Current Affairs - September 24, 2023 Current Affairs

The Zagorochoria, a cluster of traditional villages in Epirus, Greece, has been recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This region is known for its well-preserved architecture, including stone houses, slate roofs, and arched bridges.

The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on September 23rd every year. The United Nations General Assembly has designated September 23rd as the International Day of Sign Languages to raise awareness about the crucial role sign language plays in upholding the human rights of individuals who are deaf.

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.

September is designated as National Nutrition Month in India, also known as Rashtriya POSHAN Maah or the National Nutrition Mission.

India secured the No. 1 ranking in all formats of cricket, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, following their 5-wicket win against Australia.

Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as "Barak," on September 19, 2023. The tank is equipped with a variety of advanced technologies, including a 360-degree panoramic view system and artificial intelligence capabilities. It is expected to enter service with the Israeli Defense Forces in the next few years.

The Finance Ministry has forecast a real GDP growth of 6.5% for India in FY24. This is based on the strong performance of the Indian economy in the first quarter of FY24, as well as factors such as improved corporate profitability, private capital formation, and bank credit growth.

Biswanath Ghat in Assam has been chosen as the Best Tourism Village of India in 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently recognized the mithun, a bovine species native to Northeast India, as a ‘food animal.’ This recognition is expected to have significant economic and cultural implications for the region, as it will allow for the commercial use of mithun meat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the 'International Lawyers' Conference 2023' at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan. The Bar Council of India organized this conference, gathering legal experts worldwide to discuss the theme 'Emerging Challenges in Justice Delivery System.' This two-day event on September 23 and 24 is the first of its kind in India and intends to foster discussions on important legal matters, both nationally and internationally.

Axis Bank launched the ‘NEO For Business’ banking platform for MSMEs in September 2023. The platform is designed to help MSMEs manage their finances and banking operations more efficiently and effectively. It offers a variety of features and services, including account management, payments, collections, trade finance, and supply chain finance.