United Nations Day – October 24

United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 each year. This day marks the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. The UN Charter was ratified by a majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

India Celebrates Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced an important initiative. The Government of India will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This celebration will span two years, from 2024 to 2026. It aims to honour Patel’s crucial contributions ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Investigation Launched into Lion Poaching in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) reported a suspected case of lion poaching in Hwange National Park. Three lion carcasses were found, with their heads and feet removed. This incident marks ongoing wildlife crime in the region. Details ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Great Nicobar Island Gains 13th Major Port Status

The Galathea Bay port in Great Nicobar Island was designated as India’s 13th major port. This follows the establishment of Kamarajar Port as the 12th major port a quarter century earlier. The new port is set to transform maritime trade ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Amaravati Drone Summit 2024

The Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 is taking place today in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. This two-day event is an important national-level gathering focused on drone technology. Prominent figures such as Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Civil Aviation ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Conference

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is inaugurating the 14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards conference at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This event marks the first conference of its kind in 19 years. Amit Shah is also attending ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024

The Chanakya Defence Dialogue is an important international seminar hosted by the Indian Army. The second edition will take place on October 24 and 25, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This year’s theme is “Drivers in Nation ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India, Pakistan Renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement

India and Pakistan agreed to extend the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for another five years. This corridor allows Indian pilgrims to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan. The initial agreement was signed on October 24, 2019, during Imran Khan’s tenure ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

India Launches Fourth Nuclear Submarine, S4

India launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated S4, at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This submarine is more advanced than its predecessor, INS Arihant (S2). The launch marks an important step in India’s naval capabilities. India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

COP16 Aims for Global Deal on Genetic Information Use

At the U.N. COP16 nature summit in October 2024, countries are set to negotiate a deal on the use and compensation for genetic information from nature. This data, known as “digital sequence information” (DSI), is crucial for research and commercial ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences