National News 

11th revision of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 

• The Union government has sought to include Ayurveda and allied systems as the second module of the additional chapter on diseases of traditional medicine in 11th revision of WHO ICD.

About WHO

The India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, 2023 (IAADB) 

• Red Fort is ready to host the IAADB 2023 being organised by the Ministry of Culture from Dec 9-15.It will showcase the 7 Specially  curated thematic displays and will highlight the ‘modern architectural marvels of modern India’.

About Red Fort 

International News  

Neighbours First: Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka

• PM Narendra Modi launched International, High speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) and Kankesanthurai (Sri Lanka) on Saturday.

About Sri Lanka

State Special  

Fourth Phase of Mission Shakti in UP

• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath launched the Fourth phase of Mission Shakti from Lucknow by flagging off women empowerment rally.

Mission Shakti: For Safety, Security, and Empowerment of Women

World's longest Dussehra celebration begins in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

• According to a 600-year-old ritual, Goddess 'Kachhin' is said to authorize the 'Raj Parivar' of Bastar district to celebrate Dussehra and so the celebrations begin.

About Chhattisgarh

Sports 

PM Modi confirms India’s bid to host 2036 Olympics

• At the inauguration of the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai, PM Modi said that India is eager to host the 2036 Olympics.

IOC

ICC World Cup 2023 Update 

India-Pak Match in Ahmedabad

➔        India thrashed Pakistan in world cup league match with 7 wickets win in 30.3 Overs.

➔        Man of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah

Dashun Sanaka, Captain of Sri Lanka Team has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.

 Person in News 

 Ashok Chandra: Former Bureaucrat

• Ashok Chandra who was an advisor to Uttar Pradesh's Governor in early 1990s and also the Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society from 2012 to 2022 has passed away on friday at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

 Louise Elisabeth Glück

• Louise Glück, Nobel Prize winner and former poet of the United States, has died at the age of 80.

About Louise Elisabeth Glück

Science 

Egypt is Racing to Eliminate Hepatitis C

• As per the Global Health Body ( WHO) criteria, Egypt has become the first country to achieve “Gold Tier” status as on a path to eliminate Hepatitis C.

About Egypt

Environment

Tradeable Green Credit to promote eco-friendly actions 

• Under this program, individuals or organizations can earn green credits by taking certain actions that have a positive impact on the environment. These green credits can then be traded on a special exchange.

Green Credit

Economy 

Nod to Export of Non-Basmati white rice by Government

• The Government has approved the export of 1.34 million tonnes (MT) of non-basmati white rice to seven countries in Asia and Africa, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Nepal, through the National Cooperative Export Ltd (NCEL).

About NCEL

Important Days 

World Students Day: 15 October

• To commemorate the birthday of the late aerospace scientist, educator and former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, World Students Day 2023 is celebrated on October 15 every year.

About Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam