Current Affairs - Places

King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area, covering an area of about 300 square miles. It is located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The 49th All India Police Science Congress (AIPSC) is being held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The event began on October 7th and will continue for two days. The AIPSC is an annual event that brings together police officers, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss various aspects of modern policing. The theme of this year's AIPSC is "Policing in Amrit Kaal," which refers to the period of 25 years leading up to the 100th anniversary of India's independence.

The 46th edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2023 was held at the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) within Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India from October 4th to 6th, 2023.

Basohli Pashmina, a renowned traditional craft from the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition not only celebrates the exceptional craftsmanship of the artisans but also protects the authenticity and uniqueness of this artisanal heritage.

India participated in the recent 5th meeting of Moscow Format meeting on the security situation of Afghanistan held in the Russian city of Kazan on 29th September 2023. The Moscow Format is a regional dialogue mechanism on Afghanistan that was established in 2017. It includes Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The format is designed to promote regional cooperation and coordination on Afghanistan, with a focus on security, counter-terrorism, and economic development.