Here is a comprehensive roundup of the most important current affairs for 23rd September 2023.
National News
PM Modi Attends The ‘International Lawyers Conference’ In New Delhi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘International Lawyers’ Conference 2023‘ at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan.
- The conference aims to facilitate discussions on pressing legal issues of both national and international significance.
- Legal experts from across the globe will deliberate on the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in Justice Delivery System.’
International News
China And Syria Announce Strategic Partnership
- China and Syria have formally announced the establishment of a strategic partnership.
- The leaders pledged to strengthen their cooperation to uphold international fairness and justice.
- This move aligns with China’s strategy to position itself as a counterbalance to the U.S.-led international order.
State News
Biswanath Ghat In Assam Chosen As The Best Tourism Village Of India In 2023
- The Ministry of Tourism declared Biswanath Ghat in Assam as the Best Tourism Village of India for the year 2023.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his delight at this achievement.
- The ghat is famously referred to as ‘Gupta Kashi’ and is adorned with a collection of temples.
Agreements News
TCS Partners with BankID BankAxept to Bolster Norway’s Financial Infrastructure
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has joined forces with Norway’s national payment and electronic identity system, BankID BankAxept.
- This collaboration aims to fortify Norway’s financial infrastructure.
- TCS is committed to establishing a cutting-edge operations command centre in Oslo, Norway.
Important Days News
International Day Of Sign Languages 2023
- The United Nations General Assembly has designated September 23rd as the International Day of Sign Languages.
- The theme for this year is “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!”
- The day aims to promote and safeguard the linguistic and cultural heritage of the deaf community.
Schemes News
Government Unveils AI Chatbot For PM-Kisan Scheme
- The Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare launched an AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme.
- The Chatbot aims to empower farmers with a user-friendly and accessible platform.
- It will assist farmers in obtaining information about their application status, payment details, and other scheme-related updates.
Summits and Conferences News
Quad Foreign Ministers Meet On The Sidelines Of UNGA
- Foreign Ministers from the Quad nations met on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
- The Quad ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region.
- They also voiced concerns about attempts to undermine the international system.
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