NEWS 29-10-2023. News For 30th-Oct (Monday) *National* 1. PM Modi launched 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya These Kendras will conduct skill development training programs across various sectors. 2. Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India’s first liquid nano di-ammonia phosphate (DAP) plant in Gandhinagar. It will benefit the farmers and will reduce the import of DAP in the country. *International* 1. India sent an IAF C-17 flight carrying nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine through Egypt. 2. Sri Lanka waived the visa fees for Indians and tourists from six other countries, as part of its efforts to boost tourism. 3. Qatar has sentenced eight Indian ex-Navy officers to death, leading to shock and concern from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The govt is exploring all legal options to provide consular and legal assistance to individuals. *Sports* 1. India’s Karthikeyan Murali became the 3rd player from India to defeat World NO.1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess 2023. Before Murali, Harikrishna and Viswanathan Anand defeated him. 2. Shubman Gill became the world's fastest batter to score 2000 runs in ODIs in just 38 innings. *Defence* 1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the army's project *Udbhav*. The project aims to promote indigenous discourse through the exploration and integration of the country’s ancient strategic acumen into the contemporary military domain. 2. The Udhampur military station received the *'Best Green Military Station'*. < < Back