Page-33 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

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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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devil on Mars

October 5, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fascinating sight on Mars—an image of a dust devil swirling across the planet’s Jezero Crater. This event, recorded on August 30, 2023, during the rover’s 899th Martian day, provides valuable insights into Martian weather patterns ..

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National Turmeric Board

October 5, 2023

The Indian government has officially constituted the National Turmeric Board (NTB) to support the development and growth of the turmeric and turmeric product industry in the country. This decision addresses a long-standing demand from turmeric farmers across India and aims ..

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Rajasthan’s Valley Queen Heritage Train

October 5, 2023

Rajasthan is preparing to introduce its exclusive heritage train service, the Valley Queen Heritage Train, which will commence its journey from Marwar Junction to Khamlighat starting on October 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated this unique rail service from ..

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Discovery of Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula

October 5, 2023

Dozens of planet-sized objects have been discovered in the Orion Nebula through observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about the formation of these entities. These objects, termed “Jupiter-mass binary objects” or “Jumbos,” do not fit the ..

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