Current Affairs Today 9 October 2023 for Competitive Exams

Current Affairs Today 9 October 2023: The daily current affairs have been shared for 9th October 2023 today. The major news headlines of the international, national, and sports world including the past day and 9 October have been shared below. These current affairs are an important part of Competitive exam preparations as well. As Israel has declared a full-fledged War on Hamas in Gaza and the Indian Cricket Team won its first match in World Cup 2023, we have given a brief analysis of all major headlines for the day 9 October 2023.

Current Affairs Today 9 October 2023

Israel Declares War Against Hamas in Gaza: Launches Several Air Strikes

After the terrorist organisation Hamas launched almost 5,000 rockets on Israel and killed more than 1,000 Israeli citizens, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu declared a ‘State-of-War’ against the Palestine resistance on 8 October 2023. Check the important events of this global conflict in the past two days:

• Declaring the start of the war first, Hamas announced its ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ against Israel

• Replying to the deadliest attack since 1973, Israel bombed the city of Gaza with multiple air strikes all day long destroying major administrative buildings

• Israel Army also carried out several on-ground military operations on the North-Gaza Border and major clashes with Palestinian militants

• According to the Israel Army, the major focus of its operations is to completely destroy the administrative and military capacities of Gaza and the Hamas-occupied areas. 

• Declaring its support to Israel, the USA has announced to send its Carrier-Strike Group which includes a full naval fleet to support the war

• According to the sources, this war might create a refugee crisis in the Gulf area and a total of 100,000 Palestinians are feared to become homeless

GI Tags Awarded to Products from Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, Odisha and Tamil Nadu

A total of 8 products from various states have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the Ministry and Commerce and Industry for their unique identification and regional significance. Here are the important highlights:

• GI(Geographical Indication) Tag is a token of recognition given to products of an area for its importance and unique identity. This GI Tag is awarded by the Geographical Identification Registry operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

• In the recent nominees, Yak Churpi (food category), Khaw Rice (Agriculture Category), and Tangsa Textile Product from Arunachal Pradesh were given GI Tags

• Basohli Pashmina Woolen Products and Udhampur Kaladi (Food Cateogy) were given GI Tag from Jammu and Kashmir

• Other GI Tags include Udangudi Panangkarupatti (Food) from Tamil Nadu, Kendrapara Rasabali (Food) of Odisha, and Goa Cashew (Agriculture)

India Starts its Journey With a Win in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023

The host country India registered a win in its very first match in the World Cup against Australia. In a low-scoring match and with the combined efforts of the bowlers and the half-centuries of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India won by 6 wickets

• Australian Captain Pat Cummins elected to bat first after winning the toss at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• The Australian team was sent back at a low score of 199 in 49.3 overs. All-Rounder Ravindra Jadeja grabbed the most 3 wickets from the Indian Team
• While chasing the target and early fall of 3 wickets, Indian batsmen Viral Kohli (85 Runs) and KL Rahul (97* runs) led the team to a seamless win
• KL Rahul was named the Man of the Match for the first match. Now India would be facing Afghanistan on October 11, 2023, in its second match

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