Current Affairs 26 October 2023

Ruby Thakur
October 26, 2023
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In Current Affairs for 26 October 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 26 August 2023

Future Investment Initiative

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal attended 7^th Edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh.
Shri Piyush Goyal addressed 7th Edition of FII in one of the plenary sessions titled “The Coming Investment Mandate”.
He also co-chaired a conclave session on the theme “From Risk to Opportunity: Strategies for Emerging Economies in the New Industrial Policy Era” along with the KSA Investment Minister.
The growing trade between the two countries reached an all-time high of USD 52.75 billion in FY 2022-23. The conference aimed at further strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.

Confederation of Indian Industry and the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of the Minister to further enhance commercial partnership.
KSA is one of India’s most important strategic partners. Cooperation between the two countries can also be witnessed with the establishment of India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC).
Established in 2019, it aims to enhance the relationship between the two countries and has two main pillars: the ‘Committee on Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Cooperation’ and the ‘Committee on Economy and Investments’. India is the fourth country with which Riyadh has formed such a partnership, after the UK, France, and China.

United Nations Forum On Forests

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) from 26-28 October, 2023 at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The United Nations Forum on Forests promotes the management, Conservation, and sustainable development of all types of forests.

India holds the distinction of being a founding member of UNFF.
The UN General Assembly adopted the first-ever UN Strategic Plan for Forests for the period of 2017-2030.
This Strategic Plan serves as a global framework for actions at all levels to achieve the sustainable management of all types of forests, including trees outside forests, and to combat deforestation and forest degradation.
The CLI’s primary goal is to contribute to the discussions of UNFF regarding the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management and the UN Strategic Plan for Forests. It also aims to facilitate the sharing of best practices among UNFF member States for the implementation of SFM and the UNSPF.
The CLI will discuss on thematic areas involving forest fires and forest certification. During this event, experts from UNFF member countries, the UN organizations, regional and sub-regional partners, as well as major groups, will deliberate on the thematic issues.

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Vimarsh 2023 – National Hackathon On 5G Technology

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, building a Cyber Safe India is one of the top priorities of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
9 Problem Statements have been formulated and the DOT with its subsidiary Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) have joined hands with BPR&D to conduct Hackathon with students, startups & MSMEs
Hackathon will involve three stages of ideas screening – Stages I and II shall be done in virtual mode whereas Stage III will be held at nodal centres in physical mode where the 5G testbeds/Private Networks/Labs would be available
Final names of one winner for each problem statements with an award money of Rs 1.5 Lakhs will be announced during the Valedictory Session in February 2024.

National Medal Of Technology And Innovation

Two Indian American scientists were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by US President Joe Biden at the White House last night.
The two Indian-Americans Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh were awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science.
President Biden also honoured leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators at the award ceremony.

The scientists, who were honoured at the event, made discoveries enabling lifesaving medical treatments, helping fight the opioid epidemic, improving food security, advancing accessibility, and much more.
The National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation are given to Americans who have made exemplary achievements in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen the US’s well-being.
The National Medal of Science is the nation’s highest scientific honour, established by the US Congress in 1959 and administered by the US National Science Foundation.
It is bestowed by the President of the United States on individuals deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions to biology, computer sciences, education sciences, engineering, geosciences, mathematical and physical sciences, and social, behavioural, and economic sciences.

Skyroot Aerospace Unveils Vikram-1

Space Start-up Skyroot Aerospace Unveiled Its Indigenously Built Vikram-1 Rocket Which Is Expected To Deliver Satellites To Low Earth Orbit Early Next Year. Science And Technology Minister Jitendra Singh Also Inaugurated ‘The MAX-Q Campus’, The New Headquarters Of The Start-up At GMR Aerospace Hyderabad.
“We’ve named our new facility ‘MaxQ’, it is a technical term denoting the maximum stress and loads that a rocket experiences during its ascent. A rocket has to undergo and push through all this, before it reaches space.

Likewise, we would like our team to push ourselves to do extraordinary things in the space sector” he reasoned. Skyroot also showcased an animated preview of their maiden orbital launch, that is expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Vikram-1 is a multi-stage launch vehicle with a capacity to place around 300 kg payloads in Low Earth Orbit.
It is an all-carbon-fibre-bodied rocket that can place multiple satellites into orbit and features 3D-printed liquid engines. Planned to be launched in early 2024, Vikram-I will be Skyroot’s second rocket, after the successful launch of the Vikram-S rocket on November 18 last year.

According to Skyroot, the Vikram-1 vehicle would be able to deliver payloads weighing between 290-480kg, to different orbits that are 500kms above the earth.
Being a solid-fuelled rocket and using relatively simpler technologies would mean that launching this vehicle would require minimal infrastructure and that the rocket can be assembled and launched within 24hours from any site.
The firm is also developing more versions in the Vikram series and those would involve the use of Cryogenic engines that are more efficient and sophisticated.
The firm recently signed pacts with French satellite firms, indicating that they are gradually working towards on-boarding customer satellites for commercial launches.

NCERT To Replace ‘India’ With ‘Bharat’

In a significant move, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has given its approval to replace the term “India” with “Bharat” in all textbooks across the country.
The proposal has been welcomed by a special committee formed to finalize textbooks and other educational plans at the national level.
The unanimous support for this change indicates a new direction in how Indian history and identity are taught in schools.
‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ One of the most talked-about proposals is to replace the name ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in textbooks.
This change is expected to reflect the traditional and indigenous name for the country. The idea behind this recommendation is to emphasize the historical and cultural significance of the name ‘Bharat’ while acknowledging the nation’s rich heritage.

Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved inclusion of Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
The CCEA has approved central support of Rs.1,557.18 crore to Uttarakhand for completion of the project with estimated cost of Rs.2,584.10 crore by March, 2028.
The project envisages construction of a dam near Jamrani village across river Gola, a tributary of river Ram Ganga, in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Hydro power generation of about 63.4 Million Units with installed capacity of 14 MW power plant
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched during the year 2015-16, with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices, etc. Government of India has approved implementation of PMKSY during 2021-26 with an overall outlay of Rs.93,068.56 crore.

Asian Para Games

India continued its impressive performance at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, adding 30 more medals to their kitty. The country’s medal tally now stands at 64 with 15 gold, 20 silver, and 29 bronze.
In Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass won bronze. In Mixed Doubles Badminton SH6, Sivarajan Solaimalai and Sivan Nithya Sre Sumathy bagged bronze.
In Mixed Doubles Badminton SL3-SU5 event Nitish Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesen claimed bronze. In Women’s Singles Badminton SL3 event Mandeep Kaur won the bronze.

Current Affairs 26 October 2023 Questions

UN Forum On Forests HQ
A. Paris
B. New Delhi
C. New York
D. Geneva
ANSWER: C
What Is The Main Aim Of The United Nations Forum On Forests
A. Promoting Urbanization
B. Conserving Marine Life
C. Managing All Types Of Forests Sustainably
D. Encouraging Deforestation
ANSWER: C
Name Of 5G Technology Hackathon Event That Was Launched Recently
A. Vimarsh 2023
B. Cyber Safe India
C. 5G Hackathon
D. Safal Cyber Hackathon
ANSWER: A
Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project Located In
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Uttarakhand
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: C
Two Indian American Scientists Awarded National Medal Of Technology And Innovation By US President Joe Biden
A. Ashok Gadgil And Subra Suresh
B. Ashok Gadgil & Rajesh Kumar
C. Subra Suresh & Ankit Kumar
D. Shubra Gadgil & Suresh Bhatt
ANSWER: A
As Per A Recent Report, Which City Emerged As Most Central Node In Tortoise
/ Hard-shell Turtle Trafficking
A. Ahmedabad
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Vishakhapatnam
ANSWER: C
Standardised Precipitation Index Is A Tool Used To Monitor Which Parameter
A. Flood
B. Drought
C. Air Quality
D. Radiations
ANSWER: B
Dandeli Forest, Seen In The News, Is Situated In Which State
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Sikkim
D. Goa
ANSWER: A
Amuktamalyada Telugu Epic Composed by
A. Dantidurga
B. Krishnadevaraya
C. Rajendra Chola I
D. Mahendra Varman
ANSWER: B
Edition Of CHAKRAVAT 2023 Exercise Is Being Hosted By The Indian Navy At Which State
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: B
Which State Launched The ‘Mittayi’ Scheme To Offer Free Insulin Therapy To Diabetes Patients
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Telangana
D. Odisha
ANSWER: B
Name Of Programme Launched To Enhance Connections Among Young Individuals From Diverse States Of India
A. Humara Bharat
B. Yuva Sangam
C. PM Yuva
D. Aatmanirbhar Bharat
ANSWER:B
Tropical Deep Sea Neutrino Telescope Associated With Which Country
A. USA
B. Australia
C. China
D. Japan
ANSWER: C
Which Comet Is Also Referred To As The ‘Orionid Meteor Shower’
A. Halley’s Comet
B. Encke Comet
C. Hyakutake Comet
D. Hale-Bopp Comet
ANSWER: A
Namdapha, Pakke, Kamlang Are Tiger Reserves Of Which State
A. Karnataka
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: B
Anubhav Portal, Which Was Seen In News, Is Associated With Which Union Ministry
A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of MSME
D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
ANSWER: A
Brand Name Of The Cotton Launched By Union Textiles Ministry
A. Kasturi Cotton Bharat
B. Kriya Cotton Bharat
C. Texo Cotton Bharat
D. Namo Cotton Bharat
ANSWER: A
Which State Inaugurated ‘Mission Mahila Sarathi’
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: B
Paintbrush Swift Is The Name Of Which Rare Species
A. Snake
B. Butterfly
C. Frog
D. Dragonfly
ANSWER: B
Which Ship-building Company Delivered INS Imphal Ship Of Project 15B-class
A. Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders
B. Cochin Shipyard
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
D. Hindustan Shipyard
ANSWER: A