Current Affairs Highlights: October 19, 2023| current affairs today

India-France Strengthens Military Ties**

*The 21st India-France Military Sub-Committee Meeting in New Delhi*
- Venue: Air Force Station, New Delhi
- Date: October 16-17, 2023

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**Kati Bihu 2023: A Festival of Hope and Prayer**

*Significance, Date, and Celebrations*
- Also Known As: Kongali Bihu
- Region of Celebration: Assam, Northeastern India

3.Yuva Sangam Opens Doors to Phase III**

*Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Flags Off Another Milestone*
- Main Focus: Youth Development and Integration
- Launch Date: October 19, 2023

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**Protecting Wildlife through AI**

*Tamil Nadu's AI-Driven Initiative to Shield Elephants from Train Accidents*
- Aim: Prevent Train-Elephant Collisions
- Technology Used: Artificial Intelligence 

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**International Solar Alliance Gathers for its Sixth Assembly**

*A Green Initiative at the Heart of New Delhi*
- Dates: October 30 to November 2, 2023
- Chief Guest: Power Minister R.K. Singh

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**Google and Qualcomm Team Up for Wearables**

*Innovation through Open-source Hardware: Introducing RISC-V Technology*
- Focus: Wearable Devices
- Significance: Development in Open-Source Hardware

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**Federal Bank's Tribute to its Founder**

*'Mookkannoor Mission' – A Groundbreaking Initiative*
- Occasion: 106th Birth Anniversary of K.P Hormis
- Objective: Community Development and Financial Inclusion

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**ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Leading From the Front**

*Meet the Most Wicket-Taker: Mitchell Santner*
- Player Profile: New Zealand All-Rounder
- Achievement: Highest Wicket-taker in the Tournament

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**HUDCO Welcomes New Leadership**

*Sanjay Kulshreshtha Takes the Helm*
- Position: Chairman & Managing Director
- Tenure Begins: 16th October 2023

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**Gaza Population in 2023**

*Population Density Unraveled in the Heart of the Gaza Strip*
- Comparison: Equivalent to Las Vegas in Land Area
- Significance: Understanding the Demographics and Living Conditions
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**FAQ**

- **Q:** What was the main objective of the 21st India-France Military Sub Committee meeting?
  - **A:** The meeting aimed to strengthen military ties and discuss mutual interests and defense cooperation between India and France.
- **Q:** How does Tamil Nadu's AI-powered system work?
  - **A:** The AI-based early warning system is designed to detect the movement of wild elephants and alert nearby trains to prevent potential collisions.
- **Q:** What is the focus of the Yuva Sangam Phase III under EBSB?
  - **A:** The focus is on youth development and fostering unity and integration among the diverse cultures of India.