Current Affairs - October 20, 2023 Current Affairs

The Indian Army's 3/5 Gorkha Rifles secured the gold medal at the 2023 Cambrian Patrol Competition, held in Wales, UK. The Cambrian Patrol Competition is a gruelling 54-hour military exercise that tests the physical and mental endurance of soldiers.

World Statistics Day is celebrated on October 20th every year. The day was established by the United Nations Statistical Commission in 2010 to raise awareness about the importance of statistics in decision-making.

Karthikeyan Murali is a 24-year-old Indian chess grandmaster who achieved a historic victory over Magnus Carlsen at the Qatar Masters. This was only the third time an Indian player had defeated Carlsen in classical chess.

Mohammed Shami is a prominent Indian fast bowler who has been roped in by Puma as its brand ambassador. This is a significant development for the sports brand, as Shami is one of the most successful bowlers in the world.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) received the ISAR Honours 2023 from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for its contribution to sustainability reporting. The award was given in recognition of ICAI's efforts to promote sustainable practices in India and align with international standards.

Jina Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict hijab laws. Her death sparked mass protests across Iran, and she has become a symbol of the fight for women's rights and freedom in the country.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for three tiger reserves in the state. The STPF will be responsible for combating poaching and other threats to tigers and their habitats.

International Chefs Day is celebrated on October 20th every year. The day was introduced in 2004 to honour the contributions of chefs across the globe.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary notice regarding a potential cyclonic storm forming in the Arabian Sea. This impending weather event, likely to be named ‘Cyclone Tej‘, has the potential to impact Mumbai, Pune, and other regions of Maharashtra and the Konkan area.

World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20th every year. The day was established by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) in 1996 to raise awareness about osteoporosis and its prevention.

Tata Motors is investing ₹150 crore to acquire a 27% stake in Freight Tiger, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specializing in end-to-end logistics solutions. This strategic partnership is aimed at advancing efficiency within the truck and freight ecosystem in India.