Recently the International Olympic Session meeting was held in Mumbai.In this meeting it has been decided to include a total of 5 new sports.These 5 sports are – Baseball-Softball, Cricket, Flag Football, Lacrosse and Squash.Before this, cricket was last played in the Olympics in 1900.T20 format of cricket will be organized in Olympics 2028.Cricket will return to the Olympic Games after 128 years.The Olympic Games of the year 2028 will be held in Los Angeles, United States of America.
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In October 2023, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar Prasad visited Vietnam.During this time, India-Vietnam Joint Commission meeting was held.This was the 18th India-Vietnam joint meeting.This meeting was co-chaired by S. Jaishankar Prasad and Bui Than Son.Bui Thanh Son is the Foreign Minister of Vietnam.In this joint meeting, cooperation in political, defense and maritime security, judicial, trade and investment, energy, development, education and training, science and technology and cultural fields was discussed.
Mercer CFA in October, 2023 Global Pension Index released by the Institute.The pension systems of 47 countries have been assessed in this index.India’s rank is 45th among these 47 countries.In the year 2022, India was ranked 41st among 44 countries.In this index, Netherlands is at first place, Iceland is at second place and Denmark is at third place.South American country Argentina is at 47th i.e. last position.The 15th edition of the Global Pension Index was released in the year 2023.
Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari passed away in October 2023.He was the 10th President of Finland.He served as the President of Finland between 1994 and 2000.He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 2008.The award was presented to him for his significant efforts over more than three decades – across multiple continents and resolving international conflicts.He was known around the world for his work bringing peace to conflict zones in Kosovo, Indonesia and Northern Ireland.
The International Conference on Mainstreaming Climate Change into International Fisheries Good Governance and Strengthening Fisheries Management Measures in the Indo-Pacific region has recently begun in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Purushottam Rupala.In this, there will be a brainstorming session on India’s preparedness to adapt to the conditions arising from climate change in marine fisheries.Various sessions will be organized during this period in which research and educational institutions, community organizations and entrepreneurs will showcase their innovations and activities.Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are also participating in the conference.
Global Literature Festival was organized in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.It was organized at Marwah Film City, Noida.It was the 9th Global Literature Festival.Ambassadors to India from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Serbia graced the occasion.Dr. Rama Singh was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in this festival.
On October 17, 2023, the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court gave an important decision on gay marriage.The Supreme Court has not recognized its same-sex marriage.A constitutional bench of 5 judges gave this decision with a majority of 3 – 2.The bench comprised Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhatt, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha.A high-powered committee of the Center will investigate the concerns of gay couples.This committee will be chaired by the Union Cabinet Secretary and the Chief Executives of the States will be its members.Currently gay marriages are recognized in 34 countries of the world.
India STEM Conference was organized in New Delhi in October, 2023.STEM stands for – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.This was the fifth edition of the India STEM Conference.The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.Through this conference, development of curiosity, inquisitiveness, critical thinking, problem solving ability, imagination, questioning and exploration skills were induced among the learners.India has the highest number of students obtaining graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on 17 October to raise awareness about people struggling with poverty and living low standards of living.The theme of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for the year 2023 has been ‘Decent work and social protection: bringing dignity into practice for all’.A resolution to celebrate this day was passed by the United Nations General Assembly in December, 1992.This day was celebrated for the first time in the year 1993.
INS Vyas is a warship of the Indian Navy.This is a Brahmaputra class warship.The Defense Ministry has signed an agreement with Cochin Shipyard for the renovation of this warship.This agreement is worth Rs 313 crore.This warship will be renovated with ‘Mid Life Upgrade’.’Mid Life Upgrade’ refers to the upgrading of a warship after it reaches half its service life.INS Vyas will be renovated and handed over to the Navy by the year 2026.The Brahmaputra class frigates have been built under Project 16 (A).