Daily Current Affairs 30th October 2023: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
1. Centennial Celebration of the Turkish Republic
- The Turkish Republic marks its 100th anniversary, a century after its formation following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Spanning the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, Turkey is bordered by several nations.
- Ankara serves as its capital, Istanbul is its major city, Turkish is the official language, and the currency is the Turkish Lira.
2. India-Kazakhstan Military Exercise ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’
- A joint force comprising the Indian Army and Air Force, totaling 120 members, has embarked on ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ in Kazakhstan.
- Leading the army contingent of 90 is a battalion from the DOGRA Regiment, complemented by 30 Air Force personnel, to enhance military cooperation between India and Kazakhstan.
3. Launch of Indian Navy Tugboat ‘Mahabali’
- The ‘Mahabali,’ a new tugboat launched by the Indian Navy, showcases the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
- Constructed at Shoft Shipyard in Gujarat, this addition strengthens the navy’s capabilities and maintains high safety and quality standards as certified by the Indian Register of Shipping.
4. Vision India@2047 by the Indian Government
- ‘Vision India@2047’ is an initiative by the Indian government, spearheaded by Niti Aayog, to propel the nation to developed country status by 2047, bypassing the middle-income trap.
- The vision includes a plan to expand India’s economy to $30 trillion and raise per-capita income to as much as $20,000.
5. Fincare and AU Small Finance Bank Merger
- Fincare Small Finance Bank is set to merge with AU Small Finance Bank, with the process commencing in February 2024.
- This merger is expected to create a more robust financial institution, with Fincare SFB shareholders obtaining shares in AU SFB and assuming key leadership roles.
6. Swan Energy’s Acquisition of Reliance Naval and Engineering
- Swan Energy has acquired Reliance Naval and Engineering, reinforcing its naval defense and ship repair capabilities.
- This strategic acquisition supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and is aimed at bridging the demand-supply gap in various sectors.
7. Observance of World Stroke Day
- World Stroke Day was observed under the theme ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke,’ to raise global awareness on the prevention and treatment of strokes.
- The day promotes the F.A.S.T. methodology as an effective approach to address strokes promptly.
8. World Cities Day Celebration
- World Cities Day focused on the pursuit of sustainable urban futures, emphasizing the importance of sustainable urbanization and cooperation to tackle global urban development challenges.
- The day highlighted the need for financing sustainable urban futures for everyone.
9. Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha’s Birth Anniversary Commemoration
- The scientific community commemorated the 114th birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, recognizing his pivotal role in nuclear physics and the establishment of key scientific institutions in India.
10. MS Dhoni as SBI’s Brand Ambassador
- The State Bank of India has welcomed cricket legend MS Dhoni as their Brand Ambassador to connect with a broad and young demographic, leveraging his widespread popularity.
11. Nita Ambani’s USISPF Global Leadership Award
- Nita Ambani was honored with the USISPF Global Leadership Award for her extensive philanthropic work and CSR initiatives via the Reliance Foundation, with impacts spanning education, sports, healthcare, and women’s empowerment.
12. Paytm’s Sponsorship of the 37th National Games
- Paytm has been named the official sponsor for the 37th National Games, an event that saw over 10,000 athletes compete in an inauguration by the Prime Minister.
- Paytm is also incorporating its digital payment solutions across various state departments in conjunction with the event.
13. Indian Athletes Triumph at the 4th Asian Para Games
- At the 4th Asian Para Games, Indian athletes achieved a record-breaking medal tally of 111, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit’s gold in the Men’s 400m T47 event as a standout performance, marking India’s best ever showing.
14. Passing of Baijnath Agarwal of Gita Press Gorakhpur
- Baijnath Agarwal, a long-standing trustee of Gita Press Gorakhpur, passed away, leaving a legacy of his significant role in one of the largest publishers of Hindu religious texts, and a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021.
