Current Affairs in English – October 24 2022

National Events:

Indian Army:

The Indian Army is looking to acquire drones and surveillance devices to accurately direct its long – range and high – volume firepower against enemy targets , as per a recent Times of India ( TOI ) report.
The Indian Army will reportedly issue an RFP for the procurement of 80 mini remotely piloted aircraft systems ( RPAS ).

Karnataka Bank:

Karnataka Bank has bagged National Digital Transformation Awards ( DX 2022 Awards ) instituted by the Confederation of Indian Industry for best practice in digital transformation under BFSI segment.
KBL Bank Managing Director and CEO : M.S. Mahabaleshwara. KBL Tagline : Your Family Bank Across India.

IWTMA:

The 5th edition of India’s only comprehensive International Trade , Fair and Conference , Windergy India 2023 will be held from 4th October to 6th October 2023.
The Windergy India 2023 will be organized by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association ( IWTMA ) and PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd , the three – day trade fairs and conference will provide a vibrant platform. ( IWTMA ) was established in 1998.

Main Bhi Subhash:

Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal launched ” Main Bhi Subhash ” campaign from Leh. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – INA Trust in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture is organizing a series of events on the occasion of Netaji’s 125th Birth Anniversary.
This Campaign ” Main Bhi Subhash ” campaign in every nook and corner will create awareness of Netaji’s contribution in the freedom fight.

Diye Jalao , Patake Nahin:

Delhi government has launched the ‘ Diye Jalao , Patake Nahin ‘ campaign at Central Park in New Delhi.
The campaign aims at promoting a quieter and pollution – free Diwali. Delhi CM has already launched his government’s 15 – point action plan.

LVM3:

ISRO launched its first dedicated commercial mission of Launch Vehicle Mark 3 ( LVM3 ) M2 satellite successfully from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
It places 36 satellites of UK based OneWeb in orbits. Each satellite will complete a full trip around the earth every 109 minutes. The mission will enhance telecommunication and related services.

International Events:

United Nations Day:

United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
In 1945, 50 governments gathered to draft the UN Charter. They have struggled and accomplished great feats to uphold peace, protect human rights, and play a key role in bringing international justice.

World Development Information Day:

Every year the United Nations marks October 24 as World Development Information Day. This day is observed to create awareness towards the problems surrounding development in different nations and how to overcome them.
The United Nations (UN) believes that such information and communications technologies also have the potential to provide solutions to various development challenges and can also foster various crucial goals, especially in developing countries.