1 ISRO’s human space flight mission Gaganyaan tested successfully
Indian Space Research Organisation- ISRO successfully demonstrated the system for safe evacuation of astronauts in case of disaster of its rocket Gaganyaan . Crew-model of Gaganyaan Mission was successfully tested from Sriharikota . ISRO tested the Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) mission in preparation for sending a manned space mission in 2025 . ISRO has to complete an unmanned mission next year. Its main objective was to ensure safe landing, safe rescue of astronauts and testing of crew-models. It was launched from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota at exactly 10 am. After nine minutes, the crew-model fell in the Bay of Bengal, ten kilometers from Sriharikota. The Navy was deployed there for the recovery of the module. Navy divers removed the module and brought it to a naval ship.
2 Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launches the first Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched the first Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi . The two-day event aims to draw attention to India’s rich military culture and heritage through dialogue, art, dance, drama, storytelling and exhibitions . The aim is to make this event an important event to discuss our military history and heritage and to meet the development goals of the armed forces in the 21st century. During the event, contemporary issues related to India and the world in terms of security, strategy and international relations will be discussed.
3 Defense Minister launches ‘Project Udbhav’
Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched ‘ Project UDBHAV’ during the inauguration of the Indian Military Heritage Festival . On this occasion, Army Chief General Manoj Pandey , Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary , Vice Chief of Navy Vice Admiral SJ Singh , Chief of Integrated Defense Staff Lieutenant General JP Mathew , Director General of Integrated Services Institute (USI), Government of India Major General BK Sharma (Retd) and other dignitaries were present. ‘ Udbhav ‘, meaning ‘ origin ‘, acknowledges the ancient scriptures and writings of our nation, which are centuries old and contain deep knowledge that can benefit modern military strategies. The project aims to combine ancient knowledge with contemporary military practices, creating a unique and holistic approach to address modern security challenges . It is a visionary initiative of the Indian Army that seeks to integrate age-old knowledge with contemporary military pedagogy. The ancient Indian knowledge system is part of a 5000 year old civilizational heritage that has placed great importance on knowledge. It witnesses an astonishingly vast collection of intellectual texts, the world’s largest collection of manuscripts, thinkers and opinions in many fields of knowledge. Project UDBHAV will facilitate a deeper understanding of our knowledge systems and philosophies and will also aim to understand their enduring relevance, relevance and applicability in modern times.
4 Indian Army wins gold medal in 2023 Cambrian Patrol military exercise held in UK
3/5 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army has won the gold medal in the ‘ 2023 Cambrian Patrol Competition ‘ also known as the ‘ Olympics of Military Patrolling ‘ held in Wales , UK . The Indian Army showcased its extraordinary military might on the international stage by securing a gold medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol Competition in 2023. The event, held in Wales, UK, saw the participation of an elite team of 3/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force). An important achievement for the Indian Army.
5 Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare – DOPPW launches special campaign to promote cleanliness and digitization
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare – DOPPW has launched a special campaign to promote cleanliness and digitization , reduce pendency of public complaints and increase efficiency in decision making through good governance initiatives. Under this third phase (3.0) campaign, many important steps have been taken to conduct various activities. The Department has achieved significant progress in disposal of public grievances and appeals received from Central Government pensioners. Till the third week of this month, the department has disposed of more than four thousand one hundred public complaints and about five hundred complaint appeals.
6 Permission to export lakh tonnes of non-Basmati rice, India will supply to seven countries
India has given permission to export 13 lakh 40 thousand tonnes of non-Basmati rice to seven countries. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, rice will be exported to Nepal, Cameroon, Côte-de-Va, Republic of Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines and Seychelles. 2 lakh 95 metric tons of rice will be given to Philippines, 1 lakh 90 thousand metric tons to Cameroon and 1 lakh 70 thousand metric tons to Malaysia. 1 lakh 42 thousand metric tons of non-basmati rice will be exported to Côte-de-Va and Guinea, 95 thousand metric tons to Nepal and 800 metric tons to Seychelles. This export will be through National Cooperative Export Limited.
7 Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Skill Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPWD) signed MoU for ‘Job Coach for Inclusion Programmes’.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the Skill Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPWD) at the IICA campus at Manesar, Gurugram . The objective of the MoU is to synergize the expertise of SCPWD and IICA, so as to enable the corporate world with respect to knowledge, skills and competencies for building and managing a diverse workforce through various entities created under the aegis of SCPWD and IICA. . In collaboration with IICA, SCPWD will take initiatives through “ Job Coach for Inclusivity (JCI) ” programs or skill courses in diverse sectors.
8 Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S. Krishnan launches “Made-in-India” 2kW DG portable charger to help promote electric vehicle adoption
Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) , Shri S. Krishnan witnessed the launch of indigenous technology of 2 kW DC portable charger developed by the Center of Excellence at IIT Madras Research Park to help promote electric vehicle adoption at IIT Madras here . This launch is an important step towards contributing to the mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India, reducing the current dependence on imported charging solutions. A large portion of the portable chargers currently used by OEMs are imported and come pre-programmed. Therefore, they are not customizable in terms of voltage and current settings.
9 Mahsa Amini honored with EU’s top human rights award
Mahsa Amini , the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran in 2022 , has been awarded the European Union ‘s top human rights award , sparking protests across the world against Iran’s conservative Islamic theocracy. Amini died after reportedly being arrested for disobeying Iran’s mandatory headscarf law. Due to this, a movement started under the leadership of women and the world echoed with the slogans of “Women, Life, Liberty” . This year (2023), contenders for the award included Vilma Núñez de Escorcia and Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who fought to protect human rights in Nicaragua. Also included were three women from Poland, El Salvador and the United States who are leading the fight for “free, safe and legal abortion.” The European Union Prize, named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, was established in 1988 to honor individuals or groups who defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Nobel Peace Prize winner Sakharov died in the year 1989. Last year’s award was given to the people of Ukraine and their representatives for their bravery during the ongoing war and resistance to Russian aggression.
10 solar panels will have a star label demonstrating quality and energy efficiency and the program will be voluntary for the first two years
The government has come up with a standard and star labeling program for solar panels . This program will be organized on October 20, 2023 in New Delhi by the Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Started by Singh . This program will help the citizens of the country to take informed decisions for purchasing PV modules developed under the Star Labeling Scheme prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) which are generally But is known as solar panel. This scheme is for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 . For this period, there will also be no labeling fee.
11 Union Textiles Minister Shri Piyush Goyal launches the website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal launched the website of Kasturi Cotton India . This website provides a digital platform for essential information and updates on these initiatives and the registration process for ginners (cotton ginners) to produce the Kasturi Cotton Bharat brand and its processes, which make branded Indian cotton unique. , underlines.
12 IMD issues cyclone Tej alert for Mumbai
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a possible cyclonic storm forming in the Arabian Sea . This impending weather event may be named ‘ Cyclone Tej ‘, which is likely to impact Mumbai, Pune and other areas of Maharashtra and Konkan region. The Meteorological Department said that the pressure over the south-west Arabian Sea has turned into a deep depression. It further said that it may turn into a cyclonic storm over the south-west Arabian Sea during the next 12 hours. The IMD further said that the cyclonic storm may further intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) during the evening of October 22.
13 RBI starts pilot run to test e-Rupee for inter-bank loans
The RBI has transformed the country’s financial landscape by initiating a pilot run to test e-Rupee , a central bank digital currency (CBDC), for inter-bank loans . The Reserve Bank of India has taken a significant step in the digital transformation of the country’s financial landscape by launching a pilot run to test e-Rupee, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), for inter-bank lending. The e-Rupee Pilot Project is a remarkable effort that seeks to harness the potential of blockchain technology and digital currency to revolutionize the way inter-bank transactions are conducted in India.
14. Governor of West Bengal presents ‘Durga Bharat Samman’ awards
Hindustani classical singer and composer Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty has been awarded the prestigious ‘ Durga Bharat Samman ‘ by West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose . This award, a testament to his remarkable contribution to the world of music, is a recognition of his invaluable role in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Indian classical music. In its first edition, Bose, along with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) , presented the award to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for its recent successful ‘ Chandrayaan ‘ mission. The ‘Durga Bharat Samman’ awards celebrate excellence in various fields ranging from the captivating world of classical music to the heights of educational institutions, space exploration and marine engineering.
15 ICAI receives UN award for contribution to sustainability reporting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) received the prestigious United Nations award for its top-ranked sustainability initiatives including the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board . The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) honored ICAI during the 8th World Investment Forum for its contributions to sustainability reporting. ICAI’s efforts are aimed at promoting sustainable practices in India and aligning it with international standards.
16 US bans three Chinese companies for supplying technology for ballistic missiles to Pakistan
The US has banned three Chinese companies from supplying materials and technology to Pakistan ‘s ballistic missile programme . The US State Department has said that these sanctions are being imposed under the global nuclear non-proliferation regime . China has been a major supplier of arms and defense equipment to Pakistan’s military modernization program. The three companies that America has banned are General Technology Limited , Beijing Luo Technology Development Company Limited and Changzhou Utec Composite Company Limited . These sanctions have been imposed a few days after Pakistan launched the Ababil ballistic missile system.
17 international chefs day 2023
International Chefs Day is celebrated every year on 20 October . The purpose of this day is to celebrate and honor the noble profession and educate people around the world about healthy eating. The theme for International Chefs Day 2023 has been kept as ‘ Growing Great Chefs ‘. In the year 2004, famous chef and former president of the World Association of Chefs Society, Dr. Bill Gallagher , started celebrating International Chef’s Day.