Current Affairs - October 18, 2023 Current Affairs

Israel tested its new laser-based 'Iron Beam' missile defence system, which is designed to destroy short-range rockets, artillery, and mortar bombs.

Arindam Bagchi has been appointed as India's next Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva. He is currently serving as an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, also known as the Bengaluru International Airport, has been recognized as the "world's most punctual airport" for the past three consecutive months.

The upcoming Asian Para Games 2023 will be held in Hangzhou, China, from October 22 to October 28. It will be the fourth edition of the multi-sporting continental event, organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee.

The Taj Mahal is considered to be the most visited monument in India. It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

The Indian government plans to divest 7% equity in Hudco through an offer for sale (OFS) to generate approximately ₹1,100 crore in revenue.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free gas cylinder for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries as a Diwali gift. This scheme will benefit approximately 1.75 crore families in the state.

World Trauma Day is observed every year on 17th October. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about trauma, its causes, symptoms, and prevention.

Kati Bihu is a significant festival celebrated by the Assamese people in the northeastern state of Assam. It falls on the first day of the ‘Kati’ month, which typically occurs in the middle of October. Kati Bihu 2023 is celebrated on 18th October and it marks the beginning of the rice crop’s growth and the start of the new harvest season.

The 'Cheriyapani' ferry service connects Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India to Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is an age-old sea route that has been rejuvenated to bolster bilateral ties, boost tourism, and increase people-to-people relations.

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Skill Development, announced ambitious goals for skill development during the IndiaSkills 2023-24 program unveiling.

The Bhopal Mahila Thana, located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is the first women's police station in India to be ISO-certified. It achieved this recognition in October 2023.