Ajit Pawar Takes Oath as the Deputy CM of Maharashtra

• Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra in the presence of chief minister Eknath Shinde and existing deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan. 
• The deputy Chief minister of the state is appointed by the Chief Minister of that state.
• The position of Deputy Chief Minister carries a status equivalent to that of a cabinet minister, accompanied by comparable privileges. Nevertheless, they do not possess distinct financial or administrative authorities and are required to obtain the Chief Minister's consent for matters pertaining to their designated portfolio.

Sheikh Talal Elected as the New President of OCA

• Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait has been chosen as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
• His appointment comes as a replacement for his elder brother, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who held the position for a remarkable three decades.

World Cup 2023 

• The ICC has unveiled the official schedule for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. Set to be hosted by India, the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is slated to take place from October 5 to November 19, 2023.
• The tournament will begin with the opening match on October 5 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
• The BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, has also confirmed that the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
• The first semi-final is scheduled to take place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, while the second semi-final will be hosted at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Lakshya Sen Wins 58^th Canada Open 2023

• Lakshya Sen emerged victorious in the men's singles category at the 58^th Canada Open 2023.
• He defeated Li Shi Feng, the current All England champion, in a straight-game triumph.

Third World Hindu Conference 

• The upcoming third World Hindu Congress (WHC) has been confirmed by the World Hindu Foundation to take place in Bangkok in November 2023.
• The three days event known as Vishwa Hindu Sammelan will be held at the Convention Center in Bangkok.
• The theme of the event is "Jayasya Aayatnam Dharmah," which means "Dharma, the Abode of Victory," the conference will center around exploring opportunities and tackling the various challenges encountered by the worldwide Hindu community.

ISRO to Transfer SSLV to Private Sector

• After conducting two developmental flights, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has made plans to transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector.
• This rocket is designed to offer on-demand services for launching satellites weighing up to 500kg into low-earth orbit.

ESA launches ‘Euclid Space Telescope’

• The Euclid Space Telescope, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), represents a significant milestone to comprehend the universe.
• This specially crafted instrument has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of fundamental concepts like dark matter, dark energy, and the expanding universe.
• Additionally, the Euclid Telescope is poised to make valuable contributions across a wide range of disciplines, including human resources, global health, climate change, and the study of oceans.