Latest Current Affairs Today - 03rd October 2023 GK Updates

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Here are the latest current affairs of 03rd October, 2023.

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Scheme
Swadesh Darshan Scheme	Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated multiple projects of Government of India which included ‘tourist facilities at Nathdwara’ funded by the Ministry of Tourism as part of Krishna circuit of Swadesh Darshan scheme.
National Fests/Events
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023	The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman for their groundbreaking research on nucleoside base modifications that played a pivotal role in the development of highly effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Let’s delve into who these scientists are and how their work revolutionized vaccine technology.
Science & Technology
World's second malaria vaccine gets WHO approval	Serum Institute of India said the WHO has approved a malaria vaccine, paving the way for the global roll-out of the world's second such vaccine. The recommendation is based on pre-clinical and clinical trial data which showed good safety and high efficacy in four countries, at sites with both seasonal and perennial malaria transmission.
National & sports news
Nitin Gupta's tenure as CBDT chairman has been extended till 2024	The government has decided to extend the tenure of Nitin Gupta as chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes( CBDT), till June 30, 2024. He is a 1986-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Income-tax departmant.
News	Bihar government released the report of a caste survey conducted in the State; OBCs, EBCs comprise more than 63% of State’s population. Madras High Court rules that educational institutions run by religious and linguistic minorities need not follow the rule of reservation with respect to the SC, St and OBC Students. Tamil Nadu announces ₹25 lakh each as reward for nine ISRO scientists from the state. State of India’s Birds (SOIB) 2023 report: Nearly 110 species of birds recorded in Tamil Nadu are in a state of decline across the country. Kerala government will initiate a vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer. Karnataka government is planning to set up a ‘Grama Nyayalaya’ (village court) in each panchayat for resolving disputes within its jurisdiction. Indian Air Force (IAF) placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air Missile.
Asian Games	Parul Chaudhary wins silver behind world champion Winfred Mutile Yavi of Bahrain in 3000m steeple chase. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee win bronze in Table Tennis.