Daily GK Update - 10th October 2023 Current Affairs

                         Current Affairs

                         National Affairs

India & Switzerland Celebrated 75 Yrs Of Friendship

• India and Switzerland recently celebrated 75 years of their enduring friendship and fruitful collaboration in a beautiful Kumaon village nestled in the Uttarakhand region of India.
•  The three-day event, aptly named ‘Swiss Himalayan Bounty,’ unfolded last week at a charming homestay in Satoli village, positioned at an altitude of 6,000 feet near Mukteshwar in the Nainital district.
• This celebration saw the convergence of participants representing various NGOs, stakeholders, and beneficiaries of the longstanding partnership between these two nations.

India, Tanzania to sign 15 agreements with eye on USD 10 billion trade

• India and Tanzania are set to boost their bilateral cooperation as Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan visits India after an eight-year gap. The visit aims to elevate their relations to a strategic partnership and enhance trade and investment ties.
• Tanzanian Foreign Minister January Yusuf Makamba anticipates the signing of 15 agreements covering various areas of cooperation.

                   Nation and State 

Irdai to deploy Bima Vahak in every Gram Panchayat before end of 2024

• New Delhi, October 10, 2023 – The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has announced its ambitious plan to deploy ‘Bima Vahaks’ in every Gram Panchayat across the country by December 31, 2024.
• IRDAI has made some important changes in the guidelines, including the removal of restrictions on the number of insurers a Bima Vahak can work with.

                          Defence News

Country’s Oldest Think Tank USI To Hold First Ever Indian Military Heritage Festival

• The United Service Institution of India (USI), the nation’s oldest think tank, is set to host the first-ever Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF), scheduled for October 21 and 22.
• This groundbreaking event aims to fill a void in the national discourse and cultural calendar by shedding light on India’s rich military history, contemporary security concerns, and the pursuit of self-reliance in military capabilities through the Atmanirbhar Bharat programs.

Hyderabad’s Landmark Achievement: India’s First Solar Cycling Track

• In a remarkable stride towards promoting eco-friendly and active mobility, Hyderabad, India, proudly inaugurated its first solar roof cycling track, Healthway. This innovative track, which is a pioneering initiative in the country, was officially opened by K Tarakarama Rao, the state Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister.