Daily Current Affairs- 30 October 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 30th October 2024

INTERNATIONAL

TCS signs 15-year deal with Irish govt to manage pensions of 800K workers

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a 15-year contract from Ireland’s Department of Social Protection to implement and support the country’s new auto enrolment retirement savings scheme known as - My Future Fund. 

NATIONAL

Amit Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to honor Sardar Patel’s legacy

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurated the ‘Run for Unity’ event in New Delhi as part of National Unity Day, celebrated annually on October 31 to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. This year’s event saw participation from numerous dignitaries, including Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinay Kumar Saxena. 

Rajasthan Government Launches Scheme to Lure Investments

• Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) This new flagship initiative is designed to provide enhanced financial incentives across a broader range of sectors. The introduction of RIPS comes just ahead of the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024. 

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation for Rs 284 crore projects at Statue of Unity

• In a momentous occasion coinciding with Diwali and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various development projects and tourist attractions in Ekta Nagar on October 31, Among the key facilities being inaugurated are the Bonsai Garden, a Sewage Treatment Plant, the Sardar Sarovar Dam Experience Center, a Sub-District Hospital, traffic circles, and smart bus stops. 

HM Amit Shah Unveils Statue of Sardar Patel at Census Building in New Delhi   

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah today unveiled the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Census Building in New Delhi. He also launched the Civil Registration System mobile application aimed at facilitating seamless and hassle-free registration of births and deaths. In a social post. 

SPORTS

Matthew Wade announces retirement from international cricket

• Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a 13-year career with 225 international appearances for Australia. 

SCIENCE & TEHNOLOGY

Jio Financial Services launches SmartGold for digital gold purchase

• Jio Financial Services, the non-banking financial company (NBFC), announced on Tuesday that customers can now buy digital gold by investing in SmartGold through the JioFinance app. Customers can start investing in digital gold anytime, with a minimum amount of Rs 10. 

Chirag Chikkara clinches gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships   

• Chirag Chikkara became only the third Indian to become Under-23 world champion as India capped a rich haul of nine medals, including a gold and silver each, at the age group tournament.
• Chikkara, competing in the men's freestyle 57kg category, eked out a narrow 4-3 in the closing seconds of the final win over Abdy malik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan, He becomes the second Indian man, after Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat, to win the gold at the U23 Championships. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Thrift Day

• World Thrift Day is celebrated on October 31 globally and on October 30 in India. It is a day dedicated to highlighting the value of saving money and financial security. The term 'thrift' refers to using resources carefully and wisely so that they are not exhausted all at once. 

SUMMITS & MOUs

Spain President Pedro Sánchez inaugurates 4th Spain-India Forum in Mumbai

• The President of the government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has asserted that Spain and India share strong ties and that both countries can collaborate to strengthen them further. He inaugurated the fourth Spain-India Forum in Mumbai. The forum was themed “Spain-India Partnership amid Geopolitical and Technological Challenges: New Horizons, New Possibilities.” It was jointly organized by the Observer Research Foundation and the Spain India Council Foundation. 

RANKING

Ayodhya Deepotsav aims for two Guinness World Records with 1,100 devotees and 25 lakh diyas

• The Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya is set to enter the Guinness World Records with two significant achievements this year. For the first time since the completion of the Ram Temple, the festival will feature a 1,100-person Saryu Aarti alongside a large-scale diya-lighting ceremony. The event will take place at multiple locations, including New Ghat, Old Ghat, and Bhajan Sandhya, with preparations in place for lighting over 25 lakh diyas. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

SBI and India Exim Bank filling trade financing gap in Africa

• The State Bank of India and the India Exim Bank are helping businesses in African countries to fill the gap in trade finance, the South African heads of the two organization’s told the India Entrepreneurs Forum (IEF), The event was initiated by Consul General of India Mahesh Kumar who said it is the first of a series of ongoing engagements with the IEF.