National

ASEAN- India Media Exchange

• An Indian Media Delegation met with Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of ASEAN, as part of the ASEAN-India Media Exchange Programme in Jakarta, Indonesia. 
• ASEAN-India Media Exchange Programme involves visits by Indian journalists to ASEAN countries and reciprocal visits by ASEAN journalists to India. 

International

Annual UN Forum 2023

• United Service Institution of India will organise Annual UN Forum 2023 on ‘International Humanitarian Law & Peacekeeping’ in New Delhi. 
• The forum aims to discuss the applicability and limitations of implementing International Humanitarian Law frameworks in UN peace operations through an interactive, multi-stakeholder approach.

Defence

LSAM 10 (YARD 78)

• The launch of ‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)’ was undertaken at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. 
• It is the fourth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project.

 Sports

ISSF World Cup Final 2023

• The competitive phase of ISSF World Cup Final 2023 will begin in Doha, Qatar with 10m Air Pistol Men and women events. 
• India currently holds third position in the World Cup medal standings with three gold, one silver and five bronze medals.

'Fielder of the Match'

• Virat Kohli was awarded the 'Fielder of the Match' award for his outstanding contributions on the field during the World Cup.

ICC's World Cup 2023 XI  

• Rohit Sharma was named captain of ICC's World Cup 2023 XI which has as many as six Indians in it.

 Awards & Honours

Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

• Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to legendary Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas at the closing ceremony of IFFI.

Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema

• The 54th International Film Festival of India honoured Madhuri Dixit with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award.

 Person in News

Luc Frieden

• Luc Frieden has become the Prime Minister of Luxembourg.

Penny Wong

• Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong will co-chair second India-Australia two plus two Ministerial Dialogue & 14th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue in New Delhi.

Vinay M. Tonse

• Government of India appointed Vinay M. Tonse as the Managing Director of State Bank of India until November 30, 2025.

 Miscellaneous

54th IFFI

• 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began in Goa. 
• The opening ceremony was held at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Bambolim.

Film Bazaar at IFFI

• Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated 17th edition of Film Bazaar at IFFI, Goa. 
• The Film Bazaar showcases the official selection of the feature-length projects of the Co-Production Market from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, USA, UK, Singapore, Germany, France, Poland, Luxembourg and Israel.

International Tourism Mart

• Ministry of Tourism is organising International Tourism Mart at Shillong in Meghalaya to create awareness about tourism potential of North East Region.

Rare metal in Sutlej

• A team of researchers from IIT, Ropar has detected the presence of tantalum, a rare metal used in manufacturing of electronic components, in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab.