Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 16, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 16, 2023

U.K. and Tamil Nadu collaborate on a smart technology project for sustainable water, waste, and resource management.
Pallikaranai marshland in Tamil Nadu welcomes first set of migratory birds.
Kerala’s Vizhinjam port welcomes its first vessel Zhen Hua 15.
The 10-day-long Mysuru Dasara festivities were inaugurated atop the Chamundi hills in Karnataka.
Operation Ajay: More than 900 Indians brought back home from war torn Israel.
Centre directs YouTube to put disclaimers on ‘fake news’ channels.

Share of women in wage work declined to 15.9% in 2022-23, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das received the Award for being ranked ‘A+’ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.

After one million people evacuated the northern part of Gaza, Israel readies for attack.
Former businessman Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand elections and is set to become the next Prime Minister.
Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with SpaceX to make Starlink WiFi available to every passenger.
The World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year.
NASA discovered two essential ingredients from the black asteroid pieces it collected from the ancient asteroid Bennu.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan defeated defending Champions England by 69 runs.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) amended the Olympic Charter to strengthen its human rights commitments.