Daily Current Affairs- 29 October 2023

Today's Current Affairs 29th October 2023

INTERNATIONAL

FATF Removes Cayman Islands from Its ‘Grey List’

• In a review published on October 27, 2023, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced the removal of several countries from its ‘grey list.’ These countries include the Cayman Islands, Panama, Jordan, and Albania.
• While several countries celebrated their removal from the ‘grey list,’ FATF added Bulgaria to the list.

About FATF:

Founded: 1989

Headquarters: Paris, France

Founder: Group of Seven

President: T Raja Kumar

 SPORTS

Paytm Becomes Official Sponsor for 37th National Games

• The 37th edition of the National Games kicked off in style as Paytm, India’s renowned fintech giant, emerged as the official sponsor.
• The tournament was inaugurated with by PM Narendra Modi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, South Goa.

 OBITUARY

Baijnath Aggarwal, trustee of Geeta Press Gorakhpur, Passes Away

• Baijnath Agarwal, the dedicated trustee of Gita Press Gorakhpur, passed away at the age of 90.
• He was honored with the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021.

About Gita Press

Founder: Jayadayal Goyandka

Founded: 3 May 1923

Headquarters: Gorakhpur

 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

SBI Ropes in Cricket Icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

• The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest lender, has appointed the legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its official Brand Ambassador.

About SBI:

Chairperson: Dinesh Kumar Khara;

Founded: 1 July 1955;

Headquarters: Mumbai.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Care and Support 2023:29^th October

• This 29 October marks the UN’s first official International Day for Care and Support.

 World Stroke Day 2023: 29^th October

• The theme for World Stroke Day 2023 was officially chosen by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) as ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke.’
• The WSO launched its first campaign in 2010 called “1 in 6.”

 SUMMITS AND MOU’S

Centre Launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ To Combat Deceptive Practices in E-Commerce

• The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in India, in partnership with IIT-BHU, has launched the ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023.’

 Jio MAMI Film Festival Began In Mumbai after a Four-Year Break

• A ceremony at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on October 27.
• Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the chairperson of Jio MAMI.

 BANKING AND ECONOMY

“Vision India@2047: Transforming India into a Developed Nation by 2047”

• The Indian government is working on a comprehensive national vision plan, known as ‘Vision India@2047’, aimed at transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.

 Fincare SFB to merge with AU Small Finance Bank

• Fincare Small Finance Bank (Fincare SFB) is set to merge with AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) starting from February 1, 2024.
• Shareholders of Fincare SFB will receive 579 shares in AU SFB for every 2,000 shares they hold in Fincare SFB.

About AU Small Finance Bank:

Headquarters: Jaipur

Founded: 1996

Founder: Sanjay Agarwal