NATIONAL:
1. Operation Ajay
Why in news - India launched Operation Ajay to bring home citizens from the Israel-Hamas war zone.
Key Points –
• There are around 18,000 Indian citizens living and working/studying in Israel, mostly caregivers.
• Israel has launched Operation 'Iron Swords' in retaliation for Hamas attack on the Israeli territory.
2. Pathankot Attack 2016
Why in news – Unidentified gunmen killed Shahid Latif, Key conspirator behind Pathankot air base attack 2016.
Key Points –
• He was a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative.
• This is the 6th such killing of a terrorist wanted by India in Pakistan in the last two years.
3. Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports
Why in news – PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first high-tech sports training center for Divyangjan.
Key Points –
• Location - Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
• Aim - to demonstrate commitment to an inclusive and accessible sports ecosystem.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. USS Gerald R Ford
Why in news – USS Gerald R Ford carrier strike group arrived to assist Israel.
Key Points –
• It is the United States Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier yet.
• It is named after former US President Gerald R Ford (1974-77).
SCIENCE – TECH:
1. Psyche Mission
Why in news – NASA's Psyche mission to the asteroid Psyche is set to launch on October 12.
Key Points –
• To be launched – SpaceX (Falcon Heavy rocket).
• Psyche is both the name for the mission and the asteroid that it plans to visit.
• It is only the 16th asteroid to ever have been discovered.
• It is believed made of metal from the core of a planetesimal (building blocks of a planetary system).
• Psyche was discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis in 1852.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 26th Energy Technology Meet
Why in news – 26th Energy Technology Meet was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Key Points –
• Organised by - Centre for High Technology (CHT) (M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas).
• Theme - Emerging Energy Trends & Future of Refining.
• 3 challenges in energy sector - availability, affordability and sustainability.
• India is world's 3rd largest consumer of oil, 3rd largest LPG consumer, 4th largest LNG importer, 4th largest refiner and 4th largest automobile market.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. Good Manufacturing Practices Day
Why in news – Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association to observe the day on October 10 beginning in 2023.
Key Points –
• Schedule M (Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940) – It contains standards about company premises, quality control system, quality control laboratories etc.
• India has around 10,500 pharmaceutical manufacturing units with almost 2,000 having WHO GMP certification.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
Why in news – India has been elected as President of AIBD GC for the 3rd successive term.
Key Points –
• This milestone has happened for the first time in the history of AIBD.
• India has already served two terms as President (2018 – 2021 and 2021 – 2023).
• The 21st General Conference & Associated Meetings of AIBD was held in Port Louis, Mauritius. (chairman - Gaurav Dwivedi).
About AIBD (1977) –
• Established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.
• It has 92 member organizations from across 44 countries.
• India’s Prasar Bharati is the representative body of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
BIHAR:
1. Sabji Vikas Yojana
Why in news – Online applications have been invited for the distribution of expensive vegetable seeds.
Key Points –
• Target - All districts of Patna, Magadha and Tirhut divisions.
• Covered vegetables - Broccoli, Color Capsicum, Seedless Cucumber and Seedless Brinjal.
• Subsidy - up to 75% subsidy. i.e., If the cost of a vegetable is Rs 10, then 75% of it i.e., Rs 7.50 per piece will be given by the government.
• Benefits under this scheme will be given only to the farmers of Bihar state.
POINTERS:
• Who is the richest Indian according to Hurun India Rich List 2023 - Mukesh Ambani.
• In which city of South Africa has an eight-foot tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi been unveiled – Johannesburg.
• How many sites across the country have been identified by the Culture Ministry for cleanliness under the Special Cleanliness Campaign 3.0 – 449.
• Who has launched Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children to combat acute malnutrition at a function in New Delhi - Smriti Irani.
• Which state inaugurated its first 3D-printed building – Kerala.
• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched 'Residential Education Scheme for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas' (SHRESHTA)' for which category of students - Scheduled Caste students.
• The Reserve Bank of India has increased the monetary ceiling of gold loans under Bullet Repayment Scheme from two lakh rupees to what amount for Urban Co-operative Banks - Two lakh rupees.
• Who became the first lender to offer 'ONDC Network Gift Card' - YES Bank.
• Who gave nod to "world's first" green bond standards - European Union.
• Which company holds the distinction of being the first Indian Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Cloud-Only Enterprise – Dabur.
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