September-2023

1. Waheeda Rehman (she) received Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. Started in 1969
(Devika Rani). The Award is part of the National Film Awards. The Award is named after Dhundiraj
Govind Phalke, the pioneering filmmaker who gave India its first film– ‘Raja Harishchandra’, in 1913.
‘Swarna Kamal’, a cash prize of INR 10 lakh, a certificate, a silk roll, and a shawl. The award is
presented by the President of India.
2. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: 1.Oxford 2. Stanford(USA), & 3. MIT
(USA). IISc (800-1000). IITs continue to boycott.
3. Global Innovation Index 2023 by WIPO: 1. Switzerland 2. Sweden, 3. USA, 4. UK 5. Singapore 9. Denmark
10. Korea 11. France ,12. China, 40. India. (81 in 2015, 46 in 2021, 40 in 2022). 109 .Nigeria . Apart from
China, there are only four other middle income economies among the top 40 economies namely 36.
Malaysia, 38.Bulgaria, 39. Turkey and 40. India. WIPO:1967, HQ: Switzerland, DG: Daren Tang
(Singapore), Parent Org: UNESC, It is one of the 15 specialized agency of the United Nation. 15 SA: FAO,
ICAO: Civil Aviation, IFAD: Fund for Agri, ILO, IMO:Maritime, IMF, ITU, UNESCO, UNIDO:Industrial
Devp., UPU, WBG:W.Bank, WHO, WIPO, WMO:Meteorological, UNWTO: Tourism,
4. TCS Tops Kantar Brandz top most Valuable Indian Brands. 2. HDFC, 3. Infosys, 4. Airtel, 5. SBI, 6. ICICI
5. Mohun Bagan (1st team to win 17 titles so far) defeated East Bengal ( 2nd team to win 16 titles so far) at
Durand Cup at the Salt Lake stadium, Kolkata.
6. Nat. Teach Day: 5th Sept : Theme-Teachers at the heart of education recovery. Dr. S Radhakrishnan
became President in 1962 (1962-67). WTD:5th Oct by UNESCO, ILO & UNICEF.
7. Telangana (in Hyderabad) Grabs India's first Gorilla Glass factory by Corning Inc.
8. Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai under G20 presidency by NPCI, PCI & the Fintech Convergence
Council (FCC). Theme: ‘Global Collaboration for a Responsible Financial Ecosystem: Inclusive | Resilient
| Sustainable.
9. PM Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit (1st in 2001, Brunei i.e. at 7th ASEAN meet) and
18th East Asia Summit (EAS). ASEAN: 11 States, HQ: Jakarta, 1967. 43rd ASEAN meet 2023 held at
Labuan Bajo & Jakarta (Indonesia) started in 1967 in Bali.
10. US Open: Men: Novak, Women: Coco Gauf (USA), Men’s Doubles: Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisburry (UK)
11. Wimbledon Open: Men: Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish) Def: Novak, Women: Marketa Vondrousova (Czech)
12. French Open: Men: Novak, Women: Iga Swiatek (Polish)
13. Australian Open: Men: Novak, Women: Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
14. G20 Presidency: 1. $5.9 trillion for green financing requirements in developing nations. 2. Inclusion of
African Union (2001, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 55 Members),
15. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 by CSIR. He was the 1st DG of CSIR.
16. U.S. News & World Report’s ( in collaboration with global marketing communications company WPP
and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) annual Best Countries rankings: 1.
Switzerland, 2. Canada, 3. Sweden, 30. India. (India ranked at 5th position in “Movers” category.
17. The RBI (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks)
Directions, 2023: new directives require banks to classify their investment portfolios into three main
categories:
1. Held to Maturity (HTM): Under this existing category, banks should hold securities with the intention
of keeping them until maturity. These securities should provide regular principal and interest payments.
2. Available for Sale (AFS): Securities categorized as AFS are those acquired with the objective of
collecting contractual cash flows while also having the option to sell them.
3. Fair Value through Profit and Loss (FVTPL): This is a new category introduced by RBI and includes
securities that do not qualify for HTM or AFS. Securities in this category are valued at fair market value,
and any gains or losses are directly reflected in the bank’s profit and loss account.
=>It’s important to note that the HTM category does not include certain securities, such as those with
convertible features or loss absorbency features. Preference shares and equity shares are also excluded
from HTM classification.
18. TIME’s ‘The World’s Best Companies of 2023’ List: 1. Microsoft, 2. Apple 3. Alphabet, 64. Infosys (India’s
only company in top 100). Infosys is the 2nd largest company after TCS in terms of revenue.
19. Asia Cup Final 2023, at R. Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka, India (8th time Winners) beats Sri Lanka
20. Total World Heritage site of India: 42 (34: Cultural or Man made, 7: Natural & 1: Mixed). Recently added
in 2023: 41: Santiniketan, 42. The famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somananthpura in
Karnataka were constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries. - Hoysala temples maintain a
fundamental Dravidian morphology, they exhibit substantial influences from the Bhumija style
 prevalent in Central India, the Nagara traditions of northern and western India, and the Karnataka
Dravida modes favored by the Kalyani Chalukyas.
21. RBI releases list of 15 NBFCs in ‘Upper Layer’ under Scale Based Regulation (SBR). In October 2021,
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a groundbreaking regulatory framework known as Scale
Based Regulation (SBR) for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). This framework aims to
categorize NBFCs based on their asset size and other critical factors, providing a clear roadmap for
regulation.
I. Base Layer (NBFC-BL): The Base Layer primarily consists of non-deposit-taking NBFCs with assets
below Rs 1,000 crore. It includes NBFC Peer to Peer (P2P), NBFC-Account Aggregator (AA),
Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) etc.
II. Middle Layer (NBFC-ML): The Middle Layer encompasses deposit-taking NBFCs and
non-deposit-taking NBFCs with assets exceeding Rs 1,000 crore. Such as Standalone Primary Dealers
(SPDs), Infrastructure Debt Fund – NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs), Core Investment Companies (CICs), Housing
Finance Companies (HFCs), and Infrastructure Finance Companies (NBFC-IFCs).
III. Upper Layer (NBFC-UL): The Upper Layer includes NBFCs identified by RBI as warranting
enhanced regulatory requirements based on specific parameters and scoring methodology. The top 10
eligible NBFCs in terms of asset size will always reside in the Upper Layer, regardless of other factors.
IV. Top Layer (NBFC-TL): NBFCs in the Upper Layer can be moved to the Top Layer if RBI recognizes a
substantial increase in potential systemic risk. As of now, the Top Layer remains ideally empty, but it
serves as a contingency for increased risk.
22. Union Finance & Agriculture Ministers launched 3 Transformative Initiatives for Farmers: I. Kisan Rin
Portal (KRP): A Digital Leap in Agri-Credit, II. Door to Door KCC Campaign: Ensuring Universal
Financial Inclusion, & III. Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Manual: Data-Driven
Insights for Farmers
23. Increasing Regular Jobs but Lingering Unemployment Concerns: Report titled “State of Working India
2023: Social Identities and Labour Market Outcomes,” by Azim Premji University
I. Growth in Regular Jobs during 2004-2019, II. Diminished Pace Since 2019 in regular jobs, III. Limited
Social Security: One concerning aspect is that only 6% of these regular jobs provide any form of social
security, IV. Reduction in Caste-based Segregation and Gender Disparities reduced, V. Post-COVID
Unemployment lower than Pre Pandemic levels
24. Government introduced “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar” (RVP) in 4 distinct categories:
I. Vigyan Ratna (VR) Award for lifetime achievements, II. Vigyan Shri (VS) Award for Distinguished
contributions, III. Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) Award for young scientists under the
age of 45, & IV. Vigyan Team (VT) Award for teams comprising three or more s researchers.
Eligibility: for all Govt/Private bodies. RVP in 13 domains. Application will start on 14 Jan to 28 Feb (N.
Science Day). Announcement on 11 May (N. Technology Day). Award on 23 August (N.. Space Day)
Banking and Financial Current Affairs/Economy CA/
25. Karnam Sekar, Chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company of India (NARCL) tendered his
resignation. This resignation follows a proposal for merging NARCL with India Debt Resolution
Company Ltd (IDRCL).
26. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the RBI have recently unveiled the winners of the G20
TechSprint 2023 challenge under India’s G20 presidency.
27. NPCI has introduced a groundbreaking contactless payment wearable ring known as the ‘OTG Ring.
28. CPI by CSO/NSO under MoSPI & WPI by Office of the Economic Adviser under MoCI (commerce).
International Current Affairs
29. Kathmandu-Kalinga Literary Festival, in Lalitpur, Nepal: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri
Lanka showcased the diversity and richness of South Asian literature and arts.
30. Vanuatu is an island country in Melanesia (a group of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
in the South Pacific Ocean.
31. 12th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) between UK & India.
32. In G-20, UK declared to allocate $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
33. North Korea launched a “tactical nuclear attack submarine,” designated Submarine No. 841 and named
Hero Kim Kun Ok.
34. Mayor Craig Greenberg declared September 3 as Sanatana Dharma Day in Louisville (Biggest city of
Kentucky), Kentucky (a state of USA).
35. In a significant announcement during the G20 summit, Modi unveiled plans for the India-Middle
East-Europe economic corridor, a ground-breaking initiative that promises to reshape global trade and
 connectivity. The corridor, which involves India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Italy, Germany
and the United States.
36. Daniel, Mediterranean Storm, caused terrible damage in Libya and led to thousands of people have been
affected, with more than 5,300 lives lost. The country borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia
and Algeria to the west, Niger and Chad to the south, and Sudan and Egypt to the east.
37. NATO’s exercise “Steadfast Defender,” with a primary focus on defense against a hypothetical
adversary resembling a Russian-led coalition known as Occasus.
38. NATO: 1949, Hq: Belgium, 31 States, Motto: Animus in consulendo liber.
39. ASEAN recently embarked on their inaugural joint military exercises in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea.
40. Group of 77 (77 founding states, Hq: Geneva, Sw, 1964) at the United Nations (UN) is a coalition of 135
developing countries, designed to promote its members' collective economic interests. Cuba held its
chairmanship for 2023.
41. U.S. President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day
42. Azerbaijan’s recent military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh: Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh by
Armenians, is a landlocked mountainous area in the Caucasus region (the transcontinental region
between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea). It is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but
its inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Armenians.
43. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a pact known as Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to address the issue
in the region of Liptako-Gourma, for Collective Defence and Mutual Assistance.
=>The region of Liptako-Gourma includes the border areas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, where these
countries meet.
=>The Sahel region, home to Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal, has witnessed
political instability and ethnic tensions (2nd Horizontal line in Africa from above).
44. Brucella canis infection, by bacteria, (UK) among dogs, infected humans as well (3 people)
45. Hangzhou 2022 19th Asian Games held in Oct, 2023.
46. Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey (State of US) is poised to
become the second-largest Hindu temple in the world, following the majestic Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
47. Following India’s lead, the USA expressed concerns regarding the planned visit of a Chinese research
vessel (Shi Yan 6) to Sri Lanka
48. Five Eyes is a secretive international intelligence c five English-speaking countries. United States, the
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Formed in 1946.
National Current Affairs
49. Access to Justice is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 14 & 21 of the CoI.
50. On September 1, NCERT was conferred with the status of a deemed university by Ed. Ministry.
51. NCERT, CAB, 1961, established to advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education. The Executive Committee (EC) is the
highest decision-making body of NCERT and is chaired by the Education Minister.
52. deemed to be university” under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, given
by GOI on suggestions of UGC.
53. G-20: 9-10 September.
54. World’s first portable disaster hospital, consists of 72 cubes. This extraordinary endeavor is a component
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious “Project BHISHM” (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog
Hita and Maitri), unveiled in February 2022 during the MedTech Expo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
55. Announcement of Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) in G20 Summit, joined more than 30 countries.
56. 1st Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights in New Delhi by FAO’s GRFA.
57. The Ministry of Culture unveiled a remarkable online portal titled “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy.
58. India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), aptly named ‘Yashobhoomi.’ promises to
redefine the landscape of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) on a global scale.
59. Name of old Parliament building: “Samvidhan Sadan” designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens
and Herbert Baker and completed in 1927.
60. Women Reservation Bill, which mandates a 33 percent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and
state assemblies of India.
61. 75% of Indian villages, totaling about 4.4 lakh, have attained the coveted ‘Open Defecation Free Plus’
(ODF Plus) status. Goals of the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin by 2024-25.
62. country’s first-ever lighthouse festival in Goa.
63. Nation’s first green hydrogen-powered bus by Indian Oil Corporation.
 64. MHA decided to extend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain regions of Nagaland
and Arunachal Pradesh for an additional six months, commencing from October 1.
States Current Affairs
65. Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district has become India’s first solar city.
66. GI Tag: 1. handwoven shawls, known as Kapdaganda PVTG Dongria Kondhs of Rayagada district in
Odisha, 2. Koraput district’s ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice,’ often referred to as the ‘Prince of Rice.
67. Bengali New Year’s Day, known as Poila Baisakh.
68. The Jharkhand government included the transgender community in its universal pension scheme.
69. Tamil Nadu government launched Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam, the largest social welfare
initiative aimed at providing monthly financial assistance for women who are the heads of their families.
70. Compensation for mob lynching victims by MP govt.
71. The Battle of Saragarhi (between British & Afghan tribes on 12.09.1897) is considered one of the finest last
stands in the military history of the world. Saragarhi was the communication tower between Fort
Lockhart and Fort Gulistan. The two forts in the rugged North West Frontier Province (NWFP), now in
Pakistan, were built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh but renamed by the British.
72. 108-feet-tall statue of the revered philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar in MP.
73. Odisha unveiled the “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana for health and well-being of its citizens.
This initiative, along with the complementary “Pada Pushti Yojana.
74. Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively.
75. Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria unveiled the ‘Sarpanch Samvad App.
76. Kalyana-Karnataka Liberation Day (Vimochana Diwas), Hyderabad-Karnataka Liberation Day on 17th of
September each year, commemorates the integration of Hyderabad into India in 1948.
77. Griha Adhar sanction orders in Goa.
78. ICMR has granted approval for the use of the Truenat test to diagnose Nipah virus (NiV) in Kerala.
79. 4th edition of ‘Nadi Utsav, organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA
(Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) in New Delhi.
80. Tourism Min. declared Biswanath Ghat in Assam as the Best Tourism Village of India for the year 2023.
81. Goa, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient,” approved policy “Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026.
82. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (54th) in 7th MP.
83. Pramila Malik became the first woman Speaker of the Odisha Assembly.
84. Bihar is preparing to establish its second tiger reserve within the Kaimur district.
Schemes and Committees/Ranks
85. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM on 15.08.2019) provided tap water connections to an 13 crore rural households.
86. Savera‘ scheme by Prayag Raj Police.
87. India and Saudi Arabia signed a MoU in the energy sector.
88. Modi’s ambitious plan to improve air quality in over 100 Indian cities through a holistic approach:
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (Clean Air Survey) report, conducted by the Central Pollution Control
Board, reveals that Indore, Amravati, and Parwanoo boast the cleanest air in India.
89. The United Nations, in its latest report titled “The Gender Snapshot 2023.
90. Elephant Corridors of India, by Ministry of Environment.
91. India is now the 13th nation authorized to issue International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML)
certificates.
Sports
92. Max Verstappen has won the Italian Grand Prix.
93. India beat Pakistan in Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 in Salalah, Oman.
94. 1st time, a transgender woman player(Australia) will feature in ICC tournaments. Danielle McGahey.
95. Thailand women cricketer Nattaya Boochatham completed 100 wickets in T20Is to become the first-ever
cricketer, male or female, to reach the 100-wicket mark in international cricket.
96. For the very first time, Chennai will be the host city for “Street 20,” an incredibly heartwarming cricket
tournament exclusively dedicated to street children.
97. Governor of Goa,. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, officially introduced the Mashaal (torch) to mark the
commencement of the 37th National Games.
98. 2023 Archery World Cup Final held in Hermosillo, Mexico, Prathamesh Jawkar, clinched a silver medal.
99. India SAFF U-16 (Football) Championship 202 by triumphing over Bangladesh held in Bhutan.
100. Germany beat Serbia 83-77 to lift basketball’s 2023 FIBA World Cup.
101. India’s Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs against Pakistan.
102. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix to end Formula 1 leader Max Verstappen.
 103. Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan clinched Gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World
Cup 2023 held in Rio de Janeiro.
104. Adidas ODI men's jersey with Dream 11 and BCCI logo.
105. Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian Hockey team, and Lovlina Borgohain were the flag-bearers
of Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
106. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has called off his trip to the Asian Games in protest of China’s
refusal to grant entry to Indian Wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh.
107. United States to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
108. Next Asian Game: 2026: Nagoya, Japan.
109. Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan (Shooter): Trio won Gold in Asian game.
110. Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar,Divyansh Singh Panwar (Shooter): Gold in A. Game
111. The Film Federation of India has announced that the Malayalam movie “2018: Everyone is a Hero,”
based on the Kerala floods, will represent India as its official entry at the Academy Awards or Oscars in
2024. The film, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph.
112. Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema, Swapnil Suresh Kusale, and Akhil
Sheoran(Shooters) won gold medal in Asian Game.
Awards & Recognition
113. Praveena Anjana of Udaipur has been crowned Miss International India 2023.
114. Rahul Mishra, the visionary Indian designer was honored with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et
des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government.
115. The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has received 10-year Recognition Status from the
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). WFME was founded in 1972 by the World Medical
Association, the World Health Organization. The NMC has been constituted by an act of Parliament
known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019. The NMC acts as India's top regulator of medical
education and practice.
116. Benefits of WFME Accreditation: All the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME
accredited . The new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically
become WFME accredited. It will also enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training
and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the US, Canada, Australia, and
New Zealand. It will increase the international recognition and reputation of Indian medical schools and
professionals.
117. Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA,
has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India
(Tamil Nadu). The age limit for the prize has been set at 32 (the age at which Ramanujan died), and the
current award is $10,000.
Summits And Conferences
118. MEA hosted United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia conference.
119. World Spice Congress (WSC) commenced in Vashi, Navi Mumbai by the Ministry of Commerce.
120. The Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) at the United Nations General Assembly China, the United States,
and India, collectively responsible for 42% of global greenhouse gas emissions,. The CAS aimed to showcase
leaders with credible actions and policies to uphold the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C degree goal and promote
climate justice.
121. Economic Freedom of the World Index: Freest economy 1. Singapore, 2. Hongkong.
122. India Ageing Report 2023, jointly released by the International Institute for Population Sciences and the
United Nations Population Fund.
123. The 2023 World Talent Ranking, released by the International Institute for Management Development
(IMD): Indian: 56 in 2023 & 52 in 2022.
124. Bengaluru has emerged as the city with the highest green-certified office space. Said in ‘Indian Real
Estate: Taking Giant Strides – 2023 Mid-Year Outlook’ report jointly released by real estate consultant CBRE
and industry body CII during the CII Realty conference.
Important Days
125. 1-7 Sept: Nat. Nutrition Week. Theme: Healthy Diet Going Affordable for All.
126. 2 Sept: Coconut Day
127. 1-8 Sept: Literacy Week. 8 Sept: World Literacy Day.
128. 8 Sept: World Physiotherapy Day 2023 | Theme: “Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”
129. September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day | Theme: “Creating Hope Through Action”.
130. 14 Sept: Hindi Diwas: हिंदी को जनमत की भाषा बनाना, बगैर उनकी मातभ ृ ाषा की महत्‍
ता को भल
ू े।
131. 15 Sept: N. Engineering Day:Engin. for a Sustainable Future. W. Democracy Day: Empowering next Gen.
 132. 18 Spet: Int Bamboo Day & Equal Pay day.
133. 21 Sept: International Day of Peace. Theme: Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals World
Alzheimer’s Day | Theme: Never Too Early, Never Too Late
134. fourth Sunday in September (September 24) World Rivers Day
135. 25th Sept: World Pharmacists/Antyodaya Diwas. Theme: Pharmacy Strengthening Health Systems.
136. 26 September Int. Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons / W. Environmental Health Day.
Theme: “Global Environmental Public Health: Standing up to protect everyone’s Health each and every day
137. 27 September World Tourism Day 2023 | Theme: “Tourism and green investment”
138. 28 Sep: Int. Day for Universal Access to Information /World Maritime Day /World Rabies Day.
139. 29 Sept. World Heart Day | Theme “Use Heart, Know Heart” International Day of Awareness on Food
Loss and Waste Reduction, Theme: Reducing food loss and waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems.
140. 30 September: International Translation Day
Defence CA
141. Trishul: IAF exercise by the Western Air Command (WAC) from Leh in Kashmir to Nal in Rajasthan.
142. IAF is collaborating with the Drone Federation of India (non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led body)
to co-host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 in Ghaziabad.
143. BRIGHT STAR- 23: At Port Alexandria, Egypt. participation from 34 countries.
144. Varuna-23. Held in the Arabian Sea by Indian & France (Navy).
145. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) made world’s highest fighter airfield at Nyoma in Ladakh.
146. 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from 05-08 Sep 2023 at Istanbul, Turkey.
147. Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
148. C295 aircraft: collaboration between European aviation giant Airbus and the Indian conglomerate Tata
Group, marking the first instance of an Indian private company manufacturing an aircraft.
149. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) (2001, post Kargil War (1999, Defence min is Chairman of DAC.
150. Operation Sajag,’ a comprehensive drill was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
151. Naval Innovation and Indigenisation (NIIO) Seminar, known as ‘Swavlamban 2023, by NAVY
152. Udhampur railway station, the Northern Railway=>Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station.
153. Dhruvastra short-range air-to-surface missile for deployment on indig. built DHRUV MK-IV helicopters.
154. 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS betn USA & India is set to commence in Alaska, USA.
155. 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC) at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
156. Taiwan, a self-governing island in East Asia, unveiled its first domestically-made submarine, Haikun.
Science & Technology
157. Japan has launched a “moon sniper” for its lunar exploration.
158. CSIR) is all set to host its annual "One Week One Lab" programme.
159. University of Oxford’s Botanic Garden, has issued a dire call to action to save the iconic genus Rafflesia
aka corpse flower" or the "monster flower," world largest family. These remarkable plants, known for their
massive, foul-smelling flowers, are under severe threat due to habitat destruction and lack of protection.
160. Utah Desert in USA.
161. Search giant Google has unveiled its Earthquake Alerts System for Android smartphone users in India.
Developed in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) (under MHA) and the
National Seismology Center (NSC) (Ministry of Earth Sciences).
162. Psyche mission represents an ambitious venture to explore a distinct metallic asteroid positioned in orbit
163. between Mars and Jupiter. It’s NASA 1st mission to study the Asteroid.
Miscellaneous Current Affairs
164. Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu has gained acclaim for its sago production, which is widely
recognized as Sabudana. Salem Sago, locally known as Javvarisi, is derived from the wet starch powder
extracted from tapioca roots.
165. Campaign Roman Script For Kokborok Choba,’ means Roman script for the Kokborok language in
Tripura. Kokborok is the lingua franca of Tripura’s indigenous community, spoken by nearly one-third of the
state’s population.
166. Bangus Valley Festival in the picturesque Kupwara district in J&K.
167. Northeast’s mithun gets ‘food animal’ tag and its meat by FSSAI. It’s bovine species.
168. a cluster of traditional, picturesque villages on Mount Pindos in Epirus, known as the Zagorohoria (or
villages of Zagori), was recently inducted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Its in Greece & Albania.
169. SP Singh, the principal of the UPSRTC securing a place in the prestigious India Book of Records. For his
innovative ‘Jhaadu Daan’.
170. Father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) died.
171. Noted Rudra veena exponent, Ustad Ali Zaki Hader, died. He was a disciple of Ustad Asad Ali Khan.
 October-2023
1. Bihar Caste Census : EBC: 36.01%, OBC: 27.13 %, SC: 19.65 %, ST: 1.68%, General: 15.52 %, Yadav: 14%,
Hindu: 82%, Muslim: 17.71%,The Union Government had conducted a caste survey in 2011 (SECC-2011),
but the data was never made public.
2. Nobel Prize 2023: Medicine/Physiology:Katalin Kariko (she,Hungarian-American)& Drew Weissman
(USA) on mRNA vaccines. Physics:Pierre Agostini (French), Ferenc Krausz (Hungarian), Anne L’Huillier,
(she, French-Swedish) attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter, Chemistry:
Moungi G Bawendi (French-Tunisian-American), Louis E. Brus (USA) and Alexei I. Ekimov (Russian) for
discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. Literature: Jon Fosse( Norway). Peace: Narges Mohammadi
(she, Irani) For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in
Economic Sciences: Claudia Goldin (She, USA) for having advanced understanding of women’s labour
market outcomes.
3. Global Hunger Index 2023 published by Irish NGO Concern Worldwide and German NGO Welt
Hunger Hilfe: India 111 (2023), 107 (2022). Pakistan: 102nd • Bangladesh: 81st • Nepal: 69th • Sri Lanka:
60th. Key Findings • India has the highest child wasting rate in the world, standing at 18.7 percent
during 2018–22, • The rate of undernourishment in India is reported at 16.6 percent, and the under-five
mortality rate is 3.1 percent. • The prevalence of anemia among women aged between 15 and 24 years in
India is alarmingly high at 58.1 percent. • India’s overall GHI score is 28.7, categorizing the hunger
situation in the country as “serious.”. Top & worst Countries: Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Chile,
China and Croatia are the top five countries. • Chad, Niger, Lesotho, Congo, Yemen, Madagascar, and
Central African Republic are the countries ranked at the bottom of the index. Stunting: Low
height-for-age (too short for their age), Wasting: Low weight-for-height (too thin for their height)
4. NSO(NSSO+CSO), MosPI Released Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for April-June, 2023: I. increase
in the LFPR for individuals aged 15 years and above. In urban areas, the LFPR has risen from 47.5% to
48.8% . LFPR increased in Women. 2. WPR increased 43.9 to 45.5 %. 3. Decreased Unemployment rate .
5. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): LFPR is the percentage of the working-age population (aged 15
years and above) that is either employed or unemployed, but willing and looking for employment.
Worker Population Ratio (WPR): is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.
Unemployment Rate UR: is the % of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force.
6. Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) by cybersecurity firm NordLayer: India: 64/108 (slipped 15 places).
1. Denmark, 2. Netherlands. 4 fundamental criteria crucial for remote work success: 1. Cyber Safety 2.
Economic Safety 3. Digital and Physical Infrastructure 4. Social Safety
7. Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission: Test Vehicle-D1 (TV-D1), designed for the ISRO’s Gaganyaan program,
successfully took flight from Sriharikota, Island in Andhra Pradesh. The TV-D1, a single-stage liquid
rocket developed for this critical abort mission. The payloads onboard included the Crew Module (CM)
and Crew Escape Systems (CES). TV-D1 was launched to check CM & CES etc.
8. “Vision India@2047: Transforming India into a Developed Nation by 2047” : The Indian government is
working on a comprehensive national vision plan, known as ‘Vision India@2047’, aimed at transforming
the country into a developed nation by 2047. Objectives: (I) Developed Nation (II) Avoid Middle Income
Trap, as it has affected several countries (like Argentina) at similar stages of development. (III) $ 30
trillion Economy by 2047 (IV) Per capita Income ranging from $18,000 to $20,000.
9. Ballon d’Or 2023: Men: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina), Women: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona
Femení, Spain. this is an annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football.
Banking/Economy/Finance/Business
10. General Provident Fund (GPF) savings unchanged at 7.1% for the October-December quarter.
11. SBI has introduced the ‘Mobile Handheld Device‘ for its Financial Inclusion (FI) customers.
12. Tenure of Mr. Dinesh Khara as the Chairman of the SBI has been extended until August, 2024.
13. “Navigating Global Divergences” by IMF
14. Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the renowned developer behind popular
video game franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. This monumental deal, valued at $69
billion, signifies Microsoft’s largest-ever acquisition in its history.
15. Zomato, has introduced a hyperlocal delivery service called ‘Xtreme‘.
16. GOI announced its plans to divest 7% equity in Housing and Urban Development Corp. Ltd (Hudco)
International Current Affairs
17. Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed “Whoosh” high-speed
railway, is a key component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
18. Pakistan’s inflation rate surged to 31.4%
19. Statue of B.R. Ambedkar, known as the ‘Statue of Equality,’ unveiled in Maryland, USA.
20. Direct flight between Mumbai and Uganda.
21. Bangladesh recently received its first shipment of uranium from Russia, which will be used to fuel the
country’s Rooppur nuclear power plant. The plant, financed and constructed by Russia’s Rosatom.
22. Russian nuclear-powered missile “Burevestnik” aka “Storm Petrel (sea bird)” has been tested.
23. India and Tanzania are set to boost their bilateral cooperation as Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu
Hassan visits India after an eight-year gap.
24. India and Switzerland recently celebrated 75 years of their enduring friendship in the Uttarakhand .The
three-day event, aptly named ‘Swiss Himalayan Bounty,’
25. Bangladesh inaugurated the 82-km Padma Bridge Rail Link under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
26. India & China held 20th corps commander-level meeting at the Chushul-Moldo border in Ladakh.
27. Vladimir Putin embarked on his first foreign trip for Kyrgyzstan since the International Criminal Court
(ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March, raising international attention and scrutiny.
28. Sri Lanka announced to renegotiate its free trade agreements (FTAs) with key bilateral partners.
29. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)’s Council of Ministers meeting in Colombo, Srilanka.
30. IORA: 1997, Hq: Ebene, Mauritius, Members: 23 (Inc India) & 11 Dialogue Partners (inc. China, USA etc)
31. S. Jaishankar, inaugurated a bust of Rabindranath Tagore in Bac Ninh city, Vietnam.
32. An age-old sea route rejuvenated from Nagapattinam in T’adu to Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
33. United States imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies for supplying missile components to
Pakistan. These sanctions were issued under Executive Order 13382 of USA, which focuses on entities
involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.
34. Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty of 1968, Biological Weapons Convention of 1972 Chemical Weapons
Convention of 1993. India has not signed the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, but is signatory to both
Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention.
35. China is making world’s largest neutrino-detecting telescope to detect elusive particles known as “ghost
particles” or neutrinos.
36. Slovakia’s new pm, Robert Fico (very nationalist), reduced military aid to Ukraine.
37. Italy is experiencing a severe demographic crisis, with the number of births hitting a new low this year.
38. Norway has embarked on a significant initiative to support India’s ‘Hunger Project‘ in Uttarakhand.
39. A war memorial for Indian Soldiers sacrificed their lives in 1971 war in Ashunganj, Bangladesh.
40. Turkish Republic celebrated its 100th anniversary.
National Current Affairs
41. In a bid to bridge the generational gap and ignite a renewed interest in the age-old fabric, KVIC opened
an outlet in IIT Delhi.
42. Constitution of the National Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Board: Composition: A Chairperson, to be
appointed by the GOI. Members from the Ministry of AYUSH, Departments of Pharmaceuticals,
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Commerce & Industry of the Union Government, senior State
Government representatives from three states (on rotation basis). Select national/state institutions
involved in research, representatives of turmeric farmers and exporters. Secretary to be appointed by the
Department of Commerce. The Ministry of Commerce will be the nodal department providing funds and
infrastructure for the NTB. The largest producing states of Turmeric are Maharashtra, Telangana,
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It needs: well drained red loamy soil. Annual 1500mm rainfall. 20 to 35 °C.
43. The Sarakka Central Tribal University established in Mulugu, Telangana.
44. Country’s first high-tech sports training centre for Divyangjan, named after former Atal Bihari Vajpayee,
in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
45. Operation Ajay for safe return from Israel .
46. National Ayurveda Day, observed as a tribute to Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda.
47. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of an autonomous body named “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY
Bharat) for youth development under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
48. MoE and Government of India has initiated the APAAR ID, Automated Permanent Academic Account
Registry, aka the “One Nation One Student ID Card.
49. Min. of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, D. Pradhan unveiled the IndiaSkills 2023-24 program.
50. India’s expanding transportation infrastructure is set to reach new heights with the country’s first
semi-high-speed regional rail service, Namo Bharat. Previously known as RapidX.
51. 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
52. National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act,
2002. NCEL will provide a complete ecosystem for the promotion of exports mainly of agri commodities.
NCEL has 2 types of members: Ordinary & Nominal or associate member.
Ordinary Members: I. Any multi-state co-operative society or any co-operative society registered or
deemed to be registered. II. NCDC under NCDC act,1962. III. classes of persons or associations of persons
as may be permitted by the Central Registrar. Note: No individual shall be eligible to become an
ordinary member of the NCEL.
Nominal or Associate Members: In the interest of its business, admit any person, including cooperative
banks, as a nominal member or associate member on payment of a non-refundable fee of ₹1,00,000/-
53. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched on Birth anniversary of Birsa Munda on November 15.
States Current Affairs
54. All 6,650 villages of Jammu and Kashmir have been declared Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Plus Mode.
55. Cheese prepared from the milk of Arunachali yak, of Arunachal pradesh got (GI) tag.
56. MP: Reservation of 35% in Govt job for women, excluding the Forest Department.
57. 49th All India Police Science Congress (AIPSC) held in Uttarakhand. Theme: “Policing in Amrit Kaal.
58. 1st solar roof cycling track, Healthway in Hyderabad, Telangana.
59. Assam cabinet unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a 1000-km long economic corridor.
60. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI, unveiled the ‘A-HELP‘ (Accredited Agent for
Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in the state of Jharkhand.
61. UP declared its aquatic animal as “Gangetic Dolphin”and launched “Meri Ganga Meri Dolphin”.
62. Miniature Eastern Ghats a part of Easter Ghats in Visakhapatnam, AP, opened for tourists.
63. Udaipur, Rajasthan aka the ‘City of Lakes,’ became India’s first wetland city.
64. Maskot of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023, to be held in Ranchi, is ‘Juhi,’ elephant at Betla NP.
65. Amaze-28, Kerala’s first building constructed using 3D printing technology.
66. Jharkhand to be the first state to take steps towards including gig workers i.e. Min Wage etc.
67. Uttar Pradesh has launched a special cleanliness campaign, ‘Swachch Tyohar, Swasth Tyohar.
68. PM launched Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor and
simultaneously launched the RapidX train.
69. Tamil Nadu is about to install Ai-based early warning system designed to safeguard wild elephants from
train collisions. To be implemented along the Ettimadai–Walayar railway section.
70. Assam constructed ‘Shraddhanjali’ flyover in Guwahati just in 60 days, marking a significant milestone in
the state’s infra development.
71. Dhordo, Kutch dist, Gujarat selected in the list of the 54 best tourism villages announced by the UNWTO.
72. Tamil Nadu’s launched “Project Nilgiri Tahr(Tahar-Goat),”.
73. Amit Shah, inaugurated the Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant of the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative
(IFFCO) at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
74. Green Tourism Conclave took place in Shillong.
75. Kerala to establish a graphene production facility, marking a significant leap in material technology.
Graphene, aka “wonder material” for its extraordinary electrical and electronic properties.
76. Rajasthan government unveiled the ‘iStart Talent Connect Portal’ at Jaipur’s Techno Hub.
77. Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.
78. Jamrani Dam, on Gola River, a tributary of Ram Ganga River in Nainital district, Multipurpose Project in
Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit
Programme (PMKSY-AIBP).
79. Kerala became the first state in India to establish hallmarking centres.
80. Mera Houchongba celebrations in Imphal, Manipur.
Schemes and Committees/Agreement
81. The Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign, from September 15, to Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
82. Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi, or PM SVANidhi scheme: 50 lakh street vendors.
83. CRPF kick-started an all-female bikers’ expedition rally named ‘Yashasvini‘ from Srinagar to Gujarat.
84. For SC, MSJE launched ‘Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted
Areas’ (SHRESHTA).
85. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, inaugurated the
Special Campaign 3.0 in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
86. MoRTH approved 7 bridges in Arunachal Pradesh as a part of the Setu Bandhan scheme.
87. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0, a flagship immunization campaign launched by the Health
Ministry, concluded in oct.
88. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) achieved over 50 crore beneficiaries.
89. India and Saudi Arabia have signed a MoU on securing a green hydrogen supply chain.
90. India and Italy have cemented their defense cooperation.
91. Appointments: Gov of Odisha: Raghubar Das, Gov of Tripura: Indra Sena Reddy Nallu. Nat. Icon by
Election Commission: Rajkumar Rao, Head coach of the India women’s national team: Amol Muzumdar.
Ranks and Reports Current Affairs
92. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI): Hq: New Delhi, in 2019 at New York. 39 membes
93. CSO, MoSPI: Index of Industrial Production (IIP) reported.
94. India is gearing up for a substantial infrastructure spending spree, with a plan to invest nearly ₹143 lakh
crore between fiscal years 2024 and 2030: this report by CRISIL, a rating agency.
95. Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru: World’s most punctual airport.
96. European Union Tax Observatory has published the ‘Global Tax Evasion Report 2024,’ calling for a 2%
global wealth tax on billionaires.
97. According to global research firm Statista, India has secured the third position worldwide in the number
of financial technology (fintech) unicorns. 1. United States and 2. United Kingdom
Sports Current Affairs
98. Master training program for capacity-building within the F4S program was launched in Sambalpur,
Odisha. (From KVS, NVS etc..)
99. India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship after defeating Pakistan
held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
100. India’s Annu Rani won gold medal in the women’s javelin throw at the Asian Game.
101. ICC announced STendulkar as the ‘Global Ambassador‘ for highly anticipated Cricket W.Cup 2023.
102. Gold in Asian Games: 1. men’s hockey victory over Japan 2. Indian women’s kabaddi.
103. Tajinderpal Singh Toor of India secured a gold medal in men’s shot put in Asian Game.
104. Avinash Sable, the Indian steeplechase sensation, secured a gold medal in Asian Game.
105. Jyothi Surekha Vennam & Pravil Ojas Deotale won gold medal archery in Asian Game.
106. Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal, while Kishore Kumar Jena clinched the silver in Javelin.
107. Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu won the gold in squash tournament in Asian Game.
108. Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale and Prathamesh Jawkar archery player.
109. David Warner became the fastest batter to complete 1000 runs in ODI World Cup during.
110. Hockey player P. R. Sreejesh was India’s flag bearer during the closing ceremony.
111. Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s world record, clocking a time of just two hours and 35
seconds, to claim victory at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
112. Iranian Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh became the most expensive overseas player.
113. In hitting more sixes in Int cricket: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Chris Gayle
114. 62nd National Open Athletics Championships 2023 kicked off in a Bengluru.
115. Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia for Hockey
116. Men’s Athlete of the Year award for 2023 by World Athletics: Niraj Chopra.
117. Cricked in Olympic-2028 (Los Angeles)
118. Ashutosh Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh’s record for the fastest fifty by an Indian. Syed Mushtaq Ali
Trophy (cricket) in Ranchi against Arunachal Pradesh.
119. Karthikeyan Murali, tamil nadu, defeated Magnus Carlsen in Qatar Masters.
120. Asian Para Games, Sundar Singh Gurjar broke world record in Javelin throw.
121. Max Verstappen, Belgium, the Red Bull, won Mexico grands prix.
122. Jyothi Yarraji, and Tejas Shirse athletics (Hurdle run).
123. Zahid Hussain, kashmir, won silver in Shooting in Asian Shooting Champ. in South Korea.
Summits And Conferences
124. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized “Shramdan”.
125. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) again clinched the ‘Best Innovation in Refinery‘
award for the year 2022-23, bestowed by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
126. Ninth P20 Summit, in collaboration with the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), is hosted by
the Parliament of India. Theme: “Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future,”
127. 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.
128. India-UK ‘2+2’ foreign and defence dialogue.
129. 3rd edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai organized by MoPSW. (Port)
130. 2023 World Health Summit: theme “A Defining Year for Global Health Action” in Berlin, Germany.
131. SCO Meeting: Kyrgistan.
132. Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2023, in Delhi with the theme, “Integrated and
Resilient Urban Transport” by MoHUA in collaboration with ITU & DMRC.
133. Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) icw IIT-BHU, launched the ‘Dark Patterns Buster
Hackathon 2023.’ to harness the collective power of hackers to develop cutting-edge solutions.
134. PRAGATI, which stands for “Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation,” is an ICT-based
platform that serves as a tool for intergovernmental coordination and project monitoring. (2015)
135. Delhi Govt: for SC/ST/OBC/EWS:free coaching “Jai Bhim Mukhyamatri Pratibha Vikas Yojna.
Important Days
136. 02 Oct: Gandhi Jayanti: Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath
137. 04: World Animal Welfare Day | Theme: Great or Small, Love Them All
138. 2-8: 69th Wildlife Week | Theme: Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
139. 9: World Post Day | Theme: Together for Trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future.
140. 11: International Day of the Girl | Theme: Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.
141. 13: Int Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | Theme: Fighting inequality for a resilient future.
142. 14: World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2023 | Theme: Water: Sustaining Bird Life
143. 16: World Food Day | Theme: “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.”
144. 17: Int. Day for the Eradication of Poverty | Theme: “Decent Work and Social Protection:
145. 24: UN Day/World Polio Day | Theme: A healthier future for mothers and children.
146. 24-30: UN Disarmament Week
147. 29: World Stroke Day | Theme: ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke.’
148. 30 Oct-05 Nov: Vigilance Awareness Week Theme: “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation,”
149. 31: Nat. Unity Day
Defence Current Affairs
150. Swavlamban Seminar by Indian Navy in Delhi.
151. IAF: indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missiles.
152. annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, in Umroi, Meghalaya: India & Bangladesh
153. Russian-origin aircraft MiG-21 fighter jets retired and replaced with Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)
Mark 1A on IAF Day: 08 Oct.
154. 360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism.’ Initiative by Indian Navy.
155. United Service Institution of India (USI), the nation’s oldest think tank, is set to host the first-ever
Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF)
156. Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ex. (AJHE) aka CHAKRAVAT by all forces
of India (Including NGO, NDRF).
157. Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL),
installed Mobile Tower at Siachen.
158. India to finalise deal with USA for 1 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General
Atomics (GA).
159. Gorkha Rifles of Indian Army won Gold in Cambrian Patrol Competition in 2023. in Wales, UK.
160. stealth guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal), has been transferred to Indian Navy.
161. Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN-24), to be held in Visakhapatnam in 2024.
162. Indian Army launched ‘Project Udbhav‘ with the aim of rediscovering the profound Indian heritage
163. Israeli forces have introduced the cutting-edge “Iron Sting” system, designed to neutralize rocket &
Steel Sting, a precise mortar bomb.
164. Indian and Malaysian armies have initiated “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023.
165. India and the European Union (EU) carried out first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea.
166. Exercise KAZIND-2023. In Otar, Kazakhstan. Ind & Kazakhstan.
Awards Current Affairs
167. Renowned author, philanthropist and the wife of Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy, Sudha
Murthy, was honored with the prestigious Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF).
168. Bal Sahitya Puraskar‘: Dilip Nongmaithem, Manipuri, for “Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma.”
169. Uttar Pradesh was awarded the third prize for its outstanding efforts in operationalizing
Telemanas, a tele-technology-based mental health and counseling service.
170. Tamil writer Sivasankari got ‘Saraswati Samman’ in 2022 for her memoirs, “Surya Vamsam.”
171. Neeraj Chopra, has been honored as a Laureus Ambassador.
172. Renowned Hollywood actor Michael Douglas is set to receive the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence
in Film Lifetime Award.
173. NTPC Limited, has achieved a remarkable distinction by being named one of the “World’s Best
Employers 2023” in the Forbes World’s Best Employers list.
174. Nawanpind Sardaran village, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab, was recently awarded the title of “Best
Tourism Village of India 2023” by the Union Ministry of Tourism. This recognition was a testament to the
remarkable efforts of the Sangha sisters, who have passionately dedicated themselves to preserving their
ancestral homes, Kothi and Pipal Haveli.
175. ICAI) received UN award for its top-ranked sustainability initiatives, including the Sustainability
Reporting Standards Board.
176. The European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, announced the laureate of the 2023 Sakharov
Prize : Jina Mahsa Amini, Iran.
177. Hindustani classical vocalist and composer Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty has been conferred with the
prestigious ‘Durga Bharat Samman’ by West Bengal.
178. CJI DY Chandrachud, got ‘Award for Global Leadership‘ by his alma mater, Harvard Law School.
179. White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science to
Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh
180. Deep Narayan Nayak, a dedicated teacher from West Bengal, one of the top 10 finalists for the
prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2023 by UNESCO.
181. Nita Ambani, got USISPF Global Leadership Award.
Science and Technology
182. Nokia’s 6G lab in Bengluru.
183. ISRO &Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) to create an exciting and educational initiative “Space on Wheels”
184. India’s Goal: 1st astronaut to the moon by 2040 and establishing a native space station by 2035.
185. Google’s Digikavach for preventing Financial fraud.
186. Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) in Kerala, India, have
identified a new species of mushroom, named Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found on the JNTBGRI
campus in the Western Ghats.
Miscellaneous Current Affairs
187. The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success: Vivek Agnihotri.
188. Appalachian Trail in USA.
189. Basohli Pashmina,shawl, an age-old traditional craft, Kathua, J&K got GI tag.
190. Neev Literature Festival 2023in Yemalur, Bengaluru. Theme:‘What is childhood without stories?
191. Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy – Bharat Hain Hum”, an animated series produced by Central Bureau of
Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Graphiti Studios.
192. RITES Ltd, a prominent Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has
achieved the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status, becoming the 16th CPSE in India
193. Narendra Modi has penned down a Garba song, titled ‘Maadi’, composed by Meet brothers,
Manmeet Singh and Harmeet Singh.
194. IMD) has issued a cautionary notice ‘Cyclone Tej‘, has the potential to impact Mumbai, Pune,
195. India’s tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, especially in the wake of the global
pandemic and the country is poised to become the fourth-largest global spender in the travel sector by
2030, with total expenditures estimated to soar to a staggering $410 billion.
196. Cyclone Hamoon, a severe weather phenomenon, struck the southeastern coast of Bangladesh
 November-2023
1. Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palcios Crowned 72nd Miss Universe 2023. RU: Anntonia Porslid, Thailand.
2. Australia won 6th ODI world cup:1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
3. International Emmy Awards (USA): Best Drama Series: “The Empress”. Ektaa Kapoor Receives
Prestigious Directorate Award. Vir Das: Landing and Derry Girls Share Best Comedy Series Honors.
4. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS): 1. Individuals aged above 55 but below 60 now have a generous
3-month window to invest in SCSS, 2. Spouses of government employees are now permitted to invest,3.
A 1% deduction of the deposit on premature withdrawal, 4. No Limit on the Extension of SCSS, can be
extended for multiple blocks of 3 Years, 5. The max limit for investment has been raised to Rs 30 lakh
from Rs 15 lakh, effective from April 1,2023. 6. SCSS is eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C of the
Income Tax Act, 1961,
5. WIPO’s IP filling report: 1. China, 2. USA, 3. Japan, 4. S. Korea, 5. EPO (European Patent Office), 6. India
Asia dominates in IP filling . WIPO: 1967, Specialized agency of UN out of 15. Member: 193, Hq: Geneva.
6. Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar” (MBMA) scheme, launched by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC) on September 1, 2023.
7. FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches 12 GST Seva Kendras In Vapi, Gujarat.
8. QS Asia University Rankings 2024: 1. Peking University, China, 2. University of Hong Kong (HKU). 2 IITs
under 50: IIT Bombay-40 & IIT Delhi-46.
India proudly boasts the highest number of universities: 1. India: 148 universities, 2. China-133
9. Kozhikode and Gwalior joined UNESCO Creative Cities Network: 1. Kozhikode designated as City of
Literature & 2. Gwalior: City of Music (as Birthplace of Tansen, Gwalior gharana etc).
UNESCO started UCCN (Unesco Creative Cities Network) in 2004. Min of Culture fills the application.
Other than these cities, 1. Srinagar & 2. Jaipur in Crafts & folk arts. 3. Mumbai: Film category. 4. Chennai
& 5. Varanasi: Music Category. 6. Hyderabad: Gastronomy category.
10. 7 Indian States & 2 UTs Celebrated Their Formation Day on November 1st: Nov 1, 1966: Punjab &
Haryana. Nov 1, 1956: state of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, MP, Kerala,
Lakshadweep, Puducherry. Nov 1, 2000: Chhattisgarh.
11. Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023: 1. Shiv Nadar (HCL), 2. Ajim premji, 3. M Ambani
12. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently released the State Food Safety Index
(SFSI) 2022-2023: 1. The latest index introduced a new parameter, ‘Improvement in SFSI Rank,. 2. General
Decline in State Food Safety Scores, 3. Decline in ‘Food Testing Infrastructure: ’Gujarat and Kerala were
the top performers in this category, while Andhra Pradesh performed the worst. 4. Tamil Nadu emerged
as the leading state in consumer empowerment.
13. ICC Hall Of Fame: explosive opener Virender Sehwag, Indian trailblazer Diana Edulji (She, Mumbai) and
Sri Lankan superstar Aravinda de Silva. Each of these cricketing icons has left an indelible mark on the
game, making them worthy recipients of this esteemed honor.
14. Uttarakhand’s Unique Products Gets: 1. Berinag Tea, 2. Bichhu Buti Fabrics (Nettles or Kabachhua), 3.
Uttarakhand’s finger millet, known as Mandua, 4. Jhangora: The Himalayan Millet, 5. Gahat: Medicinal
Pulse of Uttarakhand (Horse Gram or Kulath/Kurthi), 6. Uttarakhand Lal Chawal, 7. And others:
Uttarakhand Kala Bhat (black soybean), Malta fruit, Chaulai (Ramdana) grain for fasting days, Buransh
juice from Rhododendron arboreum flowers, Pahari Toor Dal, Uttarakhand Likhai or wood carvings,
Nainital Mombatti (candles), Kumaon’s Rangwali Pichhoda, Ramnagar Nainital Litchis, Ramgarh
Nainital Peaches, Chamoli Wooden Ramman Masks, and Almora Lakhori Mirchis, a distinctive chili
variant.
15. Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for novel ‘Prophet Song’ beating London-based
Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel “Western Lane”.
16. Angkor Wat of Cambodia becomes the 8th wonder of the world : the largest religious monument in the
world. Originally constructed in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, the temple was dedicated to
the Hindu deity Vishnu. Suryavarman II, also known as Paramavishnuloka, was a king of the Khmer
Empire who ruled from 1113 to 1150 AD. He is best known for building the Angkor Wat temple complex,
which is the largest religious monument in the world.
17. 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor
Stadium in Panaji, Goa: Golden Peacock Best Film: ‘Endless Borders’ • Best Actor-Male: Pouria Rahimi
Sam (Iran) for ‘Endless Borders’ • Best Actor (Female): Melanie Thierry (France) for ‘Party of Fools’
•Special Jury Award: Rishab Shetty For ‘Kantara’, Best Web Series: ‘Panchayat Season 2’ • Satyajit Ray
Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Douglas (USA).
18. COP28 is the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP came into being in 2010. Objectives of COP28: • Limiting the increase
in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius. • Assisting the communities who are most vulnerable to the
consequences of climate change. • Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
COP has already achieved a number of important milestones, including: • The Kyoto Protocol:1997 to
reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. • The Paris Agreement: 2015 to limit global warming to well
below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Initiatives by India: Despite not having legally binding emission reduction targets, India has been
actively engaged in addressing climate change and implementing measures to curb greenhouse gas
emissions. In COP 26 held in Glasgow, United Kingdom: I. Reaching 500GW Non-fossil energy capacity
by 2030. • Sourcing 50 % of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. • Reduction of
total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030. • Reduction of the carbon
intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels. • To attain net zero emissions by 2070.
COP28 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30, 2023, to December 12, 2023.
Banking and Financial Current Affairs
19. Bulk deposit limit for RRBs has been significantly increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1 crore by RBI.
20. PFRDA introduced new NPS withdrawal rule changes. In addition, the PFRDA has made ‘penny drop’
verification mandatory for NPS fund withdrawals.
21. RBI announced permitted District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) to close their un-remunerative
branches without seeking prior permission from the central bank, although they will require approval
from the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the respective state.
22. Ind. Ins. of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode developed a black pepper variety named ‘IISR Chandra.
23. India is the third-largest hub in the world in Startup, following the United States and China. Bengaluru,
topped the list of women-led startups, boasting 1,783 women-led startups.
24. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reveals a 10.1% decline in new subscribers during the
first half of the fiscal year 2023-24, indicating a slowdown in formal job creation.
25. Meity Secretary, Shri S Krishnan, recently launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative.
26. India’s National Coal Index (NCI) is released by Ministry of Coal.
27. “2024 India Economics Outlook,” by Morgan Stanley Research.
28. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), the country’s leading gas firm, has successfully executed the
world’s first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer.
29. IndiGo, India’s largest airline, announced on Monday the launch of its Artificial Intelligence
(AI)-powered chat assistant named “6Eskai.”
International Current Affairs
30. FATF(1989, Hq-Paris, Members: 40 (38 countries including India & European Commission & Gulf
Cooperation Council) announced the removal of several countries from its ‘grey list.’ These countries
include the Cayman Islands, Panama, Jordan, and Albania. While Bulgaria has been added into Grey list.
31. Chinese communist party delegation to the Solomon Islands.
32. White Hydrogen is also referred to as “natural,” “gold” or “geologic” hydrogen.
33. Chile became 95th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). 30.11.2015. Haryana.
34. Volcano in Eurasia, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, erupted on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.
35. UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM-1951, Geneva)’s concern on North Kivu, DRC,
between M23 rebels and government-backed militias. Originating in the 1990s with civil wars in 1996 and
1998, the DRC conflict was exacerbated by the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where ethnic
Hutu extremists killed around one million minority ethnic Tutsis and non-extremist Hutus. Recent
resurgence of Tutsi-led Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) rebel campaign.
36. DRC: Highest Cobalt producer country. Border: the Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic,
South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania (across Lake Tanganyika), Zambia, Angola, the
Cabinda exclave of Angola and the South Atlantic Ocean. (RCSURBTZA) (RASHI SARBAT JA)
37. IIT Madras, the 1st IIT to establish an international campus on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania in East Africa.
38. Zanzibar is an insular semi-autonomous region which united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United
Republic of Tanzania.
39. Doklam is akaDonglong area of the Sikkim sector, close to (Sikkim) -Bhutan-China tri-junction.
40. United Kingdom has put forth plans to include India in an expanded list of safe states.
41. Russia has withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE, 1990 at Paris.
India not a member), citing NATO’s expansion as a barrier to cooperation. The move follows Russia’s
 recent revocation of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT, 1996 at Newyork). India is not a
signatory of CTBT & NPT.
42. State of emergency in Iceland due to likelihood of Volcanic Eruption in Iceland.
43. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez won election.
44. Northeast Bay of Bengal is currently under the influence of a cyclonic storm named “Midhili.
45. Javier Milei President of Argentina.
46. New PM of Luxembourg: former finance minister Luc Frieden:
47. A cargo ship (Bahamas) named “Galaxy Leader,” en route from Turkey to India, has been hijacked by
Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
48. Film Bazaar, the largest South Asian film market at Marriott Resort, Goa, has been inaugurated.
49. ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023, a collaborative effort between the Indian Mission to ASEAN and the
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has taken center stage in Indonesia.
50. On 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Israel has officially declared the Pakistan-based terror
outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
51. UAE ‘s world’s largest single-site solar P P, the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV).
52. Geert Wilders, leader of the Freedom Party (PVV), secured a landmark win in the recent Dutch elections.
53. The Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi has officially announced its permanent closure, citing persistent
challenges from the Indian government as the primary reason.
54. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 1948 as OECC & in 1961 as OECD,
Hq: Paris, 38, India not a member), the United States emerges as the foremost aid provider in 2022.
55. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) recommended a comprehensive review of India’s bilateral
free trade agreements (FTAs), specifically the agreements with Singapore and Thailand.
56. GTRI is a research Group focused on Climate Change, technology and trade GTRI aims to create
high-quality and jargon-free outputs for governments and industry from the perspective of development
and poverty reduction. Mr Ajay Srivastava is the Founder of GTRI.
57. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) disclosed the first human case of H1N2, or the pig virus
58. Dave Sharma, the trailblazing Indian-origin politician, has secured a significant political comeback by
winning the New South Wales Liberal Senate race. Sharma, who initially made history in 2019 as the first
Indian-origin lawmaker in Australian Parliament.
59. Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano, situated in the Sundra Strait, unleashed a powerful eruption.
60. 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) in Langkawi, Malaysia.
61. Nepal became the 1st South Asian country to register a case of same-sex marriage. 1st Netherlands.
National Current Affairs
62. National Medical Commission (NMC) has embarked on a mission to assign a unique identification
number to every doctor in the country by the end of 2024. The cornerstone of this initiative is the creation
of the National Medical Register (NMR). National Medical Commission (NMC) is an Indian regulatory
body of 33 members which regulates medical education and medical professionals. It replaced the
Medical Council of India on 25 September 2020. Hq: New Delhi. It’s under MoHF.
63. Modi will inaugrate World Food India 2023 in Maha Mandapam.
64. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed an in-house software named ‘ENCORE,’ which
stands for Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment.
65. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the
Ministry of Power, unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives, the National Efficient Cooking Programme
(NECP) and the Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)
66. 6th India Manufacturing Show‘ in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Organized jointly by Laghu Udhyog Bharti &
IMS Foundation and supported by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, this
event carries the central theme of ‘Make in India, Make for the World.
67. World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in 2024 in New Delhi.
68. Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, inaugurated World
Food India event 2023 in New Delhi.
69. Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries, inaugurated a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the
Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on November 7.
70. SC emphasized that its directive, issued in the 2021 order, banning the use of barium and other prohibited
chemicals in firecrackers applies not only to the NCR but to the entire country.
71. DY Chandrachud inaugurated ‘Mitti Cafe in SC.
72. 22 lakh ‘diyas’ illuminated the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya during the 7th Deepotsav.
73. 1st Prime Minister to visit Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
74. Nirmala Sitharaman recently addressed the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, highlighting India’s
remarkable economic trajectory amidst global challenges. She predicted that by 2027, India would
surpass Japan and Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy.
75. Two solar-powered ‘mini-cruise’ Ramayana’ vessels ships are set to commence operations in the sacred
Saryu River in Ayodhya, just ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January next year.
76. Record-breaking 41,010 patents granted till 15 Nov. While in 2013-14: 4227.
77. Ministry of Tourism to host the 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart in Shillong, Meghalaya.
78. President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched the ‘New Education for New India’ campaign by
Brahma Kumaris, Sambalpur, in Sambalpur, Odisha on November 22, 2023.
79. Survey of India is the National Survey and Mapping Organization under the Department of Science &
Technology. 1767, Hq: Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Oldest scientific department of GOI.
80. India is set to take chairmanship of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024.1967, Hq: London.
81. Indian government has announced a phased introduction of blending compressed biogas with natural
gas. This initiative aims to bolster domestic demand, decrease reliance on natural gas imports, and
contribute to India’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
82. Biogas: Waste (Livestock’s, Food, water, etc)=>Anaerobic Digester=> Digestate (Used as Fertilizer, Soil
amendments etc) + Biogas (Used for Energy & Heat, Biomethane as Fuel for vehicle & Gas Grid).
Main component of Biogas is Methane. Used in Rural area. Not used as Raw Material.
83. Natural Gas: Main component Methane. It is used as raw material. Producer: USA, 2. Saudi, 3. Russia, 4.
Canada, 5. China. User: US < China < India < Russia < Japan < Saudi (India is 3rd largest ).
84. Nitin Gadkari virtually marked the inauguration of ‘Classic Imperial,’ a luxury cruise vessel, in Kochi..
85. GOI decided to rebrand Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) as ‘Ayushman
Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam.
86. 287-km circular railway in Bangalore (Proposed).
State Current Affairs
87. Krala moved to SC against Governor, as 3 bills are pending for 2 yrs citing Article 200 of COI.
88. Jaipur Literature Festival, often referred to as the “greatest literary show on Earth started in Nov.
89. UK is on the brink to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
90. Assam Cabinet merged the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher
Secondary Education Council (AHSEC). Assam State School Education Board‘ (ASSEB).
91. Kochi, Kerala, has earned a prestigious spot on Conde Nast Traveller’s list of the best places.
92. J&K LG flagged off the Gyanodaya Express from the Katra railway station in Reasi district. This unique
project, also known as the “College on Wheels,” aims to empower approximately 700 girl students.
93. In Bihar Resrvation : 50% to 65%.
94. UP Govt ban on the production, storage, distribution and sale of halal certified products.
95. ‘Ghol’ fish has been officially declared the state fish of Gujarat.
96. Kerala‘s pioneering Responsible Tourism (RT) secured a spot on the prestigious list of Case Studies
curated by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO-1975, Madrid, Spain).
97. Telangana’s world’s first 3D-printed temple, in Burugupally, Siddipet district.
98. UP declared November 25 as “no non-veg day” on birth anniversary of Sadhu TL Vaswani.
99. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSMUJ) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a significant
milestone by securing the highest grading, A++, from the NAAC.
100. Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh is poised to become country’s largest tiger reserve, GOI greenlit
the merger of Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary in Damoh.
101. UP Govt gave approval for Telecom Center of Excellence in Saharanpur.
Schemes and Committees/Agreement/Appointment
102. Reduction in MGNREGA job.
103. Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Program (LLLAP) under the DISHA scheme, facilitated by the
Department of Justice.
104. MoHUA launched the Swachh Diwali Subh Diwali Campaign under SBM 2.0.
105. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a Company wholly
owned by the GOI under DEPWD, MSJE.
106. Coconut Development Board (CDB, Statutory Body, 1981, Hq: Kochi, under MAFW) launched the
“Hello Naariyal” initiative aims to provide valuable assistance to farmers.
107. Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has
introduced the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI).
108. UP unveiled the ‘Hot Cooked Meal Scheme’ in Uttar Pradesh, a landmark initiative aimed to
providing nutritious meals to children aged 3 to 6 years at Anganwadis.
109. Naveen Patnaik launched the “AMA Bank” scheme.
110. MOU between MoE & UAE. the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation, opens up new avenues for
collaboration and academic exchange between the two nations.
111. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the
Ministry of Commerce.
112. Bangladesh's Saima Wazed, daughter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, emerged victorious in the
election for the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia.
113. Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, India’s first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC).
Sports Current Affairs
114. 37th Nat Games, inaugurated in J.L.N. Stadium in Fatorda, South Goa. Paytm: Official Sponsor.
115. FIFA: 2022-Qatar, 2026: Canada, Mexico & USA, 2030: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, 2034: Saudi Arab.
116. Indian junior men’s hockey team won bronze medal in Sultan of Johor Cup 2023, in Johar, Malaysia.
Runner up: Pakistan.
117. Indian women’s hockey team has emerged victorious in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023,
securing the gold medal in Ranchi. RU: Japan.
118. Maharashtra topped the medal tally in National Game and securing the prestigious Raja Bhalindra
Singh Rolling Trophy for the overall championship.
119. Virat Kohli, first batter in the world to score 50 One Day International (ODI) centuries. In doing so, he
surpassed the iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries.
120. Rohit Sharma, the first player to hit 50 sixes in the World Cup against New Zealand in Mumbai,
surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of 49 sixes in World Cups.
121. Mohammed Shami, first Indian bowler to pick seven wickets in a ODI against New Zealand.
122. Virat Kohli’s wax statue at the Wax Museum within Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort.
123. ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy: Novak Djokovic & in Double: Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
124. ICC World Cup: Virat Kohli earning the “Player of the Tournament” title.
125. ICC World Cup: Travis Head, Australian: Man of the Match.
126. ICC relocating the upcoming men’s Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa.
127. All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FIFA,
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy.
128. Shot clocks to be implemented in men’s One Day International (ODIs) and T20 International (T20Is).
129. Senior National Squash Championships 2023, 15-year-old Anahat Singh youngest winner.
130. Khelo India Para Games 2023: The official mascot, ‘Ujjwala,’ a sparrow.
131. Anish Bhanwala, first Indian shooter to clinch a medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire event at the ISSF
World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar.
132. Gujarat Titans have named Shubman Gill as the captain in IPL.
133. Vidya Pillai secured Gold in IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Championship title in Doha, Qatar.
134. Italy fulfilled their potential as one of the most promising tennis nations in the world by defeating
Australia 2-0 to become Davis Cup champions for the first time since 1976.
135. Hockey Punjab emerged victorious over Hockey Haryana to clinch the gold medal at the 13th Hockey
India Senior Men National Championship 2023.
Summits And Conference
136. Agartala-Akhaura rail link to Chittagong port (Bangladesh).
137. UK set to host the AI Safety Summit 2023 at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.
138. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hosted the G20 Standards Dialogue 2023. Theme: ‘Zero Defect
Zero Effect,’
139. BIS is the National Standards Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016. under the Ministry of
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. BIS represents India in International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
140. Union Ministry of Tourism participated in World Travel Market (WTM) in London under the theme
‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023.
141. 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for
Asia and the Pacific in New Delhi.
142. 6th e India-OPEC Energy Dialogue at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria.
143. 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
144. 9th edition of the Indian International Science Festival (IISF) is set to be held at the Campus of
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology
(RCB) in Faridabad, Haryana.
145. International Conference on Plant Health Management (ICPHM) 2023 in Hyderabad.
146. Global South Summit virtually hosted by India. Theme: “Energy Security and development:
Roadmap to Prosperity,” .
147. United Service Institution of India (USI), founded in 1870 as the country’s premier think-tank for
national security and military affairs, is hosting the Annual UN Forum 2023 in New Delhi.
148. India did not participate in the virtual BRICS-Plus joint meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza.
149. CII India Nordic Baltic 8 countries (NB8) Business Conclave is taking place in New Delhi.
Ranks and Reports News
150. UNDP’s 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report titled ‘Making our Future: New Directions
for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific: Report: Reduction in Multidimensional Poverty.
151. World Health Organization‘s (WHO) ‘Global TB Report 2023‘. India is doing good.
152. SIDBI launched ‘‘Sumpoorn’—a unique MSME Economic Activity Index.
153. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has achieved remarkable success in Spain, securing the number one
position in service delivery quality and commercial competitiveness.
Important Days
154. Nov 3: International Day for Biosphere Reserves, Nov, 5: Tsunami Awaraness Day.
155. Nov, 11: Nat. Education Day.
156. 14: Children’s Day: For every child, every right’ • World Diabetes Day: Access to Diabetes Care.
157. 15: Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
158. 16: Tolerance/Press/Philosophy. 19: I. Men’s Day.
159. 20: W. Children Day. 21: W. Television Day.
160. 21: World Fisheries Day | Theme: ‘Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture
161. 29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Awards Current Affairs
162. Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10yofrom Bengaluru, got Wildlife Photographer aka ‘Oscars of Photography.
163. British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding: Nandini Das for her debut book,
'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire.
164. RBI: Changemaker of the Year by The Hindu.
165. Falguni Shah, a Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist and songwriter, has been nominated for the
Best Global Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammy Awards for her song “Abundance in
Millets”, which features a speech written and delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
166. Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, got Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award’ for 2023 by Maharashtra Govt.
167. Madhuri Dixit: Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema‘ at IFFI in Panaji, Goa.
168. UP secured a notable ‘Best State’ award for inland fisheries (plain areas).
169. Deepti Babuta, the first woman to get “Dhahan Prize”, the largest international literary award for
fiction in the Punjabi language. for ‘Bhukh Eon Sah Laindi Hai’ (‘Hunger Breathes Like This’).
170. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development-2022 was jointly awarded to the
Indian Medical Association (IMA,voluntary org of physicians) and Trained Nurses Association of India.
171. JCB Prize for Literature: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan for his novel ‘Fire Bird’.
172. Ishwak Singh won Best Actor award in Stars Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in Berlin.
173. BBC 100 Women list for 2023: Actress Dia Mirza, Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, Photographer Arati
KumarRao, and Tibetan Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo.
174. REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, got the “Best Employer for Policies in
Diversity & Inclusion” Award organized by Assocham.
175. Vijayawada Railway Station got platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
176. IGBC was formed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2001. Hq: Hyderabad.
177. Abdullahi Mire, a Somali refugee in Kenya, got 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.
Defence Current Affairs
178. United States military recently conducted a Minuteman III missile launch.
179. Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy, BONGOSAGAR-23.
180. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023,” kicked off in Aundh (Pune) bet Sri Lanka & Indian Navy.
181. Indo-US exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023,” in Umroi, Meghalaya.
182. SURYA KIRAN is set to strengthen the longstanding ties between India and Nepal.
183. Nat. Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) by Ind Coast Guard, Vadinar, Gujarat.
184. The Mitrashakti 2023 between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army at Pune.
185. crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), Indian Navy’s third stealth guided missile destroyer.
186. Military Literature Festival, Patiala in January.
187. Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the inaugural edition of MAHASAGR.
Science and Technology
188. Ken Mattingly, the renowned astronaut best known for his vital role in the safe return of the damaged
Apollo 13, passed away.
189. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) named
ATMAN (Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators).
190. Wolbachia is a type of intracellular bacteria that infects a wide range of arthropods, including insects
and other invertebrates.
191. ISRO’s maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has marked a significant achievement by capturing its first
high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its initial observation period starting from around
October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS).
192. Hanson Robotics and Dictador, a Polish run company, have appointed the world’s first humanoid
robot CEO named Mika.
193. Chennai-based startup Agnikul is gearing up to launch its groundbreaking rocket, Agnibaan,
featuring the world’s first 3D-printed engine.
Books & Authors
194. Prime Minister Modi released three books during this visit, each offering unique insights into
Hinduism and its rich traditions. The books unveiled were ‘Ashtadhyayi Bhashya,’ ‘Ramanandacharya
Charitam,’ and ‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela.
195. The High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, Vikram K. Doraiswami launched the book
titled India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations around the World.
Miscellaneous Current Affairs
196. Zojila Day, celebrated on November 1st at the Zojila War Memorial near Drass, is a tribute to the
valorous actions of Indian troops during 'Operation Bison' in 1948. Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.
197. Throne Room' at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, renamed to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
198. 71st Foundation Day of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on 1st November.
199. At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global
politics. In a Time cover story.
200. Pablo Picasso’s (Spanish Painter & Sculptor) famous painting “Femme à la montre” (“Woman with a
Watch”) sold for a record-breaking $139 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
201. Indian skydiver Shital Mahajan etched her name in history by jumping off a helicopter from a
staggering height of 21,500, Mt Everest. landed at Kalapatthar peak, Nepal.
202. IIT Ropar identified the presence of tantalum, a rare metal, in the sand of the Sutlej River in Punjab.
203. Kishtwar saffron, a prized spice cultivated and harvested in the Kishtwar Region of Jammu and
Kashmir, has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
204. Kambala, the popular buffalo racing contest in Bengluru.
205. World’s largest iceberg, named A23a.
206. After Gir National Park and Sanctuary, the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS), is set to become the
second home to Asiatic lions, as part of “Project Lion @ 2047”.
207. A live-attenuated MR vaccine named Mabella was launched in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil
Nadu, as part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Human Biologicals Institute (HBI), T’nadu.
208. Silkyara tunnel in UK, collapsed.
209. Baijnath Agarwal, the dedicated trustee of Gita Press Gorakhpur, passed away.
210. Saleemul Huq, a Bangladeshi-British scientist who gained renown as a “climate revolutionary Passed
away.
211. The world of arts and literature lost a significant figure with the passing of Gieve Patel , poet,
playwright, painter, as well as a physician (Pune).
212. Justice Fathima Beevi,Kerala, the first female Supreme Court judge, passes away.
 December-2023
1. PM Modi Inaugurated 2 New Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Trains in Ayodhya.
2. Sahitya Akademi Awards, 1954, in 24 languages (22 as per COI & 02 Rajsthani & English) by the
Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi. Prize: 1,00,000/-. It is the 2nd-highest literary honour by
theGOI, after the Jnanpith award. The author must be Indian. For Bal Sahitya Award: Age </ =35.
English: Neelum Saran Gour for Requiem in Raga Janki(Novel), Hindi: Mujhe Pahachano(Novel) Sanjeev,
Maithili Bodha Sanketan (Essays) Basukinath Jha. Manipuri Yangkhoibagi Nanglo Helli Sorokhaibam.
Jnanpith Award (1961): Highest Literary Award. For Indian Citizens only. 11 lakh.
3. 22 December: N. Mathematics Day. Srinivasa Ramanujan (Erode, T’nadu).
4. French President Emmanuel Macron to Grace India’s Republic Day.
5. UNESCO Awards: 1. Award of Merit: Church of Epiphany, Haryana, and Bikaner House, Delhi. 2. Award
of Excellence: Rambagh Gate and Ramparts, Punjab. 3. Award of Distinction: Karnikara Mandapam at
Kunnamangalam Bhagawati Temple, Kerala.
6. National Sports Award: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 2. Arjuna Award, 3. Dronacharya
Award, 4.Major Dhyan Chand Award, 5. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad rolling Trophy, also called the
MAKA Trophy, and 6. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar. *Since 2004, the 7. Tenzing Norgay National
Adventure Award has also been given out along with the six National Sports Awards.
7. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, (named after Dhyan Chand due to his key role in India’s three
consecutive gold hauls at the Olympic Games - in 1928, 1932 and 1936) (fka Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Award): Highest Sporting Award by Min of Youth Affairs, Performance for 4 years, ₹ 25 Lakh, 1991-92,
1st Recipient: Vishwanathan Anand. Youngest player: Abhinav Bindra for 1st ever Olympic Gold in
individual (2008). 1st Women: weightlifter Karnam Malleswari in 1994-95.
2023: Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj & Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty in Badminton.
8. Arjun Award (1961, Performance of 4 years, 15 lakh): 1st P K Banerjee (Football), 1st Woman: Anna
Lumsden (Hockey). 2023: 26 Players
9. Dronacharya Award (1985, for excellence in sports coaching, 15 Lakh): 1st : Bhalchandra Bhaskar
Bhagwat, Om Prakash Bharadwaj, and OM Nambiar. 1st Woman: Renu Kohli.
2023: 05 in Regular Category: Lalit Kumar, Wrestling. R. B. Ramesh, Chess. Maheveer Prasad Saini Para
Athletics, Shivendra Singh Hockey, Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar in Mallakhamb. 03 in Lifetime
Category:Jashkirat Singh Grewal Golf, Bhaskaran E Kabaddi, Jayanta Kumar Pushilal Table Tennis
10. Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievements (2002, 10 Lakh): 2023: Ms. Manjusha Kanwar
Badminton, Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma Hockey, Ms. Kavitha Selvaraj Kabaddi.
11. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy (Oldest Sports Award, 1956-57, Given to Institution/Versity.
2023: Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar.
12. Taylor Swift Named Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year 2023.
13. Forbes: The World’s Most Powerful Women: 4 Women: Nirmala Sitharaman, HCL Corporation
Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Steel Authority Of India Chairperson Soma Mondal, and Biocon
Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
14. Time Magazine Names Lionel Messi ‘Athlete of the Year’ For 2023.
15. Tiriyani Block of Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, has secured the top position in the first
delta rankings announced by NITI Aayog in Aspirational District Program. Harraiya, Basti, Uttar
Pradesh in Zonal(2) ranking.
16. Chandrayaan, Jawan, and IPL Dominate India’s 2023 Google Search in India.
Banking/Financial/Economy Current Affairs
17. Ministry of Textiles, introduced“Paat-Mitro”APP developed by Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI),
PSU, Hq: Kolkata, under MoT.
18. Education loans in India have witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of 20.6%.
19. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from
“floating” to “stabilized arrangement” for the period December 2022 to October 2023.
20. India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, recently made a significant move by conducting its
first-ever payment in rupees for crude oil purchased from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
International Current Affairs
21. The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, mentioned a model of “originate-to-distribute”.
22. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto.
23. Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, located in West Sumatra.
24. Hanukkah or Chanukah is Jewish Festival.
25. The UN ended its decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after 10 years due to Islamic insurgency.
26. Myanmar has emerged as the world’s largest source of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan.
27. China and Egypt jointly launched the MisrSat-2 satellite.
28. statue dedicated to Thiruvalluvar in French town of Cergy.
29. China: world’s deepest and largest underground laboratory.
30. Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD,1948, Paris),
launched a significant program in Saint Lucia, an island country of West Indies, 13 Caribbean countries.
31. Finland, got the International Gender Equality Prize for 2023.
32. Bhutan announced “Gelephu Smartcity Project.” for a massive “international city.
33. Noma,aka cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, added to the WHO list of NTDs affecting 2-6 yo child
34. Angolato exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from January 1,
2024. This move follows the footsteps of Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019.
35. FATAH-II- Pakistan Missile.
National Current Affairs
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