Today's Current Affairs 27th October 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Robert Fico to become Slovakia’s new prime minister

• Slovakia’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has taken office for the fourth time.

About Slovakia:
Prime minister: Robert Fico
Capital: Bratislava
Currency: Euro

 NATIONAL

PM Modi Inaugurated 37th Edition of National Games in Panaji, Goa

• The 37th edition of the National Games has marked a historic moment as it is being held in Goa for the very first time.

About Goa:

Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant

Governor: P. S. Sreedharan Pillai

Capital: Panaji (Executive Branch)

 

Amit Shah Launched Logo, Website and Brochure of NCEL in New Delhi

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the logo, website, and brochure of the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) during a grand event in New Delhi.

 

PM Modi Inaugurated the 7th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) In New Delhi

• During the event, Akash Ambani introduced Reliance Jio’s groundbreaking initiative – Space Fibre, India’s first satellite-based giga fibre service capable of delivering internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps.
• The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, scheduled from October 27 to 29, is Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology forum.

 

Rajasthan govt launched ‘iStart Talent Connect Portal’

• Rajasthan government unveiled the ‘iStart Talent Connect Portal’ at Jaipur’s Techno Hub.

About  Rajasthan

Capital: Jaipur;

Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot;

Governor: Kalraj Mishra.

 

SPORTS

Sundar Singh Gurjar breaks World Record in men’s javelin F46 event with gold

• Indian para-athletes excelled in the javelin throw events at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
• Sundar Singh Gurjar breaking a world record and Sumit Antil successfully defending his gold medal.

 

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Swiss Watchmaker ‘Rado’ Appoints Katrina Kaif as Global Brand Ambassador

• Adrian Bosshard, the CEO of Rado also expressed his enthusiasm about this association.

Founded: 1917, Lengnau, Switzerland

Parent organization: The Swatch Group

Headquarters: Lengnau, Switzerland

Founders: Ernst Schlup, Werner Schlup, Fritz Schlup

 

SUMMITS AND MOU’S

Reliance Jio Partners With Plume to Provide In-Home Services Enhanced By AI

• This partnership brings forth a range of innovative offerings under the names “HomePass” and “WorkPass.”

About Reliance Jio:

Founder: Mukesh Ambani

Founded: 2007, Ahmedabad

Headquarters: Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Owner: Reliance Industries 

RANKING

India Ranks Third In Fintech Unicorns, With United States at the Top

• In 2023, India has secured the third position in the global fintech landscape with 17 fintech unicorns.
• In the world of fintech, the United States and the United Kingdom maintain their supremacy in terms of both quantity and value.
• UK ranks second with 27 fintech unicorns. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

Zomato Introduces Maternity Insurance Plan for Women Delivery Partners

• Zomato has partnered with ACKO, a technology-driven insurance company, to provide this maternity insurance coverage.

About Zomato:

Owners: Info Edge, Ant Group

Founders: Deepinder Goyal, Akriti Chopra, Gunjan Patidar, Pankaj Chaddah

Founded: July 2008; 15 years ago

Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India