30-Oct-2023
Current Affairs (30th October, 2023)
Current Affairs
76th Shaurya Diwas
- On October 27, 2023, the Indian army commemorated 'Shaurya Diwas' to honor the 76th anniversary of the historic landing of forces in Kashmir, which marked Independent India's inaugural civil-military victory.
- On 27th October 1947, Indian Army troops landed at Budgam Airport, launching a mission to remove Pakistani forces from Jammu and Kashmir.
HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines Signed a MoU
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran Aircraft Engines have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster industrial collaboration for the production of commercial engines.
- These engines, referred to as Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP), are utilized to power both the Airbus A320 Neo and the Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
16th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition
- Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, officially inaugurated the 16th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2023, centered around the theme "Integrated and Resilient Urban Transport."
- This event, a joint effort by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Institute of Urban Transport (India), and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., focuses on tackling crucial elements of urban transportation in the nation.
Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023
- In partnership with IIT-BHU, the Indian government has introduced the Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023.
- The objective is to tackle deceptive dark patterns in user interfaces and protect consumer rights.
Relaunch of Jai Bhim Mukhyamatri Pratibha Vikas Yojna
- The Delhi government is set to reintroduce the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, offering free coaching to aspiring medical, engineering, and civil services candidates.
- The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is accepting applications from eligible students in the SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories for complimentary coaching under this scheme.
Jio MAMI Film Festival
- The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival kicked off on October 27 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
- Spanning 10 days, the festival will showcase over 250 films in 70 diverse languages.
- The event commenced with a grand opening ceremony hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who serves as the chairperson of Jio MAMI.
Reliance Jio Introduces ‘JioSpaceFiber’
- Reliance Jio has launched 'JioSpaceFiber,' India's inaugural satellite-based gigabit broadband service, aimed at providing high-speed internet connectivity to remote areas across the country, ensuring nationwide coverage.
- The primary objective of this satellite broadband service is to offer fast internet access to regions in India that were previously underserved and remote.
Tata Group to Manufacture Apple iPhones in India
- Tata Group is set to manufacture India's first homegrown iPhone after buying Wistron plant near Bengaluru.
- Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar revealed this significant initiative, showcasing Tata Group's determination to position itself as a prominent player in the global electronics industry.