 13 October. National Cinema Day aims to celebrate
the magic of the big screen and applaud the success of recent blockbusters. One
should know that on that date, movie tickets across India will be available at
Rs 99 only, thus celebrating the successful box office runs this year. It is
also an initiative to motivate more people to watch movies in theatres. As per
the details available from the Multiplex Association of India (MAI), more than
4,000 cinema halls have confirmed to participate in the event.
5. PM Modi to inaugurate third edition of Global Maritime
India Summit 2023: Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third
edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, held from 17th
to 19th October in Mumbai. He will unveil 'Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', the
long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. Aim: To enhance
port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and facilitate international
collaboration. He will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the
foundation stone of projects worth more than 23 thousand crore rupees.
6. Kerala Gets Its First 3D-Printed Building In Just 28
Days: Kerala,'s
Amaze-28 first building built using 3D printing technology has been
inaugurated. Designed as a demonstration project, Amaze-28 is a model
that was completed in just 28 days. The project was completed by Keral
State Nirmiti Kerndra with the support of Tvasta, a Chennai-based construction
tech start-up launched by some IIT-Madras alumni. 3D printing
is layer-by-layer printing. In 3D printing basically, there are 3
processing.
7. Central Electricity Authority Celebrates Its 50th
Foundation Day: The Central
Electricity Authority celebrates its 50th Foundation Day, which
provides technical and policy support to the government and to all other
stakeholders in the power sector. The event served as a platform to
recognize the contributions of the CEA in shaping the energy landscape of
India. The 50th Foundation Day celebration in New Delhi was graced by the Union
Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh
8. PM Narendra Modi Releases New Garba Song “Maadi”: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned
down a Garba song, titled ‘Maadi’, composed by Meet brothers,
Manmeet Singh and Harmeet Singh. Divya Kumar lent his voice to the track,
while the music was composed by Manmeet Singh and Harmeet Singh from Meet
Bros. Titled ‘Garbo,’ the song voiced by singer Dhvani Bhanushali and
composed by Tanishk Bagchi was released under the banner of Jjust Music, a
music label founded by actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani.
9. Bharat Rashtra Samithi In Telangana Unveils Manifesto: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
recently unveiled its manifesto, promising a host of transformative initiatives
aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged citizens. One of the
standout promises in the BRS manifesto is the provision of life insurance
coverage of ₹5 lakh to over 93 lakh Below Poverty Line (BPL)
families. Aim: To provide a much-needed safety net to those who are
economically vulnerable.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. World Students Day being celebrated in India on 15th
October: World Students Day is being celebrated on 15th
October in the country to mark the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the
11th president of the country. The theme for World Students Day 2023 is
“FAIL: stands for First Attempt in Learning. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam also known as
the ‘Missile Man’ of India was born on the 15th of October, 1931, in
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He served as the 11th President of India from
2002 to 2007.
2. Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15th October
2023: Global Handwashing
Day is celebrated on October 15 to encourage people to wash
their hands with soap at critical times. The 2023 Global Handwashing Day
theme is “Clean hands are within reach.” Aim: To spread the
word about handwashing, build sinks and tippy taps, and demonstrate the
simplicity and value of clean hands. It is endorsed by governments,
schools, international institutions, civil society organizations,private
companies, individuals, and more.
3. Jaishankar unveils Rabindranath Tagore’s bust in
Vietnam: India and
Vietnam share profound historical connections dating back almost 2,000
years which are rooted in Buddhism External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
inaugurated a bust of Nobel Laureate writer-poet Rabindranath Tagore in
Bac Ninh city. The historical and cultural connections between India and
Vietnam, enriched by the introduction of Buddhism, literary exchange, and the
influence of Rabindranath Tagore, continue to strengthen the bond between these
two nations.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for ‘breach of
charter’: After nearly 20 months of waging war in
Ukraine, Russia was suspended by the International Olympic Council
(IOC) for a land grab in sports administration. The International Olympic
Committee’s executive board imposed the suspension on the Russian Olympic
Committee for a breach of the Olympic Charter — a book of rules and principles
for international sports bodies — by incorporating sports councils in four
regions in eastern Ukraine. The suspension does not immediately affect any
Russians who are returning to compete in international sports as neutral
athletes, including in some qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics.
2. England captain Alastair Cook announced his retirement
from cricket: Former England captain Alastair
Cook announced his retirement from cricket after deciding against seeking
a renewal of his contract at Essex, his long-time county team. The left-handed
opener had already retired from the international game in
2018 after hitting 12,472 Test runs. Cook's contract expired at Essex at
the end of the recently completed domestic season.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. VJ Kurian appoints as chairman of South Indian Bank: VJ Kurian has been appointed as the non-executive part-time
chairman of the South Indian Bank with effect from November 2 to March 22,
2026. Kurian will succeed Salim Gangadharan, who will be retiring as
non-executive part-time chairman of the bank on November 1 after the completion
of his term. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as the governing body overseeing
the banking sector in India, has given its official approval for VJ Kurian’s appointment
as the bank’s non-executive part-time chairman.
2. RBI Imposes ₹1 Crore Penalty On Union Bank: The RBI has imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on Union Bank of
India for non-compliance with directions on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and
Other Restrictions’. Examination of the financials for FY21 revealed that the
bank sanctioned a term loan to a corporation in lieu of or to substitute
budgetary resources envisaged for certain projects. It also fined RBL Bank for
an amount of ₹64 lakh for violation of norms on regulatory approval
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Douglas to be honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Film Award: Renowned Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas will be honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa. Douglas is known for his films like ‘Wall Street’, ‘Fatal Attraction’, ‘The China Syndrome’, ‘The American President’, ‘Basic Instinct’, and ‘Ant-Man’ among others. Douglas will be presented with the award at the International Film Festival of India scheduled to be held in Panjim from November 20-28 this year The 79-year-old actor has won two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. His first TV break came with The Experiment, a CBS Playhouse special in 1969, and it was the only time he was billed as M.K. Douglas. His first notable role was in the television series The Streets of San Francisco, in which he co-starred with Karl Malden. Other successful films he appeared in included Falling Down, The American President, The Ghost and the Darkness, The Game, A Perfect Murder, and many more.
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