{"id":63725,"date":"2023-10-13T17:38:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=63725"},"modified":"2023-10-13T17:38:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:08:18","slug":"daily-current-affairs-october-13-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-october-13-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs- October 13, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India ranks 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index, rejects report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that measures the scale of hunger and malnutrition in different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The GHI report for 2023 ranked India at 111 out of 125 countries, placing it in the category of \u2018serious\u2019 hunger level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The GHI score is based on four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has the highest child wasting rate in the world at 18.7%, and a very high child stunting rate at 35.3%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India also has a high prevalence of anaemia among women and adolescents, affecting more than 50% of them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Indian government has rejected the GHI report, saying that the methodology is faulty and the indicators are not representative of the entire population.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government has also questioned the validity of the data sources used by the GHI report, especially the proportion of undernourished population, which is based on an opinion poll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government has claimed that its own data shows better results on child wasting and undernourishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Modi to launch India\u2019s first Rapid Rail in Ghaziabad soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is a <strong>high-speed rail project<\/strong> that will connect Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project will be inaugurated by <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> later this month. The exact date and time are not yet announced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first section of the RRTS, from Sahibabad to Duhai, is ready for operation. It has <strong>five stations<\/strong> and will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by <strong>40 percent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The RRTS trains are made in India and have <strong>aerodynamic design<\/strong>, <strong>plug-in doors<\/strong> and <strong>large window glasses<\/strong>. They will provide a modern, sustainable and comfortable mode of transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/rbi-assistant\/?ref=9097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take RBI Assistant Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historic Milestone: First Mobile Tower Installed at Siachen Glacier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A team of <strong>Siachen warriors<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong>BSNL<\/strong> installed the first-ever mobile tower at the world\u2019s highest battlefield on October 6, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tower is a <strong>Base Transceiver Station (BTS)<\/strong> that extends mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than <strong>15,500 feet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tower will enable the troops to connect with their families from their high-altitude posts and provide a modern and comfortable mode of transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrialist <strong>Anand Mahindra<\/strong> lauded the development and shared the pictures of the tower on X (formerly Twitter). He called it a \u201cseemingly small event\u201d but a \u201creally BIG news\u201d for the jawans who defend the nation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tower also raised some concerns over the impact of high radiations on the glacier and the health of the soldiers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India and France deepen defence cooperation across domains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with his French counterpart, S\u00e9bastien Lecornu, in Paris on Wednesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ministers discussed regional security, military engagements, and defence industrial cooperation, including potential collaboration in space, cyber, and AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India and France have several ongoing defence projects, such as the joint venture for helicopter engines, the procurement of Rafale-Marine aircraft, and the construction of Scorpene submarines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The two navies also conduct a bilateral naval exercise called Varuna every year, with the latest edition held last week in the Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po\/?ref=9097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take SBI PO Free Mock Test<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Karnataka government forms fifth state finance commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The commission will be headed by former Lok Sabha member and Congress leader <strong>C Narayanaswamy<\/strong> and will have two other full-time members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission will review the financial position of the <strong>Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, Gram Pranchayats and other local bodies<\/strong> in the state and submit its report by <strong>February 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission will make recommendations to the Governor on principles to govern the local bodies, their taxes, duties and tolls and fees leviable by the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission will also suggest measures to improve the financial position of these local bodies and the efficient utilisation of their resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission will make a detailed analysis on repayment of loans and advances extended by state government to the local bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Day for Disaster Reduction 2023: Theme, History and Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is celebrated on <strong>13 October<\/strong> every year to create awareness about disasters and their prevention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theme of IDDR 2023 is &#8220;<strong>Fighting inequality for a resilient future<\/strong>&#8220;. It addresses the connection between disasters and inequality, and how to reduce the vulnerability of the most at risk groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day was established by the <strong>United Nations<\/strong> in 1989 to promote a culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. It also appreciates the efforts of communities in reducing the global risks of disasters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day encourages various activities such as events, seminars, workshops, and conferences to highlight the significance of disaster preparedness and measures to mitigate the impact of disasters on living beings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day also supports the implementation of the <strong>Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction<\/strong>, which is a people-focused and action-oriented approach to disaster risk reduction. It applies to all types of disasters caused by natural or man-made hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po\/?ref=9097\"><strong>Take IBPS PO Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RBI fines Paytm Payments Bank for violating KYC norms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5.39 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for non-compliance with certain provisions, including Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The RBI found that the bank failed to identify beneficial owners, monitor transactions, and breached the regulatory ceiling of end-of-day balances in some customer accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The penalty is based on a special scrutiny and a system audit of the bank conducted by auditors identified by RBI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The RBI said the penalty does not question the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RBI Cancels License of Ind Bank Housing Ltd Due to Poor Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ind Bank Housing Ltd is a housing finance company with major shareholders Indian Bank and HUDCO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company reported a net loss of \u20b955.78 lakh in FY23 and had a negative capital adequacy ratio due to accumulated losses of \u20b9135.70 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company stopped providing new loans and focused on recovering existing loans to mitigate financial risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The RBI revoked the company\u2019s registration certificate and barred it from conducting any housing finance or non-banking financial business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/nabard-grade-a-b\/?ref=9097\"><strong>Take NABARD Grade A Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neeraj Chopra Becomes Laureus Ambassador After Olympic Gold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neeraj Chopra<\/strong> is an Indian javelin thrower who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He has been honored as a <strong>Laureus Ambassador<\/strong>, joining a group of elite athletes who support the <strong>Laureus Sport for Good<\/strong> initiative, which uses sports to improve the lives of young people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was also a finalist for the <strong>Breakthrough of the Year<\/strong> award at the <strong>Laureus World Sports Awards<\/strong> in 2022, recognizing his remarkable achievement in Tokyo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He has also won gold medals at the <strong>World Championships<\/strong> and the <strong>Asian Games<\/strong>, and is currently ranked as the <strong>world number one<\/strong> in men\u2019s javelin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is celebrated as a national hero in India, where his winning throw on August 7 is marked as <strong>National Javelin Day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IFFI 2023: India\u2019s Premier Film Festival Returns to Goa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)<\/strong> will be held in <strong>Goa<\/strong> from <strong>November 20 to 28<\/strong>, featuring films from India and around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival will have various categories, such as <strong>International Competition<\/strong>, <strong>World Panorama<\/strong>, <strong>Country Focus<\/strong>, <strong>Indian Panorama<\/strong>, and <strong>Technical Workshops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival will also host the <strong>Film Bazaar<\/strong>, South Asia\u2019s largest film market, where filmmakers can showcase their content to potential buyers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival is organized by the <strong>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong> and the <strong>Entertainment Society of Goa<\/strong>, with the management shifting to the <strong>National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival aims to celebrate the art of filmmaking, foster cultural understanding, and inspire personal and collective achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/delhi-police-constable-executive\/?ref=9097\"><strong>Take Delhi Police Constable- Executive Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Udaipur Set To Become India\u2019s First Wetland City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, known for its five major lakes and natural beauty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city is aiming to become India\u2019s first wetland city under the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty to protect and sustain wetlands of international importance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city meets the criteria of the Ramsar Convention, as it supports a diverse range of species and contributes to the region\u2019s biodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city is also part of the National Lake Conservation Plan, a restoration project initiated by the central government to rehabilitate and conserve significant lakes and wetlands across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The state Environment and Forest Department is working on sending a formal nomination to the Ramsar Convention, and plans to hold a workshop with all stakeholders to finalize the draft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miniature Eastern Ghats: A New Tourist Attraction in Visakhapatnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Miniature Eastern Ghats<\/strong> (MEG) is a forest arena that showcases the biodiversity of the <strong>Eastern Ghats<\/strong>, a range of mountains along India\u2019s eastern coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The MEG is located in <strong>Visakhapatnam<\/strong>, adjacent to the <strong>ACA-VDCA cricket stadium<\/strong>. It covers an area of <strong>30 acres<\/strong> of reserved land belonging to the <strong>Andhra Pradesh Forest Department<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The MEG features various types of plants, including <strong>medicinal plants<\/strong>, <strong>astrology-themed plants<\/strong>, and <strong>orchids<\/strong>. It also has an <strong>orchidarium<\/strong> that houses nearly <strong>200 species<\/strong> of orchids found in the Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The MEG is scheduled to open to the public in <strong>November 2023<\/strong>. It aims to be an educational and recreational space for nature lovers and tourists. It is supported by various government and private organizations as part of their <strong>corporate social responsibility (CSR)<\/strong> activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cpo\/?ref=9097\"><strong>Take SSC CPO Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India Hosts Ninth P20 Summit and Parliamentary Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The P20 Summit is a meeting of the parliamentary speakers of the G20 countries, which are the world\u2019s major economies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ninth edition of the summit is hosted by India in New Delhi, in collaboration with the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), a global organization of parliaments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The theme of the summit is \u201cParliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future\u201d, which reflects the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning the world is one family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The summit agenda covers four topics: accelerating SDGs, sustainable energy transition, women-led development, and transformation in peoples\u2019 lives through public digital platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The summit is preceded by a pre-summit parliamentary forum on \u2018LiFE\u2019 (Lifestyle for Environment), which focuses on promoting sustainable lifestyles and eco-friendly consumption patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tamil Writer Sivasankari Wins Saraswati Samman 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saraswati Samman<\/strong> is a prestigious literary award given by the <strong>K.K. Birla Foundation<\/strong> to Indian citizens for outstanding works in any of the languages in Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sivasankari<\/strong> is a Tamil writer who received the award in 2022 for her memoirs, \u201c<strong>Surya Vamsam<\/strong>\u201d, which chronicles her life and the social changes in India over the past seven decades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surya Vamsam<\/strong> is a two-volume work that was selected by a committee led by former Supreme Court judge <strong>Arjan Kumar Sikri<\/strong>, who praised its literary value and depth of insight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sivasankari<\/strong> has a distinguished literary career spanning over five decades, with 36 novels, 48 novelettes, 150 short stories, five travelogues, seven collections of essays, and three biographies to her credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sivasankari<\/strong> has also contributed to the Indian literature with her four-volume work, \u201c<strong>Knit India Through Literature<\/strong>\u201d, which is a comprehensive anthology of Indian literature across languages and regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-stenographer\/?ref=9097\"><strong>Take SSC Steno Free Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UP\u2019s Telemanas Program Wins Award for Mental Health Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Telemanas<\/strong> is a tele-technology-based mental health and counseling service launched by the <strong>National Tele Mental Health Programme<\/strong> on October 10, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers free mental health services to all individuals through the toll-free number <strong>14416<\/strong> or <strong>1800-89-14416<\/strong>. It aims to address the mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the excessive use of mobile phones, especially among children and adolescents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On October 10, 2023, <strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> was awarded the <strong>third prize<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Health and Family Welfare<\/strong> for its outstanding efforts in operationalizing Telemanas. The award was received by Dr. Pinky Joval, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The award signifies UP\u2019s dedication to improving mental health services and addressing the growing concerns regarding mobile phone-related mental health issues. It also shows UP\u2019s readiness to take on future challenges and strive to become the leading state in tele-mental health care in the upcoming year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India and France Strengthen Defence Cooperation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The article reports on the <strong>5th Annual Defence Dialogue<\/strong> between Indian Defence Minister <strong>Shri Rajnath Singh<\/strong> and French Minister of Armed Forces <strong>Mr. Sebastien Lecornu<\/strong> in Paris on October 13, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dialogue covered various aspects of defence cooperation, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regional security situation<\/strong>: The ministers highlighted the importance of strategic partnership between India and France in facing global challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military-to-military engagements<\/strong>: The ministers reviewed the ongoing joint exercises and training programs and emphasized the need to strengthen them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defence industrial cooperation<\/strong>: The ministers discussed ways to enhance collaboration in defence production, research and development, and technology transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defence projects review<\/strong>: The ministers reviewed the progress of ongoing defence projects, such as the <strong>Rafale fighter jets<\/strong> and the <strong>Scorpene submarines<\/strong>, and ensured their timely and successful execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Niche domains<\/strong>: The ministers explored potential cooperation in emerging fields such as space, cyber, and artificial intelligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The article also mentions other engagements of Shri Rajnath Singh in Paris, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visiting the <strong>Safran Engine Division\u2019s R&amp;D Centre<\/strong> and witnessing the latest advancements in aero-engine technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting with the CEOs of leading 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