Current Affairs

Current Affairs October 2023

Azahar Ahmed

27 Jul 2025 — 3 min read

This article provides a comprehensive overview of UGC NET Current Affair Questions and Answers for October 2023. Key topics include India's National Unity Day, Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win, Indian athletes' record-breaking moments at the Asian Para Games, and the Tata Group's commencement of iPhone production in India. Additionally, learn about Glenn Maxwell's record-setting ODI World Cup century, the unveiling of the 37th National Games, and lesser-known events like World Polio Day and World Development Information Day. Read and subscribe to explore these significant topics from the month.

31st October

India celebrates National Unity Day: Marking the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known for his role in the country's independence and unification.
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or: For the eighth time, awarded for his outstanding performances last season, succeeding Karim Benzema.

28th October

Asian Para Games, Hangzhou: India concludes with a record-breaking 111 medals (29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze), placing fifth in the medal tally.
Tata Group to produce Apple iPhones in India: Tata will manufacture iPhones for both domestic and global markets, becoming India's first homegrown iPhone maker after acquiring Wistron Corp’s Bengaluru plant for $125 million.

26th October

Glenn Maxwell's fastest ODI World Cup century: Scored in 40 balls against the Netherlands, breaking the previous record set by Aiden Markram.
37th National Games inaugurated in Goa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens the event featuring over 10,000 athletes from 28 states competing in 43 sports disciplines.

24th October

Vijayadashmi or Dussehra celebrations: Festival celebrated across India.
India’s first liquid nano DAP plant: Inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
World Polio Day and World Development Information Day: Observed globally.

23rd October

Bishan Singh Bedi passes away: The former Indian cricket legend dies at 77.
Mahanavami celebrations: Part of the Navratri festival observed across India.

22nd October

IMPHAL destroyer handed to Indian Navy: The third stealth destroyer of Project 15B, handed over in Mumbai.
Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou: Fourth edition of the event held in China.

21st October

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 'Namo Bharat' train: India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service in Uttar Pradesh.
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission test flight: Unmanned test flight successfully launched.
National Police Commemoration Day: Observed today.
New Governors appointed: Raghubar Das for Odisha and Indra Sena Reddy Nallu for Tripura.
New Zealand's Prime Minister: Christopher Luxon was elected as the 42nd PM.

17th October

69th National Film Awards: Presented in New Delhi, with Allu Arjun winning Best Actor and Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon sharing Best Actress.
India's moon mission by 2040: Plans for a space station by 2035 outlined by Prime Minister Modi.

15th October

Global Hunger Index 2023: India ranks 111th out of 125 countries.
Navratri celebrations begin: Observed with fervor across India.
Australia rejects Indigenous recognition: Proposal for constitutional recognition fails in a national vote.

13th October

Cricket approved for 2028 Olympics: By the International Olympic Committee.
Female Labour Force Participation Rate increases: Significant rise to 37% this year.
Neeraj Chopra nominated for Athlete of the Year: By World Athletics.

11th October

International Day of the Girl Child: The theme focuses on investing in girls' rights and leadership.
Rohit Sharma breaks sixes record: Surpassing Chris Gayle’s record in international cricket.

9th October

Assembly elections in five states: Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana announced.
Nobel Economics Prize: Awarded to Claudia Goldin for her research on women’s labor market outcomes.

8th October

Asian Games medal haul: India finishes with a record 107 medals.
Air Force Day: Celebrated across India.
Earthquake in Afghanistan: Death toll rises to 2,000.
Conflict in Israel and Palestine: The latest conflict resulted in around 500 casualties.

7th October

Historic 100 medals for India at Asian Games: Achieved with a gold in women's kabaddi.
Flash flood in Sikkim: Death toll reaches 56.
Israel declares State Of War: Following attacks by Hamas.

6th October

Nobel Peace Prize: Awarded to Narges Mohammadi.
India's men's hockey team wins gold: Defeating Japan in the Asian Games final.
RBI maintains its repo rate: Unchanged at 6.5%.
Spinoza Prize to Dr. Joyeeta Gupta: For her work on climate change.

5th October

World Cerebral Palsy Day: Observed today.
Nobel Prize in Literature: Awarded to Jon Fosse.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Begins in India.

4th October

Flash floods in Sikkim: At least 23 Army personnel and 20 civilians missing.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Awarded for discoveries in quantum dots.
First LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft: Handed over to the Indian Air Force.
India's best-ever Asian Games medal tally: Reaches 81 medals.

3rd October

Nobel Prize in Physics: Awarded for advancements in attosecond light pulses.
World Bank growth forecast for India: Maintained at 6.3% for 2023-24.

2nd October

Mahatma Gandhi’s 154th birth anniversary: Celebrated nationwide.
Bihar caste survey results: Revealed detailed demographics of the state.
Nobel Medicine Prize: Awarded for mRNA technology breakthroughs.
India’s first solar roof cycling track: Inaugurated in Hyderabad.

1st October

Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan: Prime Minister Modi leads the cleanliness drive.
Asian Games golds for India: Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Avinash Sable secure victories.
Maldives Presidential elections: Dr. Mohamed Muizzu wins.
Army Training Command's 33rd Raising Day: Celebrated today.