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Daily Current Affairs- 17 October 2023
Updated On : October 17, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 17th October 2023
NATIONAL
PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 4200 Crore Worth Of Development Projects In Uttarakhand
- PM Modi marked a historic day in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, as dedicated several development projects worth approximately Rs 4200 crore.
About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmit Singh
SC refers electoral bond case to 5-judge Constitution Bench
- The Supreme Court decided to refer a group of petitions challenging the electoral bond scheme for political party funding to a five-judge Constitution bench.
- The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.
About Supreme Court:
Founded: 28 January 1950, New Delhi
Established: 26 January 1950
Judge term length: Mandatory retirement at 65 years of age
Number of positions: 34 (33+1; present strength)
SPORTS
Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani crowned U-20 world junior rapid chess champion
- Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani won the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship in Sardinia, Italy.
- He is the ninth youngest player in history and the fourth youngest Indian to be awarded the title.
OBITUARY
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, Renowned Peace Broker, Dies at 86
- Martti Ahitsaari, Finland’s 10th president and renowned peace mediator, passed away at the age of 86.
- He was known for his exceptional work in brokering peace in conflict zones, including Kosovo, Indonesia and Northern Ireland.
- His lifelong commitment to resolving conflicts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court
- Justice Siddharth Mridul was appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommendation.
About Manipur:
Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023:17th October
- The UN General Assembly officially declared October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty through resolution 47/196 on December 22, 1992.
Theme for the 2023 is “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting dignity in practice for all.”
SUMMITS AND MOU’S
India & UK Hold First 2+2 Foreign & Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
- The inaugural India-UK ‘2+2’ foreign and defence dialogue held in 16th October.
- The Indian delegation was co-chaired by Shri Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary Europe West, Ministry of External Affairs, and Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary, International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence.
- On the UK side, Mr. Ben Mellor, India Director, Indian Ocean Directorate, FCDO, and Lt. General Rob Magowan.
About UK:
Capital: London
Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak
PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023).
- Set to be held from 17th to 19th October at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.
- GMIS 2023 provides the ideal platform for unveiling ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047,’ a comprehensive 25-year roadmap for India’s maritime blue economy.
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister: Shri Eknath Shinde
Governor: Ramesh Bais
BANKING AND ECONOMY
The expected economic growth of India in 2023-24 by the World Bank
- India’s economy grew at 7.2% in FY22/23.
- Bank credit grew by 15.8% in the first quarter of FY23/24
- India’s GDP growth for FY23/24 is forecasted to be 6.3%
About World Bank:
President: Ajay Banga
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
Founded: July 1944, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Asian Development Bank Invests $181 Million to Improve Ahmedabad’s Peri-urban Areas
- One of the main goals of this project is to control urban sprawl.
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Daily Current Affairs- 17 October 2023
October 17, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 17th October 2023
NATIONAL
PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 4200 Crore Worth Of Development Projects In Uttarakhand
- PM Modi marked a historic day in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, as dedicated several development projects worth approximately Rs 4200 crore.
About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmit Singh
SC refers electoral bond case to 5-judge Constitution Bench
- The Supreme Court decided to refer a group of petitions challenging the electoral bond scheme for political party funding to a five-judge Constitution bench.
- The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.
About Supreme Court:
Founded: 28 January 1950, New Delhi
Established: 26 January 1950
Judge term length: Mandatory retirement at 65 years of age
Number of positions: 34 (33+1; present strength)
SPORTS
Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani crowned U-20 world junior rapid chess champion
- Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani won the FIDE World Junior Rapid Chess Championship in Sardinia, Italy.
- He is the ninth youngest player in history and the fourth youngest Indian to be awarded the title.
OBITUARY
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, Renowned Peace Broker, Dies at 86
- Martti Ahitsaari, Finland’s 10th president and renowned peace mediator, passed away at the age of 86.
- He was known for his exceptional work in brokering peace in conflict zones, including Kosovo, Indonesia and Northern Ireland.
- His lifelong commitment to resolving conflicts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court
- Justice Siddharth Mridul was appointed as the chief justice of Manipur High Court three months after the Supreme Court Collegium recommendation.
About Manipur:
Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023:17th October
- The UN General Assembly officially declared October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty through resolution 47/196 on December 22, 1992.
Theme for the 2023 is “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting dignity in practice for all.”
SUMMITS AND MOU’S
India & UK Hold First 2+2 Foreign & Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
- The inaugural India-UK ‘2+2’ foreign and defence dialogue held in 16th October.
- The Indian delegation was co-chaired by Shri Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary Europe West, Ministry of External Affairs, and Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary, International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence.
- On the UK side, Mr. Ben Mellor, India Director, Indian Ocean Directorate, FCDO, and Lt. General Rob Magowan.
About UK:
Capital: London
Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak
PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023).
- Set to be held from 17th to 19th October at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.
- GMIS 2023 provides the ideal platform for unveiling ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047,’ a comprehensive 25-year roadmap for India’s maritime blue economy.
About Maharashtra:
Chief Minister: Shri Eknath Shinde
Governor: Ramesh Bais
BANKING AND ECONOMY
The expected economic growth of India in 2023-24 by the World Bank
- India’s economy grew at 7.2% in FY22/23.
- Bank credit grew by 15.8% in the first quarter of FY23/24
- India’s GDP growth for FY23/24 is forecasted to be 6.3%
About World Bank:
President: Ajay Banga
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
Founded: July 1944, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Asian Development Bank Invests $181 Million to Improve Ahmedabad’s Peri-urban Areas
- One of the main goals of this project is to control urban sprawl.
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
