Current Affairs - October 12, 2023 Current Affairs

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state's aquatic animal. The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to wildlife conservation, environmental preservation, and public awareness, as evidenced by its declaration of the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal and the launch of the Meri Ganga Meri Dolphin 2023 campaign.

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has won the 'Best Innovation in Refinery' award for the year 2022-23. This is a significant achievement, as it marks the second consecutive year that MRPL has received this accolade. The award is a testament to MRPL's commitment to innovation and its efforts to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its operations.

The IMF has maintained Pakistan's economic growth forecast at 2.5%, consistent with official projections but falling short of the official target.

The 20th round of India-China military talks was held on October 9 and 10, 2023 at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The talks were led by Lieutenant General Anupam Bokhar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 14 Corps of the Indian Army, and Major General Yang Lin, the Commander of the South Xinjiang Military District of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

The Bharti Group acquired a 49% stake in Bharti AXA Life Insurance from AXA, making it the sole owner of the company.

Vivek Agnihotri, director of The Kashmir Files, launched his latest book, "The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success" in Lucknow.

The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of "Mera Yuva Bharat" (MY Bharat), an autonomous body for youth development. MY Bharat aims to empower youth, foster leadership, and leverage technology for national development.

India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the safe return of its citizens from Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with the Hamas group in Gaza.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has recently renewed and restructured its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). This renewed partnership aims to enhance academic collaboration between these two esteemed institutions, ushering in a new era of educational opportunities for students in the field of Chartered Accountancy.

World Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October every year. This year, it falls on October 12th. World Sight Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness about vision impairment and blindness. It is also a day to promote the importance of eye health and to encourage people to take steps to protect their vision. The theme for World Sight Day 2023 is "Love Your Eyes at Work." This theme focuses on the importance of eye health in the workplace.

Manikanta H Hoblidhar set a new national record in the 100m sprint at the 62nd National Open Athletics Championships 2023. The 22-year-old sprinter had reset the seven-year-old national record in the men's 100m by clocking 10.23s in the semi-finals on Wednesday. In the 100m final on Thursday, Manikanta Hoblidhar won the title in 10.42s and was followed on the podium by Nikhil Patil (10.69) and Siva B (10.70). Manikanta Hoblidhar surpassed the previous national record of 10.26 seconds held by Amiya Kumar Mallick since April 2016.

Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launched the trailer of the animated series "Krish, Trish, and Baltiboy – Bharat Hain Hum" on October 11, 2023. This is a significant event, as it shows the Indian government's support for the promotion of Indian culture and history through animation. The series is expected to be a popular hit with children and adults alike, and it will help to educate people about the rich heritage of India.

KL Rahul broke Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest century by an Indian batter in a World Cup. Rahul scored a century in 62 balls against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. Rohit scored a century in 63 balls against Afghanistan in World Cup 2023.

The Bank of Baroda's board approved a plan to raise to Rs 10,000 crore through long-term bonds on October 11, 2023. These funds will be used to support infrastructure development and affordable housing.

The 11th Sultan of Johor Cup will be held in Johor, Malaysia from October 27th to November 4th, 2023.