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Highlights of October 4th Week Current Affairs
- International Energy Agency Releases World Energy Outlook 2024, Offering Insights into Global Energy Trends.
- Central Consumer Protection Authority Issues Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims.
- SpaceX Achieves Milestone in Space Exploration with Successful Starship Rocket Landing Using Innovative “Mechazilla” Structure.
- 23rd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government Takes Place in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Prime Minister Celebrates Three-Year Milestone of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan’s Successful Implementation.
- Indian Government Launches Scientific Study Combining Ancient and Modern Genomics to Explore South Asia’s Population History.
- Central Government Extends Samarth Scheme for Two Years, Allocating ₹495 Crore to Train 300,000 in Textile Skills.
- Food and Agriculture Organization Launches 2024 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum to Boost Agricultural Investments.
- South Eastern Coalfields Limited Opens India’s 216th AMRIT Pharmacy, Expanding Access to Affordable Medicines.
- World Bank Establishes Special Financial Intermediary Fund to Support Ukraine, Aligning with G7’s $50 Billion Pledge by 2024.
- India’s National Space Commission Approves Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex), a Collaborative Effort Between ISRO and JAXA.
- Telangana State Government Initiates Study on Sub-Classification of Scheduled Castes for Reservation Benefits, Led by Retired Justice Shameem Akhtar.
- India’s Health Minister JP Nadda Elected Chairperson for 77th Session of WHO South-East Asia Region.
- PM Modi Inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai, Established Through Collaboration Between Government of India and Tata Trusts.
- India Launches First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, INS Samarthak, Built by Larsen & Toubro for Indian Navy.
- Google Enters First Corporate Agreement with Kairos Power to Procure Nuclear Energy from Multiple Small Modular Reactors.
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report 2024 Released, Highlighting Poverty Trends Worldwide.
- Supreme Court of India Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955 in Landmark Ruling.
- Supreme Court Hears Petitions to Criminalize Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Marriage, Seeking Rape Classification.
- Study Reveals Key Biodiversity Areas in Tropical Forests Shift to Higher Temperature Regimes Due to Global Warming and Climate Change.
- Ministry of Education Hosts Two-Day STARS Knowledge-Sharing Workshop in Bhopal to Enhance Teaching-Learning and Results for States.
- Saudi Arabia Launches Musaned Platform to Safeguard Wage Protection and Human Rights of Expat Workers.
- Russian Envoy in India Advocates for Alternative to SWIFT System for Global Payments.
- China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) Set to Begin Data Collection on Neutrinos.
- Prime Minister Participates in International Abhidhamma Divas, Celebrated by Ministry of Culture and International Buddhist Confederation.
- India Launches First-Ever Rupee-Denominated Line of Credit Under IDEAS Initiative.
- General Electric’s LM2500 Marine Engines Selected to Power Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels.
- European Space Agency Launches Moonlight Programme for Lunar Communications and Navigation Services.
- National Institute of Food Technology Introduces SARTHI System for Solar-Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls in Haryana.
- Supreme Court of India Unveils New “Lady Justice” Statue in Judges’ Library, Representing Modern Interpretation of Justice.
- Report “On Track or Off Course?” Reveals World Falling Short on 30×30 Ocean Target Amid Concerns of Blue Washing.
- Omar Abdullah of National Conference Sworn in as Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Rule Mandating Easy Cancellation for Services, Effective 180 Days After Federal Register Publication.
- India’s Forex Reserves Plummet by $10.746 Billion to $690.43 Billion, Marking One of the Largest Decreases in Recent Times.
- First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue Held in Singapore.
- Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna for Appointment as 51st Chief Justice of India.
- Recent Train Accidents in India Highlight Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reforms in Indian Railways.
- 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Set to Address Climate Finance from Nov 11 to 22, 2024.
- UDAN Scheme Marks Eight Years of Successful Implementation in Enhancing Regional Air Connectivity.
- Switzerland Joins European Sky Shield Initiative to Enhance Air Defense Collaboration.
- INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft Engage in Indo-Oman Bilateral Naval Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr in Goa.
- Second National Lighthouse Festival and Inaugural Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 Kick Off in Puri, Odisha.
- World Health Organization Approves First Mpox In-Vitro Diagnostic for Emergency Use Listing.
- India’s President Makes Historic First Visit to Malawi and Mauritania.
- MoU Signed with IIT Delhi to Develop India’s First Diamond-Based Deep Ultra-Violet (UV) Photodetectors.
- India and China Agree to Resume Patrolling at Key Friction Points Along Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh.
- Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay’s Visit to India Reinforces Strong Diplomatic Relations and Cooperation Between Bhutan and India.
- World Health Organization Declares Egypt ‘Malaria-Free,’ Making It the 2nd Country in 2024 and 5th in Africa to Achieve This Status.
- Recent Assessment by 35 Percent Ltd Highlights Critical Role of Wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans Post-COP15.
- FAO and WASAG Adopt Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture to Address Global Challenges.
- New Rules Under Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 2002 Aim to Regulate Exploration and Production of Minerals in Designated Offshore Regions.
- Suspected Militants Attack APCO Infratech Workers at Z-Morh Tunnel Construction Site on Srinagar-Sonamarg Highway, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Fraser Institute Releases 2024 Economic Freedom of the World Report, Evaluating Economic Freedom in 165 Jurisdictions.
- IAEA Releases 2024 Climate Change and Nuclear Power Report, Emphasizing Urgent Need for Increased Investment in Nuclear Power Expansion.
- India Launches Fourth Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) at Shipbuilding Center in Visakhapatnam.
- BCAS Officials Meet Airline Representatives After Reports of Bomb Threats Impacting Multiple Flights.
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Achieves Milestone of ₹1,000 Crore in Sales.
- Hyderabad-Based Private Entity Delivers Two 400 kg Satellites to ISRO for Upcoming Space Docking Experiment.
- Mega International Container Transshipment Port at Galathea Bay Designated as 13th Major Port in India.
- 16th BRICS Summit 2024 Kicks Off in Kazan, Running from October 22 to 24
- Cali, Colombia Set to Host 16th Conference of the Parties to Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16)
- Big Tech Firms, Including Google, Secure Nuclear Energy Deals to Power Growing AI Data Center Needs
- India Launches Mission Mausam to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting and Manage Extreme Weather Events, Establishing First Cloud Chamber in Pune
- 2026 Commonwealth Games Unveiled with Streamlined Focus on Just 10 Sports
- Contempt Proceedings Conclude as Wikipedia Removes Controversial ‘Asian News International vs Wikimedia Foundation’ Article
- IMF Unveils October 2024 World Economic Outlook Report, Highlighting Key Global Economic Trends
- Remove Debris In-Orbit Servicing (RISE) Mission Marks a Significant Advancement for Circular Economy in Space
- President of India Awards 5th National Wildlife Award in a Ceremony Held in New Delhi
- National Education Society for Tribal Students Launches 3rd Phase of ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ to Empower Tribal Youth
- India and Pakistan Extend Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for Five More Years
- FDA Approves Cobenfy: New Drug Introduced for Schizophrenia Treatment in the U.S.
- Supreme Court Affirms Stubble Burning Violates Citizens’ Fundamental Right to a Pollution-Free Environment Under Article 21
- Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Honors Nihon Hidankyo for Advocacy in Achieving a Nuclear-Free World on Behalf of Atomic Bomb Survivors
- Ministry of Social Justice Launches PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme to Foster a Vibrant India
- International Snow Leopard Day Celebrated on October 23 to Raise Awareness for Conservation Efforts
- Nasa Unveils First Prototype of 6 Telescopes for LISA Mission to Detect Gravitational Waves in Space
- IMD Warns of Cyclone Dana Making Severe Landfall Along Odisha Coast, Near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port
- Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre Achieves Milestone as India Becomes First to Breed Critically Endangered Species Using Artificial Insemination
- Bihar Opens Its First Dry Port in Bihta, Near State Capital Patna
- United Nations Day Celebrated on October 24, Commemorating the Adoption of the UN Charter in 1945
- Union Cabinet Greenlights ₹1,000-Crore Venture Capital Fund to Support 40 Space Start-ups Over Next Five Years
- UN Environment Programme Releases Annual Emissions Gap Report, Highlighting Key Climate Challenges
- Supreme Court Affirms States’ Authority to Tax Both Alcoholic Beverages and Industrial Alcohol
- Union Ministry of Social Justice Notifies 2024 Amendment Rules for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Government of India Launches Hourly Five-Day Weather Forecasts at Gram Panchayat Level to Enhance Localized Weather Forecasting
- New Initiative Launched at UN Security Council Debate Focused on Women, Peace, and Security
- Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index 2024 Released, Highlighting Global Progress and Challenges
- Department of Agriculture Hosts National Workshop on SATHI Portal for Seed Authentication and Traceability in New Delh
- SRO Tracks Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ Using EOS 6 and INSAT 3DR Satellites
- Mormugao Port Authority Achieves Global Recognition as Incentive Provider on Environmental Ship Index
- 31st Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) Scheduled from October 23-29, 2024, in Visakhapatnam
- World Polio Day Celebrated on October 24 to Honor Jonas Salk and His Pioneering Vaccine Development
- Archaeologists Discover Remains of Two Medieval Cities, Tugunbulak and Tashbulak, in Eastern Uzbekistan’s Silk Route Mountains
- Ministry of Fisheries Launches Pandemic Fund Project to Strengthen Animal Health Security for Preparedness and Response in India
- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Loan Limit Raised to ₹20 Lakhs, Aligning with Union Budget 2024-25 Announcements
- Rural Development Ministry Reports Only 30% of Rural Land Parcels Registered Under Bhu-Aadhaar, Aiming for 100% Completion by 2026
- India Scores 45.5, Ranks 176th in Nature Conservation Index, Highlighting Urgent Need for Environmental Action
- Saudi Arabia Breaks Ground on Mukaab: Poised to Become the World’s Largest Structure Upon Completion
- Union Ministry of Culture to Revive National Mission for Manuscripts, Considering Autonomous Body for Ancient Text Preservation
- World’s First Global Ecosystem Atlas Launched at COP16 of UN Convention on Biological Diversity
- Israel Deploys SPICE 2000 Bomb in Targeted Strike on Building in Beirut
- ‘IndiaAI’ and Meta Launch Shrijan: New Center for Generative AI at IIT Jodhpur
- Satellite Imagery Shows Significant Military Buildup on Triton Island, Near Vietnam in Disputed Paracels
- Delhi Developer Registers ‘JioHotstar’ Domain, Sparking Controversy Over Cybersquatting Concerns
- United Kingdom Becomes First Nation to End Coal-Based Electricity Production, Closing Last Coal Power Plant After 142 Years
- Union Minister Launches 21st Livestock Census to Update Data on India’s Livestock Population
- India Hosts First Bilateral Cyber Dialogue with Italy, Strengthening Cybersecurity Cooperation
- India and Germany Hold 7th Intergovernmental Consultations in New Delhi, Co-Chaired by PM and Chancellor.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Makes Historic Visit to India, First in 18 Years, from October 28-30.
- PMVKY Launched in 2014: A Landmark Initiative to Tackle Challenges Faced by Tribal Communities in India.
- Government Announces Census to Begin in 2025, Focusing on Accurate National Population Data.
- Government of India Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
- US, Japan, and South Korea Launch DiGi Framework to Enhance Digital Infrastructure in India, Targeting 5G, AI, and Smart Cities.
- ISRO and Department of Biotechnology Collaborate to Propel Space Biotechnology Research Forward
- Prime Minister Honors Indo-Tibetan Border Police on ITBP Raising Day, Celebrating Himveers and Their Families.
- IndiaAI and Meta Unveil “YuvAI Initiative” in Collaboration with AICTE to Empower Youth in AI Development.
- Ministry of Fisheries Discusses ICAR Fisheries Extension Network’s Role in Enhancing Technology Transfer in Fisheries.
- Justice KS Puttaswamy, Key Figure in Right to Privacy Case, Passes Away at 98.
- ISRO Chairman S. Somanath Reveals Timelines for Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan, and Joint Moon Mission with Japan’s JAXA.
- India’s First Bio-Manufacturing Institute, BRIC NABI, Inaugurated in Mohali, Punjab.
- Prime Minister Announces Construction of Over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars Across Villages for Future Generations.
- COP16 Report Highlights Alarming Impact of Oil and Gas Activities on Coral Triangle Biodiversity.
- World Justice Project Releases Latest Rule of Law Index, Evaluating Legal Systems Worldwide.
- World Meteorological Organization Publishes Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, Highlighting Climate Change Trends.
- Japan’s Mount Fuji Remains Snowless, Marking Latest Date in 130 Years for Bare Slopes.
- South Africa Becomes First Country to Permit Heritable Human Genome Editing.
- Indian Prime Minister Presents Sohrai Painting to Russian President at BRICS Summit in Kazan.
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