Current Affairs - October 13, 2023 Current Affairs

RITES Ltd has been granted the 'Navratna' status, making it the 16th Central Public Sector Enterprise in India to receive this distinction.

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on the 13th of October, brings global attention to the critical issues of disasters and inequality.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the Certificate of Registration of Chennai-based Ind Bank Housing Ltd in 2023 due to a decline in its financial performance.

Uttar Pradesh received the third prize for its remarkable achievements in implementing Telemanas, a tele-technology-based mental health and counselling service. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, presented this award, which was accepted by Dr. Pinky Joval, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Uttar Pradesh.

VJ Kurian was appointed as the new non-executive part-time chairman of the South Indian Bank in 2023. His appointment is set to take effect from November 2, 2023. Salim Gangadharan was appointed as the non-executive part-time chairman of the bank in 2014, and his term ends on November 1, 2023.

Neeraj Chopra, the Asian Games gold medalist and the current Olympic and World Champion in men's javelin, has been bestowed with the title of Laureus Ambassador. In this role, he has committed his support to the Laureus Sport for Good initiative. This prestigious recognition is a direct outcome of his remarkable feat at the Tokyo Olympics, where he made history by clinching India's first-ever gold medal in track and field athletics.

India's retail inflation eased to 5.02% in September 2023, down from 6.83% in August 2023.

Bengaluru, also known as the "Garden City of India," harmoniously combines urban development with natural serenity, and this title was attributed to the city by its historical connection to horticultural excellence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated his first foreign trip since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March, drawing significant global attention and scrutiny. This visit took place in Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian nation with historical ties to Moscow.

In a joint effort with the Environment and Forest Department, the Rajasthan government is actively working towards elevating Udaipur, often referred to as the 'City of Lakes,' to international recognition by striving to be India's inaugural wetland city.

The RBI imposed a fine of ₹5.39 crore on Paytm Payments Bank for failing to comply with KYC and cybersecurity guidelines in 2023.

Tamil writer Sivasankari was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam".