Page-26 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023

October 6, 2023

The Ministry of Civil Aviation in India has introduced the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023, which will come into effect from September 27, 2023. These amendments aim to liberalize, promote, and streamline drone operations across the country, with a vision to ..

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Decriminalization of Cable Television Networks Act

October 6, 2023

In a move aimed at enhancing investor confidence, the Indian government has announced amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, which govern the implementation of the decriminalized provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act. The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) ..

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‘Dynamic Injunction’ Passed Against Illegal ICC World Cup Broadcast

October 6, 2023

The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against nine websites involved in the illegal broadcasting of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 matches. Despite the World Cup’s scheduled dates from October 5 to November 9 this year, ..

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2023 Nobel Prize in Literature

October 6, 2023

The Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature to Norwegian author Jon Fosse. The Nobel Prize in Literature is one of the prestigious awards established by Alfred Nobel in 1895. Innovative Works Recognized Jon ..

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UNCTAD Increases India’s 2023 Growth Forecast to 6.6%

October 5, 2023

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised India’s economic growth forecast for 2023 to 6.6%, up from the 6% predicted earlier. However, it anticipates a slight slowdown to 6.2% growth in 2024. Global Economic Outlook UNCTAD ..

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Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

October 5, 2023

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research utilized a global database of 185,000 metal mines and assessed the contamination’s ..

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RBI Forms Working Group for Credit Loss-Based Provisioning Transition

October 5, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a nine-member working group to propose a framework for a smoother transition to the expected credit loss-based provisioning system (ECL). The group, led by R. Narayanaswamy, a former professor of IIM Bangalore, ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Tenancy Regulations for Union Territories

October 5, 2023

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for tenancy regulations in three Union territories – Andaman and Nicobar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. This move aims to establish a legal framework ..

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Bihar Government Announces 10% Reservation for EWS in Judicial Services and Law Colleges

October 5, 2023
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The Bihar government has taken a significant step by announcing a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the state’s judicial services and government-run law colleges and universities. This announcement comes shortly after the release of the state’s ..

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UAPA Sections Invoked Against NewsClick

October 5, 2023

The online news portal, NewsClick, is under scrutiny due to allegations of receiving illegal funding. These funds are believed to have been routed through China and the United States. The allegations have led to the registration of an FIR (First ..

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