Current Affairs - October 14, 2023 Current Affairs

The Indian Army, along with BSNL, installed the first mobile tower at the Siachen Glacier, known as the world's highest battlefield, to improve mobile communication for soldiers at extreme elevations.

Michael Douglas will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa, recognizing his significant contributions to the world of cinema. He has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He is also known for his iconic roles in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Fatal Attraction," and "Wall Street."

Alastair Cook, the former England captain, announced his retirement from cricket, ending a remarkable career.

The 17th CII Tourism Summit is being organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on October 13, 2023, in Mumbai, India. The 17th CII Annual Tourism Summit was inaugurated by Ms. V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The theme of the summit is "Responsible and Sustainable Tourism: Leveraging India's Strengths for Long-term Growth." The summit will focus on the following key areas: Promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices and attracting tourists from across the globe.

Zomato has introduced 'Xtreme,' a hyperlocal delivery service, designed to cater to the intracity delivery of small packages for both businesses and individual users.

Hemant Soren, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, unveiled the mascot 'Juhi' for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in a ceremony held in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Sandeep Shandilya, a senior IPS officer, an officer of the 1993 IPS batch, is presently serving as the director of the Telangana State Police Academy (TSPA), was appointed as the New Police Commissioner of Hyderabad by the Election Commission of India, succeeding CV Anand.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has accepted the recommendation to include T20 cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a significant development for the sport.

The 3rd Battalion of the Naga Regiment, also known as 3 Naga, received the prestigious President’s Colour award in a ceremony at the Kumaon Regimental Centre (KRC) in Ranikhet.

NTPC Limited is the only Indian PSU listed in the Forbes 'World's Best Employers 2023' list. NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated energy conglomerate, has been listed in the Forbes 'World's Best Employers 2023' list, ranking 261st among the world's top 700 companies.