Current Affairs October 2024

MIDORI Prize 2024 Recognizes Conservation Leaders from Kazakhstan and Peru

MIDORI Prize 2024 Recognizes Conservation Leaders from Kazakhstan and Peru

The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024 has been awarded to Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru for their exemplary contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Voronova, the executive director of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, has led efforts to restore ecosystems and protect endangered species in […]

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Nepal Appoints Prakash Man Singh Raut as Chief Justice

Nepal Appoints Prakash Man Singh Raut as Chief Justice

Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday appointed Prakash Man Singh Raut as the new Chief Justice of the country. Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Justice Raut at a special ceremony organized at Sheetal Niwas, the President’s Office. Presence at Ceremony The swearing-in ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including  Parliamentary Endorsement   Constitutional

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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Banjara community. The museum, a four-story structure, houses 13 galleries showcasing the legacy of the Banjara community and its leaders. Modi also paid floral tributes to Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj, spiritual icons

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India’s Forex Reserves Surpass $700 Billion Milestone for the First Time

India’s Forex Reserves Surpass $700 Billion Milestone for the First Time

India’s foreign exchange reserves have exceeded $700 billion for the first time, reaching $704.89 billion in the week ending September 27, 2024. This marks a record increase of $12.58 billion, with foreign currency assets (FCAs) rising by $10.4 billion to $616 billion and gold reserves increasing by $2 billion to $65.7 billion. The surge is attributed to RBI’s dollar purchases

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UK Agrees to Transfer Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius

UK Agrees to Transfer Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius

The United Kingdom and Mauritius reached an historical agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, a strategically significant archipelago in the Indian Ocean to hand over to Mauritius. The agreement allows Mauritius to regain sovereignty while ensuring the continued operation of the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia. Under Former PM Rishi Sunak government’s

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Employment in India Up by 36% : Center Reports

Employment in India Up by 36% : Center Reports

India has witnessed significant employment growth over the years. With employment increasing by nearly 36%, adding around 17 million jobs during 2016-17 and 2022-23, India’s economic trajectory demonstrates sustained job creation across key sectors. With a robust democracy, dynamic economy, and a culture that celebrates unity in diversity, India’s journey toward becoming a global powerhouse

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Nepal, India, and Bangladesh Sign Historic Electricity Trade Agreement

Nepal, India, and Bangladesh Sign Historic Electricity Trade Agreement

Nepal, India, and Bangladesh have recently entered into a significant tripartite agreement aimed at facilitating cross-border electricity trade, marking a notable step in regional energy cooperation. This agreement allows Nepal to export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via India during the rainy season, specifically from June 15 to November 15 each year. In the initial

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Ahmedabad Police Unveils AI-Enhanced Command and Control Centre

Ahmedabad Police Unveils AI-Enhanced Command and Control Centre

To enhance citizen safety, Ahmedabad Police is establishing a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre equipped with advanced technologies, marking a significant upgrade in public security measures. This initiative reflects a growing trend in urban policing that integrates modern technology for improved operational efficiency and crime control. The centre will feature three monitors for each officer,

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