Page-37 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Syrian Novelist and Government Critic Khaled Khalifa Passes Away

October 3, 2023

Khaled Khalifa, a prominent Syrian writer, television screenwriter, and critic of the government, has passed away at the age of 59 due to cardiac arrest at his home in Damascus. Khalifa was widely recognized for his literary contributions and had ..

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IAF Proposes Acquisition of Indigenous Airborne Intelligence Gathering Aircraft

October 3, 2023

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has put forth a proposal to procure three airborne intelligence gathering aircraft as part of an ambitious project focused on developing indigenous sensor technologies and systems. These airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) ..

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Decision Deferred on Vedanta’s Iron Ore Mining Proposal in Goa

October 3, 2023

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has postponed its decision regarding Vedanta Limited’s proposal to resume iron ore mining at the Bicholim mineral block in Goa. The EAC raised concerns about ..

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India-Argentina ‘Social Security Agreement’

October 3, 2023

India and Argentina have signed a significant Social Security Agreement (SSA) aimed at protecting the rights of professionals and workers from both countries regarding social security contributions. Key Provisions of the Agreement The SSA covers areas related to old-age benefits, ..

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Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The Hidden Threat to Global Security and Prosperity

October 3, 2023

The UAE Government has released a comprehensive discussion paper titled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The Hidden Threat to Global Security and Prosperity.’ This paper emphasizes the pressing need for a united international response to address the escalating challenge of ..

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UK Awards £4 Billion Contract for Nuclear-Powered Submarines as Part of AUKUS Program

October 3, 2023

The United Kingdom has granted a £4 billion (USD 4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Babcock, to design and manufacture a nuclear-powered attack submarine. This initiative is a crucial element of the AUKUS program, which ..

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MHA Convenes MAC Meeting

October 3, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India recently convened a meeting of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), a collaborative counter-terrorism grid. During this meeting, the MHA sought specific information on various counter-terrorism aspects, including radicalization, fundraising, safe houses, and terrorist ..

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RBI’s Monetary Policy: Repo Rate Unlikely to be Changed

October 3, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled from October 4 to 6, is expected to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 percent for the fourth consecutive time. The decision is driven by concerns about ..

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