Current Affairs

Birth and death registration app

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a mobile application for registration of births and deaths on 29 October 2024

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) on 29 October 2024

BRIC-NABI

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of Indias first Biomanufacturing Institute, BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) on 28 October 2024.

C-295 military aircraft in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited-Airbus facility to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India on 28 October 2024.

The Seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC)

Abhay was launched M/s L& T, Kattupalli. This was built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy. The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata in April 19.

Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid

NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. This significant step will provide a stable power supply using Green Hydrogen in off-grid Army locations.

Airbus has inaugurated its new India

Airbus has inaugurated its new India and South Asia Headquarters at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport. The centre is equipped with four A320 simulators and can train 800 pilots and 200 technicians annually.

21st Livestock Census

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi on 25 October 2024.

Global industry body International Copper Association (ICA)

Global industry body International Copper Association (ICA) elected Aditya Birla Group firm Hindalco Industries Ltd. as its newest member on 25 October 2024. Hindalco Industries has been operating since 1958.

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

The government announced the Tarun Plus category under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) on 25 October 2024. In this banks can sanction loans up to Rs.20 lakh. This decision was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the Union Budget for 2024-25 in July 2024.

The German Embassy

The German Embassy in New Delhi held the fifth edition of its GSDP Conversation Series at IIT Delhi on 25 October 2024. It focussed on “The Future of Work in the Digital Era: Indo-German Skills Development in Education and Training.”

Vigyan Bhawan

The Union Government launched Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 24 October 2024. This initiative, developed in collaboration between the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), marks a major step forward in climate preparedness at the grassroots level.

Noor Rahman Sheikh

Indias Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by India to Lebanon on 24 October 2024.

Prime Minister

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved two railway projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.) on 24 October 2024.

Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second edition of Indian Armys flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 24 October 2024.

Sagar Kavach

The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted the coastal security exercise Sagar Kavach on October 16-17 across Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman Diu.

DAY NRLM

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY NRLM) under Ministry of Rural Development signed Memorandum of Understanding with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank on 18 October 2024.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the international conference Advancements of Research and Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6(A) of the Citizenship Act related to the grant of Indian citizenship to immigrants in Assam by a majority verdict of 4:1 on 17 October 2024.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nayab Singh Saini (54)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nayab Singh Saini (54) took oath as Haryanas Chief Minister for the second time on 17 October 2024.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of India Mobile Congress during the International Telecommunication Union

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated the eMigrate V2.0 web portal and Mobile App in Delhi on 14 October 2024.

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for muti-modal connectivity is completing three years on 13 October 2024.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

The government has approved the upgradation of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to 14th Maharatna,

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated and dedicated 75 BRO (Border Roads Organisation) road and bridge projects to the nation at a cost of Rs.2,236 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Lao PDR H.E. Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on 11 October 2024.

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024 was organized in New Delhi on 11 October 2024 to explore the transformative potential of digital agriculture.

The naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024

The naval fleet exercise Malabar-2024 was officially launched in Visakhapatnam, the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 9 October 2024.

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD)

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has announced the integration of the UMANG app with DigiLocker- Indias Digital Wallet on 9 October 2024.

20th International Education Show

India has officially launched its Study in India campaign at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah on 9 October 2024.

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 in Delhi on 7 October 2024

International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF)

The Union Health Ministry said that, India has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF),

92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF)

The celebration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) began in Marina Beach, Chennai on 06 October 2024.

Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA)

According to data from the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in the fiscal year 2014-15,

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the establishment of a joint venture company (JVC),

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The government has established 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) till 30 September 2024

Union Cabinet officially granted classical language status

The Union Cabinet officially granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali on 3 October 2024

Prime Ministers Internship Scheme

The Union Government launched the pilot phase of the Prime Ministers Internship Scheme on 3 October 2024

Women Entrepreneurship Platform

NITI Aayog has launched its maiden State Chapter of Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in association with WE Hub and the Telangana government on 1 October 2024

PM Electric Drive

The Union Government has launched the PM Electric Drive (E-DRIVE) scheme, with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore

Worlds largest naval defence trade show

India is among 104 countries invited to attend the worlds largest naval defence trade show that will be held in Paris from 2024 November 4-7