Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Assam Citizenship Act Validity

October 24, 2024

The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, of 1955. This ruling was delivered by a Constitution Bench with a 4:1 majority. Justice Surya Kant authored the majority opinion, while Justice Pardiwala dissented. ..

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Bihar Inaugurates First Dry Port to Boost Exports

October 24, 2024

Bihar’s Industry Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the state’s first dry port in Bihar, near Patna. This initiative aims to enhance exports of goods produced in Bihar, in partnership with a private company. The dry port is an important step towards ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Assam – Current Updates (October, 2024)

October 23, 2024

A new orchid species, Crepidium assamicum, has been discovered in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. This finding enriches the biodiversity of orchids globally. The discovery was made by Khyanjeet Gogoi and Dr. Jintu Sharma, who have dedicated over a decade to ..

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Luong Cuong, New President of Vietnam

October 23, 2024

Vietnam elected Luong Cuong as its new president. This marks the fourth president in 18 months. Cuong, a 67-year-old military general, replaces To Lam, who was appointed as the general secretary of the Communist Party in August. The general secretary ..

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China Introduces Guidelines to Combat Obesity Crisis

October 23, 2024

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released its first guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment. Over half of Chinese adults are currently overweight or obese. This trend is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that 65.3% of the population could ..

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Swavlamban Shakti Exercise

October 23, 2024

The Indian Army concluded the Swavlamban Shakti exercise. This integrated training event took place at Babina Field Firing Ranges. The exercise lasted six days, starting on October 17. It involved over 1,800 personnel and a variety of military assets, including ..

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Launch of Spoofed Calls Prevention System in India

October 23, 2024

Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, launched the ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’. This initiative is part of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) efforts to enhance digital safety in India. The ..

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NASA’s Crew-8 Mission Delayed by Severe Florida Weather

October 23, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is currently delayed in returning to Earth. Severe weather in Florida’s splashdown zones has forced this delay. Consecutive hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have caused disruption and danger. Hurricanes Impacting Return Hurricane Helene struck Florida two weeks ..

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New Snake Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

October 23, 2024

A new snake species has been identified in the Western Himalayas. Scientists named it Anguiculus dicaprioi. The species honors actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his wildlife conservation efforts. Species Classification Anguiculus dicaprioi belongs to the Colubridae family. This is ..

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India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

October 23, 2024

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

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