Current Affairs - October 30, 2023 Current Affairs

Norway is providing ₹44.7 million of support over three years, until September 2026, to strengthen food security and environmental protection in Uttarakhand through India's 'Hunger Project.' This initiative aims to empower women leaders, improve food security, and safeguard the environment, with a focus on the ecologically sensitive Uttarakhand region, benefiting marginalized households.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently undertook a comprehensive review of bulk deposit limits for financial institutions, with a particular focus on Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). As a result of this review, the bulk deposit limit for RRBs has been significantly increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1 crore. This adjustment marks a substantial change in the operational framework of RRBs and is intended to foster a more equitable and inclusive banking landscape.

Fincare Small Finance Bank is set to merge with AU Small Finance Bank starting on February 1, 2024, pending necessary approvals and regulatory endorsements.

A recent analysis by LibTech India, a group of academics and activists, found notable shifts in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from April to September 2023. Data from the Union Rural Development Ministry indicates a 7.5% decrease in active MGNREGS workers compared to the previous fiscal year.

Sealand, Christiania, and Crimea are not recognized by the United Nations as independent countries.

A group of 120 personnel from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has left for Kazakhstan to participate in the 7th edition of the Joint Military 'Exercise KAZIND-2023' held in Otar, Kazakhstan from October 30 to November 11, 2023, enhancing bilateral ties.

Swan Energy, a Mumbai-based conglomerate, purchased Reliance Naval and Engineering for ₹231 crore through its special purpose vehicle, Hazel Infra, strengthening its presence in India's shipbuilding industry and aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance.

Paytm is now the official sponsor of the 37th National Games in Goa, held from October 26 to November 9, 2023, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

World Stroke Day is celebrated annually on October 29th to raise awareness about strokes, their treatment, and prevention. In 2023, the theme for World Stroke Day was "Together we are #Greater Than Stroke."

Nita Ambani received the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility for her philanthropic work through the Reliance Foundation.