Daily Current Affairs for MBA Exams: 4th October 2023

Honours & Awards

Nobel Prize 2023 in Physics has been awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter.
The experiments gave humanity new tools to explore the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules.
They developed a new way to create extremely short pulses of light that can be used to measure the rapid processes by which electrons move or change energy.

Important Dates

World Animal Day is an annual event that is celebrated around the world on October 4 for animal rights and welfare, bringing together the global animal protection movement.
The theme of World Animal Day 2023 is Big or small, we love them all.
It brings together and mobilizes the animal protection movement into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.
This day reminds us of our duty to protect and care for the many species that share our planet.

National & International Organizations

The 50th India International Knit fair will be held from 12th to 14th October at the India Knit Fair Association complex (IKFA) in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu.
The main theme of the fair is Active and Sportswear, Environmental Social Governance, Artificial Intelligence and digitalisation.
The IKFA has tied up with Sourcing Consultants Association, Association of Buying Agents for Textiles, Brand Sourcing Leaders, and the NIFT Alumni.

National Affairs

Ambedkar Center India is all set to unveil the largest statue of B R Ambedkar outside Maryland in North America on 14th October.
According to the the Ambedkar International Center (AIC) the 19-foot statue, named Statue of Equality has been made by renowned artist and sculptor Ram Sutar.
He also constructed the Sardar Patel statue in Ahmedabad.
The statue of Ambedkar, the key architect of India's Constitution built on 13 acres of land in Accokeek City Maryland.

Defense

India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of an annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya.
Aim: To enhance interoperability between the two armies, sharing tactical drills, and promoting best practices
SAMPRITI-XI, scheduled for 14 days, will engage approximately 350 personnel from both sides.
SAMPRITI-XI will include a Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX), culminating in a Validation Exercise.