Page-15 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

New DGCA Regulations Enhance Powered Hang Glider Security

October 19, 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing the operation and security of powered hang gliders. These regulations come in response to an incident involving infiltrators of Hamas, a terror group, who used ..

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Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra

October 19, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras (skill development centers) in Maharashtra via video conferencing. These centers, located in 34 rural districts of Maharashtra, are named after the late BJP leader Pramod ..

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Delhi Launches ‘Anti-Industrial Pollution’ Campaign

October 19, 2023

In a bid to address the issue of industrial pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the launch of an ‘Anti-Industrial Pollution’ campaign. The campaign will run from October 20 to November 20. Joint Initiative to ..

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Extended Range Air-Launched BrahMos Missile

October 19, 2023

In a significant achievement for India’s indigenous weapon systems, the Indian Air Force (IAF) recently conducted a successful test of the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal. This test marks a milestone in ..

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World Food India 2023

October 19, 2023

The second edition of World Food India 2023 is set to take place from November 3 to 5 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Event Overview Organizer: The event is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government ..

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Quartz Nanocrystals Detected in Exoplanet’s Clouds

October 19, 2023

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a remarkable discovery in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-17b, located approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth. The Exoplanet and Its Atmosphere WASP-17b: This exoplanet is classified as a “hot Jupiter” ..

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Orionid Meteor Shower

October 19, 2023

The annual Orionid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky in October 2023. The Orionid Meteor Shower Annual Phenomenon: The Orionid meteor shower occurs every October as Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, ..

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China’s Underwater “Ghost Particle” Detector

October 19, 2023

In a groundbreaking scientific endeavor, China is constructing the world’s largest “ghost particle” detector, the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (TRIDENT), also known as “Hai ling” or “Ocean Bell” in Chinese. Situated 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) beneath the surface of the ..

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