Current Affairs - October, 2023

PM Modi Inaugurates Western Dedicated Freight Corridor’s New Section for Faster Goods Transport

October 31, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone on Monday as he dedicated the 77-kilometer New Bhandu-New Sanand section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) to the nation. This development is poised to accelerate the transportation of goods from ..

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RBI Eases Closure Rules for District Central Co-operative Banks

October 31, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant change in its regulations, allowing District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) to close un-remunerative branches without seeking prior permission from the central bank. However, DCCBs will need approval from the Registrar ..

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Inaugural Firing of Light Combat Helicopter Prachand

October 31, 2023

The Indian Army achieved a significant milestone on Monday as it conducted the inaugural firing of the 70mm rocket and 20mm turret guns mounted on the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. This successful operation marks a momentous step forward in ..

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IAF Deploys S-400 Missile Squadrons Along Border with China and Pakistan

October 31, 2023

In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, the Indian Air Force has deployed three S-400 air defense missile squadrons along its borders with China and Pakistan. This strategic deployment marks a crucial step in enhancing India’s national security. ..

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Uttarakhand Government Establishes Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation

October 31, 2023

The Uttarakhand government has announced the establishment of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation with the aim of promoting ecological, economic, social, and cultural development in and around the Rajaji Tiger Reserve. This decision was made during a state Cabinet ..

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What is the Prisoner’s Dilemma?

October 31, 2023

In a keynote address at the Goa Maritime Conclave, India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, drew attention to the concept of the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” to highlight the importance of international collaboration over conflict in today’s complex world. What Is the Prisoner’s ..

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U Muthuramalinga Thevar

October 31, 2023

Every year on October 30th, a remarkable event unfolds in the heart of Kolkata, India, as hundreds of people from West Bengal’s Thevar community gather for Thevar Jayanthi Guru Puja. This occasion marks the anniversary of U Muthuramalinga Thevar’s birth, ..

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NASA’s INFUSE Mission to Study Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant

October 31, 2023

NASA launched the Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission on October 29, aiming to study the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant located about 2,600 light years away from Earth. This spectacular event occurred around 20,000 years ago when a ..

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