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Current Affairs Today 19 October 2023Current Affairs Today 19 October 2023: Here are the daily news headlines and Current affairs for today 19 October 2023. All major event advancements in the national, international, and sports world including the previous day and today have been briefly explained for competitive exam aspirants. These current affairs news analyses are very important for competitive exam preparations for the separate section in the examination. As US President Joe Biden is visiting Israel and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is ongoing, we have shared an overall analysis to understand the news of all major current affairs for the day 19 October 2023.
Current Affairs Today 19 October 2023
Here are the latest current affairs today 19 October 2023 -
Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023: India Ranked 45 in All 47 Countries
The 15th Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2023 is out and India has been ranked 45th out of a total 47 countries included in this ranking:
- The Netherlands has been ranked first in MCGPI 2023 with an index value of a maximum 85.0. Iceland and Denmarks have been given second and third positions respectively
- India’s ranking in 2022 was 41st out of 44 countries compared to this year’s ranking
- The Global Pension Index by Mercer CFA Institute evaluates 47 retirement income system parameters in each country
Israel-Hamas War: US President Joe Biden Ensured Support for Israel
As Joe Biden, President of the United States of America visited Israel amidst war with Hamas-operated Gaza, he assured to help in the safety of every Israeli citizen. The deadly war has cost the lives of more than 1,500 Israeli nationals and more than 2,000 Gaza residents so far.
- While addressing the joint press conference, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attack by Hamas on Israel was equivalent to 9/11 attacks in the USA
- Joe Biden has ensured that the safety of Israeli citizens is a priority for US and he will provide every possible support to Israel
- After the intervention of Biden, Egypt has agreed to open up its border adjoining Gaza to transport medical and humanitarian aid to the affected
- Hamas and Israel, both have not agreed to a ceasefire and to stop the strikes. A number of Arab countries have called to stop the war earlier in the UN
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: India Eyeing to Continue Its Winning Row Against Bangladesh Today
Host country India will be facing Bangladesh today in their fourth match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 today, October 19. India has won all of the previous matches in this World Cup while Bangladesh has only won one match so far. The match will be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune from 2 PM onwards
- Indian Captain Rohit Sharma has shown signs of no change in the playing 11 team from the previous match
- Shubhman Gill, Star Indian opening batsman who has recently recovered from Dengue will play in the match today
- If India wins the match today, it will regain its first position in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table while Bangladesh will keep its hopes of entering into semi-finals if they manage to win today
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