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Daily Current Affairs

EAM Meets Sri Lankan President

On 4th October 2024, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, pledging India’s full support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery and growth.

DoT Launches System to Block International Scam Calls

In October, 2024, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced a two-phase system to detect and block incoming scam and spam calls from international numbers, aiming to protect telecom subscribers across India.

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun Win 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine

On 7th October, 2024, scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

Increase in Gujarat’s Wild Ass Population

The 10th Wild Ass Population Estimation (WAPE) conducted in Gujarat earlier this year revealed a 26.14% increase in the wild ass population, now estimated at 7,672.

India and Maldives Sign Currency Swap Agreement

On 7th October, 2024, India and the Maldives took steps to strengthen their bilateral relationship on Monday with the signing of a currency swap agreement aimed at helping the Maldives address foreign exchange reserve challenges.

India-UAE New Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

In a departure from its 2015 model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), On 7th Oct 2024, the Indian government relaxed arbitration norms for UAE investors.

77th Regional Committee Session

On 7-9th October, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the 77th session of its Regional Committee for Southeast Asia in New Delhi, bringing together health ministers and delegates from 11 member nations to address pressing health issues.

92nd Indian Air Force Day

The Indian Air Force (IAF) commemorated its 92nd anniversary on 8th October 2024, with a grand airshow and events at Marina Beach in Chennai.

Discovery of Exoplanets around Barnard's Star

In October 2024, scientists announced the discovery of the first confirmed planet orbiting Barnard's star, along with strong hints of three additional planets, igniting excitement in the search for potentially habitable worlds.

New Ultrasound Technique for Cancer Detection

In October, 2024, scientists announced a groundbreaking ultrasound technique that can detect cancers by transforming tissue into droplets, which are then released into the bloodstream for analysis.

Government Restores Recruitment of Railway Officers

On 5th October, 2024, the Union government reinstated the recruitment of railway officers through both the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), reversing the 2019 decision to recruit officers solely through CSE.

International Medical Device Regulators Forum

On 3rd October, 2024, India joined the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) as an affiliate member, providing the country with valuable opportunities for global collaboration in medical device regulation.

Very Short-Range Air Defence System

On October 3 and 4, 2024, DRDO completed three flight-tests of the advanced miniaturized VSHORADS missile system, demonstrating its hit-to-kill capability in various scenarios, including approaching, receding, and crossing targets.

Rs 1,000 Crore Venture Fund for Space Startups

On 6th October, 2024, the government allocated Rs 1,000 crore to support space startups, highlighting the high priority given to India's space sector.

MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024

In October 2024, Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru were awarded the 2024 MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity for their exceptional work in conservation and sustainability.

India Advances Maritime Decarbonization at Conference

On 3rd October, 2024, India reaffirmed its commitment to maritime decarbonization, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070, at a high-level conference co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).