Today's Current Affairs 25th October 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Cyclone ‘Hamoon’ Weakens into Deep Depression over Bangladesh and Mizoram
●   Cyclone ‘Hamoon’ was named by Iran. ‘Hamoon’ is a Persian term signifying temporary desert lakes and marshlands.
About Bangladesh:
Capital: Dhaka
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka
Prime minister: Sheikh Hasina
President: Mohammed Shahabuddin
About Mizoram:
Capital: Aizawl
Chief Minister: Zoramthanga
Governor: Kambhampati Hari Babu

NATIONAL

India and Malaysia Kick Off “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023” Bilateral Training

• The Indian and Malaysian armies have initiated “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023.”
• This joint bilateral training exercise, held at Umroi Cantonment in India.
• The last edition of “Exercise Harimau Shakti” took place in Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia, in November 2022.
• “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023,” scheduled until November 5, 2023, will involve approximately 120 military personnel from both sides.

About Malaysia:

Capital: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

President: Anwar bin Ibrahim

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit

54th IFFI Reveals Indian Panorama Lineup For 2023 Scheduled To Be Held in Goa In November

• IFFI has officially announced its Indian Panorama selection for 2023. Featuring a diverse array of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films. These cinematic gems will be showcased during the festival, scheduled to run from November 20 to November 28 in Goa.

NCERT to Replace ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in Upcoming Books

• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has given its approval to replace the term “India” with “Bharat”

About NCERT:

Founded: 1961

Founders: Ministry of Education of India, Government of India

Committee Chairperson: C I Isaac

OBITUARY

First Black Action Hero, Richard Roundtree Passed Away At 81

• Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor who redefined African American masculinity in the movies with his groundbreaking portrayal of the title role in “Shaft,” passed away.
• “Shaft,” released in 1971, was a groundbreaking film, marking one of the first entries in the Blaxploitation genre.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair takes charge as DG Hospital Services

• She is the first woman to hold this esteemed position upon her promotion to the rank of Air Marshal.

Lay’s Appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

• Lay’s announces cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador, starring in a campaign – ‘No Lay’s, No Game.’

About Lay’s:

Parent organization: PepsiCo, Inc

Founded: September 1961

Chetan Bhagat Appointed Brand Ambassador For Edtech startup, Henry Harvin Education

• Edtech startup Henry Harvin Education (HHE) recently announced acclaimed author and speaker Chetan Bhagat as its Brand Ambassador.
• Founder and CEO of Henry Harvin Education: Kounal Gupta

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

US President Biden Honors Indian-American Scientists with National Medal for Technology & Innovation

• US President Joe Biden recently awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science to Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh, respectively.
• Gadgil’s achievement marks the 17th national medal earned by Berkeley Lab researchers and the second National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

About USA:

Capital: Washington, D.C.

President: Joe Biden

Continent: North America

RANKING

Mumbai second most polluted major global city as air quality worsens

• Mumbai ranking as the second most polluted city according to IQAir.
• Delhi, the capital, also faces significant air quality challenges, ranking sixth globally.

About Maharashtra:

Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde 

Governor: Ramesh Bais

Capital: Mumbai