Current Affairs - October 29, 2023 Current Affairs

The Tata Group is set to become India's first iPhone manufacturer after acquiring Wistron's Indian operations. This move is expected to boost India's electronics manufacturing sector and make the country a more attractive destination for global tech companies. The Tata Group is one of India's largest conglomerates and has a strong track record in manufacturing. The group's acquisition of Wistron's Indian operations is a significant development that will help India become a global leader in electronics manufacturing.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines signed an MoU in October 2023 to enhance industrial cooperation in aerospace. The MoU covers the manufacturing of LEAP engine parts and the joint development of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

The International Day of Care and Support 2023 is celebrated on 29 October. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of caregivers, as well as to advocate for policies and initiatives that support and enhance care in all its forms. The United Nations General Assembly declared it as International Day of Care and Support through resolution A/RES/77/317.

The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. The 24th Hornbill Festival 2023, also known as the 'Festival of Festivals,' is scheduled to begin in Nagaland on December 1 and conclude on December 10.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in India, in collaboration with IIT-BHU, launched the Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023 in October 2023. The hackathon aims to develop innovative solutions to detect and prevent dark patterns in e-commerce platforms. Dark patterns are deceptive user interface design choices that trick users into taking actions that they may not intend to take. For example, a dark pattern might be a pre-checked checkbox that opts users into a paid subscription service, or a button that is disguised as a "close" button but redirects users to a different page.

Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was elected as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives in October 2023. He is a relatively lesser-known figure, but has earned the nickname "MAGA Mike" among his hard-right colleagues, a reference to Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again".

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 16th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2023 in New Delhi on October 27, 2023. The event emphasized e-mobility and resilient urban transport. The conference brought together experts from the government, industry, and academia to discuss critical aspects of urban transportation in India. The event also featured an exhibition of the latest technologies and innovations in the urban transportation sector.

Li Keqiang, the former premier of China, passed away due to a sudden heart attack on October 27, 2023, at the age of 68. He served as the second-highest-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party from 2013 to 2023. Li Keqiang was a key figure in China's economic development and was known for his focus on poverty alleviation and social justice. He was also a strong advocate for international trade and cooperation.

Dibrugarh, a city in the Indian state of Assam, is known as the "Tea City of India" for its abundant production of tea. It is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River and is home to several tea gardens. Dibrugarh is also a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Dibrugarh Tea Museum, the Jagannath Temple, and the Bogibeel Bridge.

The Indian Army marked the 76th 'Shaurya Diwas' in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate the landing of Indian forces in the region on 27 October 1947. This operation marked the first civil-military victory for Independent India.