Current affairs 25 October 2023

India to host the world's largest textiles event, Bharat Tex 2024.

• India Inc. will host the world's biggest textiles event, Bharat Tex 2024, in the national capital from February 26 to 29 next year that will see the participation of exhibitors and buyers from over 40 countries.
• Bharat Tex 2024 is envisaged to be a comprehensive showcase of the entire textile industry value chain, from India's rich cultural heritage and textile traditions to the latest technological innovations.

South Korea says holds first joint air drill with Japan and US.

• South Korea, together with Japan and the United States, held a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula on Sunday, the South Korean military said, marking the first such collaboration between the three countries.
• The drill aimed to expand the countries' response capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, South Korea's air force said in a statement.
• It involved a U.S. B-52 strategic bomber as well as fighter jets of the three nations.

"Best Green Military Station" award conferred to Udhampur military station.

• The Udhampur military station received the Best Green Military Station award.
• The Best Green Military Station award was presented by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande at the Army Commanders' Conference.
• Dehradun Military Station secured the Second Best award.
• Bikaner Military Station got the Best Transformative Station award.
• The COAS Flight Safety Trophy has been awarded to 671 Army Aviation Squadron (R&O).

Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 418-feet national flag at Attari-Wagah border.

• Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the tallest national flag of 418 feet at Attari chief post on India-Pakistan international border.
• The flag at the Attari border, famous tourist destination and known for the beating retreat ceremony, will have the surveillance system that will help the BSF keep vigil along the international border.
• Earlier, there was a 360-foot flag that was installed in March 2017 at a cost of ₹3.5 crore.

Indian Panorama announces official selection for 54th IFFI, 2023.

• Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has announced the selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films.
• The selected films will be showcased at the 54th IFFI to be held from 20th to 28th of November in Goa
• Aattam will be the Opening Feature Film while Andro Dreams in Manipuri language will be the Opening Non-Feature Film.