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India recently announced the launch of “Operation Ajay”, which aims to repatriate Indian citizens from both Israel and Palestine. According to estimates, currently around 18,000 Indians are living in Israel. Thousands of people have been killed and injured in attacks by Hamas militants from Gaza against Israel and Israel's retaliation.

With its long and cherished heritage, Goa's cashew has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which is a significant development. The Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai granted this recognition to establish Goa cashew as a unique product originating from a specific geographical area. The GI tag acts as a trademark, giving it a distinct identity in the international market as well as preserving tradition and authenticity. Geographical Indication (GI) tag is given to products that originate from a particular geographical area. Are there, which show specific characteristics. Cashew is derived from the Portuguese name ‘Kaju’ or ‘Kaju’ in Konkani.

Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous organization named My Youth India (MY Bharat). The body is designed to act as a comprehensive facilitator that leverages technology to promote both youth development and youth-led development.

Recently the Union Cabinet has approved to amend the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (commonly known as the ‘MMDR Act’). This amendment focuses on setting royalty rates for three critical and strategic minerals: lithium, niobium and rare earth elements (REEs).

Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has inaugurated the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2023 in New Delhi. PATA is a non-profit organization that aims to promote responsible travel and tourism development in the Asia Pacific region.

After the Mars Orbiter Mission, Aditya-L1 spacecraft has passed the Earth at a distance of 9.2 lakh km, successfully escaping the Earth's sphere of influence. To observe the Sun's corona and other aspects without interruption, the spacecraft will remain in a halo orbit around L1, about 1.5 million km from Earth.

Recently the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Jammu and Kashmir has announced the nomination of country's highest gallantry award winner, Param Vir Chakra recipient, Captain Bana Singh as the Ambassador for the 'War Against Waste' in Jammu and Kashmir. The theme of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS 2023) campaign is ‘Garbage Free India’, with a focus on the visual cleanliness and welfare of Safai Mitras.

Recently, Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has become the first Indian singles player to reach the quarter-finals of the Asian Games in table tennis. Experienced table tennis players Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan lost in the pre-quarterfinals.

Indian Air Force celebrated its 91st Raising Day on 08 October. Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932. After this, Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 08 October.

World Post Day started on 9 October 1969. After that, World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9 October. It was Sir Rowland Hill who started the international postal service for the first time in the world.