Current affairs 27 September 2023

Biswanath Ghat in Assam named Best Tourism Village of India 2023.

• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Biswanath Ghat has been selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.
• Located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, Biswanath Ghat is also popularly known as Gupta Kashi and is named after the ancient Biswanath Mandir.
• The village is located towards the south of Biswanath Charialii Town.
• The ghat boasts a cluster of temples of different gods.

World’s Second Largest Hindu Temple outside India to be Inaugurated in US.

• New Jersey in the US is set to host the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India, to be formally inaugurated on October 8.
• Hailed as the world's largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era, the Akshardham temple was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham organization.
• It is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a Hindu spiritual leader of the 19th century, and was inspired by his 5th spiritual successor Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Legendary actor Waheeda Rehman to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

• Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has been chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.
• The actress has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films like Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool and several others.
• A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, she has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence.

India Women’s Cricket Team Wins Gold Medal By Defeating Sri Lanka.

• Indian women's cricket team won their maiden gold medal in Asian Games 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final.
• This is a historic feat achieved by the Indian Women's cricket team.
• India secured a new world record and captured the gold medal in the men's 10 air rifle team event during the Asian Games 2023.
• The Indian contingent participating in the men's four rowing final displayed their mettle, securing a well-deserved bronze medal.

Madhya Pradesh notifies "Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve".

• Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India will co-host Bharat Drone Shakti- 2023 at the Indian Air Force airbase at Hindon in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• The usage of drones in India is seeing an increase- both, in the military, as well as in the civil domain.
• The induction ceremony of the first C-295 MW transport aircraft will be held during the program.
• India has formalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force AVRO fleet.