Current Affairs - Places

Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, during his visit to the city.

The 14th edition of the Global Skills Summit is being held in Delhi, India. The two-day Summit began on September 22, 2023, and focuses on the theme of building skills, empowering youth, and creating a future. The Summit aims to create a road map for a high-quality industry-led skilling ecosystem in India.

The 10th meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi on September 18, 2023. During the meeting, the existing defence research and industry cooperation between the two countries was reviewed. Discussions were also held on issues of mutual interest.

The largest airport in the world by size and area is King Fahd International Airport (DMM), located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It spans over 776 square kilometres (299.61 square miles), which is approximately the same size as New York City, including its five boroughs. King Fahd International Airport is a major hub for Saudi Arabian Airlines and is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. It handles over 20 million passengers and 700,000 tons of cargo each year.

The famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somananthpura in Karnataka, known as the Hoysala Temples, have been added to India's UNESCO World Heritage list as the 42nd site.