Current affairs 08 October 2023

EU Approves World’s First Green Bond Standards to Combat Greenwashing.

European Union lawmakers have approved groundbreaking standards for companies issuing green bonds.
It is a significant move to combat greenwashing and assist investors in identifying truly sustainable companies,
This new initiative aims to promote transparency and credibility in the green bond market, preventing misleading climate-friendly claims.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has launched the e-cabinet system at the state secretariat to develop digital infrastructure in the state.
This move positions Tripura as the fourth Indian state, and the second in the Northeast region, to adopt an e-cabinet system.
The introduction of this system signifies a commitment to paperless cabinet meetings, reducing the carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of digital tablets by ministers and bureaucrats.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently revealed plans to establish three new districts in the state: Malpura, Sujangarh, and Kuchman City.
This development comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, bringing the total number of districts in Rajasthan to 53.
The state government had previously created 17 new districts in August of the same year.
This move is part of the government’s efforts to address public demands and align with recommendations from a high-level committee.

Palestinian fighters launched a major attack on Israel, infiltrating southern Israel and firing a barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip.
This operation, named Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, marks one of the most substantial confrontations between the two sides in years.
The attack began with rocket fire from multiple locations in Gaza and included unexpected tactics such as paragliders and fighters inside Israel.
The Israeli military stated that Hamas executed a coordinated operation, involving rocket attacks and a terrorist infiltration into Israeli territory.