Udbhav Utsav
News–International dance and musical festival ‘Udbhav Utsav’ to begin in Gwalior.
- Event – 20th edition of the International Dance Festival ‘Udbhav Utsav’ inaugurated in Gwalior.
- Venue – Atal Auditorium, Jiwaji University.
- Inauguration – By Padma Shri awardees Dr. Nalini and Dr. Kamalini, renowned Kathak dancers.
- Organizer – Udbhav Sports and Cultural Association.
- Significance – Annual cultural event; Gwalior is recognized by UNESCO as a “City of Music.”
HAL signs pact with Russian firm
News-HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production.
- Event – India and Russia to jointly manufacture Sukhoi SuperJet SJ-100 passenger aircraft.
- MoU Signed – Between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in Moscow.
- Objective – HAL to produce SJ-100 for domestic use under India’s UDAN scheme to enhance regional air connectivity.
- Aircraft Type – SJ-100 is a modern commuter jet for short to medium routes; local production to boost India’s civil aviation industry.
- Signatories Present – HAL Chairman & MD DK Sunil and UAC Director General Vadim Badehka.
Reliance, Meta announce AI joint venture
News–Reliance, Meta announce AI joint venture in India.
- Event – Reliance and Meta launched a ₹855 crore AI joint venture.
- New Entity – Named Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL).
- Purpose – To develop and scale AI solutions for business clients in India and select global markets.
- Significance – Promotes “Made-in-India” digital infrastructure amid India–US trade tensions and rising global demand for trusted AI ecosystems.
Top Agri-Food Pioneer
News-World Food Prize Honors Padma Shri awardee Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as ‘Top Agri-Food Pioneer’
- What – Honoured as ‘Top Agri-Food Pioneer’ (TAP) 2025
- Who –Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
- By – World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF)
- Where – Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Lowa (USA)
- 2025 Edition – Honours 39 innovators from 27 countries
- Other Indian Recipients – Avijit Ghosh, Dr.Manzoor Hussain Dar, Dr. Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna, Aadith Moorthy
- Recognition – For transformative contributions to the global food ecosystem.
- Note – Sanjeev Kapoor received the Padma Shri in 2017 for his culinary contributions.
International Day of Care and Support
News- International Day of Care and Support 2025 – October 29.
- Event – International Day of Care and Support 2025.
- When – October 29.
- Theme 2025 – “Care and Support for All – Addressing all rights-holders, including those providing and receiving care and support.”
- Established By – UNGA Resolution A/RES/77/317 on 24 July 2023.
- First Observed –29 October 2023.
MCQs
Q1. Where was the 20th edition of the International Dance Festival ‘Udbhav Utsav’ inaugurated?
a) Bhopal
b) Gwalior
c) Indore
d) Jaipur
Q2. Which aircraft will India and Russia jointly manufacture?
a) Sukhoi SuperJet SJ-100
b) Boeing 737
c) Airbus A320
d) MiG-29
Q3. What is the name of the new entity formed by Reliance and Meta?
a) Reliance Meta Technologies
b) Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL)
c) Jio AI Labs
d) Meta India Digital
Q4. Who was honoured as the ‘Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) 2025’?
a) Vikas Khanna
b) Sanjeev Kapoor
c) Ranveer Brar
d) Manish Mehrotra
Q5. When is the International Day of Care and Support observed?
a) October 25
b) October 27
c) October 29
d) November 1