Current Affairs 23 September 2023

Ruby Thakur
September 23, 2023
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In Current Affairs for 23 September 2023, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.

Current Affairs 23 September 2023

International Day Of Sign Languages

The UN General Assembly Has Proclaimed 23 September As The International Day Of Sign Languages In Order To Raise Awareness Of The Importance Of Sign Language In The Full Realization Of The Human Rights Of People Who Are Deaf.
The International Day Of Sign Languages Was First Celebrated In 2018.
The Theme For 2023 International Day Of Sign Languages Is “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!”.
Proposal For The Day Came From The World Federation Of The Deaf (WFD), A Federation Of 135 National Associations Of Deaf People, Representing Approximately 70 Million Deaf People’s Human Rights Worldwide.

Antim Panghal Wins Bronze Medal

Young Indian Wrestler Antim Panghal Secured A Bronze Medal In The Women’s 53 Kg Category At The Ongoing World Championships In Belgrade, Serbia.
Also Secured Paris Olympics 2024 Quota For India.
19-Year-Old Antim Beat Two-Time European Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren In The Bronze Medal Bout By 16-6.
This Is India’s First Medal At The Ongoing Edition Of The Tournament. Antim Has Captured India’s 23rd Medal In The World Championships Till Date, Which Includes One Gold, Five Silver And 17 Bronze Medals.
Earlier, Antim Panghal Had Upset 2022 World Champion Dominique Olivia Parrish Of The USA 3-2 In The Opening Round.

International Lawyers Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Will Inaugurate A 2 Day International Lawyers Conference In New Delhi. The Theme Of The Conference Is Emerging Challenges In Justice Delivery System.
This Conference Is Being Organized For The First Time By Bar Council Of India.
Topics Such As Emerging Legal Trends, Challenges In Cross-Border Litigation, Legal Technology, And Environmental Law Will Be Discussed.
The Objective Of The Conference Is To Act As A Platform For Meaningful Dialogue And Discussion On Various Legal Topics Of National And International Importance.
It Also Aims To Promote The Exchange Of Ideas And Experiences And Strengthen International Cooperation And Understanding On Legal Issues.

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National Medical Commission Gets Global Recognition

Indian Medical Graduates Can Now Pursue Post-Graduation And Practice In Countries Like The US, Canada, Australia And New Zealand.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) Of India Has Been Awarded The Coveted World Federation For Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status For A Tenure Of 10 Years.

All Of The Existing 706 Medical Colleges In India Will Become WFME Accredited While New Medical Colleges, Set Up In The Next 10 Years, Will Automatically Become WFME Accredited.
This Will Increase The International Recognition And Reputation Of Indian Medical Schools And Professionals & Will Also Facilitate Academic Collaborations And Exchanges, Promote Continuous Improvement And Innovation In Medical Education.
Additionally, India Can Become An Attractive Destination For International Students Due To Globally Recognized Standards.
The NMC Is India’s Premier Regulatory Body For Overseeing Medical Education And Practice In India.
It Is Responsible For Delivering Quality Medical Education And Training Across The Country.
Similarly, The WFME Is A Global Organization Whose Primary Objective Is To Enhance The Quality Of Medical Education Worldwide, With The Promotion Of The Highest Scientific And Ethical Standards In Medical Education.

Parliament Passes Women’s Reservation Bill

Parliament Has Passed The Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 Which Seeks To Reserve One-Third Of The Total Number Of Seats For Women In Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies And Delhi Assembly.
The Women’s Reservation Bill Which Is Called As Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Was Approved By The Rajya Sabha After A Division Of Vote In Which 214 Members Voted In Favour Of The Bill While None Voted Against It.

The Lok Sabha Has Already Given Its Nod To The Bill.
Reserve 33% Of Seats For Women – Provide One-Third Reservation Of Seats In The Lok Sabha And Legislative Assemblies To Women For 15 Years.
Reservation For SC And ST Women – Bill Mandates A Quota For Women From Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Tribes.
Enactment – There’s A Provision In The Bill That States Its Enactment Depends Upon A New Census And Delimitation Exercise.

Mobile App & Web Portal For GCES

Agriculture And Farmers Welfare Secretary Manoj Ahuja Has Launched The Mobile Application And The Web Portal For GCES- General Crop Estimation Survey In New Delhi.
This Revolutionary Portal And Mobile Application Have Been Designed To Transform Agricultural Practices Across The Country.
The Need For Real-Time Estimates And Technology In Agriculture, The Accuracy Of The Data Is A Very Important Component For Truthful And Reliable Outcome Generation.
The Responsibility Of Ensuring The Accuracy Of The Data Lies With The Data Providers Are Important.

India’s 1^st Lighthouse Festival

The Union Minister Of Ports, Shipping & Waterways And Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Is Going To Inaugurate India’s First Lighthouse Festival From The Fort Aguada Lighthouse In Panjim, Goa.
The Three Days Festival, Beginning 23rd September And Ending On 25th September, Will Be Celebrated Across All The Lighthouses In The Country In An Effort To Transform These Historic Spots As Tourist Destinations.
Earlier Launched A Campaign ‘Lighthouse Heritage Tourism’ To Transform 75 Historic Lighthouses Into Tourism Spots. The Historic Lighthouses Are Being Renovated With Adequate Facilities To Act As Tourist Spots.

Swati Nayak To Receive Norman Borlaug Field Award

Swati Nayak, A Scientist With Roots In Odisha, Is Set To Receive 2023 Norman Borlaug Field Award In Appreciation Of Her Groundbreaking Approach In Involving Farmers In Demand-Driven Rice Seed Systems.
Currently Serves As A Scientist And Holds The Position Of South Asia Lead For Seed System And Product Management At The CGIAR-International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Located In The Philippines.
Swati Nayak’s Remarkable Achievements Includes The Introduction Of The Drought-Tolerant Rice Variety, Shahabhagi Dhan.
This Award, Named After The Renowned Agricultural Scientist And Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, Is Presented Annually To Individuals Under The Age Of 40 Whose Work Significantly Advances Global Food Production And Helps Alleviate Hunger And Malnutrition.

Current Affairs 23 September 2023 Questions

Who Is The Father Of Green Revolution In The World
A. Norman Borlaug
B. M.S Swaminathan
C. Raj Krishna
D. R.K.V Rao
ANSWER: A
Who Was The Father Of Green Revolution In India
A. Norman Borlaug
B. M.S Swaminathan
C. Raj Krishna
D. R.K.V Rao
ANSWER: B
Festivals In Which Boat Races Are A Special Feature
A. Rongali Bihu
B. Onam
C. Pongal

D. Navratri
ANSWER: B

Paintings In Ajanta & Ellora Caves Are Development Of Art Under
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
ANSWER: B
Garampani Sanctuary Is Located At
A. Gangtok, Sikkim
B. Kohima, Nagaland
C. Diphu, Assam
D. Junagarh, Gujarat
ANSWER: C

Excessive Secretion From Pituitary Gland In The Children Results In
A. Increased Height
B. Retarded Growth
C. Weakening Of Bones
D. None Of The Above
ANSWER: A
Filaria Is Caused By
A. Bacteria
B. Mosquito
C. Protozoa
D. Virus
ANSWER: B
Eugenics Is The Study Of
A. Altering Human Beings By Changing Their Genetic Components
B. People Of European Origin
C. Different Races Of Mankind
D. Genetic Of Plants
ANSWER: A
Guru Gobind Singh Was
A. The 10th Guru Of The Sikhs
B. Founder Of Khalsa, The Inner Council Of The Sikhs In 1699
C. Author Of Dasam Granth
D. All The Above
ANSWER: D
Gravity Setting Chambers Are Used In Industries To Remove
A. SOx
B. NOx
C. Suspended particulate matter
D. CO
ANSWER: C

Inert Gas Which Is Substituted For Nitrogen In The Air Used By Deep Sea Divers
For Breathing, Is
A. Argon
B. Xenon
C. Helium
D. Krypton
ANSWER: C
The Average Salinity Of Sea Water Is
A. 3%
B. 3.5%
C. 2.5%
D. 2%
ANSWER:B
Raja Ravi Verma, Was Famous In Which Of The Fields
A. Painting
B. Politics
C. Dance
D. Music
ANSWER: A
Who Invented Jet Engine
A. Sir Frank Whittle
B. Gottlieb Daimler
C. Roger Bacon
D. Lewis E. Waterman
ANSWER: A
What Invention Caused Many Deaths While Testing It
A. Dynamite
B. Ladders
C. Race cars
D. Parachute
ANSWER: D

Name Of The Coastal Security Drill Conducted By Indian Coast Guard Along The
West Coast
A. Operation Sea Vigil
B. Operation Sagar Kavach
C. Operation Sajag
D. Operation Safe Coast
ANSWER: C
Who Won Pole Vault At The Diamond League Final In Eugene 2023
A. Thiago Braz
B. Renaud Lavillenie
C. Sam Kendricks
D. Mondo Duplantis
ANSWER: D
India’s 42
UNESCO World Heritage Site
A. Khajuraho Temples
B. Santiniketan
C. Hoysala Temples
D. Hampi
ANSWER: C
Purpose Of “Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana” MP
A. To Provide Houses To Rural Poor Women Who Are The Only Earning Members
Of Their Families.
B. To Provide Houses To All Rural Poor Families.
C. To Improve The Infrastructure Of Rural Villages.
D. To Provide Employment Opportunities To Rural Youth
ANSWER: A

Which Hospital In New Delhi Recently Opened India’s First Dedicated OPD For
Transgenders
A. AIIMS Hospital
B. Safdarjung Hospital
C. Dr. RML Hospital
D. Apollo Hospital
ANSWER: C

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