NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Dr Jitendra inaugurates new campus of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute at Mohali : Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Atomic Energy, Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has inaugurated the new complex of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI). The BRIC-National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), formed through the strategic merger of NABI and CIAB, is poised to transform India’s agricultural landscape by uniting biotechnology and bioprocessing expertise.
2. India’s first ‘Writer’s village’ inaugurated in Dehradun : The country’s first ‘Writer’s village’ was jointly inaugurated by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Located in Thano village, about 24 km from Dehradun, the ‘Writer’s village’ is the brainchild of former chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, a distinguished writer himself. On this occasion, during the three-day International Literature, Culture and Art Festival ‘Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav-2024’, the first work of Writer’s village, ‘Ram in the Himalayas’, written by Nishank, was also released.
3. Ayurveda Day and Dhanteras Health Initiatives Launched : Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched health initiatives worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore. This event coincided with the ninth Ayurveda Day and the festival of Dhanteras. Ayurveda Day is observed annually on Dhanvantri Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantri, the divine physician.
What is Ayurveda Day? - Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine focused on holistic well-being. The Government of India established Ayurveda Day in 2016 to promote awareness of Ayurvedic practices. Celebrated on Dhanwantri Jayanti, this day honours Dhanvantri’s contributions to health and wellness. Ayurveda translates to “knowledge of life.”
INTERNATIONALUPDATES:
1. Fiji honours Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with its highest Civilian Award : The South Pacific nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honour upon Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the human spirit and bringing diverse communities together in peace and harmony. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was given the title of ‘Honourary Officer Of The Order of Fiji’ by the President of the Republic of Fiji, HE Ratu Wiliame M Katonivere.
2. 27 October – World Day for Audiovisual Heritage : The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated annually on October 27, recognises the dedicated efforts of professionals and institutions working to safeguard our audiovisual cultural heritage for future generations.
Theme 2024 – Your widow to the world.
Established by UNESCO in 2005, this day emphasises the significance of preserving audiovisual materials like films, sound recordings, and broadcasts, which are vulnerable to challenges such as chemical decay and technological obsolescence.
3. 29 October – International Day of Care and Support : The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has established an International Day of Care and Support. The event is observed on October 29. It recognises the unequal burden of unpaid care and household work on women and girls, as well as emphasising the importance of addressing these systemic impediments to women’s empowerment.
Theme 2024 – Transforming Care Systems: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of Beijing+30
4. Climate and Health Conference 2024 : The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place from October 29 to 31 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This conference aims to integrate Africa into the global discussion on climate change and health. Over 400 representatives from 54 African countries, including government officials, health experts, and researchers, are attending.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. 27 October – Indian Army Infantry Day : Every year the Infantry Day is celebrated on October 27 to pay tribute and recognise the contributions of the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Indian Army is celebrating it as the 78th Infantry Day this year. On this day, the country pays tribute to the brave hearts who sacrificed their lives while protecting the country. Infantry Day is celebrated as a remembrance of the first military event of independent India, when the First Battalion of the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army fought a battle to accomplish victory over the first attack on Indian soil by the Pakistan Army and Lashkar invader on October 27, 1947, in the Kashmir valley.
SPORTS
1. Australian Wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade Retires : Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has drawn curtains on his international career after playing for 13 years and across 225 fixtures. Wade, who has played 36 Test matches, 97 One-Day Internationals and 92 T20 Internationals for Australia will continue playing in the domestic cricket and leagues. He will continue playing for Tasmania in white-ball cricket and will feature for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Slice, North East Small Finance Bank merge one year after RBI approval : Fintech firm Slice completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank, consolidating the operations, assets, and brand identities of the financial entities into a single institution.
The merger process was completed over one year after the bank received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The merged entity aims to deepen the bank’s presence in the country’s north-eastern region.
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